General Meeting
Thursday, May 2, 7pm
Anita Purves Nature Center (note alternate location this month)
The 2012 recipients of Kendeigh grants from CCAS:
Valerie Buxton will discuss her research on Grassland Birds in IllinoisTyson Dallas will discuss his research on Habitat Use and Demography of Red-headed Woodpeckers

SPRING BIRD COUNT - May 4
Spring Bird Count is Saturday May 4 in all the counties of Illinois. I am looking for birders to spend the day or any part on the Champaign County Count. We organize in parties of 2 or 3 to cover specific assigned areas. I'm especially looking for help with Crystal Lake Park/Busey Woods and Homer Lake. Let me know if you are interested.
Beth Chato, 344-6803 (ejchato@gmail.com)

BIRDATHON - May 5-12
Flyer and pledge form.
The Birdathon is our annual fundraiser for our Kendeigh Scholarships awarded to students studying bird projects in Illinois. The Birdathon is the week of May 5-May 12. An especially intense annual competition is between the Urbana Park District and Champaign Forest Preserve teams. Please choose a team and pledge your support.

 

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