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NWF’s Great American Campout

  Make the pledge to go camping and help America's wildlife! By Kevin Dickey, Conservation Chairman - LAS The National Wildlife Federation's Great American Campout has started now that the month of June is upon us. Now in its 13th year, the Great American Campout is intended to encourage people to spend time in the … Continue reading NWF’s Great American Campout

Celebrate Endanged Species Day

Friday, May 19th, 2017 is Endangered Species Day. By Kevin Dickey, Conservation Chairmen - Lakeland Audubon Society Endangered Species Day was started in 2006 by the U.S. Congress and founded by the National Wildlife Federation. It's purpose is to raise awareness for the thousands of plants and animals that are endangered worldwide. One of the … Continue reading Celebrate Endanged Species Day

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day 2017!

"Helping Birds Along the Way" By Kevin Dickey, Conservation Chairman - Lakeland Audubon Society This Saturday, May 13th is the official day for celebrating International Migratory Bird Day in the United States and Canada. The celebration is overseen by an organization called Environment for the Americas. This organization's main focus is to bring attention to … Continue reading Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day 2017!

Earth Day 2017

Be sure to celebrate Earth Day this year! BY KEVIN DICKEY, CONSERVATION CHAIRMAN - LAS I urge everyone to get outdoors this Saturday, April 22nd and celebrate Earth Day. Enjoy all that nature has to offer and don't take any of it for granted. To me, that's what Earth Day is all about. For most … Continue reading Earth Day 2017

Why the Sandhill Crane should not be hunted in Wisconsin!

  From the viewpoint of a birdwatcher and conservationist  By Kevin Dickey, Conservation Chairman - LAS With the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources proposing a hunting season for the Sandhill Crane, I feel it's time for me to voice my opinion and provide information on a very controversial subject. Having lived my whole life around people … Continue reading Why the Sandhill Crane should not be hunted in Wisconsin!