Bloomin' Birdathon Press Release
scordle (scordle@tidalwave.net)
Tue, 17 Feb 1998 23:09:11 -0500
Press Release
Contact: Sarah Jane Rodman, Special Events Coordinator
301-652-9188 Audubon Naturalist Society
BLOOMIN' BIRDATHON
Friends of the Audubon Naturalist Society will be counting
birds and wildflowers this spring to raise money for the
Society's ongoing environmental education and conservation
programs in the Chesapheake Bay watershed during the 18th annual
BLOOMIN' BIRDATHON.
All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in this
popular fundraiser as a counter, a sponsor or both. Counters
select one 24 hour period between April 17 and May 17, 1998 and
count as many bird or flower species as they see or hear in the
field or their own backyard. They ask friends, families and co-workers
to be sponsors by pledging to make a donation to Audubon
based on their species count. Sponsors also donate prizes and
awards and can do a count, too!
Kicking off the season will be the Bloomin' Birdathon
Orientation on April 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at Woodend.
Registration packets and program information will be available.
Guests are invited to stay for Audubon's monthly mmembership
meeting at 7:30 when Cris Fleming, co-author of FINDING
WILDFLOWERS in the WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE AREA will share some of
her favorite places right near by.
Counters compete for prizes in several categories including
first timers, junior, team, back yard and field. Sponsors receive
gift premiums based on their contribution level. This year prizes
include Audubon thermo-zipper pulls, denim 'BB caps, free tickets
to Audubon activities, complimentary memberships, and nature
books.
The event's finale, the Tally Rally, is set for Thursday
eveing June 18, 1998 at 7:30. This festive evening at Woodend
will include a dessert reception, awards and stories from the
field. Sponsors, counters, friends and family are invited!
New birders are welcome at ANS' FREE regularly scheduled
birdwalks every Saturday morning September through June. Meet at
Woodend in front of the Audubon Bookshop at 8:00 a.m.; walks last
approximately one hour. For more information about the BLOOMIN'
BIRDATHON, please call 301-652-9188.
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