Audubon nature calendar 2010

The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
The history is not what you'd expect. The Audubon Society was started in the late 19th century when it was the fashion for ladies to wear exotic bird feathers on hats and their clothing. George Bird Grinnell decided enough was enough and campaigned for protecting the birds. Hunters of course fought back: it was their livelihood at stake.