I appreciated the author saying that he has shifted his focus to learning more of the local flora and fauna. Along this line, perhaps we could combine bird walks with plant walks?
On Thu, Dec 9, 2021 at 8:31 AM Stephanie P. Herrick <s...@cornell.edu> wrote: > I like this idea Bob, for two reasons: > > 1. It benefits two worthy and appropriate local groups > 2. The very act of making a mindful contribution encourages us to reflect > on why we are doing it > > Thanks for suggesting! Looking forward to others thoughts! > > - S > ------------------------------ > *From:* bounce-126137445-82496...@list.cornell.edu < > bounce-126137445-82496...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of bob mcguire < > bmcgu...@clarityconnect.com> > *Sent:* Thursday, December 9, 2021 8:20:11 AM > *To:* Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@me.com> > *Cc:* linda orkin <wingmagi...@gmail.com>; John Gregoire < > johnandsuegrego...@gmail.com>; CAYUGABIRDS-L < > cayugabird...@list.cornell.edu> > *Subject:* Re: [cayugabirds-l] A great read for birders to consider by > Bryan Pfeiffer > > Me too (a movement here?). > > And I have one small idea on how to deal with it. Bird clubs organize > field trips, and participation is free. What if each participant was > encouraged (not required, just encouraged) to donate - say - $10 to either > the Land Trust or the SPCA? The Land Trust because they are a major player > in habitat conservation, and the SPCA because they (and I’d have to check > this out) play a role in reducing the number of feral/outdoor cats. Local > organizations, local impact. > > Could something like this fly? > > Bob McGuire > > On Dec 8, 2021, at 4:11 PM, Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@me.com> wrote: > > Better said than I could have, though such concerns have been brewing for > me a long time. So, how do we deal with it? As individuals, as > organizations, as unorganized groups? Thoughts welcome. > > - - Dave Nutter > > On Dec 8, 2021, at 11:02 AM, Linda Orkin <wingmagi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks John. > > Yes I had also read that, with great interest. Lots to think about. 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