Q: What do you call the bird at the front of the “V” formation?
The one that’s working hard and making flight more efficient for the flock?
A: THE LEADER.
Become a leader in local bird and land conservation.
Join the Conservation Leaders Donor Recognition Circle.
A flock of birds flies in a “V”, or chevron, formation (photo via Pixabay).
Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (SoWBA)’s Conservation Leaders Donor Recognition Circle celebrates a group of dedicated supporters of local bird and land conservation who make our work possible.
With annual gifts of $1,000 or more, Conservation Leaders provide essential lift and support to local bird conservation and keep SoWBA soaring.
In addition to standard SoWBA member benefits, as a Conservation Leader, you will receive invitations to:
special small group wildlife experiences, such as bird banding, bird releases, and more
annual guided bird walk at a SoWBA sanctuary with Executive Director Matt Reetz and sanctuary staff
Conservation Leaders event with Executive Director Matt Reetz and SoWBA board members
Become a Conservation Leader
You can become a SoWBA Conservation Leader by making your generous donation online. If you prefer to discuss your giving by phone, please call Becky Abel at 608-255-2473 x5.
Special thanks to our 2024 Conservation Leaders*:
Amy Alstad
James Alstad
Henry Anderson
Caroline Beckett & Frank Sandner
Robert & Gerry Bennicoff
Diane Berry & Gene Masters
Dale Beske & Dorothy Gertsch
Lisa & Ed Binkley
Terri Bleck & Patricia Hanson
Jim Block & Terese Allen
Steve Bower & Leslie DeMuth
Laura Bowles & Neil McLaughlin
Kathie Brock
Willis Brown & Photina Ree
Ann & Dick Burgess
Curt & Arlys Caslavka
Doug & Sherry Caves
Pat & Angel Clark
Dick & Jane Dana
Susan Denholm
Neal Deunk
Cal & Ruth Dewitt
Ann Doody
Jean Druckenmiller
Patrick & Lloyd Eagan
John & Karin Exo
Martha Fish & Paul Fuchs
Kay Gabriel & Fiona McTavish
Carole Garczynski
Peggy & Carl Glassford
Elizabeth Goulette
Alice & John Grady
Robert & Nancy Greenler
Molly & Mark Griffin
Karen Grimmer
Galen & Grace Hasler
Pamela Heaney
R. Tod Highsmith
Les & Susan Hoffman
Dave Huffman
John & Judith Hutchinson
Karen Jaeschke
Maggie Jones & David Linton
Stephanie Judge &
Noah Kunin-Goldsmith
David Kelso
Nydia Kien
Darcy Kind & Marc Vitale
Dorothy Klinefelter
Sue & Terrill Knaack
Jeff Kuesel
Hilda & David Kuter
Max Lagally
Peggy Lemon
Roma Lenehan
Lisa Lepeak & Robin Wagner
Kenneth Livermore
Kathleen & Tom Luedtke
Colleen Marsden & Holly Anderson
Mark Martin & Susan Foote-Martin
William & Rebecca Martin
Sandra Mason
Stacey & Walter Meanwell
Rose Meinholz
David Musolf & Roger Packard
Maddie & Tim Norris
Pamela Ploetz & John Henderson
Kathleen & Robert Poi
Jay Premo
Robert Pricer
Lydia Reid
David Rihn & Valerie Bailey-Rihn
Sally Rowe & Bill Bauer
Ann Schedel
Alyson Schmeisser
Gary & Penny Shackelford
Jim & Kathy Shurts
Arlette Siekmeier
James & Janice Spredemann
Sandy Stark
Lynn & John Stephani
Kathie & Larry Svabek
Dee Traxler
Deborah & Pat Turski
Patrick Walsh
Mary Washburn
Lynne & Peter Weil
Mareda Weiss
Topf Wells & Sally Probasco
Jan Westemeier
Sally Wilmeth & Terry Geurkink
Tom Wolfe & Pat Powers
Levi & Janet Wood
James Young
*Includes inaugural Conservation Leaders (based on 2022/2023 giving).
Cover image: flock of Whimbrels flying in a chevron formation over Lake Michigan (photo by Arlene Koziol).
