Lahontan Audubon

Contact Information

Jane Burnham

Treasurer

775-832-9222

jburnham@3rdcreek.com

8071 Big River Drive

Reno, NV 89506

Social Media: Website

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Organization Information

Mission: Lahontan Audubon Society (LAS) is guided by our Mission Statement within three interrelated

elements, birding, conservation, and education: To preserve and improve the remaining habitat of birds and other wildlife, restore historical habitats, and educate the public, with emphasis on children, about our unique Nevada environments.

Sector(s):

Service Area: We serve northern Nevada, Reno area particularly.

501c(3) Organization? Yes

Founded: Apr-72

Volunteering

Seeking Board Members? Yes

Volunteer Needs: Recording Secretary and one trustee as well as a Chair for the Conservation Committee. We have an ongoing need for volunteers to help with our school field trips and classroom visits. We also use volunteers to assist in restoration projects and clean ups of areas.

We use volunteers to lead field trips for adults and children in the area. We use volunteers to help with the publication of our bimonthly news letter, the Pelican. We use volunteers to help with fund raising, this year our Avian Art and Vine Wine Tasting and Silent Auction.

Group Volunteering Available? Yes

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Accepted Age Groups: Children (grades 1-8), Youth (grades 9-12), Young Professionals (22-39), Seniors (age 65+)

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Skills-Based Opportunities? Yes

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Giving

Giving Needs: Operations, Programs, Capital, Endowment,

Development Plan? No

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Wish List? Yes

Comment: We are currently raising money for a mobile classroom to augment our education program.

Major Giving? No

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Special Events aimed to: Raise Funds, Create Awareness, Educate/Train, Recognize Supporters

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Volunteers Needed? Yes

Sponsorships Available? Yes