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Membership Area:
Benefits
By joining the Richmond Audubon Society, members receive both National Audubon Society and local chapter membership benefits:
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National Audubon Society (NAS) Membership enrollment as an automatic benefit of being a RAS Chapter Member at no additional fee.
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"Audubon" Magazine, a bimonthly flagship publication issued by the National Audubon Society, plus other benefits and resources offered at the national level.
SEE: WWW.AUDUBON.ORG
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RAS Newsletter "The Thrasher" our award-winning bimonthly publication. This newsletter is now available on-line here on the RAS website and this is now the default deliver medium. Members can also receive this bimonthly newsletter by U.S. mail, if they choose to do so. Simply choose either option on the Membership Application Form or contact the Thrasher editor.
SEE: THE THRASHER • MEMBERSHIP FORM (PDF) • MEMBERSHIP e-FORM
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RAS Chapter Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. At the Members Meeting local bird sightings and activities are discussed, followed by a program that covers birds, other wildlife, the environment, conservation efforts, etc. Prior to each meeting there is also a Pre-meeting Dinner at 5:30 PM with plenty of food and fellowship; please sign up in advance. Refreshments are served afterwards.
SEE: MEMBERS MEETINGS • EVENTS • PRE-MEETING DINNER
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Field Trips cover a wide array of diverse birding sites in the Richmond area. Plus we have occasional state wide trips and adventures to other states such as West Virginia, North Carolina, and parts of Maryland. Field Trips provide opportunities for bird lovers to learn about bird identification, song, calls, habitat, etc. The Richmond Audubon welcomes both members and non-members to most field trips. We welcome everyone who has an interest in our feathered friends, from the casual back yard birders and kids, to life-long birding veterans. Come enjoy birding with us!
SEE: FIELD TRIPS AND EVENTS
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Volunteer Opportunities are available to individuals and family members interested in supporting our various local chapter programs and activities such as research, education, conservation, RAS Youth outreach, fund raising and much more. The Richmond Audubon is a very active group and there is always a need for willing help. We have opportunities that need no prior experience, some with short or one-time-only commitments. Contact the chairperson the best fits your gifts or any RAS Board Member.
SEE: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUMITIES
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Annual Picnic - this event is held in June. Activities include birding, water activities, and fellowship with members and their families.
SEE: RAS PICNIC
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Annual Pot Luck Dinner and Auction is held in November. This extremely popular, fun-filled event is our major fund raiser. Members, non-members and community businesses pull-together to support our Chapter programs and activities.
SEE: ANNUAL AUCTION
SEE: RAS SPONSORS & DONORS
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RAS Website contains the latest information on local meetings, programs, committees and activities; plus additional bird related resources, links, helpful tips on birding, etc. More information is being added and updated regularly so please come back and visit soon.
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RAS Listserv is an email based message delivery system accessible to members and non-members that broadcasts a message from any subscribed member to the entire RAS Listserv group that has signed up for it. This communication tool is regularly used to post bird sightings, to update field trip changes, announce upcoming RAS events or to ask questions.
SEE: RAS LISTSERV
To Join The Richmond Audubon Society:
SEE: JOIN THE RAS
Other Member Area Links:
SEE: MEMBERSHIP MAIN AREA
SEE: HOW TO JOIN RAS
SEE: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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