2009 Fort Collins Audubon Society Birdathon!

Held for 24 hours on a day you select in May. Can’t bird for 24 hours? Teams can choose the time they want to spend! Teams can count anywhere in Colorado.  Results will be announced at the FCAS meeting on June 25.

What is the Birdathon?

Just as a in a walkathon people raise money for a cause by walking a few or several miles, a Birdathon raises money by teams getting out and counting a few - or hopefully - many bird species within 24 hours and obtaining pledges and donations for the birds they see.

Where Do the Proceeds Go?

The money we raise helps finance our local Audubon conservation projects, scholarships, and programs. These activities have a common aim: to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. Birdathon funds nationwide have been used to purchase wildlife habitat, to conserve wetlands and ancient forests, and to involve hundreds of thousands of school children in Audubon's education programs including our own Scholarship Fund. This fund provides resources for science and environmental educators to teach wildlife and nature-related courses.

How Can I Participate?

There are several ways you can participate:

1. Team leader – put together a birding team that fits your style, personality and energy level, and obtain pledges.
2. Team member – join a team, help spots birds, obtain pledges and have fun!
3. Pledge – provide a pledge to a team member, or donate a specific sum to a team.
4. Business Pledge Partner – provide a pledge to a team member or support a team.
5. Business / Corporate Birding Team – get out there with your co- workers and have fun!

Teams are beginning to form now through late April and early May, and you can start obtaining pledges today. We need a team name, photograph and brief description for our web page; be creative!  Need ideas for a team?

What kind of team can YOU come up with? Watch this site for our soon- coming Team Page!

In previous years we have received donations from several local businesses in support of our Birdathon, including those listed below. Please let these businesses know you appreciate their support by supporting them!

Our Mission as always is : To promote the appreciation, conservation, and restoration of ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife, through education, participation, stewardship, and advocacy.