BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of Bombay Hook - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Bombay Hook REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230906T193050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T180423Z UID:2432-1697886000-1697896800@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Friends of Bombay Hook Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Friends of Bombay Hook (FOBH) Annual Meeting (11:00am) – All members are welcome. A short meeting will be followed by lunch. \n\n\n\nOur guest speaker will be Naturalist Cindy Heffley. Join Cindy as she shares ways to help you spot wildlife.  Whether you’re a photographer or simply enjoy nature\, her tips will help you enjoy your time outside.  Cindy is a retired environmental educator with the National Wildlife Refuge System and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others as a content creator on YouTube.  She is also President and social media content creator for the Friends of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge.. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Visitor Center. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/friends-of-bombay-hook-annual-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Logo-Final-Color.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230906T192737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T170354Z UID:2433-1697292000-1697299200@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections (ABCC) with Phung Luu DESCRIPTION:CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. \n\n\n\nANIMAL BEHAVIOR & CONSERVATION CONNECTIONS (ABCC) with Phung Luu \n\n\n\nFostered by a passion for working with animals from an early age\, Phung Luu has been training animals for nearly two decades. With a background in avian rehabilitation\, education\, airport bird abatement\, free-flight show production and zoo animal and staff training\, Phung provides consultation services to US zoos and conservation organizations around the world. His work with zoos focuses on staff and animal training for medical management\, husbandry care and public interpretation. Come join us for this amazing display of exotic birds! \n\n\n\nFree to all. Meet at the Visitor Center. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/animal-behavior-conservation-connections-abcc-with-phung-luu/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Phung-Luu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230906T192533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T224022Z UID:2430-1697277600-1697284800@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Marvels of Saltmarshes DESCRIPTION:NOTE TIME CHANGE. \n\n\n\nEileen McLellan will present a program on saltmarsh ecology. The program will include a one-hour presentation and a trip to theBoardwalk Trail and the marshes. \n\n\n\nFree to all. Meet at the Visitor Center. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/marvels-of-saltmarshes/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sneg-bombay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230906T191654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T192856Z UID:2428-1696687200-1696694400@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Monarch Butterflies DESCRIPTION:This was originally scheduled for 23 September but was postponed due to weather. \n\n\n\nMonarch Butterflies (2:00pm) – Terry Willis will present a program on the Monarch Butterfly\, including classroom discussion and tagging Monarch Butterflies. Free to all. Meet at the Visitor Center. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/monarch-butterflies/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/monarch-tag-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T210824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210825Z UID:2354-1688122800-1688125500@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T210801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210802Z UID:2353-1687777200-1687779900@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T210738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210739Z UID:2352-1687345200-1687347900@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T210714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210715Z UID:2351-1686913200-1686915900@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T210650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210650Z UID:2350-1686567600-1686570300@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks-9/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T210610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210610Z UID:2349-1686135600-1686138300@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T222826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T222827Z UID:2363-1685865600-1685887200@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Bird Identification Station DESCRIPTION:Get a close look at the different bird species in the impoundments. Randy Murphy will be set up on the wildlife drive with scopes and binoculars to help you identify shorebirds\, wading birds\, and whatever else flies by. Look for the blue ID Station sign along the auto tour route. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/bird-identification-station-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Black-necked-Stilt-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T224713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T224715Z UID:2367-1685800800-1685808000@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Photo Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join wildlife and landscape photographer Terry Willis for a Wildlife/Nature Photography Workshop. Learn how to optimize your camera for photographing wildlife and landscapes. In this workshop we will discuss camera settings\, and how to go beyond the “Auto” setting on your digital camera. We will also begin to delve into editing your photos using software like Adobe Photoshop\, beginning with the Raw Image and proceeding to the final version suitable for printing or using on the web. Call 302-653-9345 to register. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/photo-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Great-Egret-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T210522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210523Z UID:2348-1685703600-1685706300@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T210436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210436Z UID:2347-1685358000-1685360700@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T210339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210339Z UID:2346-1684926000-1684928700@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T224014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T224016Z UID:2365-1684665000-1684674000@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Hoseshoe Crab Life History and Ecology DESCRIPTION:by Brandi Besecker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Visitor Center to learn about one of the planets oldest migrations as we discuss the fascinating story of the horseshoe crab\, and its critical role for both people and wildlife. We’ll then take an excursion to Woodland Beach to get a close look at these prehistoric creatures. High tide at Woodland Beach is 12:08pm URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/hoseshoe-crab-life-history-and-ecology/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Horseshoe-Crabs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T222302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T222304Z UID:2361-1684591200-1684596600@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Monarch Presentation and Gardening tips for Monarchs DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify monarch butterflies and about their migration. Participants will learn about their habitat requirements and gardening tips to attract butterflies. Come learn about the amazing monarch and how you can help them survive. While monarchs will be the main focus\, other local butterflies and pollinators will be included. Meet at the Visitor Center. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/monarch-presentation-and-gardening-tips-for-monarchs/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Monarch-Life-Cycle-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T212147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T212148Z UID:2359-1684569600-1684591200@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Bird Identification Station DESCRIPTION:Get a close look at the different bird species in the impoundments. Randy Murphy will be set up on the wildlife drive with scopes and binoculars to help you identify shorebirds\, wading birds\, and whatever else flies by. Look for the blue ID Station sign along the auto tour route. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/bird-identification-station/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/220429_DC-G9_P13-74164-RW2_DxO_DeepPRIME-scaled-e1681852871724.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T210251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210252Z UID:2345-1684494000-1684496700@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T210213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210213Z UID:2344-1684148400-1684151100@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T211604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T211651Z UID:2357-1683970200-1683979200@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Beginning Birding - Shorebird Program DESCRIPTION:Eileen McLellan and Terry Willis will give a presentation about shorebirds\, their amazing migrations\, and simple identification techniques. After the presentation\, participants will take the bus to the impoundments to practice their new skills. The presentation is open to unlimited participants. The bus is limited to 14 participants\, pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Any un-reserved spots will be available on the day of the event. Call 302-653-9345 to register. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/beginning-birding-shorebird-program/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/220505_DC-G9_P13-74527-RW2_DxO_DeepPRIME-scaled-e1681852528392.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T210022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T210126Z UID:2342-1683716400-1683719100@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T100000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T211221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T211222Z UID:2355-1683360000-1683367200@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Warbler Walk DESCRIPTION:The walk will be on one or two trails along the wildlife drive with expert birders Eileen McLellan and Terry Willis. This will be an excellent way to practice what you learned at the Warbler Program or for anyone who wants to look for warblers. Meet at the Visitors Center. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/warbler-walk/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/220416_DC-G9_P13-63122-RW2_DxO_DeepPRIME-scaled-e1681852310114.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T205809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T205928Z UID:2339-1683284400-1683287100@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Purple Martin Nest Checks DESCRIPTION:Joël Martin will perform weekly Purple Martin gourd nest checks during April\, May\, and June. Individuals can observe and assist with recording data\, counting eggs and hatchlings\, and after they hatch hold a chick. You will see birds that spent the winter in Brazil and you may see an adult sitting on a nest. The nests need to be checked quickly to make sure the purple martins are not disturbed for a long period of time. Meet at the Visitor Center on the following dates: May 5\, 10\, 15\, 19\, 24\, 29\, June 2\, 7\, 12\, 16\, 21\, 26\, 30. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/purple-martin-nest-checks/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purple-Martin-Mike-Moore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T100000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230419T124537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T124920Z UID:2371-1682841600-1682848800@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Beginning Birding - Warbler Walk DESCRIPTION:The walk will be on one or two trails along the wildlife drive with expert birders Eileen McLellan and Terry Willis. This will be an excellent way to practice what you learned at the Warbler Program the day before or for anyone who wants to look for warblers. Meet at the Visitor Center. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/warblerprogram/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/220501_DC-G9_P13-74270-RW2_DxO_DeepPRIME-scaled-e1681850760694.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230418T204042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T125043Z UID:2338-1682762400-1682767800@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Beginning Birding - Warbler Program DESCRIPTION:Eileen McLellan and Terry Willis will give a presentation at the Visitor Center on the warblers migrating through Bombay Hook during the spring. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/beginning-birding-warbler-walk/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/230417_DC-G9_P13_95419-RW2_DxO_DeepPRIMEXD-scaled-e1681850688665.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T110000 DTSTAMP:20260409T184105 CREATED:20230416T214541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T223446Z UID:2303-1682150400-1682161200@www.friendsofbombayhook.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Adopt-a-Highway Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Friends of Bombay Hook will be hosting a highway clean up for Earth Day.  Friends of Bombay Hook will be conducting and Adopt-a-Highway road clean up from the Bombay Hook Visitor Center to Rt 9 and on Rt 9 from Big Woods Road to Leipsic.  Please Meet at the Bombay Hook NWR Visitor Center at 8:00 AM on April 22\, 2023.  Safety vests\, gloves\, pick up sticks and bags will be provided.  Please remember to dress for the weather and to wear appropriate foot wear.  Insect repellent will be provided if needed.  You will need to sign a consent form for DelDot.  Children aged 12-17 are welcome with a parent or guardian.  Any change to this event will be posted on the Friends of Bombay Hook Facebook page. URL:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/event/adopt/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/highway5.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR