THE AUDUBON NEWSLETTER OF THE MADISON AUDUBON SOCIETY 222 S. Hamilton St. / Madison, WI 53703 / 255-BIRD / http://madisonaudubon.org APRIL 2001 How Much Is Enough? Celebrate Spring!` 25th Annual Art Fair Infinite Growth in a Finite World Saturday, May 5, 9:30- • A billion people live in absolute Free Program 4:30, Olbrich Gardens Mother’s Day beckons. Sunny poverty, more than the population What: David Paxson: Infinite daffodils nod gently. The rich of the entire planet 200 years ago. Growth in a Finite World scent of damp earth begs a gar- • 1/6 of the planet’s people have no When: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 dener’s touch. And, of course, access to clean drinking water. 7:00 pm—Refreshments your Audubon Society’s biggest • 2/3 of the oceans’ fisheries are being 7:30 pm—Program begins fundraising event, The Spring fished to extinction. Where: Bolz Auditorium, Meriter Art Fair, opens once again in the • Americans make up 5% of the Hospital 124 S. Brooks Street, lush and lovely Olbrich Botanic world’s population, but we use 30% Madison of the world’s resources. Parking: Meriter Hospital paid Gardens. parking ramp across the street, on One hundred twenty fine David Paxson is president of World the street, or Lot 51 north of artists compete to show their Population Balance, an educational non- Regent & Mills Streets work in this popular fair. Their profit whose mission is to raise aware- mediums range from watercolor, ness about the problems of human popu- oil, and photography to ceram- lation world-wide — political instability, cause unless we also stabilize population ics, metal, stone, and textiles. loss of human rights, loss of vital growth,” says David. He speaks to groups Admission and parking are resources, mass destruction of the envi- around the country including colleges, free! Perfect for a spring after- ronment. He attended the 1994 UN schools, church groups, and Rotary Clubs. noon outing. After a look-see, Population Conference in Egypt, where He has organized several national popula- you can chat with friends over 183 participating countries, including the tion conferences with the Science coffee and gourmet sandwiches. Vatican, approved the “Program of Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul. Then pick up a special piece for Action” to address overpopulation, “One of the best things we can do for Mom. development, and environmental issues. our children’s future economic well-being Our one-day fair opens at 9:30 In 2001, the same issues are strangling us. is to stabilize population growth so that and closes at 4:30. Children’s And things are getting worse. they will still have opportunities for a activities and face painting are Members of World Population Balance decent life in the decades ahead.” open from 10:00 to 2:00. Olbrich are from both sides of the political aisle David Paxson will be in Madison the is located at 3330 Atwood and both sides of the abortion issue. The week before Earth Day to give workshops Avenue. Board of Advisors include George for teachers, talk to students, and address We need more than a hundred Archibald of the International Crane local Rotary clubs. You are invited to meet volunteer to run the fair. If you Foundation, Norman Borlaug, Nobel with Madison Audubon board members can spare a few hours to help Peace Prize laureate and father of the and friends for a pre-program dinner at park cars, make sandwiches, green revolution, and several religious Paisan’s restaurant at 5:15 p.m. Please call help artists, greet volunteers, leaders. They oppose coercive popula- the office at 608/255-BIRD (255-2473) if etc., please call Nancy Ludwig at tion control measures, and seek popula- you have any questions. 233-0407. tion reduction through education and Next meeting September: Kent Hall, We look forward to spring (at family planning. “Birding Peru: Pacific Shore, last) and a wonderful Art Fair. “No matter what your cause, it is a lost Amazon Basin, & High Andes” See you there! Art Fair Raffle Prize List Field Trips Old Town Discovery 174 canoe. Retail for Fun & Learning value $775 – Donated by Rutabaga Sundays in April: 1, 8, 15, 22 and Bushnell Spacemaster spotting scope 60 29: Scope Days at Goose Pond mm with 15-45 zoom eyepiece and a Scope viewing days at Goose Bogen tripod. Retail value $600 – Pond will be held during the peak Donated by Eagle Optics of the spring migration season. Framed Original Oil Painting “Two We sometimes have as many as Coyotes.” Value $850 – Painting donated 20 species of waterfowl on the by Jonathan Wilde, Framing donated by “Seen Today” board. Tundra Meuer Art Company Swans are often among the earliest visitors; they rest up here on their Bronze bird bath “Alden.” Retail value long trip from Chesapeake Bay to $215 the Arctic Circle. – Donated by Chickadee Depot Spotting scopes will be set up Dolomite 3 season 2 person tent. Retail along the drive for visitor use on value $189 – Donated by Fontana Sports Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to Specialties 5:00 p.m. Members will be on Original metal sculpture. Value $80 – hand to help visitors locate and Donated by artist Ellis Nelson identify waterfowl. If the weather is inclement, the scopes will not be Directions to Goose Pond: From the east 2 $10 gift certificates to Mounds Pet Food set up. If you have questions or — take Hwy. 51 north into Columbia County, turn left (west) on County Hwy. K; Warehouse. Retail value $20 – Donated would like to volunteer as a host, by Mounds Pet Food Warehouse after two miles turn right on (north) on call Dorothy Haines at 221-1948 or Goose Pond Road, then turn left on Dragonfly t-shirt. Retail value $15 – the MAS office, 255-BIRD. Prairie Road, which is the driveway into Donated by Wildwood Productions Thursday, April 12: Frogs Night the Sanctuary. From the west — take Raffle tickets cost $2.00 a piece or are 3 Out County Hwy. Q north to Waunakee, then continue straight north to County Hwy. V; for $5.00. Drawing will be held at This is a joint trip with The turn right (east) on V; after four miles go Olbrich Botanical Gardens at 4:30 p.m. Nature Conservancy. Bring a north (left) on County Hwy. I for about on Saturday, May 5. Winners need not sense of adventure on this trip as four miles and turn right (east) on County be present to win. Tickets are available at you “look” at the world from a Hwy. K. After one mile turn left (north) on the MAS office or at the MAS Art Fair on Goose Pond Road. May 5. MADISON AUDUBON SOCIETY THE AUDUBON CAWS is published President: Joanne Herfel, 241-8009 September through July by: Vice-president: Amy McDaniel, 238-0450 JOIN MADISON AUDUBON Madison Audubon Society, Goose Pond Resident Naturalists: Student/Senior: $15 222 S. Hamilton St., Mark and Sue Martin, 635-4160 Introductory membership: $20 Madison, WI 53703, Basic: $35 Editor: Abbie Kurtz, 245-1758 (608) 255-BIRD (2473). Foreign: Add $10 in US funds. [email protected] Birding hotline, 255-BIRM. 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Bring a flashlight and bluebirds, meadowlarks and other wear footgear that can get muddy spring migrants. The tour will and wet (in cold water); bring rain include from 2 to 3 hours of leisurely gear if appropriate. The trip will be hiking and the opportunity to canceled if the temperature is below explore more on your own. 45 degrees Fahrenheit or in case of Meet at 7 a.m. to carpool from the very strong winds. Call trip leader parking lot for the eastside Cub Bob Hay only if you have questions; Foods. From Hwy. 30 go north on (608/267-0849; work) or (608/829- Hwy. 51 (Stoughton Rd.) to the first 3123; home).