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ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS!
The annual election of Officers and Directors is taking place through June 8, 2024. Any member of the National Audubon Society who resides in the Wyncote "Chapter Territory” is eligible to cast their ballot using the link to the ballot below. Please note that it is an uncontested slate but need members to consider their endorsement of the slate of nominees and provide comment if interested.
It is important to note that we are operating under updated by-laws that established “term-limits” for all elected posts. Current officers include individuals who have served for many years and are now no longer eligible to be nominated for additional terms. We acknowledge and thank Leigh Altadonna, Wendy Clymer, and Constance Sanchez for their many years of service as officers. Each of these individuals is eligible to serve one more three-year term as a Director and nominated for the Class of 2027. We offer thanks to Rich Conroy who has served many years as a Director and a past Officer. He is not eligible to be nominated this year for any additional service as a Director. Rich will continue to chair and lead the Militia Hill Hawk Watch!
We are delighted with the slate of nominees being presented for election this year. Please use the link below to access the ballot and cast your vote before the deadline of Saturday, June 8, 2024.
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REGULAR MONTHLY PROGRAM
There are no regularly scheduled monthly programs until Friday, September 20, 2024. Wyncote Audubon schedules regular monthly programs 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.
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There are no field trips scheduled for June. There are several of our regularly scheduled monthly Bird Town bird walks. Consider participation in one or more of these opportunities. | |
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BIRD TOWN PENNSYLVANIA BIRDWALKS
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 spring migrants 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 unless otherwise indicated.
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LOWER GWYNEDD BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK
8:30 am to 10:30am Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Oxford Park
Join Steven Saffier, Lower Gwynedd EAC associate member on this walkthrough the woods and around the Creekside Loop and Recreation Park. The address is 1428 Welsh Road, North Wales, PA 19454 but the parking lot is located on Cambridge Drive. Please RSVP to contactus@lowergwynedd.org
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ABINGTON BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Lorimer Park
Join Jennifer Sherwood for the monthly bird walk at Lorimer Park. We will walk portions of the Pennypack Trail into Lorimer Park, an official Audubon IBA (Important Bird Area). These walks are being sponsored by the Abington Bird Town, and the Abington Environmental Advisory Council, and supported by the Wyncote Audubon Society. Directions: Meet at the parking lot near the Pennypack Trail at 798 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.
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CHELTENHAM BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 15, 2024
High School Park
Join Judith Gratz at 8:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month through June for a walk to search for the birds in the Park and along the Tookany Creek. The Cheltenham Bird Town, Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership, Friends of High School Park, and the Wyncote Audubon Society sponsor these walks. Directions: Meet at High School Park, located at High School Road and Montgomery Ave. in Elkins Park. Parking is available in the SEPTA lot adjacent to the Park. A Regional Rail train stops one block from the Park, and the 28 bus stops at the corner of the Park.
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UPPER DUBLIN BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK
8:30 AM TO 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 15, 2024
Robbins Park
Join Nilesh Shah at the main parking lot at Robbins Park. Upper Dublin Bird Town, DVOC, and the Wyncote Audubon Society cosponsor this bird walk. Directions: Meet in the parking lot located at 1419 E Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS
Wyncote Audubon’s Community Outreach volunteers will be tabling at multiple events throughout the spring. We support multiple events and native plant sales promoted by Environmental Advisory Committees, Bird Towns, and other community based organizations. We provide information and handouts related to “plants for birds,” native plant gardening, attracting birds and bird feeding, taking measures to mitigate bird collisions with glass, and much more. Look for the Wyncote Audubon displays at the following June events.
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AG DISCOVERY DAY
Fox Chase Farm
8500 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 8, 2024
Wyncote Audubon will again be tabling at this wonderful site and offer a range of information and literature. We will also offer bird walks! The Farm will also offer many fun activities for the whole family with agricultural demonstrations and experiences!
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ARTS IN THE PARK POLLINATOR FEST
High School Park
Montgomery Avenue and High School Road
Elkins park, PA 19027
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, June 9, 2024
Wyncote Audubon and Bird Safe Philly will be tabling once again at this annual event. We typically table alongside the Tookany/Tacony, Frankford Watershed Partnership and Sustainable Cheltenham! Make sure to visit us as part of your visit to the may events and activities offered at the “Fest.”
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BIRD SAFE PHILLY AND BIRDATHON REPORT!
Through the leadership of Margaret Rohde, the Greater Philadelphia Birdathon was a success with funds raised by different teams for many conservation causes. The Wyncote Audubon “Swifts Team” raised funds to support our work in support of Bird Safe Philly. Please use this Link to see the special Bird Safe Philly edition of the Wyncote Audubon NATURALLY newsletter to see the important work that Wyncote Audubon is undertaking in collaboration with our Bird Safe Philly partners. (LINK) Thanks to many individuals who have already contributed to support our work. Additional donations are welcome. You can make your donation with the “DONATION” button on our website at wyncoteaudubon.org
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THE COSTA RICA TRIP WITH HILLSTAR
A Few Spots Remain!!!
March 14, 2025 to March 25, 2025
First, the tour to Costa Rica will be from March 14, 2025, to March 25, 2025. You can look at the itinerary attached to see what we’ll be doing each day of the tour. The exact prices for the trip are still being worked out; however, the estimate listed in the itinerary is still accurate. I will be sure to provide everyone with an update on the trip's final cost as soon as it’s confirmed.
Secondly, we were able to confirm enough rooms for ten people! As the itinerary states, we will have two people in each room. Please get in touch with me ASAP if you’d like a single room. We already have three people confirmed, and this trip is first-come, first-served, so once the slots are filled, the remaining people will be added to a waitlist in case confirmed party members need to drop. Please contact me directly if you want to confirm a spot for this trip.
Lastly, confirmed attendees can register and pay initial deposits for the trip starting March 15, 2024. I’ll be sharing a URL to confirmed attendees to complete this process - so reach out to me to confirm your attendance before it’s too late.
I’m so excited to partner with Hillstar Nature to lead the Wyncote Audubon Society on this international adventure. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Troy Bynum
(267) 269-8022
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CHECK OUT THE “CALENDAR” ON THE WYNCOTE AUDUBON WEBSITE
TO KEEP UP WITH SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS!
https://wyncoteaudubon.org
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