I.A.S, Newsletter, August 1966 -~ 7 - 
WILL YOU HELP 4-H? 
Every real conservationist recognizes the need for encouraging our youngsters 
to join in our enjoyment of nature to-day and pick up the fight to save these 
wonders for to-morrow! 
4-H members and leaders are most anxious for our help in Wild Bird Study 
and Wildlife Conservation projects, We don't ask much, Just invite the youngsters, 
leaders, parents to your programs and bird walks, Give ideas and materials (all 
those old magazines and pictures we can't bear to discard) for Fair Displays, 
Maybe offer extra premiums or invite winners to display at your function, 
Our aim is to double the number of 4-Hers in these projects next year, 
You may wish to put on one bird meeting for youngsters from the caintry,. 
Do it. You'll be amazed at the interest, 
Join the fun}! If interested write: Walter L. Vogl, Vice Pres, Educatian, 
Illinois Audubon Society, 
997 Lee Street 
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016, 
Thanks to you folks who are already extending the helping hand: 
Mr. & Mrs, R. W, Webster, Minonk; Richard Bosworth, Bloomington; Ted Greer, 
Joy; Jerry Hennen, Geneva; Mrs, Wayne Cole,Deerfield; and others. Ruth Johnson, 
County Home Adviser at Melvin, Ford County, would like to have help and we have 
located no one. Are you nearby? Call her, 
PICK UP TOO 
On your bird walks and nature hikes let's all follow the Illinois Audubon 
slogan: 
"Do Not Litter! Please Pick Up, For Those Who Do," 
Have each person pick up just one bottle or can, What a difference this 
sil. make} You'll be surprised at how helpful young folks in your group will 
PARK RIDGE TREE PROGRAM 
Mrs. Irene Ginger, Mrs, Olga Houle and Mrs. Gertrude Carlson, of Audubon 
Society of Park Ridge, not only talk conservation; they WORK at it! Through 
their determination and hard work a Parkway Tree Replacement Program was a 
huge success, They sold 100 trees to Park Ridge Homeowners, Charles Klehm & Son 
Nursery cooperated, The Society hopes to embark on its second 100 trees soon, 
Pin oak, sugar maple, locust and ash were planted to replace elm losses, 

