After having been a member of the Connecticut Audubon Society,
Marge Streckfus joined the Smoky Hills Audubon in 1977, when an
Evening With Audubon caught her interest. The group’s diversity
of interests, their commitment to promoting the protection of the
environment both locally and nationally brought about her immediate
membership. At that time there was a not a statewide organization,
but with Ron Klataske as National Vice-President of the area and
Ed Pembleton in the Manhattan office, statewide and area wide concerns
were addressed and nature trips around the multi-state area were
held.
Shortly after, the Kansas Audubon Council was formed, precursor
of the present Audubon of Kansas. “Such a group with Ron Klataske
as Director is essential so that Auduboners share and communicate
in helping chapters, and all those interested get to know the diversified
natural life of our state, keep abreast of environmental challenges
and have a state political presence.”
Ray Streckfus, deceased, was a Saline County native from a family
farm dating from the 1870’s. During their marriage the couple
lived in Connecticut and Kansas, being engaged in building contracting,
real estate, and farming. Five children are alive and well at points
east and west.
Before marriage, Marge taught Speech and Drama at Marymount College.
Born in Connecticut, she came to Kansas after receiving her Master’s
Degree at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
She has served as President of Smoky Hills Audubon as well as in
other positions, and presently is interested in promoting Audubon
Adventures.
We invite you to participate and contribute to our conservation
efforts and keep Audubon of Kansas moving forward. Your tax-deductible
contributions and volunteer efforts sustain our non-profit organization
and are essential to all aspects of our work—from advocacy,
legislative liaison, education, and support of wildlife-friendly
landowners, to our office staff, publications and website. We
need your commitment!
Copyright 2007
Audubon of Kansas, Inc.
210 Southwind Place
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 537-4385
aok@audubonofkansas.org