On Thursday, September 18 at 6:30pm, the Essex Region Conservation Authority presents An Evening with Joel Greenberg, author of A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction. This book has been called "a parable for our time" by Dr. David Suzuki. Mr. Greenberg has been a leader in Project Passenger Pigeon to commemorate the anniversary of the species' extinction. The Passenger Pigeon was unlike any other bird. It probably numbered in the billions, making it the most abundant bird in North America, and possibly the world. In September, 1914 - exactly 100 years ago, the last of the species died, marking the extinction of this unique bird. The Essex Region Conservation Authority is proud to present this special evening as part of our HawkFest 2014. A delicious selection of h'or doerves will be served, as well as a complimentary glass of wine for guests of age, and a cash wine bar. Mr. Greenberg's talk will highlight the life and legacy of the Passenger Pigeon, and relate it to modern day conservation efforts. Mr. Greenberg's book will be available for purchase at the event. There will also be an opportunity for book signing by the author. A limited number of tickets at just $40 per person are available but must be purchased in advance at https://joelgreenbergevening.eventbrite.ca. Danielle Breault Stuebing Director of Community Outreach Services Essex Region Conservation Authority 360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 311 Ÿ Essex, Ontario Ÿ N8M 1Y6 P. 519-776-5209 x 352 Ÿ F. 519-776-8688 [email protected] Ÿ www.erca.orgPlease consider the environment before printing this email This e-mail transmission is confidential and may contain proprietary information for the express use of the intended recipient. Any use, distribution or copying of this transmission, other than by the intended recipient, is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us by telephone at the number above and arrange to return this transmission to us or destroy it. Follow us on Twitter: @essexregionca _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide
