The summer edition of the Friends of Heinz newsletter has a story about the beginnings of the refuge, ‘How the Refuge Was Won’. It highlights how the DVOC has been involved in conservation in the area. “Chapter one of the story which began in 1952 took place for approximately the next 20 years, primarily in the City of Philadelphia. Members …
David Allen Sibley at Doylestown Bookstore – 7/13/16 (Plus Bird Walk 7/14)
(The DVOC is distributing this information as a courtesy to the birding community) Join the Doylestown Bookshop on Wednesday, July 13th at 6:30pm for a book signing and discussion with David Sibley, the author and illustrator of The Sibley Guide to Birds, where he will explore with us his newest book Sibley Birds EAST. About the Author: There are 47 …
Minutes – June 02, 2016
7:30 PM Academy of Natural Sciences Meeting called by President Phil Witmer Secretary: Bonnie Witmer Attendees: X Guests: Liz Porter, Jake Norton, Caitlyn Norton, Dave Hewitt and Frank DeFazzio Opening Remarks Phil Witmer Call meeting to order by Phil Witmer. Guests introduce themselves and are welcomed by attendees. Meeting minutes from previous meeting approved. Committee Reports Membership: Bonnie Witmer New members entered into …
Lakehurst – June 8th 2016 – Field Trip Report
In the eight years that I have led this trip, this has been absolutely the best showing by the Upland Sandpipers. During the three hours we spent at the Drop Zone there were almost continuous flights of Uppies. We estimated there were at least three pairs. The weather was mild but breezy. This seemed to keep many of the other …
Passing of a Member – Evie Day
The DVOC is sad to announce that Evie Day died on June 3rd. She was a long time member of DVOC (32 years) and many of you may have know her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to The Nature Conservancy of PA, The Hobe Sound Nature Center, or an educational or environmental organization of …
Post-Meeting Materials – June 2, 2016
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