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What about cancellations?
Meetings at the Robinson Nature Center are cancelled if the Howard County Government has announced government buildings are closed and will not open for the day. For other venues where a Howard County Bird Club (HCBC) event was scheduled, the cancellation will be posted on the front page of the HCBC website in a banner headline and on the website calendar. Field Trips and Workshops may be cancelled at the discretion of the leader and announced in advance when possible. The cancellation will be posted on the front page of the HCBC website in a banner headline and on the website calendar.
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Pollinator Fest at Howard County Conservancy
Pollinator Fest at Howard County Conservancy
Celebrate and meet your favorite pollinators! Learn about bees, butterflies, birds, moths and more at informative stations. (There is a separate registration for the butterfly walk in the afternoon.) Register at https://www.howardnature.org/events/ https://www.howardnature.org/event/pollinator-fest-2024/
Butterfly walk at Howard County Conservancy
Butterfly walk at Howard County Conservancy
Sign up for the walk at https://www.howardnature.org/events/ when the walk is posted. Join Kevin and other butterfly aficionados for a search at the leading location in Howard County for butterflies. Leader: Kevin Heffernan Registration required: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E342638&id=345 There is a separate registration for the Pollinator Fest 10 a.m.-1 p.m. https://www.howardnature.org/event/pollinator-fest-2/
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CANCELLED Butterfly walk at Howard County Conservancy
CANCELLED Butterfly walk at Howard County Conservancy
Sign up for the walk at https://www.howardnature.org/events/ when the walk is posted. Join Kevin and other butterfly aficionados for a search at the leading location in Howard County for butterflies. Leader: Kevin Heffernan Registration required
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Waterford Flats opens for late summer-fall season (through September 30)
Review protocol: https://howardbirds.website/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WaterfordFlatsProtocol.pdf
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“Beat the Heat” Summer Beginner Field Trip
“Beat the Heat” Summer Beginner Field Trip
One mile, slow paced walk through pastures bordering a variety of habitats on private property in Western Howard County. Find resident, migratory breeders, and juveniles. Limited to 8 people per session. Register at valnjeff55@gmail.com
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Butterfly walk at Howard County Conservancy
Butterfly walk at Howard County Conservancy
Sign up for the walk at https://www.howardnature.org/events/ when the walk is posted. Join Kevin and other butterfly aficionados for a search at the leading location in Howard County for butterflies. Leader: Kevin Heffernan Registration required: https://www.howardnature.org/event/july-butterfly-walk-2024-2/
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Beginners trip: David Force WMA
Beginners trip: David Force WMA
Meet at Pebble Beach Drive entrance across from The Concord Court. Bird identification explained. Walking through wooded trails- may be muddy. Registration required: limit 8. Please email the trip leader to reserve a spot. Leader - Kristin Trouton kristing4420@gmail.com
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Welcome Back to Waterford Flats Field Trip
Welcome Back to Waterford Flats Field Trip
Meet at the farm parking area, through the barns on the right. New! This trip is for all levels of birders. Slow walking over farm roads and paths on this working farm. We will observe fields, get an early migration look at Waterford Flats, Cattail Creek and floodplain, and three ponds. These areas make for diverse […]
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Young Birder Outing in Schooley Mill Park
Young Birder Outing in Schooley Mill Park
Meet in the far parking lot by the office building and rest rooms. Young birders accompanied by parents gather by the office building for orientation and visit session, then move to the trails for birding. Facilities available. Leaders: Roshan, Sydney, Jayden (young birders) Hosts: Issel Anne Lim (isselannelim@gmail.com) with her daughter Floralei, and Terri Berkheimer (tgtberk@gmail.com)