Audubon nature calendar 2012

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Just some Dutch birds this winter.
Just some Dutch birds this winter.

John James Audubon & the Audubon Society

The website of the National Audubon Society says:

The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.

The history is not what you'd expect. The Audubon Society was started in the late 19th century when it was the fashion for ladies to wear exotic bird feathers on hats and their clothing. George Bird Grinnell decided enough was enough and campaigned for protecting the birds. Hunters of course fought back: it was their livelihood at stake.

But why was this society named after John James Audubon?

John James Audubon was the first American naturalist. He painted birds in a way that was both naturalistic and precise, as well as beautiful. George Bird Grinnell named his society for the protection of birds after this famous man whose work he'd always admired.

Audubon Nature Calendars

The Audubon Society publishes roughly two kinds of calendars:

  1. Calendars featuring the work of John James Audubon reproduced
  2. Calendars featuring wildlife photographs

John James Audubon Art Calendar

John James Audubon's Birds of America 2012 (Wall Calendar)
Amazon Price: $1.89
List Price: $12.99

Audubon Nature Wall Calendar

Audubon National Parks Calendar 2012 (Picture-A-Day Wall Calendars)
Amazon Price: $2.99
List Price: $12.99

Audubon Nature Planner

Audubon Engagement Calendar 2012 (Engagement Desk Calendar)
Amazon Price: $3.94
List Price: $13.99

2013 Audubon Calendar, Planner and Datebook

AUDUBON ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR 2013 (Engagement Diary)
Amazon Price: $11.19
List Price: $13.99

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