“Building on the tradition of special interest in birds, Yellowstone Valley Audubon Society is organized to promote enjoyment and protection of natural environment through education, activism, and conservation of bird habitat.”
Yellowstone Valley Audubon Society hosts a Public Program Series with a featured speaker September through May the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Mayflower Congregational Church. A social hour with cookies and coffee precedes the program at 6:30. We welcome new members as well as the general public and visitors to the Billings area who are interested in birds, bird habitat and conservation to join us. YVAS sponsors birding field trips, ornithology classes, the Christmas Bird Count, and various conservation and educational projects. Feel free to contact any Board or Committee member.
For the latest news from YVAS, see our JUNE/JULY 2020 newsletter, The Flyer.
Visit us on Facebook – the link is in the upper right-hand corner.
Join us on a birding trip – Bird Field Trip Schedule.
To learn more, see the “About Us” tab above.
The YVAS mailing address is: YVAS, PO Box 1075, Billings MT 59103.
YVAS 2020 Birding Field Trips
JUNE BIRD TRIPS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. HOWEVER THIS DECISION MAY BE AMENDED IF PRUDENT AND POSSIBLE.
All trips leave from Rocky Mt. College parking lot off Rimrock Rd. by the Billings Studio Theater at 8 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Watch The Flyer, Website and Facebook for updates and additional trips to the Bird Field Trip Schedule. Also see the 2020 Bird Field Trip Schedule link above.
If you would like to receive email notifications of additions or changes to the birding trip schedule as well as sightings of rare and migrating birds within our surrounding counties, contact Donn Bartlett at donnbartlett@msn.com or 406-812-1008.
The Twine Collection & Recycling Site is Open and Accepting Clean Twine
Social distancing is very doable!
June dates are: 12th, 13th, 26th and 27th
The TCRS is accepting clean, dry baling twine. For assistance with large loads, such as the AG totes/bags containing several hundred pounds, please call in advance to schedule a time for special equipment arrangements. The days and hours for general drop-offs at the TCRS are:
SUMMER: June through October, the 2nd and the 4th consecutive Friday/Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will be on hand to assist as needed.
WINTER: November through May, we will gladly take appointments weather permitting! Please call 406-591-8606 (leave message) or email yvas.twine.recycle@gmail.com to schedule a time and we will gladly meet you at the TCRS.
The TCRS is located 2½ miles north of Laurel on the west side of Buffalo Trail Rd. Or, 3/4 of a mile north of the intersection of Laurel Airport Rd with Buffalo Trail Rd. A location map can be found here. Please read our TCRS Brochure and “Why Recycle Twine” for more details.
Like all recycled plastics, the twine will need to be 90% to 100% clean. Net wrap (mesh) is not being accepted since most mesh is not recyclable and it is one of the most difficult plastics to clean. For addition information about the Twine Collection Project, follow this link. If you would like to volunteer, contact Deb Regele at debregele@gmail.com or 406-962-3115 and leave a message.
U.S. District Court Invalidates Trump Administration’s Directive to Gut Greater Sage Grouse Plan
“Administration violated federal law by leasing sensitive sage-grouse habitat for drilling.”
National Audubon Society – New Report Released October 15, 2019
Survival by Degrees
Study: Climate Change Threatens Two-Thirds of North American Birds
Read Audubon’s new climate report “Survival by Degrees: 389 Species on the Brink” to see how a warming planet imperils birds across the country and in your own state.
https://www.audubon.org/climate/survivalbydegrees
Binocular Straps With the YVAS Logo
$15 each or two for $25
Your purchase supports YVAS’ Annual Conservation Grant that is awarded each spring to a school, organization or individual for a project that meets the YVAS Mission. They will be available at the Chapter Meetings and most field trips. You can also contact Pam Pipal at ppipal
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