Dear “ Friends”:
Spring is here, well almost any way, and, so is our new listing of programs.
One of our first events is our annual CELEBRATION. . This year we are honoring, Howie Fischer, renowned birder, author, NYC Board of Ed Science teacher. Howie has been with the movement to create Blue Heron Park from the beginning, back in the mid-seventies, when both he and we presented the idea of saving those first 26 acres of what is now known as Blue Heron Park at almost 250 acres. This event, a country luncheon, will take place at the Blue Heron Nature Center, on April 13th, from 1 to 4 PM. It is by advance reservation ONLY. If you wish to attend and didn’t receive an invitation, please call 718-317-1732 and an invitation will be sent to you. We don’t want to leave anyone out that would like to share this special day for Howie.
The Staten.Island. Museum and Friends of Blue Heron Park will co-sponsor a Nature-Fest on April 19, from noon to 4PM. The event will be at the Blue Heron Nature Center, 222 Poillon Avenue, Annadale. There will be guided tours of the park, displays of environmental interest, and refreshments.
Richmond County Savings Foundation is sponsoring a Lions, Tigers and Bears display, similar to their Dolphin displays. The Foundation has selected Blue Heron Park as the site to display the “Pakistani” Bear. Come and see it later in the Spring. Again, keep your eyes on the S.I. ADVANCE for further information
WE OWE A HUGE VOTE OF THANKS TO RICHMOND COUNTY SAVINGS FOUNDATION. THEY GAVE US A GRANT OF $14,000 TO FUND BLUE HERON’S WEEKEND PROGRAMS THIS YEAR. HOORAY FOR RCSF!!
Just a friendly notice: All memberships expire at the end of March, so please renew as soon as you can. We rely on your memberships to continue our programs at no charge to you.
We hope to see you at the park. Remember to mark the programs you want to attend. We wish you all a great Summer. We’ll be back early September with another bulletin listing all the Fall programs. Until then, we are -
Sincerely,
Jack & Lois Baird, President & Secretary
Friends of Blue Heron Park
For your pleasure, every Saturday and Sunday there is a naturalist-guided walk at 1:15 and another at 2:15, leaving from the Blue Heron Nature Center.
NATURE LIBRARY - Visit Blue Heron Nature Center’s NATURE LIBRARY, a collection of guidebooks, books & magazines about nature in the NYC area -- for adults, youngsters & children. The NATURE LIBRARY is available daily, except Monday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Nature Center -- for your study & enjoyment.
President: Jack Baird * VP: Cliff Hagen * 2nd VP: Ellen Pratt
Corresponding Secretary: Lois Baird * Recording Secretary: Leslie Langworthy
Treasurer: Ellen Overby
Dave Bernstein * Elaine Croteau * Dominick Durso * John Deane * Howie Fischer
Leslie Langworthy * Breda Melendez * Denny Pizzini * Sally Robusto * Maxine Spierer
Peggy Smith * Mike Shanley * Al Swanson * Seth Wollney
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