Sat, Feb 13th 10 a.m.
Join thousands of bird watchers coast to coast for the 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) www.birdcount.org .
Leaders will be Michael O’Shea, Wild Birds Unlimited, Buckingham, and Malcolm Crooks, president of Bucks County Audubon Society. Anyone can take part, from novice bird watchers to experts. It is a great way to get outside with family and friends, have fun, and learn about birds— while helping researchers learn more about how the birds are doing.
Warm up after the count with hot cocoa and cookies served in the historic Pickering farmhouse at Honey Hollow. All ages welcome, register by 2/11. Members $3, Non-members $5. Meet at the Audubon Visitor Center 10 a.m.
February 26 Friday, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Who, who, whooo is out there at night? We’ll learn about the Owls of the Delaware Valley then take a night hike to try and call screech and great horned owls to us. We will also dissect (sterilized) owl pellets to find out what they’ve been eating! Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about owls! Meet at the bird seed shed. All ages welcome, register by February 24. Members $5, Non-members $8.
Teacher Naturalist Training
March 18 to April 29
Join our Teacher/Naturalists and share in the fun and satisfaction of teaching environmental education programs at Honey Hollow! Training begins March 18 and continues each Thursday until April 29. Upon completion, you will join our Teacher/Naturalist staff, a paid position. You will be required to teach 30 hours within 10 months. Register by 3/11. FREE.
March 19, Friday, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Environmental Film Series
Film – DIRT! The Movie
Join us for the first of our environmental film series. This film takes you inside the wonders of the soil. It tells the story of Earth's most valuable and underappreciated source of fertility--from its miraculous beginning to its crippling degradation. Narrated by Jaime Lee Curtis, it brings to life the environmental, economic, social and political impact that the soil has. This also marks the kickoff of our Backyard Eco-Gardening series. Register by 3/17. Members $5, Non-members $10.
March 26, Friday, 6:30 – 9:30PM
Cabin Fever Feast
Gardens of Delight: A Taste of Spring
Celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring with the fifth annual Cabin Fever Feast. This fun filled evening will feature samplings from many of the best local restaurants, wineries, breweries and dessert shops. Beautiful floral displays will give you a "taste of spring." Live music throughout the evening will entertain you, plus a chance to bid on an amazing array of silent and live auction items. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Pre-paid valet parking $10 per car. To purchase tickets call 215-297-5880 or visit www.bcas.org
This series of nature programs is designed for preschool children and their parent or caregiver as a unique sharing and a fun learning experience with story time, outdoor adventure, craft, and a snack. Children ages 3 – 5 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Each topic will be offered at 2 different times:
Tuesday at 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Members $8, non-members $12. Sign up for 6 programs at the time of registration for $40 (save $8!).
April 6 & 7 Our Feathered Friends
We’ll learn about the birds and what they’re doing in spring.
April 20 & 21 Frogs and Toads
Hippity Hop! Who’s making all that noise in the marsh? Let’s find out!
May 4 & 5 Ladybugs
Red and black little beetles…what do they do?
May 18 & 19 Woodpeckers
Rat-a-tat-tat, rat-a-tat-tat! Woodpeckers at work!
June 1 & 2 Pond Explore
Who lives underneath the surface of the pond? We’ll use our nets to find out!
June 15 & 16 Nature’s Palette
We’ll explore all the colors of nature
July and August no classes, Summer Camp begins.
Come join Honey Hollow educators on Wednesday afternoons to get outside and explore the wonders of nature! Sign up for one class or all, either way you’ll have fun learning! We’ll spend time outdoors during each class, so please dress accordingly. A light snack will be provided. Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 PM. For ages 6 – 8 yrs.
Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Members $8, non-members $12. Sign up for 6 programs at the time of registration for $40 (save $8!).
April 7 Howling Wind
March may be over, but its still windy! What makes the wind?
April 21 Alphabet Hike
Let’s hike the trails to find every letter in the alphabet
May 5 Frogs and Toads
Ribbit, rabbit – lets explore the marsh and see who’s hopping around!
May 19 Worms!
Slimy and wiggly, what are they good for? Let’s find out!
June 2 5 Senses Hike
We’ll practice using all our senses as we hike the Honey Hollow Trails
June 16 Stream Explore
Prepare to get a little bit wet as we explore Honey Hollow Creek!
Many animals, insects and amphibians that live at Honey Hollow take a rest in the winter. Groundhogs, possums, skunks and bats all go into hibernation, a state in which their metabolism slows so greatly that they are in deep sleep and require no food or water to stay alive. Other hibernators include lizards, frogs, toads, newts, snakes, turtles, and insects like bees. Wood frogs actually freeze solid over winter, while a natural antifreeze, glucose sugar, protects their organs.
While most of Honey Hollow sleeps, the Board and volunteer committees of Bucks County Audubon at Honey Hollow are wide awake and taking advantage of these quiet northern months to evaluate our organization, its education programs, events and outreach to the community. Are we meeting our mission? What can we improve on, and what do we need to better serve the community? How can we reach more people with our message of environmental stewardship?
When spring arrives, the woods, fields and waters of Honey Hollow will come alive again, teaming with life renewed. And BCAS will be ready to share this natural world with enhanced programs and renewed enthusiasm.
So visit us again in March to see our spring and summer program listing, And don’t forget to save the date – March 26, 2010, for an exciting all-new Cabin Fever Feast.
PS. Remember winter is a great time to take a quiet walk in the woods. Our miles of trails are open everyday - except for deep snow events. Trails and bird blind are open every day from 9 am to 5 pm.
