Welcome to the World of Audubon

We invite you to join with us in exploring the beauty of the natural world in the wonderful diversity of LaPorte County . . . and to open a wider window on the world of nature through National Audubon and links to similar interests. The National Audubon Society is the only national environmental organization with a LaPorte County chapter.  The Potawatomi Audubon Chapter works to preserve the natural resources of LaPorte County and advocates local as well as national environmental concerns.

Audubon membership is open to all upon payment of annual dues. With one fee you become a member of the National Audubon Society and your local Potawatomi chapter. Click on the “Join Us” page to become a member.

As a member, you will receive the beautiful and informative Audubon magazine and our chapter newsletter. You add your voice to that of nearly 600,000 other Americans who are dedicated to maintaining and restoring our environment. We welcome your inquiries about current programs. E-mail to wisniews2@aol.com or pabenn@netnitco.net. Or call 219-879-0052 in Michigan City or 219-785-2765 in LaPorte to contact one of our local activists.

Birds and More

Our chapter meetings feature programs given by local nature experts and enthusiasts on topics ranging across such diverse topics as the natural history of Northwest Indiana, the biology of bats, the biology of orchids, and the wildlife of Northern Australia.  Detailed program descriptions are provided on this website and in our newsletter and local papers.  If you are interested in the conservation, preservation, protection, or just the appreciation and admiration of the natural beauty of our world (especially our little corner of it) please plan to attend one of our meetings. Snacks and coffee are provided as is the opportunity for enjoyable conversation with friendly people who share a love of the environment.

Potawatomi Audubon members also encourage you to join them on field trips and outings to observe and learn firsthand about the many remarkable features of the natural world around us.

If you have knowledge or experience on a specific topic (the specialty being birds, of course) and would like to share it, the chapter can use you.  We offer presentations to youth, senior, or other citizen groups on birds and conservation.