Calendar of Events
SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2008
SEPTEMBER 2008:
BUTTERFLY
GARDEN WORK DAY
Thursdays
Sept 4 and Oct 2
9:30 AM - Noon
We invite you to join us on one of our Butterfly Garden work days. The Butterfly
Garden volunteers meet the first Thursday of each month to create a beautiful
garden for humans and butterflies alike. Bring your gardening gloves, knee
pads, picnic lunch, and field guides. If you are unable to attend a garden
work day but would like to contribute to the garden in some way, please consider
bringing needed items to the Birdsong office. We always appreciate bags of
leaves for mulch, pine straw, gardening gloves, and garden tools.
For more information call Donna Legare at (850) 386-1148, or call the Birdsong
office at (229) 377-4408.
EARLY MORNING
BIRDING
Saturday, September 6
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Join volunteer Chris Borg, of Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy,
as he leads an early fall bird walk at Birdsong, searching for newly arrived
migrants as well as residents. Hike the trails in a wide variety of habitats,
and wrap up the program with a visit to the Bird Window.Bring binoculars,
field guides, water and wear field clothes and walking shoes. This program
is meant to be fun and is open to people with all levels of birding experience,
including beginners.
$4 Friends, $8 nonmembers, children half-price
RESERVATIONS PLEASE!
WONDERFUL
WEDNESDAY WALKS
Wednesdays, September 10, and 24
October 8, and 22
9:00-10:30 AM
This is a great opportunity to learn what Birdsong has to offer during these
early fall months. Chris Bittle will help you identify our autumn birds and
wildflowers, trees, seeds and berries. You will also get a view of the larger
picture; how ecological processes are at work, how Birdsong’s habitats
and wildlife are managed, and how all things are connected. You will also
walk different trails, experience Birdsong’s variety, learn about its
history, and visit the Bird Window.
Dress for the weather; bring binoculars and field guides.
$3 Friends, $5 nonmembers, children half-price
HUMMINGBIRDS
Saturday, Sept 13
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are
preparing for fall migration. Learn about the life history of these incredible
creatures: courtship, nesting, and migration. We will also discuss how to
attract hummingbirds, and how you might host a hummer this winter! If we
are lucky we may observe some hummingbirds at the feeders and in the garden.
$4 Friends, $8 nonmembers, children half-price.
DUSK WALK
Saturday, September 20, 2008
6:30-8:00 PMAwaken your senses to the sights, sounds and smells of Birdsong’s woods and fields as the sun prepares to set. We will look and listen for birds preparing to roost for the night and owls and frogs gearing up for a night of activity. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather.
$4 Friends $8 nonmembers, children half-price
RESERVATIONS PLEASE!TAKE A CHILD OUTSIDE WEEK
September 24 - September 30, 2008Take A Child Outside Week is an international program designed to help overcome obstacles that keep children from discovering the natural world. By arming parents, teachers and other caregivers with resources on outdoor activities, our goal is to help children across the country develop a better understanding and appreciation of the environment in which they live, and a burgeoning enthusiasm for its exploration. Going outside connects children to the natural world, helps kids focus in school and reduces chances of obesity. Please see this website: http://takeachildoutside.org/ for more information.
TAKE A CHILD OUTSIDE AT BIRDSONG
Wonderful Wednesday Walk Wednesday, September 24 9:00-10:30 AM
and Nature Exploration Saturday, September 27 10-11:30 AM
If you are a parent, grandparent or friend of a child and want to take part in “Take a Child Outside” week, please join us for these two programs with Naturalist Chris Bittle. Both will offer support for adults who want to share the wonders of nature with children they care about and give everyone a hands-on outdoor encounter.NATURE EXPLORATION
Saturday, September 27, 2008
10:00 - 11:30 AMTake a child on a natural adventure at Birdsong and have a face-to-face encounter with a crowd of butterflies, search the sand for doodlebugs, watch birds go about their daily activities at the Bird Window and enjoy a short hike on the trails where you might find evidence of deer and coyote. We will practice using all our senses as we explore what nature has to offer. This program is geared toward children and accompanying adults but all ages are welcome. Resource material on outdoor activities for children will be provided.
$4 Friends $8 nonmembers, children half-price.
One child free with adult.
RESERVATIONS PLEASE!
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