The 2017 DVOC Banquet was held at the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall on Thursday, November 16th. Speaker: Neil Hayward “LOST AMONG THE BIRDS” Early in 2013 Neil Hayward was at a crossroads. He didn’t want to open a bakery or whatever else executives do when they quit a lucrative but unfulfilling job. He didn’t want to think about his …
FDR Park Master Plan
Fairmount Park Conservancy, in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, has launched a master planning process for the 348-acre FDR Park in South Philadelphia. FDR’s popularity, years of heavy use, and regular flooding have taken a toll on its infrastructure and environmental integrity. The goal of the master plan is to revitalize the park, restoring it back to its original …
Minutes – Sept 20, 2018
Delaware Valley Ornithological Club Time: 7:37pm (in Commons) Call To Order: President: George Armistead VP: Linda Widdop (absent); Secretary: Gregg Gorton Minutes from last meeting approved as submitted. Attendees: Members present: 20; Guests: Lev Frid & Katie Eberhart Reports from Council: none Committee Reports: Membership Committee: Bonnie Witmer New Members: Olivia Snyder, Max Blaustein, Carl Marcus, John Lemonick, Jonathan Crawford, …
Rosalie Edge award nominations sought
says: Hello, all – it’s time for nominations for the Rosalie Edge Conservation Award! This is awarded at the annual banquet “to one or more non-members, not necessarily a part of the birding community, in recognition of work done that has made a significant contribution to conservation of the environment.” Please email me at anne.sarah.bekker@gmail.com, and Holger at pflicke.holger@gmail.com, with …
The World of Birding in One Place!
American Birding Expo Sept 21-23 Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at the Oaks The American Birding Expo is North America’s most extensive gathering of birding-related products, services, companies, destinations, and organizations. That’s why we call it “the world of birding in one place!” Whether you’re a world-traveling bird chaser, just starting out as a bird watcher, or only interested in the …
Minutes – May 17, 2018
Delaware Valley Ornithological Club Time: 7:38pm (in BEES Conf Rm) Call To Order: President: George Armistead VP: Linda Widdop; Secretary: Gregg Gorton Minutes from last meeting approved as submitted. Attendees: Members present: 22; Guests: John Lemonick, Bob Michener Reports from Council: none Committee Reports: Membership Committee: Bonnie Witmer New Members: none New applications received: none Cassinia: Matt Halley –>Please send …
Minutes – June 7, 2018
Delaware Valley Ornithological Club Minutes for June 7, 2018 Time: 7:32pm (in BEES Conference Room) Call To Order: President: George Armistead VP: Linda Widdop; Secretary: Gregg Gorton Minutes from last meeting approved as submitted. Attendees: Members present: 25; Guests: Dave Sharp Reports from Council: none Committee Reports: Membership Committee: Bonnie Witmer New Members: none New applications received: none Cassinia: Matt …
Lakehurst – June 21, 2018
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Field Trip June 21, 2018 We have had another successful field trip to the drop zone and ponds at Lakehurst. Twenty three members and guests were met by John Joyce, the Base Conservation Officer. He escorted us through security and lead us to the drop zone. The weather was overcast with a few sprinkles, which is excellent …
Video: Dr. Gregg Gorton about the life of Ted Parker
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FDR Park Master Plan
says: Many of you folks might know about it already, but I wanted to draw your attention to the current process to develop a Master Plan for the redevelopment of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Park in South Philly. While recent stakeholder meetings have been encouraging and shown that everyone understands the importance of wildlife diversity for the park’s appeal, …