Date: 4/22/26 6:30 am From: Marlee Malmborg <marlee.malmborg...> Subject: Support Bird Conservation in Missouri: MRBO’s Annual Auction
Dear Missouri Birding Community,
If you’ve spent any time birding in Missouri, you already know how special this state is; from grassland mornings full of song to migration days that stop you in your tracks. Protecting those experiences takes ongoing work, and that’s where the Missouri River Bird Observatory’s Annual Spring Auction comes in.
All proceeds from the auction will directly support MRBO’s education programs across the state. These programs are a big part of how we build the next generation of birders, conservationists, and land stewards through field trips, workshops, community events, and hands-on learning experiences that connect people to birds and the habitats they depend on.
MRBO’s work is rooted in science, but it’s carried forward by people. Education is what turns data into understanding and interest into action. Whether it’s introducing a student to their first grassland bird or helping landowners better manage habitat, these programs are what make long-term conservation possible.
Many of you have crossed paths with MRBO in the field, at workshops, or at events across Missouri. The auction is a simple way to support that work and help it grow. There are some great items this year, birding-related and beyond, and every bid contributes directly to outreach and education efforts happening statewide.
If you’re able, we’d love for you to take a look, place a bid, or share the auction with others who care about birds in Missouri.
