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.
The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.
John James Audubon
Ornithologist, Artist, Explorer
Current News
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Kids to Parks ’26
We had a beautiful day for Stearns County’s Kids to Parks Day at Quarry Park on May 16th. CMAS had a table with information about our organization, a bird coloring table and Nature Bingo Game for kids, and led bird walks for kids and their adults after the two raptor presentations. Jackie Fallon from the…
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Annual Meeting-Fundraiser-Tribute
It was wonderful to see so many people show up on May 11th at our Pizza Ranch Fundraiser to help us honor two icons of Central Minnesota Audubon Society (CMAS), and central Minnesota conservation in general: John and Linda Peck. Thanks to all who expressed their heartfelt appreciation to Linda and John, and helped us…
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Phenology with John Latimer
It was a delight to hear NPR Northern Community Radio Staff Phenologist John Latimer share his observations of the timings of natural events over the past 40 years. He spoke at the third annual joint meeting of CMAS, MN Master Naturalists, St. Cloud Flower and Garden Club, Wild Ones and Stearns County Horticultural Society on…
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Purple Martins
Dick Doll is a Stearns County resident with a love for purple martins. He shared his experiences at our March meeting. Dick began working toward purple martin conservation in 2002 in Willmar. He is now involved in a geo-locator study of purple martin migration being conducted by Texas A&M, Columbia University of Manitoba, and the University…