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SUMMARY:Beginner's Bird Walk at Howard Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the parking lot.\nJoin Dave Ziolkowski for a beginner bird field trip at the Howard Conservancy. We will go over the basics of birding then a walk around the park and down to the wetland. The trip will finish at the Skywatch. \nTrip limited to 10 people. Register with leader\, Dave Ziolkowski\, djziolkowski@yahoo.com \n\nReservations required\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/beginners-bird-walk-at-howard-conservancy/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T234037Z
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SUMMARY:Skywatch at Mount Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the parking lot or go directly to the Skywatch.\nThis trip will be strictly a sky watch for late-migrating raptors and other potential goodies. Our main target will be Golden Eagle; while not expected\, early November is the best time to catch one flying over Howard County. We will watch the skies and tally the birds as long as conditions are productive. Hope for a north wind! Bring water\, lunch\, hat\, sunscreen\, light-colored sunglasses\, comfortable lawn chair (recliners are best)\, binoculars\, scope\, and camera if you like. Participants can also walk the Conservancy trails if sky-watching proves non-productive. Facilities available. \nLeader – Russ Ruffing\, russruffing@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/sky-watch-at-mount-pleasant/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250712T143707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150105Z
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SUMMARY:Centennial Park
DESCRIPTION:Daylight Saving Time ends \nWest end parking lot. Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands\, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Early waterfowl\, lingering migrants likely. Facilities available \nLeaders– Richard and Renee Peters\, Richard@rrrrpeters.org \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (West)\, 4651 Centennial Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250712T143947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150036Z
UID:41904-1762156800-1762165800@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Wilde Lake
DESCRIPTION:Suburban with mown grass; native and planted trees and shrubs in a park-like setting with a few brushy tangles. A deciduous woods flanking a stream can be found at the northwest corner; trails are narrow\, often muddy. The lake has hosted many rarities in the past. \nLimited to 10 people. Register with the leader Lilian Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nRegistration required\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/wilde-lake/
LOCATION:Wilde Lake\, Hyla Brook Road\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250712T144212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145959Z
UID:41906-1762248600-1762257600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Skywatch at Mount Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the parking lot or go directly to the Skywatch site.\nThis trip will be a skywatch for migrating raptors and other potential flybys dedicated to the memory of Bob Ringler. Show up to find out why. \nLeader – Joe Hanfman\, auk1844@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/skywatch-at-mount-pleasant-4/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250712T144450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145933Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Sparrows
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Montjoy Barn.\nJoin Bonnie for a search for winter sparrows. Good for both beginners and advanced sparrow lovers. Bonnie will cover the basics of winter sparrows but also the chance to find rarities. \nLimit 8. Register with the leader – Bonnie Ott\, sparrowdamsel@gmail.com \n\nReservations required
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/winter-sparrows/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250712T144726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T173038Z
UID:41910-1762416000-1762426800@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasent
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the parking lot.\nThis is an impromptu leaderless walk for an opportunity to bird with any friends who show up. \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/howard-county-conservancy-at-mount-pleasent/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250712T145913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T225547Z
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SUMMARY:Centennial Park
DESCRIPTION:West end parking lot. Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands\, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Facilities available \nLeader – Russell Kovach\, Russell.kovach@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park-2/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (West)\, 4651 Centennial Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20240424T123841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T141937Z
UID:36962-1763060400-1763067600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Sue Muller The Maryland Biodiversity Project
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Biodiversity Project (MBP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on cataloging the living things of Maryland. The project was started in June 2012 by Bill Hubick and Jim Brighton. The MBP community has cataloged more than 22\,000 species\, including more than 14\,000 species with photographs\, and features the work of more than 28\,000 naturalists and photographers. \nSue Muller is retired from the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks after a 40-year career in natural resources.  She served as the Howard County Coordinator for the Maryland Amphibian & Reptile Atlas (2010-2014)\, Co-coordinator for the BBA3 (2020-2024) and is currently a contributing editor for the Maryland Biodiversity Project.  She is a long-time member of the bird club. \n \n\nFor Zoom\, on the Monday before the meeting\, members will get an email with the link and non-members should email doctorfx_99@yahoo.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/sue-muller-the-maryland-biodiversity-project/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250712T145225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T135511Z
UID:41912-1763193600-1763202600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Beyond Field Guides: Introduction to Birding Using Apps and Websites
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the parking lot.\nThis will be an outdoor bird walk followed by a presentation in the Nature Center Classroom.  Join Terri Berkheimer and Val Swan for a Bird Walk over mowed paths with possible mud\, followed by the presentation. Learn about online resources to help you identify birds\, discover birding locations and participate in the local\, regional\, and global birding community through participatory science opportunities.  Resources covered include Cornell Lab’s All About Birds\, eBird\, Project FeederWatch\, Merlin Bird ID and BirdCast. \nWhat to bring: \n\nBinoculars\, if you have a pair. (A few pairs will be available to borrow)\nMerlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab app on your phone.  Download the Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab app with NE and SE bird packs before the workshop (if you are comfortable doing so).  It is free but requires an email address.  We will be using this app for some workshop exercises.\n\nMaximum 20 participants. Register with Terri Berkheimer\, tgtberk@gmail.com \n\nReservations required\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/beyond-field-guides-introduction-to-birding-using-apps-and-websites/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250712T145524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145637Z
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SUMMARY:Conowingo Dam
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Broken Land Park and Ride Lot West at 8:00am. and plan to carpool.\nHalf-day driving trip to Conowingo Dam to see bald eagles\, great blue herons\, cormorants\, vultures\, and ducks. We will arrive by 9:30 a.m. and depart at 1 p.m.  Bring lunch and water.  There is also a nearby diner and Wawa. Dress for chilly weather. Parking and portable toilets are available at Conowingo Fisherman’s Park. \nPlease RSVP but there is no quota on the number of people who can go. Leader – Guy Di Roma\, guydiroma@hotmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/conowingo-dam/
LOCATION:Broken Land Parkway Park and Ride (west side)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250712T150123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T172628Z
UID:41918-1763280000-1763290800@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Centennial Park
DESCRIPTION:West end parking lot. Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands\, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Facilities available \nLeaders – David Holmes\, musiclbndr@gmail.com\, Megan Bolcar megbolcar@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park-3/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (West)\, 4651 Centennial Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250712T150305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145539Z
UID:41920-1763884800-1763895600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Centennial Park
DESCRIPTION:West end parking lot. Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands\, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Facilities available \nLeader – John Henri Rorabeck\, johnhenri14@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park-4/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (West)\, 4651 Centennial Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T235900
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20251127T154145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T154145Z
UID:43919-1764201600-1764287940@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Mid-winter Count
DESCRIPTION:Watch for details
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/mid-winter-count-2/
LOCATION:MD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T235900
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20251127T155454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T160803Z
UID:43926-1764201600-1764287940@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:How to Find Owls
DESCRIPTION:Two sessions – 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Register for one session.\nLearn how to find owls by habitat and signs. Our target species are Long-eared\, Saw-whet\, and other owls. No facilities. Sign up with the leaders: Jay Sheppard jaymsheppard95@gmail.com\, Gregg Petersen sig29@aol.com\, or David Cummings\, wcummings9@gmail.com \n\nRegistrations required\nGood for Beginning Birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/how-to-find-owls/
LOCATION:MD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20251127T155032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T160835Z
UID:43924-1764230400-1764262800@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Howard County Conservancy Birds and Beverages Feeder Watch
DESCRIPTION:Join Woody Merkle (HCC-MP)\, Val Swan\, and Terri Berkheimer (Howard County Bird Club). Bring your hot chocolate and participate in Cornell’s Great Backyard Bird Count by identifying and counting birds at the feeders from the warmth of the Guldesky education building. Weather permitting\, there will also be a short walk on the grounds. 25 person limit. Please register by Feb. 13\, 2026 with tgtberk@gmail.com \n\nRegistrations required\nGood for Beginning Birders\nWheelchair accessible\n\n 
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/howard-county-conservancy-birds-and-beverages-feeder-watch/
LOCATION:MD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250712T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145511Z
UID:41922-1764489600-1764500400@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Centennial Park
DESCRIPTION:West end parking lot. Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands\, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Facilities available \nLeader – Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park-5/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (West)\, 4651 Centennial Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20240904T112918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T005329Z
UID:39521-1764876600-1764882000@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:HCBC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/hcbc-board-meeting-9/
LOCATION:MD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20251125T035640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T035640Z
UID:43854-1765094400-1765105200@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Young Birder Winter Walk at Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Conservancy parking lot at 8:00 am for meet and greet\, then move on to bird the Conservancy.\nMain targets are sparrows and finches. Easy to moderate walking on grass and trails. Bring water and snacks. If it rains the day before\, wear waterproof shoes or rainboots for the walk. Loaner binoculars are available. Facilities are available. \nLeaders: Vitus and Roshan \n\nRegistration: RSVP to Chen Chiu via HCyoungbirders@gmail.com.
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/young-birder-winter-walk-at-howard-county-conservancy-at-mount-pleasant/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20251017T125816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T001448Z
UID:43008-1765180800-1765189800@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Cedar Lane Park
DESCRIPTION:This trip is at the East entrance not the West entrance. More details to follow with registration.\nMature deciduous woods\, extensive edge\, a small stream\, and a tiny wetland adjacent to athletic fields. Facilities available. \nLimited to 10 people. Register with the leader\, Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nReservations required\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/cedar-lane-park/
LOCATION:MD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20240424T123958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T141737Z
UID:36964-1765479600-1765486800@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Roshan Vignarajah The World Series of Birding
DESCRIPTION:The World Series of Birding is the largest annual bird competition in the world\, held in Cape May\, NJ\, by New Jersey Audubon (for the last 40 years). It is a 24-hour-long blitz where teams attempt to find as many species as possible within given restrictions.  Participants hail from all around the world and can participate no matter their age. \nRoshan Vignarajah is a young birder and a member of the Youth Maryland Ornithological Society (YMOS)\, as well as a naturalist with a passion for insects\, especially fireflies and moths. Since the age of eight\, Roshan has been a dedicated birder and student of nature. Roshan has participated in and won the World Series of Birding middle school division three times\, and has captained the team two times. He is an active birder in Howard County whose favorite spots include the Howard County Conservancy and Triadelphia Reservoir and his favorite local birds are the Connecticut Warbler\, the Rock Dove\, and Cackling Goose. \n \n\nFor Zoom\, on the Monday before the meeting\, members will get an email with the link and non-members should email doctorfx_99@yahoo.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/december-11-2025-roshan-vignarajah-the-world-series-of-birding/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20251017T130034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T213315Z
UID:43010-1765526400-1765535400@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Centennial Park
DESCRIPTION:Use the west end parking lot.\nEasy walking around the lake on a paved path where there are views of the lake with waterfowl expected. Facilities available. \nLimited to 10 people. Register with the leader\, Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nReservations required\nGood for beginning birders\nHandicapped accessible
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centannial-park/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (West)\, 4651 Centennial Lane\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250928T135245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T135245Z
UID:42746-1766188800-1766275199@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Triadelphia Christmas Count
DESCRIPTION:Contact David Holmes\, musiclbndr@gmail.com\, for details.
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/triadelphia-christmas-count/
LOCATION:MD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20251130T154905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T155113Z
UID:43991-1766188800-1766275199@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Baltimore Christmas Count
DESCRIPTION:Contact Tim Carney\, timcarney83@gmail.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/audubon-christmas-count-at-baltimore/
LOCATION:MD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250712T151050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145154Z
UID:41926-1767254400-1767268800@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Start Your Year List
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the parking lot. Easy walking on woodland trails. May plan to bird several different locations to find as many species as possible. The one day of the year where every bird is new! Facilities available. \nLeader – Kurt Schwarz\, krschwa1@verizon.net
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/start-your-year-list/
LOCATION:Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant\, 10520 Old Frederick Rd\, Woodstock\, MD\, 21163
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20251022T131837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T122028Z
UID:43097-1767420000-1767459600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:All day trip leaving from Howard County. Plan to stop at the Choptank River Bridge for ducks and coffee. Bring lunch and drinks. Dress warmly\, Entrance fee\, Duck Stamp\, Senior Pass or Military I.D. required. We will carpool. \nLimit 15 people. Contact leader Kurt Schwarz\, krschwa1@verizon.net \n\nReservations required\nGood for beginning birders
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/blackwater-national-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:MD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20250508T135848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T222426Z
UID:41275-1767898800-1767906000@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:Kevin Heffernan 2025 Howard County Butterfly Survey
DESCRIPTION:For the eighth year in a row\, Kevin Heffernan will update us on the status of butterflies in Howard County. Kevin is the co-chair of the Howard County\, Maryland\, Butterfly Survey. He is a Past President of the Howard County Bird Club. He is encouraging the planting of native pollinator gardens as part of the Howard Bee City Pollinator Committee\, and the Habitat Creation and Enhancement and Pesticide Reduction Subcommittee. \n\nFor Zoom\, on the Monday before the meeting\, members will get an email with the link and non-members should email doctorfx_99@yahoo.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/kevin-heffernan-2025-howard-county-butterfly-survey/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024041
CREATED:20251127T153717Z
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SUMMARY:Centennial Park
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the boat ramp\, accessed from the South Entrance.\nThis trip will hopefully focus on waterfowl. Limit 10 people. Register with the leader – Lily Saul\, ljsaul604@gmail.com \n\nReservations required\nGood for Beginning Birder\nWheelchair accessible\n\n 
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/centennial-park-6/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (South)\, 10000 Clarksville Pike\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T193000
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CREATED:20260119T032649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T032649Z
UID:45268-1769110200-1769115600@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:HCBC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/hcbc-board-meeting-17/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T080000
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CREATED:20260110T215838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T022615Z
UID:44836-1769328000-1769338800@howardbirds.website
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Young Birder Winter Walk at Centennial Park Boat Ramp
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Centennial Park boat ramp parking lot for meet and greetYoung birders briefly meet and greet in the parking lot at 8:00 am\, then move on to bird the lake. Main targets are waterfowl and winter songbirds. Easy walking on paved paths. Bring water and snacks. Loaner binoculars are available. Facilities are available. Leaders: Vitus and Roshan Registration: RSVP to Chen Chiu via HCyoungbirders@gmail.com
URL:https://howardbirds.website/event/young-birder-winter-walk-at-centennial-park-boat-ramp/
LOCATION:Centennial Park (South)\, 10000 Clarksville Pike\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
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