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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Lots of Lichens
Tanner Barnharst, author of “Minnesota Lichen Guide: Basic Identification for Common Lichens in Minnesota,” presented at our January 21st meeting. It was an engaging talk and included a time for hands-on exploration. See the complete summary in the February newsletter, coming soon.
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Christmas Bird Count 2025
The 126th Christmas Bird Count has now completed. The St. Cloud-Collegeville CBC was held on December 20, 2025 with 17 participants in 10 observing parties plus three feeder watchers. A total of 44 species and 3700 birds were tallied on count day, with an additional two species observed during count week. The composite species list
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Nov-Dec Donors
Thank you so much to our November and December donors: Doris Minnerath-Kneip, Dean Andrew, Sandy & Jon Bot-Miller, Paulita LaPlante, Kathryn Hund, Carol & Jerry Dirks, Mike & Ellen Heneghan, and Irene F Callahan. You help make what we do possible!