Pilchuck Audubon Society

Programs
The mission of the Pilchuck Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of the earth's biological diversity. Our programs is one way we try to serve our mission. For more information about a particular program follow the links below.
Classroom Conservation Award For Elementary School Teachers
	Through a generous gift from Phil and Laura Zalesky, Pilchuck Audubon Society is able to recognize and reward innovative educators at the elementary level. Now in its second year, the Classroom Conservation Award Grant Program has provided 19 awards to Snohomish County teachers to date. For a list of our 2007-08 grant recipients, please click here.
Osprey Nest Project
	The osprey is fast becoming a symbol of Port Gardner and Everett. Pilchuck Audubon Society is working to install new nest platforms and support the largest saltwater nesting colony on the west coast. Follow this link for more information about the Osprey Nest Project.
Port Susan Bay - Important Bird Area
	Under the guidance of our Conservation Committee, an Action Team Committee led by Colleen Weber has been diligently working towards the goal of preserving this beautiful bay since the spring of 2007. Please click here for more details on this grant-funded, field-intensive project.
Save Our Swifts
	Yet another focal point for our chapter involves the plight of Monroe's Vaux's Swifts. PAS Vice-President Susie Schaefer asks for your help in counting these migrants - the old brick chimney at Frank Wagner Elementary School is a roosting site for the second largest colony of Vaux's Swifts in North America during their twice-yearly migration. Click here for more info and the latest updates on this project.
Program Meeting
	Open to both members of the Pilchuck Audubon Society and the general public, our Program Meeting is held the second Friday of each month. Click here to go to the calendar page and find out about future programs.
Smart Growth
	The Smart Growth Campaign, which trains and empowers local citizens to work for better growth management, is an integral force in Snohomish County's growth managment dialogue. Smart Growth works hard to stem the consequences of irresponsible development, and to ensure that sensitive areas and wildlife habitat maintain a high profile in growth management debates. Click here to be directed to the Smart Growth page.