The Finger Lakes Land Trust is pleased to announced the second annual Spring Bird Quest to be held over Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26, 2008). This event is a unique celebration of our local breeding birds and an opportunity to support the Land Trust's efforts to preserve vital bird habitat. The Land Trust's protected lands are filled with the songs and activities of breeding birds in the spring.
Bird Quest participants visit Land Trust protected lands over Memorial Day weekend and tally the birds that they see and/or hear. Participants are strongly encouraged to raise pledge money from family, friends, and other supporters. Money collected will benefit the Land Trust and its efforts to protect important habitat in and around Tompkins County. A registration fee of $25, or $15 for Land Trust members or students is requested. Registered participants are eligible to win gift certificates donated by event sponsor Wild Birds Unlimited (www.wbu.com <http://www.wbu.com/> ) or framed photo prints donated by renowned wildlife photographer Marie Read (www.marieread.com <http://www.marieread.com/> ). For more information or to register call 607-275-9487 or http://www.fllt.org/linkfiles/birdquest08.pdf If you can't participate but want to support the event, your pledge is most welcome, either for an individual participant or for the collective tally. New to birding? The Land Trust is also offering two guided bird walks during the weekend: Saturday, May 24, 8:00 AM, Bird Quest at the Dorothy McIlroy Bird Sanctuary. Led by Mark Chao. From Cortland, follow Rt. 281 north to intersection with Rt. 90. Turn left (west) on Rt. 90 and follow for 5 miles to Lake Como Rd. Turn right on Lake Como Rd. and continue for about 2 mi to Fire Lane A. Make right onto Lane A to find parking area on right. Sunday, May 25, 8:00 AM, Bird Quest at the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve. Led by Mark Chao. From Ithaca, take Rt. 13 south to junction with Rt. 34/96. Continue south on 34/96 to hamlet of West Danby. Preserve entrance is on left, ? mile past Sylvan drive. There is a suggested contribution of $5 to $10 per walk if you are not a registered Bird Quest participant. But, of course, all pledges toward the Bird Quest are greatly appreciated! We hope to see you over Memorial Day! _______________________________________________ For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
