What is the Sycamore Audubon Society?

Organized in 1975, SAS is a chapter of the National Audubon Society - a world wide environmental oganization. SAS's membership consists of National Audubon Society members living in Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Tippecanoe, Warren, and White counties. Membership in the National Audubon Society and residence in one of those counties automatically involves membership in SAS. With over 500 members, the Sycamore Audubon Society is the largest environmental group in mid-north Indiana. The chapter is named for a race of the Yellow-throated Warbler which nests in sycamore trees along Indiana's waterways, and is thus called the "Sycamore" Warbler.

What is Our Purpose?

Although SAS's activities are quite diverse, they are all ultimately connected to the single purpose of defending our natural environment.

How Do We Work Towards Our Goals?

Environmental Education
Teacher Workshops
Classroom Presentations
Sponsor Audubon Adventures in local schools
Environmental presentations at teacher conferences

Conservation

Fund habitat preservation in Indiana, the nation and the world
Cooperate with other local environmental groups
Assist with workdays at local and state natural areas

Political Action

Support lobbying efforts
Organize phone tree for activists
Speak out at public meeting for environmental values
Inform membership on pros and cons of current environmental bills and issues
Founding member of Hoosier Environmental Coalition and Hoosier
Audubon Council