Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Come birding at Briar Bush!

On the second Wednesday of every month, Briar Bush Nature Center volunteers gather at noon for the Brown Bag Lunch, a quick business meeting and a nature-oriented presentation by a staff member or volunteer.

Jennifer Sherwood, a BBNC volunteer and avid birder, will be hosting a birding hour beginning at 11 a.m. on the days of the Brown Bag Lunch. Walk the trails or get comfy on a rocking chair in the warm bird observatory, and bring your camera or binoculars. Some recent guests have included the cardinal, tufted titmouse, chickadee and red-tailed hawk. No RSVP is necessary - just meet in the museum at 11 a.m.

Remaining Brown Bag Lunch dates include: Feb. 11, March 11, April 8 and May 13. Drinks and some snacks are provided - just bring your lunch! Anyone interested in becoming more involved at Briar Bush is welcome to attend!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Energy conservation workshop scheduled

Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, D-13, will host several energy conservation workshops in Montgomery County this January, where experts from Montgomery County Weatherization Works will offer tips and strategies on how people can lower their overall energy use and save money on heating costs this winter.

Workshops will be held Jan. 16, 10:30 a.m., at the Abington Township Public Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington.

For more information, or to RSVP, contact Schwartz's Jenkintown office at 215-517-6572. These workshops are free and open to the general public. RSVPs are appreciated, but not required.

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