
-~ 8 =~ I.A.S,. Newsletter, November 1966 



























NEW CONSHERVATICN i#DUCATIUN BOOK AVAILABLE 
The Izaak Walton League of America (Conservation Education Committee) in 
cooperation with the Conservation Hducation Association and the Nature Centers 
Division of the National Audubon Society have vroduced a new, worthwhile book, 
Guidelines to Conservation Education Action. Price per paperback copy, $2.50; 
hardbound, $5.00; place orders with the Izaak Walton League of America, 
1326 Waukegan Ave., Glenview, Ill. 60025. 
Dr. Joseph J. Shomon of the National Audubon Society wrote most of the text 
and there was a notable spread of "contributors" from throughout the United States. 
The Southwest, Southeast, and Northeast sections and Alaska and Hawaii, however, 
were not specifically represented. 
Directed primarily at certain conservation groups, this book should, through 
study and group reactions and discussions, increase the ability of local and state 
organizations, in particular, to engage in formation of State Conservation Education 
Councils leading to action programs. In the 128 pages, cne cannot expect complete 
coverage of opportunities. It will be up to organized groups, agencies, and in- 
formed individuals to fill in the missing gaps that relate to promotion of conservation 
education action programs and many other closely allied educational efforts. Little 
mention was made of how to get Forest Districts, Park Districts, and Conservation 
Districts promoted and formed, Nor was much said about Title I and III projects, 
using federal funds through the recent Education Act. 
No reference was made to the valuable publication of the National Wildlife 
Federation --A Listing of Organizations, Agencies and Officials Concerned with 
Natural Resource Use and Management. An index would have been of considerable aid, 
Although all of us need help in clarifying meanings and nature of "help," the 
inclusion of a chapter on "Motivation, Human Dynamics and Conservation" increases 
the significance of this book, 
--D, HK. Wade, 
Campout for 1967 is scheduled for September 16 at the New Salem State 
Park, The Springfield Audubon Society will host and banquet will be held 
at the Owen's Lodge and Restaurant across the road from the main entrance to 
the Park, Send any ideas you have to Ted Greer, at Joy, Illinois. 
The Prairie Chicken Foundation and the Nature Conservancy now own 494 
acres of land in several blocks considered valuable for the survival of the Prairie 
Chicken in Illinois. This is an excellent start, but much more land in selected 
Sites is needed, Please continue to support the Prairie Chicken Foundation with 

Mrs, Marion Cole, of Deerfield, Illinois, was unanimously elected to be an IAS | 
director, replacing the late Mr. Cabor., Her address is 1224 Norman Lane, Deerfield, 
and phone number WI-5-4190. President Mostek plans to assign Mrs. Cole to work on 
publicizing the Conservation Districts Act which was passed in 1963 by the State 
Legislature, According to latest count there are now five counties (Boone, Vermilion, 
Putnam, LaSalle, and Macon) in the State that have Conservation Districts. A co py 
a the Act can be obtained through the State Conservation Department, Springfield, | 
Illinois, 

