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Protecting birds and the places they need
Bald Eagle Photo: Bryce Flynn/Audubon Photography Awards
Welcome to the Montezuma Audubon Center, a state-owned facility operated through a cooperative agreement between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the National Audubon Society. We are dedicated to enhancing the habitat of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and surrounding Important Bird Areas. The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is Audubon’s first globally significant Important Bird Area.
Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds, other wildlife, and the habitat that supports them. Our national network of community-based nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy on behalf of areas sustaining important bird populations, engage millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in conservation. www.audubon.org
Cerulean Warbler. Photo: Charlie Trapani/Audubon Photography Awards
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This Big Day competition begins Friday, Sept. 8 at 7:00 pm and runs for 24 hours. Teams will compete to see who can see the most species within the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. The complex includes the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, the Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area and Montezuma Audubon Center. The higher purpose behind the fun is to raise over $12,000 for the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. There are six categories in which to compete: Competitive, Low-carbon (no cars used), Recreational, Family/Mentor, Collegiate and Photo. Click here to register or sponsor a team.
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Thank you for your interest in the 16th Annual Robert F. DeRoo Memorial Youth Hunts. These are free events for youth ages 12-15 to celebrate conservation through hunting and space is limited so registration is required. Click here to download the registration forms and return them to Chris Lajewski clajewski@audubon.org no later than September 22, 2023. Click here to make a contribution to the 16th Annual Robert F. DeRoo Memorial Youth Hunts.
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As the Montezuma Audubon Center grows in reaching out to communities with programming, increasing patronage, and adding to amenities that establish us as a destination, we have a heightened need for support from volunteers. Click here to view the list of volunteer opportunities that will help us protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Submit this volunteer form to montezuma@audubon.org.
MARSH! Events
Join us for a seed collecting project on September 13, September 27 and September 30 at 9AM at the Seneca Meadows Wetland Preserve, 1712 Black Brook Rd, Seneca Falls, NY 13148, where we will collect grassland and wetland seed to restore similar habitats across the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Lunch will be provided by the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Call 315-365-3588 or email montezuma@audubon.org to register. Click here for more information about the MARSH! schedule.
Our center is part of a 50,000-acre landscape of wetlands and associated uplands with abundant opportunities to enjoy wildlife and the outdoors. Connect with nature—your next adventure awaits!
You are what hope looks like to a bird. Your membership will help secure the future for birds at risk from climate change, habitat loss, and other threats. Protect birds and you protect the Earth.
Help us to protect this critical habitat for the benefit of birds, other wildlife, and people. Donate to Montezuma Audubon Center today!
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Please consider making a donation to the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps to help us inspire the future stewards of our planet to protect the birds, other wildlife, and habitats we all share.
