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Phone: 812-273-0783 |
Big Oaks Conservation Society
PO Box 935
Madison, Indiana 47250
sjleveille@gmail.com
Helping Conserve Wildlife And Their Habitats
In Partnership With Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge
BIG OAKS CONSERVATION SOCIETY NEWSLETTERS
SPRING 2003 (pdf 700K)
FALL 2003 (pdf 400K)
SUMMER 2004 (pdf 800K)
FALL/WINTER 2004 (pdf 400K)
SPRING 2005 (pdf 551K)
FALL/WINTER 2005 (pdf 910K)
SPRING 2006 (pdf 310K)
WINTER 2007 (pdf 992K)
SPRING 2008 (pdf 992k)
Who are we?
The Big Oaks Conservation Society is the non-profit support group of the Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. The membership consists of people who care about wildlife and who want to make Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge a place in which wildlife and visitors mutually benefit. The Big Oaks Conservation Society works closely with the Refuge staff and with the National Wildlife Refuge Association in their efforts to educate visitors about the wildlife and natural habitats. Members have the opportunity to get involved with the management of Indiana’s largest national wildlife refuge. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge office (building 125) on the southern end of the former Jefferson Proving Ground (JPG).
What is our purpose?
The Big Oaks Conservation Society supports the goals of wildlife conservation and habitat restoration at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, to enhance public awareness, use, and appreciation for the natural and cultural assets unique to Big Oaks.
Where are we?
The Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge is located on the former Jefferson Proving Ground. The refuge entrance is located on Highway 421 approximately 4 miles north of Madison, Indiana.
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What can you do?
Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge provides many visitor opportunities such as fishing and boating at Old Timbers Lake, hunting white-tailed deer and wild turkey, bird watching and other wildlife viewing, hiking, photography and participating in guided tours, environmental education programs and interpretation.
What are our goals?
The Big Oaks Conservation Society
| ● | Promotes public awareness of the refuge and develops environmental education and support for schools and youth groups. |
| ● | Develops public use facilities in cooperation with refuge staff. |
| ● | Supports wildlife conservation and habitat restoration. |
| ● | Supports the continued existence of the refuge. |
| ● | Promotes the appreciation for the natural and cultural features of the area. |
What are the benefits?
| ● | 10% discount on purchases of items exclusively from the society. |
| ● | Invitations to attend the annual meeting and other special events. |
| ● | Dues and contributions may be tax deductible. |
| ● | Members have an opportunity to help support Indiana’s largest National Wildlife Refuge, a globally important bird area. |
USFWS photo
USFWS photo
Big Oaks Conservation Society Members
