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Welcome to Lake County Audubon Society
We connect people with nature by promoting appreciation, enjoyment, and understanding of birds, wildlife and the natural world. We work together in Lake County to protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
- Mission of Lake County Audubon Society
Who We Are
Lake County Audubon Society (LCAS), established in the 1970s, is an all volunteer non-profit organization affiliated with the National Audubon Society. Our passionate board and engaged members actively support the diverse birds and wildlife of Lake County, IL, while also promoting equal access to nature and the outdoors for all communities.
Program Meetings
Lake County Audubon Society holds program meetings with guest speakers about birds, natural ecosystems and conservation. The meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the first Monday of the month between October LC - May. The meetings are open to members and non-members.
Birdscaping
Lake County Audubon Society works to create bird-friendly environments by using native plants in a practice called Birdscaping. This includes planting native flowers, grasses, trees, and shrubs that help birds and wildlife.
Our Birdscaping projects show our dedication to improving the environment by creating healthy habitats for birds and attracting pollinators. We also inform Lake County residents about the advantages and beauty of native plants in landscaping.
We actively promote the National Audubon initiative Plants for Birds.
Bird and Nature Outings
Lake County Audubon Society promotes community engagement with nature by offering guided bird walks at birding hotspots throughout Lake County. Our walks are designed to bring together bird and nature enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to experts.
We often include a social element after the walks, offering participants a chance to mingle with fellow bird enthusiasts.
Monitoring Projects
Community science empowers people to contribute directly to bird conservation by collecting data that helps scientists understand bird populations, migration patterns, and environmental change.
Through Lake County Audubon Society, volunteers participate in projects such as bluebird nest box monitoring, breeding bird surveys with the Bird Conservation Network, the Christmas Bird Count, endangered piping plover monitoring, and shoreline bird monitoring through our Sharing Our Shore–Waukegan program.
Upcoming Events & Outings
Join us at our monthly meetings (October-May), partner events, volunteer events, or bird/nature outings!
Unless otherwise stated, events are free and open to all: members and non-members, ages, and experience levels.
News & Updates
Get Involved
Lake County Audubon Society connects people with birds and natural ecosystems of Lake County through outreach, education, programs, habitat restoration, monitoring and other conservation initiatives that help birds and natural ecosystems.
News & Program Updates
Our free e- newsletter features upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and articles about bird species, all-things-nature and local environmental issues. Sign-up by clicking the sign-up button to receive it in your inbox. If you have an idea for an article or are interested in being part of our Newsletter team, please contact us at lakecountyaudubonsociety@gmail.com
Volunteer opportunities
Do you have some time to help protect birds and nature? Lake County Audubon is 100% volunteer-run and your help can make a huge difference in the impact we have in our community! ! Whether you want to help with a project, work with us at a pre-scheduled event or something else, we appreciate your time and look forward to working with you!
Membership
Did you know that National Audubon and Lake County Audubon are two separate organizations? LCAS is a chapter of National Audubon and we have similar missions, but we have separate programs, events, memberships, and funding. Your support for LCAS supports local birds, local habitats, and local communities. Lake County Audubon Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
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