[BCNnet] invitation
Judy Pollock
bobolnk@ix.netcom.com
Thu, 03 Jun 2004 16:33:58 -0500
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</b>The first of the Habitat Clinics is this Saturday at Spears Woods and
features two of our many BCN stars: Doug Stotz and Conrad Fialkowsi, as
well as long time steward Joe Neumann and the FPD's John Elliott, who has
been a great friend to our efforts. This clinic features an
in-depth field exploration of woodland management and its impact on
woodland and shrubland birds. It considers management decision-making and
the health of our woodlands =96 and a focus on communication with different
audiences about the important challenges our natural habitats
face. <br><br>
It promises to be a wonderful gathering. Please RSVP if you can, but for
this first one, it will also be fine to just show up. <br><br>
The main Spears lot is closed. Park and meet the group at 9:00 in the
Country Lane Woods parking lot on 95th Street a half mile west of
LaGrange. Park near the pavilion.<br><br>
For details, see below. <br><br>
Judy<br><br>
Chicago Wilderness is sponsoring<br><br>
Volunteer Habitat Clinics<br><br>
Members of the Volunteer Stewardship Network and the Habitat Project
invite all restoration volunteers, monitors, interpreters and advocates
to join us this spring and summer for a series of habitat clinics. Bird
monitors, Christmas counters, field trip leaders - all are welcome.
The first four are listed below.<br><br>
Teams of regional experts and experienced volunteers will lead
participants through a range of questions and challenges in nine natural
areas where volunteers are making significant contributions.
More detailed information about the entire series of clinics is posted at
<a href=3D"http://www.habitatproject.org/">www.habitatproject.org</a>.<br><b=
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Clinic size is limited in order to ensure an individualized
approach and to maximize interaction opportunities. Please register by
emailing Rebecca Blazer at
<a href=3D"mailto:rblazer@audubon.org">rblazer@audubon.org</a> or calling
847-965-9239 ext. 21. These workshops are free and open to conservation
volunteers in Chicago Wilderness.<br><br>
Further opportunities for training and networking will be announced
soon! <br><br>
<b>Spears Woods, Southern Cook County<br>
</b><i>Saturday, June 5, 9 a.m. - noon<br>
</i><b>Topics:</b> managing oak woods, how monitors work with stewards,
managing for birds, control of invasives, species ID, community
outreach.<br>
<b>Speakers</b>:<b> <br>
</b>Conrad Fialkowski, Bird Conservation Network<br>
Joe Neumann, steward, Spears Woods<br>
Doug Stotz, Field Museum<br>
John Elliott, Forest Preserve District of Cook County<br><br>
<b> Flint Creek, Lake County (IL)<br>
</b><i>Sunday, June 13, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.<br>
</i><b>Topics:</b> Wetland, grassland, woodland restoration; hydrology;
control of invasives; species ID; community outreach.<br>
<b>Speakers: <br>
</b>Judy Pollock, Audubon - Chicago Region<br>
John Rogner, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service<br>
Jo Seagren, Citizens for Conservation<br>
Tom Vanderpoel, Citizens for Conservation<br><br>
<b> Springbrook Prairie, DuPage Coun</b>ty<br>
<i>Saturday, July 10, 9 a.m. - noon<br>
</i><b>Topics<i>:</i></b> Managing for grassland birds, stream health,
species ID, political advocacy.<br><br>
<b>Speakers: <br>
</b>Leslie Berns, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County<br>
Joe Suchecki, steward, Springbrook Prairie<br>
Bob Fisher, Bird Conservation Network<br><br>
<b>Spring Creek Valley, Northern Cook County<br>
</b><i>Saturday, July 31, 9 a.m. - noon<br>
</i><b>Topics:</b> Beginning steps in a new large-scale restoration,
wetland restoration, hydrology, species ID, involving local community
from the ground up.<br>
<b>Speakers: <br>
</b>Bill Koenig, Forest Preserve District of Cook County<br>
Stephen Packard, Audubon - Chicago Region<br>
Jean Sellar, US Army Corps of Engineers<br>
Brad Semel, Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources<br>
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Judy Pollock<br>
bobolnk@ix.netcom.com<br>
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