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Programs
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 7:30
p.m.
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Carol Mundy of the
Hamilton County Park System will present a review of the recently opened
children's garden at Glenwood Gardens. Carol will bring us up to date on
the current activities and future plans for this exciting park feature and
how it all fits in with the concept of getting children back in
contact and excited about nature. After the talk we will open the door of
the new office at 301
Walnut St. in Downtown Lawrenceburg for any interested members that wish
to view our progress at getting the place organized and ready for our
grand opening later this year.
The Lawrenceburg
Public Library is located at 123 High Street in Lawrenceburg. Turn
southeast from US. Hwy 50 onto Walnut St. At High St. turn right and go 2 blocks to the Library on
your right.
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Field
Trips
To
reach the upper Oxbow Inc. parking lot near the cement plant, turn
south from Rt. 50 at the Shell gas station in Greendale, drive back
to the cement plant, turn right to the end of the road, then left
and the lot is on your right.
Sunday, July 27, 2008, 8:00 a.m.
Leader: Paul Wharton (513) 353-3403; pwharton@fuse.net
Come along and join Paul as he looks for early fall immigrants in the Oxbow. That's right, I did say fall. While the calendar tells us
its still late summer, the southbound fall migration of shorebirds begins
early and will be well under way by this date. Shorebirds (sandpipers and
plovers) need exposed mudflats and shorelines and during most years
the Oxbow provides good to great habitat for them. In addition to several
species of shorebirds, Paul will expect to find egrets and herons, staging
swallows and a diversity of summer residents. The potential for surprises
is always good in the Oxbow, like the American White Pelican that was
present during most of August 2007. Contact Paul if you have any
questions.
Saturday, August 16, 2008, 8:00 a.m.
Leaders: Jack & Jay Stenger, (513) 522-8147
By this date fall shorebird migration will he well under
way and several species in good numbers should the present. Good numbers
of Great Egrets, resident Black-crowned Night-Herons and Green Herons
should be seen along with the abundant Great Blue Herons. This is the time
of year to see the more rare species of' herons and egrets as well. Terns
should also be on the move and are a possibility. Large numbers of
migrating swallows and Purple Martins usually use the Oxbow as a staging
area during this month. A number of hawks are always present and even a
Bald Eagle is a possibility. This is a great time of year to find an
unusual or rare species. Conic along with Jack and Jay for an
always-interesting morning visit to the Oxbow. Contact Jack or Jay if
you have any questions.
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