Quilts by Beth Cummings: We are thrilled to present four new quilts by Montana artist Beth Cummings. These intricate, one-of-a-kind wooden works of art are made with reclaimed materials, such as aged barn wood and vintage baubles and knobs. You never know what you might find among the patterns and pleasantries of color and shape […]

Fall Feeding Tips: The colder months can be tough on birds as they make migrations and search for suitable spots to cozy up for the winter. The right quality seed mixture, a source of fresh water and ample cover to enjoy their visit can provide the birds that visit your backyard ideal conditions for survival.
Black […]

Project Feeder Watch: It’s that time of year again! Project Feeder Watch season begins November 13th and runs all the way through April.
Turn your casual backyard bird sightings into important scientific data. By participating in Feeder Watch, you can contribute to bird research studies across the country. It costs $18 to join, but your contribution […]

Helena Kid’s Fall Fest: Autumn is in full swing again. So, don your scarf, grab your little ones and head to the annual Kid’s Fall Fest! On Saturday, October 16th at Pioneer Park from 10 am to 1 pm in downtown Helena, there will be oodles of fall activities and pumpkins to pick out for […]

Heated Birdbaths: To keep birds refreshed on their journeys, birdbaths serve as great places for them to stop-over and for us to enjoy their visit.
In colder weather, birdbaths should not be filled and left out to freeze. However, a heated birdbath can fix that problem.
We have so many different beautiful and functional birdbaths in our […]

Montana Hawk Watching: One of the most exciting events of the autumn season is the great migrations of birds to warmer climates for winter. In Montana, there is a special concentration of migrating raptors.  For example, eagles, hawks and falcons.  Who fly along prominent landmarks, such as the myriad mountain ridges that decorate the state.
Scientists, […]

Fall for Birds! We all love the spirit of the seasons. Wind and weather ebbs and flows, bringing birds into our natural areas, and if we’re lucky, our backyards!
The best thing we can do for birds is pass along to others how truly crucial they are to our well-being. Share an avian field guide with […]

A Lovely Dedication: Friends, family and community members gathered in the warm sunshine of Sunday, September 12th to hear stories of Jane Shull Beasley, toast to her wonderful life and walk a path dedicated in her honor.
Overlooking the glistening water of Spring Meadow Lake, amid the buzzing of honey bees and grasshoppers, memories from Jane’s […]

Audubon Celebration Canceled: The September 12th last chance Audubon celebration has been canceled.
However, the Jane Beasley Trail Dedication and ribbon cutting will still go on as planned. It will take place on September, 12th at 4 PM at Spring Meadow Lake State Park. For more information on the trail dedication click here.

For a moment, swap coffee and conversation for coffee and conservation! As you sip your next cup of joe, we invite you to consider the impacts of coffee farming on bird conservation. Shade-grown coffee is coffee grown beneath the canopy of mature trees. Birds benefit from the much-needed canopy cover and opportunity for stop-over on […]