I.A.S, Newsletter, November 1966 - 5 - 
Dams on the Colorado at Grand DTV ONGre renee s 3% 
Redwood National Park Rabdeselals Wile alt le ofaKe ie tafe saksleis wd. 
You already know these stories, Conservationists all over the United States 
have written or are writing their Congressmen protesting the two pro posed 
dams above and below the Grand Canyon National Park, The Sierra Club proposal 
for a Redwood National Park is the one asked for in support of this movement. 
Conservationists have recognized the urgency of these two situations and are 
responding in increasing numbers, 

THE NATURE ARTISTS EXHIBITION TO OPEN IN SPRINGFIELD 
ee ER INGE LELD 
Many IAS members will travel to Springfield to see The Nature Artists 
exhibit which opens February 11, 1967, at the Illinois State Museum, 
From all advanced notices this will be one of the finest art displays of 
its kind shown in North America, Many organizations, including IAS, have 
been listed as co-sponsors, For more complete information, please write 
Assistant Curator of Art, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Ill], plan 
now for a school group or make up a carload and see a wonderful display 
of art work done by America's leading nature artists, Show will run through 
April 23, The current list of artists who will exhibit (over 15 already) 
reads like a Who's Who. This promises to be a top show and comes at the 
time of the year when one can glory in seeing Something that is not 
contemporary abstract art work, but represents nature, 
McHZNRY COUNTY CHAPTER ACTIVE IN GAINING NEW MEMBERS 
——— EG NW MEMBER 
Out of the new members listed in the June BULLETIN, 45 were the result of 
a drive by the McHenry County Chapter, Their nunbers increased from 86 to 
130, and the drive which started in January is still continuing, Chapter 
members who worked and the number of members brought in are: Leona Skinkle 
(6), Darlene Fiske (18), Vera Churchill (5), Hazel Abbott, Grace Peacock, 
Larry Stout (each 4), and Jim Pearson (23) is aeekt! certainly looks as if the 
Chapter status has brought om a new vitality in McHenry County. 
RESPOND} RESPOND} RESPOND $ 
The Extension Committee, listed on page 2, is really working, but 
needs help. Will someone in each Affiliated Group please send 
to Mrs, Darlene Fiske, 9313 Bull Valley Road, Woodstock, Ill, 60098, 
an up-to-date list of officers and their complete addresses, 
Indicate the person who should receive the Newsletter issued by the 
Extension Service and will communicate its contents to the Affiliated 
Group. If you want to help the Extension Committee on its Affiliated 
Clubs Newsletter, please vet in touch with Chairman Mrs, Fiske, 

AUDUBON MEMBERS TO H=LP ON ILLINOIS PRAIRIE PATH 
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Audubon Society members in DuPage and Kane County have been asked to aid in 
developing and caring for the Path between Prince Crossing Station and County 
Farm Road north of Geneva Road. Costs for plantings and other improvements will 
be borne by IAS. Contact Mr. Leroy Tunstall Chmn., IAS Prairie Path Committee , 
405 South Wheaton Ave., Wheaton, Ill. Let him know you'll help, 

