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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations

Tall Prairie: an illustrated lecture by John Madson flyer	Fliers (printed matter)	Wildlife conservationists Natural areas	1974-03-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A flyer for Tall Prairie, an illustrated lecture given by Ames native John Madson on the campus of Iowa State University on March 17, 1974.	Ames Audubon Society		Ames Iowa State University	Big Bluestem Audubon Society \| MS 592	1	10
Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 37, Number 3, January/February 2002	Newsletters	Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Waterfowl	2002-01-01	2002-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 37, Number 3, January/February 2002. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from October and November field trips, the results of the 2001 Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts, and numerous bird sightings reported by society members including a Common Loon which set a new late fall extreme date for Story County. Also includes the Big Bluestem Audubon Society field trip and program calendar for spring 2002.	Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.	Common Loon	Ames Saylorville Lake Boone County Ada Hayden Heritage Park	Big Bluestem Audubon Society \| MS 592	3	7
Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 37, Number 5, May/June 2002	Newsletters	Bird watching Birds--Conservation Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ornithology--Societies, etc Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Wildlife conservation Societies--History, organization, etc	2002-05-01	2002-06-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 37, Number 5, May/June 2002. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the acquisition of proposed Harrier Marsh Shorebird Management and Observation Area for the purpose of managing and hosting migrating shorebirds, a column "From the Wolf's Den" by Wolf Oesterrich reporting observations of many species of waterfowl and new early extreme spring dates for Story County, information on an upcoming Iowa Wetlands Workshop, and details on Audubon membership for both national and chapter members. Also included is brochure, "Audubon Guide for a Healthy Yard and Beyond".	Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.		Ames Harrier Marsh Ada Hayden Heritage Park	Big Bluestem Audubon Society \| MS 592	3	7
Draft of announcement for Conservationist of the Year award, Dr. Barton Morgan	Drafts (documents) Announcements	Conservationists--Awards Wildlife conservation	1970-01-01	1970-12-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A handwritten, annotated draft of the announcement of Dr. Barton Morgan as the recipient of the 2nd annual Conservationist of the Year Award from the Ames Audubon Society. The draft details Morgan's interest in photographing birds and his enthusiasm in presenting slide and lecture programs on birds and conservation education throughout the state.	Ames Audubon Society		Ames	Big Bluestem Audubon Society \| MS 592	3	11
The Ames Prarie: Endangered Heritage brochure	Brochures	Wildlife conservation Prairie restoration	N/A	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A brochure prepared by the Ames Conservation Council that describes what comprises a prairie and lists the reasons the Ames High Schoool Prairie should be preserved for future generations of Ames students and citizens of all ages. Includes a seasonal list of plants as well as hypothetical lists of birds and mammals that may be found at the Ames High School Prairie.	Ames Audubon Society Ames Conservation Council		Ames High Prairie/Richard W. Pohl Memorial Preserve	Big Bluestem Audubon Society \| MS 592	3	14
Save the Prairie brochure	Brochures	Wildlife conservation Prairie restoration	1970-01-01	1970-12-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A brochure prepared by the Ames Conservation Council urging citizens to vote yes to lease the Ames High School Prairie to the Nature Conservancy for 49 years at one dollar per year at the school election on September 14, 1970.	Ames Audubon Society Ames Conservation Council		Ames High Prairie/Richard W. Pohl Memorial Preserve	Big Bluestem Audubon Society \| MS 592	3	14