LIBERTY BIRD ALLIANCE

CHECK THE EVENTS CALENDAR ON THE WEBSITE!

We urge members to stay current on upcoming bird walks, field trips and programs through the website. Our calendar of events provides the activities dates, and description of all of our activities. The link for registration for these events and other details are listed. This edition of the UPDATES will simply list the schedule of upcoming activities and direct you to the website to learn more! Many of our events request preregistration. Go to libertybirdalliance.org and preregister for those events where requested.

REGULAR MONTHLY PROGRAM

Our regular monthly programs are scheduled from September through May. Our programs take place at the Upper Dublin Public Library, 520 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034 and are typically scheduled for the third Friday of each month with variations due to holidays. Programs are free! We welcome all members and friends for refreshments provided at 6:30 PM before the presentations at 7:00 PM. We encourage registrations for our programs and offer the programs via zoom for individuals not able to attend in person.

The Basics of Maintaining a Native Plant Garden

Hayden Remick

This presentation will cover many aspects of designing and maintaining a Native Plant Garden with a focus on attracting birds to your yard.  The conversation will cover ideas ranging from basic methods to start a garden, plant selection and arrangement, maintenance considerations and other strategies for maximizing the ecological benefits of your space

Preregistration for our monthly meetings is requested. Go to the Events calendar at libertybirdalliance.org

FIELD TRIPS

Our traditional annual field trip to Middle Creek National Wildlife Management Area was not scheduled because of the closures to key areas like Willow Point and other public locations due to the H1N1 virus threat to Snow Geese and other waterfowl. We will look to reschedule this field trip in 2026.

Puerto Rico: Boricua Birds

December 1 to 7, 2025

Leaders: Jason Hall, InColorBirding & Troy Bynum, Liberty Bird Alliance

This is a Hillstar tour to Puerto Rico that begins in San Juan and making a loop around this rectangular island. The trip will seek not just the eighteen or so endemic birds, but also a greater understanding and appreciation of an island that is so much a part of the United States, yet geographically remote from most of us. Jason Hall and Troy Bynum will lead this trip. This Hillstar adventure is being promoted by InColorBirding, Liberty Bird Alliance, and the

Delaware Valley Ornithological Club. There are a few openings that remain – act now to secure a spot on this trip! For more details on itinerary and costs go to:

https://www.hillstarnature.com/puerto-rico-boricua-birds-2025

BIRD TOWN PENNSYLVANIA BIRD WALKS

All are welcome to participate, including new birders and experienced birders alike. Bring binoculars if you have them; wear comfortable footwear and clothing. Come see our returning “winter birds”and some of our year-round residents that frequent these areas. There is always a chance to catch an unusual or unexpected species too. No preregistration is required for our Bird Town Bird Walks!

Abington Bird Town Bird Walk

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Lorimer Park

Meet Jennifer Sherwood at the main parking lot of Lorimer Park, 183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, 19006.

This Bird Walk is sponsored by the Abington EAC, Abington Bird Town, and Liberty Bird Alliance.

This walk is open to the public! No preregistration is necessary.

Cheltenham Bird Town Bird Walk

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 15, 2025

High School Park

Meet Judith Gratz at the “shed” at High School Park, Montgomery Avenue and High School Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

This Bird Walk is sponsored by the Cheltenham EAC, Cheltenham Bird Town, High School Park, and Liberty Bird Alliance.

This walk is open to the public! No preregistration is necessary.

Upper Dublin Bird Town Bird Walk

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 15, 2025

Twining Valley Park

Meet Nilesh Shah at the main parking lot of Twining Valley Park, 1400 Twining Road, Dresher, PA 19025

This Bird Walk is sponsored by the Upper Dublin Bird Town, DVOC, and Liberty Bird Alliance.

This walk is open to the public! No preregistration is necessary.

Liberty Bird Alliance Invites Volunteers for the Ambassador Program 

The major tenets of the Liberty Bird Alliance are education, conservation, advocacy, and outreach for nature and birds. In keeping with this focus, the Liberty Bird Alliance invites interested volunteers to apply for the LBA Ambassador Program. This new initiative, being rolled out in winter/spring 2025, will allow you to learn more about the education, conservation, advocacy, and outreach efforts of LBA while participating in specific outreach through community events. If you are interested in birds/conservation, like talking to people, and are interested in new opportunities to volunteer with a nature-minded organization, the LBA Ambassador Program is for you.

Those who apply to be LBA Ambassadors will commit to attending at least 3 outreach or education events of the 12-15 outreach events we participate in each spring and fall. Ambassadors will receive training in early spring 2025 to represent LBA in spring 2025 and beyond.

Eligibility to apply:

●     Be interested in speaking with the community about conservation, nature, and birds

●     Have availability for at least 3 events in the spring and fall to attend outreach /education events

●     Be willing to participate in a training day in early April 2025 (exact date TBD) to learn how to table for Liberty Bird Alliance

The benefits of being an LBA Ambassador include:

1. Learn more about the Liberty Bird Alliance and the work we do
2. Learn about bird conservation related explicitly to bird feeding and getting young people interested in supporting nature
3. Meeting people in the community and sharing about conservation, nature, and birds
4. Receive LBA-branded SWAG to wear at community events

To apply for the LBA Ambassador program, please click here and complete the application form by Monday, March 31, 20205. For more information or questions, please contact LBA Secretary Jason Porter at porter.jason3@gmail.com. 

CHECK OUT THE “CALENDAR” ON THE LIBERTY BIRD ALLIANCE WEBSITE TO KEEP UP WITH SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS!

https://libertybirdalliance.org/events/

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