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As an example of what can be done, we proudly present our second 
chapter, McHenry County. This is another milestone in the extension program 
of the Illinois Audubon Society. Lake-Cook (see the December 1965 AUDU- 
BON BULLETIN) and now McHenry County are the youngest of our affiliated 
clubs, yet they both have well-developed programs, high quality monthly 
newsletters, and active, enthusiastic participation in ornithological projects 
and conservation campaigns. Lake-Cook now has over 100 members; McHenry 
County is in the midst of a membership drive that they anticipate will bring 
them over the 100 mark. Their members are well-informed and actively work- 
ing toward the goals that concern the Illinois Audubon Society. Consider the 
achievements of our two young IJ. A.S. Chapters. What has succeeded for 
them can succeed for you. 
Cold Springs School House, Woodstock, Illinois 
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McHenry County Chapter 
By Mrs. James P. Hecht 
McHenry County Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society was first organized 
as the McHenry County Bird Club in 1961, to enjoy and study wild birdlife 
and further the conservation of natural resources. 
The Chapter meets on the third Saturday morning of each month for a 
field trip to study birds in their natural habitat. Evening meetings in January 
and February are devoted to speakers, movies, and such projects as bird feed- 
ing and housing. A monthly newsletter informs members of Chapter activities 
and describes local and national conservation issues of major importance. The 
Chapter is cooperating in several significant projects: 
1. Since 1962 it has participated in the Annual Christmas Bird Count 
conducted by the National Audubon Society throughout the 50 states. 
2. Over 11,000 commemorative stamps have been sent to the Florida 
Audubon Society to aid in their continuing research study of the Bald Eagle. 
3. Since 1961, Chapter members have taken part in the Annual Illinois 
Nesting Census. Each year McHenry County has led Illinois in numbers of 
participants, observations, and reports per observer. 
4. In 1968, an official Bluebird Trail was initiated. Now, with Bluebird 
Trail Chairmen mapping the county and sending yearly reports to surveys in 
Illinois and Arkansas, there are more than 25 participants and 65 houses set 
up. This year the Chapter began cooperating with 4-H and other non-club 
members on bird house activities. 
5. Our current local conservation projects are the creation of a Forest 
Preserve District in McHenry County and the development of Ryder’s Woods, 
Woodstock, into a nature area. On the state level, our members are leaders 
in the proposed establishment of a Lewis and Clark State Park near Woods 
River on the Mississippi. Our current membership totals 80 adults. 
9335 Bull Valley Road, Woodstock, Illinois 
