August 27--Conservation Group Seeking Volunteers

The Indiana Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) is seeking conservation-minded people interested in helping to improve the environment for ruffed grouse, American woodcock, songbirds and other Indiana forest dwellers.

According to Tom Beauchamp, meeting to discuss the challenges of habitat restoration and the benefits to both game and non-game species will be held on Wednesday, August 27th at Gander Mountain Lodge, 1049 N. Emerson Avenue, Greenwood, IN beginning at 6:30 p.m.

“Forests of all ages and all types are important as each supports its own particular wildlife species. Generally, in an area where a greater variety of forest habitats exist there will be a greater variety of forest birds’ song and game birds. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has recently started logging many areas of the state-owned forests to restore the oak-hickory balance several threatened and endangered bird species need to survive. Help is now needed to maintain a healthy forest system and increase habitat for ruffed grouse and other species,” Beauchamp said.

For more information and/or directions contact Beauchamp at 317-313-0342, or by E-mail at beauchampfamily@sbcgbbal.net .

Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is the one international wildlife conservation organization dedicated to promoting conditions suitable for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and related wildlife to sustain our sport hunting tradition and outdoor heritage. 

Information on the RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org.