In Memoriam
Ron Hoffman 1941-2025

The Jackson Audubon Society lost one of it’s finest on October 20, 2025. Ron Hoffman passed away earlier this month to join his beloved wife, Joan. He served on the JAS board for many, many years. One of his major contributions was 

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2026 Membership Renewals

2025 Membership renewals are due January 01, 2026.  

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JAS supports Michigan Audubons' Opposition to crane hunting in Michigan

The Jackson Audubon Society Board supports the stance MA has made in opposition to establishing the Sandhill Crane as a game species and allow hunting in Michigan.  See MA's statement and how you can make your voice heard to oppose this proposed legislation.

Michigan Audubon Position on Crane Hunting in Michigan

JAS Membership Coordinator

Jackson Audubon Society is looking for a Membership Coordinator.  This volunteer position will manage annual renewals, membership communication, and new member recruitment.  If interested, contact Steve at jacksonaudubon@gmail.com

Meetings/Programs and Tuesday Tours

Meetings & Programs 
Watch the JAS events calendar and your email inbox for updates.

Tuesday tours and outdoor trips are scheduled.  Watch your email and the JAS home page (to your right) or the events page for details.

The Jackson Audubon Society (JAS) is a chapter of the Michigan Audubon Society. The mission of JAS is to instill in the people of Jackson County an interest, knowledge, and appreciation of birds and other wildlife.

We host monthly wildlife and conservation programs and introduce the public to birds during special walks at local and nearby birding areas. JAS has many knowledgeable and recognized birders who are always happy to help someone new. We get together in December for a Christmas Bird Count and we celebrate Earth Day every year at a public event with the Jackson Area Outdoor Coalition.

JAS promotes sound conservation methods by helping restore wildlife habitat and by helping prevent pollution through education. We were instrumental in bringing back nesting Peregrine Falcons to downtown Jackson. We encouraged Consumers Energy to turn its headquarters’ lights out during migration. Our volunteers strive to provide a healthy marsh to encourage Sandhill Crane nesting at the Haehnle Sanctuary where hundreds of people and thousands of cranes congregate during the fall migration.

We preserve outstanding wildlife areas by actively managing the Kate Palmer Sanctuary & the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary and educating the public through tours and events. JAS partners with the Michigan Audubon Society and National Audubon Society and other organizations that are working to conserve our natural resources and protect the environment.

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