We were deeply saddened this past Saturday to hear about the death of astronaut Neil Armstrong, a man we were lucky enough to meet and learn from early in our science career. "This Week at Hilton Pond" we stray a bit from our usual natural history theme for a first-person account of time we spent with this terrific man BEFORE he became an international hero. To read our installment for 1-25 August 2012--and to view an interesting photo of the astronaut that most people have never seen--please visit http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek120801.html
While there, don't forget to scroll down for a list of all birds banded and recaptured locally during the period and to see who's recently provided support for the education, research, and conservation efforts of Hilton Pond Center and Operation RubyThroat. The Moon's out tonight. Don't forget to look up at it and ponder the eventful life of Commander Neil Armstrong--first man to walk the lunar surface. BILL P.S. Please "Like" our new Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/HiltonPond for timely updates on nature topics. ======== BILL HILTON JR., Executive Director Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History 1432 DeVinney Road, York, South Carolina 29745 USA office & cell (803) 684-5852 fax (803) 684-0255 The mission of Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History is "to conserve plants, animals, habitats, and other natural components of the Piedmont Region of the eastern United States through observation, scientific study, and education for students of all ages. "Never trust a person too lazy to get up for sunrise or too busy to watch the sunset." BHjr. ============ P.S. Please "Like" our new Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/HiltonPond for timely updates on nature topics. ========= RESEARCH PROGRAM c/o BILL HILTON JR. Executive Director Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History 1432 DeVinney Road, York, South Carolina 29745 USA office & cell (803) 684-5852 fax (803) 684-0255 Please visit our web sites (courtesy of Comporium.net): Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History at http://www.hiltonpond.org "Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project" at http://www.rubythroat.org ==================