As we close out another year of bird research, conservation, and outreach, we cannot thank all of you enough for your support! This year was especially significant as we celebrated 30 years of hard work to conserve the birds we love, and engage the community in the places these birds call home. However, it also turned into a harrowing year after the Valley Fire swept through Lucky Peak, the place where it all started. Through it all, we thank each of you for being a vital part of our mission. You make our work possible!
With this in mind, our newsletter this year is a bit more reflective. It’s both a look back at our roots and a commitment to pressing forward with renewed dedication to the projects and work we love. We hope you’ll enjoy reading this special edition.
From all of us to all of you,
Season’s Greetings.
Greg, Jay, Rob, Heidi, Heather, Jeremy, Lesley, Ryan, Colin
Read our 2024 articles:
- After the Flames: Honoring the Past, Looking to the Future
- Cheers to 30 Years! Highlights from IBO’s Anniversary Tours
- What We’re Proud Of: Milestones, Research, and Resilience
- On the Horizon: What’s in Store for IBO’s Future?
- Lucky Peak: More Than a Place, It’s a Story Waiting to Be Told
- IBO Off the Clock: Embracing Life Outside of the Office
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We need your support
With the end of the year fast approaching, IBO needs your help to support some of our most iconic projects.
Don’t forget to make your gift prior to Dec. 31 to receive tax benefits. Your gift to the Intermountain Bird Observatory may also qualify for an additional education tax credit in Idaho.
Thank you all for your continued generosity!
There are two easy ways to support the Intermountain Bird Observatory:
Visit our secure online donation website and make a gift today
Or, you can mail a check payable to:
Intermountain Bird Observatory c/o BSU Foundation, Inc.
1173 W University Drive
Boise, ID 83706
Please specify if you wish for your donation to go towards a specific project, e.g., Hummingbirds, Long-billed Curlews, or the Diane Moore Nature Center, otherwise it will go into the general IBO account.
For additional questions on supporting IBO, please contact Melanie Bannister at melaniebannister@boisestate.edu, (208) 426-4199
A Gift in Your Will or Living Trust – the Easiest Way to Make an Impact
Interested in helping the Intermountain Bird Observatory contribute to conservation efforts that directly impact human lives? A simple and versatile way to ensure that we are able to conduct our research focusing on migratory birds, education, discovery of the natural world, and community engagement is with a gift in your will or living trust.
By including a bequest to the Boise State University Foundation, specifically for the IBO, you are ensuring that we can continue our work for years to come. As little as one sentence in your will or living trust is all that is needed to complete your gift. You can learn more here, or contact Melanie Bannister at melaniebannister@boisestate.edu, (208) 426-4199.