Free Mindfulness Walks at Valley Forge National Historical Park

Free Mindfulness Walks at Valley Forge National Historical Park is a six-week series that starts on September 25th at 1:30 PM and offers an incredible opportunity to blend nature, movement, and mindfulness for enhanced well-being. What to Expect: Gentle, guided walks through the beautiful landscapes of Valley Forge Mindfulness techniques, including breathing exercises, silent walking, and body scans A supportive and serene …

Recording of Bert Filemyr’s “Chasing Birds” presentation

The recording of Bert Filemyr’s “Chasing Birds” presentation is now available on YouTube. Bert gave this presentation on September 15, 2022, which was our first in-person meeting since the pandemic. He has now graciously recorded this presentation.

Audubon at Wyck

On July 24 at 5:30 PM, Dr. Matthew Halley will be offering a free lecture in honor of the 200th anniversary of John James Audubon’s visit to Wyck. More information and registration here.

2024 Annual DVOC picnic

2024 Annual DVOC Picnic, July13th, noon – 4:30pm. For more information, please see the Weekly Digest or contact president@dvoc.org.

Bird Safe Philly on PBS

The amazing work that Bird Safe Philly is doing to create safe spaces for birds in the Philly area was recently featured on PBS’ series “Saving Species”. Check it out here! Bird Safe Philly is a partnership led by the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, National Audubon Society, Valley Forge Audubon Society, …

Minutes – June 6, 2024

This was a hybrid meeting, broadcast on Zoom. Call to Order: President Barb Bassett Call to Order: 7:30 PM Attendees: 22 viewers. In person: 11 The minutes from the last meeting were approved. Committee Reports Membership – Barb Bassett for Rebecca Reicherter No new members have joined since our last meeting. Field Trips – Linda Widdop If you wish to …

Minutes – May 22, 2024

This meeting was entirely focused on a special program presented by the DVOC with support from the Academy of Natural Sciences.  No other club business was conducted in this meeting. Evening Program Kenn Kaufman gave a talk entitled “Center of the Bird World: Audubon and his Rivals in Philadelphia”.  This presentation was intended to introduce his new book, “The Birds …

Minutes – May 2, 2024

This was a hybrid meeting. We had multiple speakers and a live audience in the BEES classroom and the meeting was broadcast on Zoom. Call to Order: President Barb Bassett Call to Order: 7:30 PM Attendees: 9 in-person; 14 on Zoom. The minutes from the last meeting were approved. Committee Reports Membership – Barb Bassett for Rebecca Reicherter Four new …

Black Excellence in Birding

The Academy of Natural Sciences is celebrating Black Birders Week with their third annual black-tie gala, Black Excellence in Birding on Saturday, June 1st. At this event mingle with representatives from DVOC and other local clubs, listen to birder and author Christian Cooper talk about his experiences, and most of all, celebrate the black birders in our community. Members of the DVOC …

Minutes – April 11, 2024

This was a hybrid meeting. We had a speaker and a live audience in the BEES classroom and the meeting was broadcast on Zoom and recorded and posted to YouTube. Call to Order: President Barb Bassett Call to Order: 7:30 PM Attendees: 12 in-person; 24 on Zoom. The minutes from the last meeting were approved. Committee Reports Membership – Rebecca …