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Colorado Front Range Outdoor News - (USA)
Boulder Boulder's Snowbirds - On Saturday January 17, 2009 from 9-11 am , naturalist Dave Sutherland is leading a winter bird watching expedition on Enchanted Mesa. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. Bring binoculars, bird guides, and dress for the weather. The Rhythms of Winter - On Saturday January 24, 2009 from 10 am - noon, naturalist Debbie Matlock is leading an easy hike to explore the internal and external rhythms of winter. Meet at Sawhill Ponds, 0.6 miles
http://blog.twoknobbytires.com/2009/01/colorado-front-range-outdoor-news.html
Mailbox Monday-- Even Steven! - (USA)
Not too bad this week! I sent 6 books out to new Paperback Swap foster homes and received 6 in their place. You'd almost think I planned it! Here's what arrived in my mailbox this past week: -- The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist (ARC from Other Press). "One day in early spring, Dorrit Weger is checked into the Second Reserve Bank Unit for biological material. She is promised a nicely furnished apartment inside the Unit, where she will make new friends, enjoy the state of the art recreation facil
http://cathyskye.blogspot.com/2009/06/mailbox-monday-even-steven.html
NEW IN THE FLORIDA KEYS & KEY WEST - (USA)
FLORIDA KEYS — A new artificial reef is open to sport divers and anglers following the May 27 scuttling of a 523-foot-long former U.S. Air Force missile-tracking ship. The Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, the second-largest vessel in the world ever purposely sunk to become an artificial reef, now lies about seven miles south of Key West in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The bottom of the ship’s hull rests on sand at depths that average 145 feet, but the ship is so massive the superstruc
http://www.jetsettersblog.com/blog/2009/07/16/new-in-the-florida-keys-key-west/
May Michigan Event Calendar - (USA)
They say April showers bring May flowers and we've definitely had our fair share of cold rain and snow, so bring on those flowers! Activities and events abound so use May as a springboard to fun in the Great Lakes State! We have by no means listed all the events happening around the state, so add ones we missed (with links) in the comments below!diesels and purple durple by artsy_T"Spring - an experience in immortality." - Henry D. Thoreau"An optimist is the human personification of spring." -
http://www.absolutemichigan.com/dig/michigan/may-michigan-event-calendar/
NY’s Seaway Trail a world-class birding region - (USA)
NY’s Seaway Trail a world-class birding region August 22, 2008 by newyorkoutdoors By Mary Esch, The Eagle-Tribune link to original article Greg Lawrence crashed through the underbrush, eyes wide, binoculars swinging from his neck. “Worm-eating Warbler! Worm-eating Warbler! That’s a lifer for me,” he called to the group of birders he was leading on a woodland trek near Lake Ontario. “Wow. Whew. That made my day. I just got my bins on it before it flew away.” Lawrence, something of a birdi
http://newyorkoutdoors.wordpress.com/2008/08/22/nys-seaway-trail-a-world-class-birding-region/
Increased Firearms Sales In Arizona - (USA)
Increased Firearms Sales In Arizona Increased firearms sales set a positive trend for upcoming outdoor events in Arizona. Increased Firearms Sales In Arizona PHOENIX – The recent reports of increased firearms and ammunition sales across the nation set a positive note for upcoming shooting events and outdoor shows in Arizona despite the nation’s challenging economic downturn, said Arizona Game and Fish Department officials. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, firearms sal
http://www.ammoland.com/2009/02/24/increased-firearms-sales-in-arizona/
Upcoming Junior Ranger Events - (USA)
Hey, we have a few Junior Ranger events coming up through the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area that you can sign up for. When you become a Junior Ranger, you get your own badge and get sworn in. The best part for parents? Junior Ranger Events are free. I'm so excited about the first one--we get to ride on a barge! I'm also excited about the second because we are going to have Ranger Abby with us and she is going to interpret what I say into Spanish! My first multi-lingual bird walk
http://www.birdchick.com/2008/09/upcoming-junior-ranger-events.html
Tok Happenings: Save the Dates! - (USA)
So much going on in Tok , so little time to get to it all. But here are two things coming up – one of them tomorrow! Hope to see you out and about. The weather is beautiful today! April 11, 2009 (Saturday) – Imagination Library for Tok & Tanacross Kick-off event At the Tok School Library 10:30am-12:30pm *Come register your child between the ages of birth to 5 so that he/she can receive a free book by mail each month! *Train activities set up for young children to do and explore
http://livingintok.wordpress.com/2009/04/10/tok-happenings-save-the-dates/
Dreier-Offerman Park - (USA)
On Saturday I cycled to Dreier-Offerman Park and spent several hours birding the grassland and surrounding area. An early surprise (at least for me) was finding a Horned Lark feeding at the edge of one of the parking lots. During the course of the morning there were several flyovers of American Pipits. I observed two pipits feeding in the grass at one soccer field, but a flock of about 60 touched down very briefly. There were lots of sparrows around, the highlight being a Vesper Sparrow. Like ev
http://citybirder.blogspot.com/2008/11/dreier-offerman-park.html
Wildlife Wilderness Week - (USA)
It's kind of late notice, but Wildlife Wilderness Week is a great event going on in Pigeon Forge this week. The event is jam packed with seminars, guided hikes, and exhibitions. Some of the topics include wildlife habitat, birding, photography, and other outdoor recreation. The photo contest is an absolutely amazing display with wildlife, professional, landscape, and amateur categories. I just finished the hour seminar "Creating Sustainable Backyard Habitat for Wildlife" presented by the Presi
http://www.knoxviews.com/node/10164
Guest Blog: Support Acequia Trails Bill - (USA)
This is a guest blog by Ellen Dornan, who is an independent educational media producer and public lands advocate in Albuquerque. She served on the Ditches With Trails steering committee as a citizen representative from 2007-2008. Imagine a system of shady, quiet trails, open for hiking, dog walking, birding, biking and horse riding. Imagine people strolling under ancient cottonwoods, past historic farms, enjoying the burble of fresh water racing past. Imagine such a trail system right in the h
http://www.democracyfornewmexico.com/democracy_for_new_mexico/2009/02/guest-blog-support-acequia-trails-bill.html
Birding Binoculars - Which are Best? - (USA)
In: Recreation & Sports 20Jun2009 by Donna P. BesskenWith good binoculars you feel like you are looking with your own eyes only the view is closer, magnified and clear. How big do you want that image to be? Well, that will depend on many things. How heavy will the binoculars be with extra magnification? Can you hold the binoculars steady if they are magnified more than 10 times (10x)? I find it hard to hold 12x steady for any length of time without support. But I have small hands and that mak
http://www.blabstr.com/recreation-sports/birding-binoculars-which-are-best/
NYC Parks Are Free and have other free things - (USA)
Despite gusty winds, yesterday was a beautiful day. Still, a bunch of us Mainers and a handful of Arkansans/Arkansanites/Arkansanivians expressed guarded optimism, the memory of past teaser days lingering. Sure, 60 and sunny in January is no cause to lift expectations. You take it at face value, maybe get a stupid sunburn and don’t tear up in the morning when you need to put on the union suit again. But in the Northeast, when you start moving into March and April, nature needs to be caref
http://brokeassstuart.com/2009/04/13/reminder-parks-are-free-and-have-other-free-things/
Walk Among The Birds This Weekend - (USA)
PHOENIXVILLE PA - Visitors to Black Rock Sanctuary can spend this weekend among feathered friends. A free morning bird walk to explore the meadows and forested areas of the park, 953 Black Rock Rd. (about 1-1/2 miles north of the borough on Route 113) , will be held Saturday (Feb. 21, 2009) from 8-10 a.m. Instructor Vincent Smith, a naturalist and experienced birder in Valley Forge, will lead the expedition to learn about birds that regularly inhabit Black Rock’s natural areas, as well as t
http://sanatoga.wordpress.com/2009/02/18/walk-among-the-birds-this-weekend/
Ramblings - (USA)
Well its been a pretty good week for birding and other stuff. Yesterday my son's basketball team I coach won the city recreation 5-6th grade boys basketball championship! We won in overtime by 3 pts. There was so much excitement and yelling go on from the parents and coaches. The two neighborhoods were the Lincoln Park/Piedmont area vs. Morgan Park/Norton Park area. I heard several bad stuff from parents who overheard the coaches from the other team to trip my players or knock into them. I
http://colderbythelakebirding.blogspot.com/2009/03/ramblings.html
395 - PNW-USA Tree News - (USA)
--Today for you 30 new articles about earth’s trees! (395th edition) --You can now RSS tree news in a regional format at: http://forestpolicyresearch.org --To Subscribe / unsubscribe to the world-wide email format send a blank email to: earthtreenews-subscribe@lists.riseup.net OR earthtreenews-unsubscribe@lists.riseup In this issue: PNW-USA Index: --Washgington: 1) Logging to begin in Eightmile Creek in Okanogan and Wenatchee NF, 2) Hamma Hamma Balds protected, 3) Who’s the next Public la
http://olyecology.livejournal.com/102966.html
Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 24–26 - (USA)
Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op . Have a great weekend! All weekend East Portland Exposition (EPO XPO): This event includes entertainment, food, exhibits, and a wide variety of educational presentations and demonstrations designed to enhance quality of life for all attendees. Funtastic will host a carnival. Ed Benedict Community Park (SE Powell Blvd between 100th Ave and 104th Ave). For more information, visit the event website .
http://aroundthesunblog.com/2009/07/23/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-july-24%E2%80%9326/
Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week in Your State October 12-18, 2008 - (USA)
Whether it’s taking a walk among the fall colors, spotting a rare bird species, or learning about the cultural resources that are part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s conservation mission, National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 12-18, 2008, celebrates the diversity and resources of America’s 548 national wildlife refuges. And it’s a great opportunity to find a family event in your community. National wildlife refuges are dedicated to the conservation of fish and wildlife and their ha
http://www.outdoorcentral.com/feature-article/celebrate-national-wildlife-refuge-week-in-your-state-october-12-18-2008-2
Birdwatching Or Birding Which One Is A Hobby With A Cause? - (USA)
Birdwatching Or Birding Which One Is A Hobby With A Cause? Posted by College Pro Oct 12 Birder’s have long contested birdwatching as a hobby, by saying the two are completely different. Birdwatching is a hobby that is done as an activity during recreation, but birder’s are more intense and dedicated to there cause. The Birder’s Whether it be in the United States or any where else in the world, what birder’s are saying is what they do so is far removed from…
http://upbeatinfo.com/2008/10/12/birdwatching-or-birding-which-one-is-a-hobby-with-a-cause/
A Trek to Bird-Watching Heaven - Malheur National Wildlife Refuge - (USA)
Photo: The beautiful Malheur Marsh Blog and Photos by Dawn Rasmussen While the weather still remained amicable, my friend Linda and I decided ditch the hustle and bustle of daily life and venture to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Eastern Oregon, located a mere six-hour drive from Portland. (Oregon is the seventh largest state in the Lower 48 – so it is possible to drive for hours and still be within the state boundaries.) Malheur is considered one of the top birding spots in Oregon and is
http://blog.traveloregon.com/2008/10/a_trek_to_birdwatching_heaven.html
Quick and Easy State Parks - (USA)
By Kristal Kraft Denver Realtor | Published: May 28, 2009 100 Real Estate and Relocation Tips in 100 Days (Day 95)View Full AlbumWith the understandable attention given to Colorado’s 4 National Parks (Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison), and a plethora of National Monuments, Historic Sites, and 11 National Forests, it is easy to overlook Colorado’s fabulous State Park System. There are 42 State Parks, 8 of them within an hour’s drive of Metropolitan De
http://www.kristalsellsdenver.com/quick-and-easy-state-parks/2147/
Edgewood Preserve Winter 2008/9 newsletter - (USA)
Dear Friends,Attached is our Winter 2009 newsletter.This will be the last newsletter that Friends of the Edgewood-Oakbrush Preserve will send to our entire mailing list. Beginning with the spring issue, only donors will receive the newsletter. We are at a turning point – forced to implement some changes – mostly good ones – in order for us to grow and fulfill our mission as a publicly supported organization. We trust that you have enjoyed the newsletter, and hope you will want to receive future
http://wilderside.wordpress.com/2009/01/27/edgewood-preserve-winter-20089-newsletter/
Family travel in Texas: the 50 state series - (USA)
Every Tuesday until we run out of states, I plan to post about family-friendly vacation ideas, attractions and events in each one of the US states, taking input mostly from Twitter and Facebook. Yes, I know how to search for travel ideas on a destination or attraction Web site, but a tweet or a Facebook Wall recommendation is a much more engaging and public way to spread the word. Please don’t email suggestions to me; that’s nice but it is one-to-one communication. Tweet me and/or Faceboo
http://www.familytravellogue.com/family-travel-in-texas-the-50-state-series.html
Traffic - (USA)
Traffic Is Your House Haunted? Share your photos and videos with NBC Chicago Upload it here now! Today's Events Browse By Category Music -- Alternative -- Blues -- Classical -- Country -- Easy Listening -- Electronica -- Folk -- Gospel -- Jazz -- Miscellaneous -- New Age -- Pop -- Rap/Hip-Hop -- Reggae -- Rhythm & Blues -- Rock -- Techno & Dance -- World Music Sports & O
http://www.nbcchicago.com/traffic_autos/
Bird Watching Tour Ethics - (USA)
I was taught by my parents that when observing wildlife one should do one’s best to avoid disturbing animals or birds. I also learned to never actively interact with them by feeding them or making noises. One of my best childhood memories is a hike in Grand Teton National Park with my family. I must have been seven or eight and had raced ahead on the trail when I saw a bear. Knowing what to do, I quietly went back up to the trail and told my family. My father found a spot for our family to
http://urbanhawks.blogs.com/urban_hawks/2009/03/bird-watching-tour-ethics.html
Another visit to Palo Alto Baylands - part 1 - (USA)
Early in October Red and I went to Palo Alto Baylands to see what was there and what we would find interesting enough to photograph. I found that I had so many photos to post I decided to split this trip in two parts. This will be the "scenic" part, and part 2 will be the birds we saw. One of the most common wildflowers seen around here in riparian and scrub brush areas.(Don't forget to click on the images if you want to see a larger photo.) With daylight savings time still in effect Red and I
http://medlibber.blogspot.com/2008/11/another-visit-to-palo-alto-baylands.html
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