Howard County Bird Club
Waterford Flats Martha “Marty” Chestem sign dedication
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Members of the Howard County Bird Club met at Waterford Farm on August 12, 2023 to dedicate the sign for Waterford Flats in honor of Marty Chestem |
Gregg introduced Jo Solem, who reminisced about the many activities Marty was engaged in after she helped found HCBC. The text of Jo’s speech is in a pdf document. Jo received a thank you coin.
remembered some of the events they attended with Marty. Brigette is holding a copy of the May 5, 1985 May Count checklist of the birds she and Marty recorded at Hollofield, Patapsco Valley State Park, that day. It included both a Brewster’s Warbler and a Golden-winged Warbler. |
After the unveiling, Russ Ruffing led a walk to Waterford Flats.
The members of the Waterford Flats Committee: Kelsey Wellons, Kristin Trouton, Mary Lou Clark, John Harris, Wes Earp, Gregg Petersen, Mary Maxey, and Russ Ruffing (committee chair).