Meetings and Programs

Runge Nature Center

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There will not be any RBAS programs at the Runge Nature Center in September and October due the virus. Field trips will be held on September 26th and October 17. See the RBAS calendar for details. All field trips will be held with social distancing. Carpool or drive on your own.

There will be a birdseed sale this fall. More detials to come. In the meantime, members are invited to attend programs from the Runge Center. Several hikes will be held as well as a virtual programs are planned. To see the list, go to: mdc.mo.gov/

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Meetings

The River Bluffs Audubon Society meets at 6:30 pm on the second Thursday of each month from September to May at the Runge Conservation Nature Center on Hwy 179 one half mile north of Hwy 50 in Jefferson City, Missouri. Guest speakers discuss birds, wildlife, the habitat which supports them, and other environmental issues. The public is welcome at these interesting and educational meetings. The program meetings are followed by socializing and a general membership meeting. See The Timberdoodle or the calendar for details. Members are also welcome to attend the chapter board meetings. Contact the chapter president for more information.

Programs

The programs are generally held in the Runge Conservation Nature Center Auditorium, while the chapter meetings are held across the hall in the Wildlife Room.

Field Trips

At least one RBAS field trip are scheduled per month during the months of September to May. Dates, times and meeting locations very. Check the RBAS Calendar for specific details.

Note to Field Trip Participants:

Always call the trip leader so you will know about the last-minute changes in plans. On all trips bring appropriate clothing, including rain gear, and wear sturdy boots on hikes.

Binoculars and bird-identification guides are helpful on the birding trip. In warmer weather bring drinking water. Trips will go rain or shine; after all some of the best birding is in "fowl" weather.

Be aware of hunting seasons. Refer to the Missouri Department of Conservation web page for current hunting seasons and other information.

Avoid wearing these colors during the following hunting seasons:

  • Turkey season: red, white, blue and black.

  • Fall firearm deer season: brown and white.