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Audubon Magazine Photo Contest

It’s time again for the Audubon Magazine Photography Awards. This year's contest has our biggest and best prizes yet, among them: a top-tier nature cruise to the Galápagos; a deluxe trip to Peru, including the Amazon and Machu Picchu; five nights at a first-class ecolodge in Honduras; six nights in Belize; and more. What do they have in common? Any one of them would be the experience of a lifetime—and all offer world-class birding. There are more prizes, too, from camera gear to cash to an iPad and iPods loaded with Audubon Guides apps.

We’ve given you new ways to win this year by having, in each division (Professional, Amateur, and Youth), two categories: “Birds” and “Birds in Their Habitat.” (Our judges will place the entries in their appropriate category, but to give you an idea of what we're looking for, we’ve included an example of each below.) You can submit up to 10 photos, so you have 10 chances to win. The winning shots will appear in the January-February 2012 issue of Audubon and in Nature’s Best Photography magazine.

Deadline: September 5, 2011

Wilderness Navigation Field Trip - Caney Creek, AR

If you completed the Wilderness Navigation Class in October, or you took the navigation class a year or two ago and you want to refresh your wilderness navigation skills, this trip is for you. We will hike the Buckeye Mountain Trail and do some off-trail route finding in the Caney Creek Wilderness in Arkansas. We will only hike about 8 or 9 miles so we will have plenty of time to practice our navigation skills. Note that this is not a beginner trip. Participants must have some backpacking experience. Signup is not required for the class, but it is required for this backpack trip.  Contact Bill to sign up or sign up at the Wilderness Navigation Class. Leaders: Bill Greer 972-247-0446 and Arthur Kuehne 214-902-9260

Wilderness Navigation Class - Part 1 - Dallas

2-part class - Oct 12-13, 6:30-8:45pm both nights

Learn the fundamentals of finding your way in the wilderness in this two evening class. Among the subjects covered are: purchasing maps, how to read maps, how not to get lost, what to do if you do get lost, GPS, different kinds of compasses, and how to use your compass. If you have a compass, bring it to the class. If you don't have one, we will show you what to look for when you purchase one. The class will be held at REI (second floor program room). REI is at 4515 LBJ Freeway, north side, between Midway and Welch. This two-night class (second night October 13) will start promptly at 6:30 PM and will finish at about 8:45 PM. The fee for the class is $15 for Sierra Club members and $20 for non-members (cash or check). No reservations are necessary; just show up. Contact: Bill Greer 972-964-1781(h)

Sierra Club Picnic, Party for New Members & Volunteers - Dallas

Join the Sierra Club of Dallas for an afternoon of fun and food and fellowship at our annual picnic and party celebration. Its at Churchill Park in Dallas on a Saturday in September, the 24th to be exact. From 2 to 6 PM to be even exacter. Its a casual event to welcome new members, and appreciate volunteers and the whole group. There will be something for everyone. Invite your friends and family, and dogs and kids are welcome. The park is at 7025 Churchill Way, Dallas TX 75230. More details to follow. Save the date!

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