By Stephen W. Hoffman | Executive Director of Montana Audubon
Namesake Shepard, Grandson of Major Donor for Shepard Nature Center Cuts Ribbon
It was a festive day for the grand opening of Montana Audubon's Billings Nature Play Area as namesake Shepard flew into Billings from Colorado with his family to do the honors. Shepard was excited cut the ribbon as he exclaimed, "It's open! Let's play!"
"Nature Nuts" and "Fledglings" are Flocking to the Audubon Center to Sign-up for Summer Camp
We're proud to offer some of the finest nature training for the very young at the Nature Center. Our week-long programs and full summer schedule are bringing in the kids by the hundreds! Part of their experience will be to utilize the new ADA top-of-the-line play and discovery space. We'll have to wait and see how young children use their imaginations to negotiate the nature course and make music with the special drums.
Offering Experiences for Entire Families
One of the best things about our new Nature Center and the whole native wildflower area adjoining our building is what it offers for native species: cover and nesting grounds! Entire families can become involved in our programs, such as the evening owl prowl. The Montana nature center complex has ponds and is in close proximity to the natural wildlife corridor of the Yellowstone River. All children and parents learn about and become respectful of the birds and all wildlife in their homes.
30% Matching Bonus Day July 15th
Take part in giving to Montana Audubon on this Global Giving platform on Wednesday July 15th & receive a 30% bonus for your donation! There are a few key days for us as Global Giving Partners to receive extra help from Global Giving and their partners. This is so important to our success as part of the online fundraising community--helping our neighbors and our planet! Please give early, starting at 7:00 a.m. Montana time, to have the best chance of this project receiving the bonus as funds do tend to run out later in the day.
We could not have completed Phase I of our new Nature Play Area without your support and your sustaining gifts. Thanks so much!
Yours in Conservation,
Stephen W. Hoffman, Executive Director Montana Audubon
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