Page last updated April 16, 2008
The chapter has a display consisting of a three part display board,
a combination TV/VCR, and a bird-related quiz board. Any or all of
these items may appear at local environmental activities. We sometimes
also make presentations at local events. Some of
our recent or upcoming appearances:
April 16, 2008: The display was at the Earth Day at the University of Akron from 10 to 3.
February 16, 2008: At 11:00am, Joyce Pelz presented "Our Backyard Birds" at Donzell's Flower and Garden Center.
April 25, 2007: 10 to 1, in the Student Union on the campus of The University of Akron to celebrate Earth Day. Many other environmentally oriented organizations and companies participated including SASWMA, Akron Zoo, Mustard Seed Market, akron Regional Air Quality Management District, Ohio EPA, MetroParks Serving Summit County, Crown Point, and the Sierra Club.
April 14, 2007: 12 noon to 2 p.m., at Buchtel Commons on the campus of The University of Akron, Summit County citizens joined communities across the country to participate in what was likely the largest rallies held in the United States on global warming. The Akron rally is one of 1,300 (and counting) rallies held across the country by Step It Up 2007 , a national grassroots initiative seeking legislative action to reduce carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050.
March 15, 2007: The Hudson Garden Club at Laurel Lake Retirement Community will host Joyce Pelz speaking on "Creating Healthy Yards for our Feathered Friends". Meetings open at 7pm with coffee and dessert and social time. Meeting begins at 7:30 and are open to the public and free.
February 17, 2007: Joyce Pelz presented "Attracting Birds and Wildlife To Your Healthy Lawn" at Donzell's Flower and Garden Center.
February 6, 2007: Joyce Pelz presented "Healthy Lawn and Landscapes for Wildlife" at the Mt. Zion/ Bath Gardeners club. The meeting was held at the Bath United Church of Christ on West Bath Rd near the Police Station.
April 23-24, 2005: Donzell's Spring Festival
April 23, 2005: presentation by Joyce Pelz for the Earth Day Celebration sponsored by the City of Brecksville
April 30, 2005: presentation by Joyce Pelz at Twin Pines Retreat Care Center, Stow
At a previous event, we took the following pictures:
October 9, 2004: Deep Lock Quarry - part of the ceremonies dedicating
the CVNP as an Important Bird Area. The pictures shown below were taken
during that event.
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If you know of an activity at which our display would be appropriate, please contact us for more information.
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