We are Central Minnesota Audubon Society (CMAS)
Central Minnesota Audubon Society encompasses an area covering all of Benton County and parts of Stearns, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Meeker, Todd, Mille Lacs and Isanti counties. There are many beautiful areas in central Minnesota to explore – county parks, state parks and many other public lands with diverse populations of plants and wildlife.
We love . . .
Birds
Birds & Birding
We present and participate in many birding activities from local birding walks to national bird counts. Birding can be enjoyed by all people of any age or ability. Check our Calendar to find an event and join us!
Nature
Nature & Conservation
Those who love nature are naturally inspired to preserve the health and beauty of our environment. Our Projects page features a few of our conservations projects for birds and their habitats.
Making a Difference
Making a Difference
We invite anyone interested in making a difference in your backyard, in your community or in the world to:
• Learn more about CMAS and sign up for our newsletter to learn about volunteer opportunities
• Join CMAS and become a part of our community
• Donate – an especially valuable way to contribute to the conservation efforts
The Green-Backed Gazette
Sign up for our newsletter which comes out 8 times a year. Read the latest newsletters
Have a
Question?
Let us know if you have a question or ideas to share.
In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.
Gerald Durrell
Naturalist, Writer, Conservationist
Current News
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Chimney Swift Night Out
A group of 10 birders participated in the annual Chimney Swift Sit, or Swift Night Out, in Cold Spring on August 7th, 2025. We were rewarded with a cooperative group of swifts that utilize the chimney on the Wenner Hardware building as a communal roost. The first bird dropped into the chimney at 8:52 pm…
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2025 Sherburne County Parks Bird Walk Series
Sherburne County Parks is offering some great opportunities for bird walks. Here is their release: Join us for the 2025 Sherburne County Parks Bird Walk Series! We are offering a walk each week on Thursday morning from 7:30 – 9:30! This series will feature a different park each week through August 7th. Summer Park interns,…
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Kids to Parks – Bird Walks
CMAS was a proud participant in the Kids to Parks event held May 17th at Quarry Park in Waite Park. The program was sponsored by Stearns County Parks. The many activities included two live birds presentations – including a Peregrine Falcon and an American Kestrel – followed up by bird walks for kids and their…