_£4 THE AUDUBON BULLETIN 



We left our beautiful prairie with sad heart, disgusted with the change 

 (however beneficent to humanity) which civilization had wrought. 



The same is the history of all the smaller prairies in many portions 

 of the State; and it will probably not be many years before a prairie in 

 its primitive condition cannot be found within the limits of Illinois. 



Illinois Nature Study Society 



THE Illinois Nature Study Society, Inc., of Elgin, has been or- 

 ganized for the purpose of studying natural sciences, and for the 

 protection of our native flora and fauna. 



The following sections have been created, each to be governed by a 

 special committee: 



Botany 

 Ornithology 

 Entomology 

 Geology. 



Eventually other sections will be added. The society also contem- 

 plates uniting similar organizations in this state into one central body, 

 which shall further the study of nature, and especially use its influence 

 against the further destruction of our natural resources, and for the ac- 

 tive conservation of all classes of wild life. 



The active interest and efficient work which have been so noticeable 

 in Elgin, will insure the success of the new and broader organization 

 from its inception. 



Elgin Nature Lovers have a fine basis on which to build for the future. 

 Trout Park with its unusual vegetation, the museum building with its 

 fine collection, many private collections of note, added to an enthusiastic 

 membership, will make of Elgin a center for this worthy venture. 



A Sanctuary for Wild Life in Indiana 



AT the last session of the Indiana Legislature a bill was passed setting 

 xV aside a tract of 2000 acres along the Kankakee River, near Knox, 

 Indiana, for a Wild Life Sanctuary. This wise protective action will 

 save from destruction one of the greatest breeding-grounds for bird life 

 in the state. Many species that would otherwise be driven out by recla- 

 mation of river bottom lands, will now be provided with a perma- 

 nent home. 



