Bluebells from 
last Saturday's Wildflower Walk
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Field Trips and Events
Saturday, April 25, 8am                        Leader: Hugh Simmons
Sweet Air Section of Gunpowder SP (Baldwin, MD)
The Sweet Air Section of the Gunpowder State Park provides many scenic
trails through varied bird habitat.  Some steep, rocky and wet trail sections.
To sign up and for details contact Hugh Simmons at 410-456-0017 or
lensonnature@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 25, 8:30AM                Leader: Colleen Webster
Flowers and Birds at Susquehanna State Park
Join naturalist Colleen Webster for what will be an enjoyable time at one of
Maryland's great, dynamic parks. Colleen has led many trips—introducing
people to a variety of nature's spring aspects--at this location. Meet at the
parking area near the walking bridge on Stafford Road. For information and
to register, contact Colleen at 410-459-4577 or cwebster@harford.edu.
Saturday,  April 25, 6PM - Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Middleton Evans - The Miracle Pond.  See details on our events page - link.

Sunday, April 26, 8:30am                Leader: Kye Jenkins
Pickering Creek Audubon Center (Easton, MD)        
Participants can expect to see a variety of birds: ducks, shorebirds, and
migrating or breeding songbirds just as migration is starting to heat up.
Meet at the wonderful Pickering Creek Audubon Center in Easton, MD. To
register and to ask questions, contact Kye at Kyebird56@yahoo.com or call
410-628-7257.
 
  
Looking forward:
May 2 - Bird Walk at Holt Park
May 3 - Wildflower Walk at Patapsco Valley State Park
May 8 - Friday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
May 10 - Warbler Walk at Susquehanna State Park
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer  with Chesapeake Audubon!
Click here for current opportunities.  We especially need helpers for our spaghetti dinner on April 25th.
 
Patterson Park Audubon loves having volunteers for their elementary - high school education programs.  Contact them at ppaudubon@gmail.com or call 410-558-2473.
 
Habitat garden volunteers needed to help expand the gardens in Patterson Park.  Tools, gloves, water, and snacks provided.  No need to RSVP.  Service hours awarded.  Meet at the pollinator garden on the western edge of the Boat Lake or wetland garden just uphill.  May 2nd and June 6th from 9-11AM.  For questions, contact PPAC at ppaudubon@gmail.com or call 410-558-2473.
 
Pickering Creek Audubon Center:    
Habitat Restoration- Marsh Grass Restoration Day will be held on April 25, 9:30AM. Support Pickering Creek Audubon Center’s restoration of salt marshes at Blackwater NWR. Join us for a morning of planting salt marsh grasses at the Refuge. Then enjoy a pizza lunch and a guided tour exploring the impacts of sea level rise on this unique ecosystem and strategies that can protect marshes into the future. You will be planting in muddy, shallow water, so wear old shoes or boots.   A limited number of waders will be available on a first come first served basis.  Contact Samantha at spitts@audubon.org or call 410-822-4903 to register.
 
 
News
A new series "Animal Homes" - more info
 
What birds are expected to migrate to your area this week?  more info