I am a relative newcomer to Washington Crossing Audubon Society, but I take great pride in my association with this remarkable group of energetic and dedicated people. Our chapter is dedicated to conserving and restoring native plants and animals and their habitats; furthering the intelligent utilization of land, water, and natural resources; promoting citizen science; and encouraging greater understanding and appreciation of the natural environment. Two members of our current board, Pat Sziber and Lou Beck, were involved in creating the chapter. They, along with other dedicated board members, continue to put in the considerable effort required to carry out our mission. The Monday night programs, the many field trips, the conservation activism, the educational programs, the newsletter, and (more recently) the web-site, are all aspects of the terrific organization that these people have built. Let's help them keep up the good work.

As a small contribution to promoting the understanding and appreciation of nature, and as a way of expressing some of my own philosophy more eloquently than I could do myself, I offer the words of Henry Beston.

Let us continue to strive to understand, appreciate, and protect these "other nations."