BURROUGHS AUDUBON NATURE CLUB

HANDBOOK OF INFORMATION and

ACTIVITIES 2015

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BURROUGHS AUDUBON

NATURE CLUB

AN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION Organized June 26, 1913 by William B. Hoot

Chartered by New York State

Board of Regents Provisional Charter Dated March 31, 1927

Made absolute by

Board of Regents April 21, 1932

An affiliate of the New York State Ornithological Association

We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization

Mailing address BANC

c/o John Gordon 126 Ayrault Rd.

Fairport, NY 14450

Web site www.bancny.org

Phone: 585-924-9454

Sanctuary location 301 Railroad Mills Rd.

Victor, NY 14564

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2015 OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Shirley Shaw, 374 Cromwell Dr., Rochester, 14610 President shirley@jashaw.com 385-3907 Carol Hinkelman, 348 Ripplewood Dr., Rochester, 14616 Vice-President carolh@rochester.rr.com 663-2981 John Gordon, 126 Ayrault Rd., Fairport, 14450 Treasurer johnegordon@juno.com 586-3524 Julie Clayton, 230 Klink Rd., Rochester, 14625 Rec. Secretary juliec@rochester.rr.com 249-9489 Joanne Altre, 21 Miles Ave., Fairport, 14450 Corr. Secretary joannealtre@yahoo.com 377-8549 Jon Dombrowski, 36 Southcross Tr., Fairport, 14450 Finance Comm. jondombrowski@rochester.rr.com 425-2380 Frank Crombe, 70 Main St., Scottsville, 14546 Finance Comm. fcacrombe@hotmail.com 889-5644 Christine Benard, 7785 Modock Rd., Victor, 14564 Trustee 2013-15 czbenard@gmail.com 924-4979 Sabrina Commisso, 78 Parkridge Dr., Pittsford, 14534 Trustee 2013-15 scommisso@frontiernet.net 385-9573 Sarah Conley, 1807 Penfield Rd., Penfield, 14526 Trustee 2014-16 sarah@thebarnowlonline.com 282-0620 Art Trimble, 37 Songbird La., Rochester, 14620 Trustee 2014-16 arttrim@frontier.com 271-7820 Linda Smith, 6382 Kims Dr, Victor, 14564 Trustee 2015-17 lindnor@frontiernet.net 924-3871

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Notice: St. John’s Meadows is located on the south side of Elmwood Ave. between Goodman St. and S. Clinton Ave. and is surrounded by a white fence. For all programs at St. John’s Meadows please use the parking lot on Johnsarbor Drive East (See map on p. 13.) The back door is unlocked from 7:00 to 8:00 on meeting nights and it is easier to park there.

Friday, January 9, 7:30 PM St. John's Meadows

WOODPECKERS OF OUR AREA

With so many of us putting up backyard feeders, identifying the birds that visit them has become a fun and intriguing hobby. With lots of pictures, birder Diane Henderson will describe the field marks to look for when identifying woodpeckers found in our backyards and neighborhood parks.

Friday, February 13, 7:30 PM

St. John’s Meadows MAPLE SYRUP MAKING

Chris Schoff, owner of the family operation, Schoff’s Sugar Shack, that produces maple syrup in Victor, will describe the maple process from tree to bottle using a PowerPoint presentation along with actual video footage of his woods and sugar house. Chris will provide samples of maple products for us to taste and answer any questions we might have about the process. Join us for a sweet and informative evening!

Saturday, February 28, 9:30 AM Highland Park

A WINTER’S MORNING IN HIGHLAND PARK

Beat the blahs in Rochester’s beautiful Highland Park looking for wintering birds and admiring the park’s magnificent trees. After an hour’s walk through the park, we’ll adjourn to the Lamberton Conservatory, where we’ll warm ourselves in tropical and desert environments. Dress for cold weather and bring binoculars and Conservatory admission fee: $3.00 or $2.00 for seniors 62+ (subject to change). Meet on Reservoir Avenue across from the Conservatory. Leaders: Chita McKinney, 482-3588 and Janet Miles, 787-0507.

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Friday, March 13, 7:30 PM St. John’s Meadows

TRAVELS IN TENNESSEE – BUTTERFLIES, FLOWERS, AND A FEW BIRDS In June 2014, naturalists and BANC members, Carol and David Southby, trekked south to Tennessee for the North American Butterfly Association conference in Chattanooga. Join us for a fun evening of their adventures looking for butterflies from the mountains of Chattanooga to the rocky limestone outcroppings of Nashville, the levees of the Mississippi River and a diversion to the woodlands of northern Alabama.

Friday, March 27, 8:30 AM Braddock Bay Park

BIRDS OF BRADDOCK BAY PARK Spend the morning looking for early migrants and waterfowl at Braddock Bay Park on East Manitou Road, just north of the Lake Ontario State Parkway. If we are lucky enough to have southwest winds, the hawk platform will provide good views of migrating raptors. Meet in the park’s parking lot in front of the lodge. Dress for weather conditions which may be cooler near the lake and bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one. A folding chair will come in handy if there is a good hawk flight. Leader: Jon Dombrowski, 425-2380.

Saturday, April 11, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM BANC Sanctuary

SPRING CLEAN-UP

It’s time once again to get the Sanctuary ready for our activities at the clubhouse and grounds. There will be hot soups and beverages for all helpers to enjoy at lunchtime. Bring any treats you want to share. Don’t forget your gloves and rakes and help spruce up our Sanctuary. Leader: Joanne Altre, 377-8549. Host: Carolyn Ragan, 385-2065.

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Monday, April 20, 10:00 AM Harris Whalen Park

EARLY SPRING WILDFLOWERS

The hilltop of Harris Whalen Park in Penfield is one of Monroe County’s best places to enjoy the earliest spring wildflowers such as Bloodroot, Spring Beauty, Trillium and Troutlily. Join us at the top of the hill at Harris Whalen Park for an easy walk in the woods. The park entrance is on the north side of Rt. 441 across from Wegmans, just west of the intersection of Rts. 441 and 250. Leader: Joanne Altre, 377-8549.

Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 PM Glendoveers (2328 Old Browncroft Road)

BANC Annual Banquet BEYOND KEN BURNS:

TRAVELING TO AMERICA’S 401 NATIONAL PARKS

Come to Glendoveers and enjoy a delicious buffet and the company of fellow members at our Annual Banquet. Our speaker, Randi Minetor, has written 15 books on America’s national parks, including an extensive overview of the parks in the nine-book Passport To Your National Parks Companion Guide series. With her husband, photographer Nic Minetor, she has visited nearly 300 of the nation’s 401 national parks, and her lively presentation features photos and stories from a selection of scenic parks, historic sites, monuments, battlefields, preserves, seashores, rivers, and lakes. In 2013, Randi and Nic traversed the beautiful routes and byways of New York state while writing Hiking Waterfalls New York (Falcon Guides) and Scenic Routes & Byways New York (Globe Pequot Press). Randi & Nic have also created guides to the birds, trees, and wildflowers of New York City and Long Island (Quick Reference Publishing). Randi will have books available for purchase. Co-chairs: Mary Gordon, 586-3524 and Sandra Dombrowski, 425-2380.

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Wednesday, May 6, 9:00 AM Baltimore Woods Nature Center

4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108 WILDFLOWERS OF BALTIMORE WOODS

The mature hardwood forests, fields and streams at the 180-acre Baltimore Woods Nature Center support a rich diversity of plant life. We will explore some short woodland trails abundant with ferns and beautiful spring wildflowers, take time to enjoy and photograph the ever-charismatic Trillium, and perhaps be lucky enough to find some Rosy Twisted Stalk, a species more typical of cooler Adirondack woodlands. Meet at 9:00 AM at Bushnell’s Basin Park and Ride lot at the Rt. 96 exit of I-490 east to carpool for this all day trip to Baltimore Woods. Driving time from the meeting place to Baltimore Woods is about an hour. Bring binoculars, lunch, water, and a folding chair. Leaders: Carol and David Southby, 383-8168.

Friday, May 15, 6:00 PM Potluck Dinner at BANC Sanctuary SINGING WITH CATHY McGRATH

Join us for an enjoyable evening with local folksinger/Irish musician, Cathy McGrath. Cathy has been at BANC before and you may remember Cathy and her limberjacks and the fun she brings! She plays guitar, flute, and the pennywhistle and sings songs that please children of all ages. Cathy loves the outdoors and sings about nature and loves it when we sing along. Be sure to bring the kids and don’t forget your place setting and a dish to pass for the potluck dinner. Hosts: Sabrina Commisso, 385-9573 and Linda Smith, 924-3871.

Tuesday, May 19, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM BANC Sanctuary

OPEN HOUSE

The clubhouse will be open for you to peruse our library collection or sneak peeks at the unsuspecting birds from our indoor viewing area. Walk the trails and look for wildflowers or creatures or sit on the porch and watch birds at the feeder while eating a snack you brought. Hosts: Georgeanne Vyverberg, 455-2015 and Becky Olson, 388-7779.

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Thursday, May 21, 9:30 - 11:30 AM BANC Sanctuary

COME FOR COFFEE OPEN HOUSE

The clubhouse will be open and the coffee and tea ready. There might even be something sweet to sample. Stop by and join us on the porch at this beautiful time of year when the sanctuary is blooming and the sun is shining. Host: Chris Benard, 924-4979.

May 29 – 31 Allegany State Park

ALLEGANY NATURE PILGRIMAGE

Join us for our 57th year of this unique family nature education weekend. Last year’s Pilgrimage was great and who knows what this year will bring? Participants choose from a wide variety of informal field trips, including birding, wildflowers, pond life, mammals, butterflies, fungi, family nature walks, and many more. There are evening tent programs followed by owl prowls and star gazing plus early morning bird walks and bird-banding demonstrations. There will be a chicken barbeque on Saturday evening or you may opt for a vegetarian meal. For more information and to register, see the Pilgrimage website www.alleganypilgrimage.com, or call Harold or Jane Stock, 425-7293.

Saturday, June 6, 8:00 AM Mendon Ponds Park

A MORNING IN THE PARK

Here is a good chance to study the nesting summer resident birds of Mendon Ponds Park in a mixed grassland, woodland and wetland setting. Bring your binoculars and insect repellant and enjoy an amble in the park with expert birder, Richard Ashworth, looking and listening for birds. Approach the park on Pittsford-Mendon Center Rd., heading south. Turn right onto Pond Rd. Pass the Add-En-On Kennels on the right and immediately pull into the field. If you reach the T- junction at Douglas Rd., you’ve gone too far. Leader: Richard Ashworth, 381-2189.

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Friday, June 12, 6:00 PM Potluck at BANC Sanctuary

NEW YORK’S BIRDS OF PREY

There are about twenty species of birds of prey that are indigenous to New York State. Ron Walker, who retired after 30 years of teaching and sharing his love of nature through Friends With Feathers, will present a slide program on these majestic birds with plenty of time for our questions. Don’t forget to bring your place setting and a dish to pass for the potluck supper. Hosts: Chris Benard, 924-4979 and Kathie Henrie, 244-2639.

Thursday, June 18, 9:30 - 11:30 AM BANC Sanctuary

COFFEE AND OPEN HOUSE

Bring a friend and come and savor your coffee on the porch with other nature lovers while watching the birds come and go from the feeder. If you feel more ambitious, you can take a stroll on the trails to enjoy the flowers. Coffee, tea, and sweets will be provided. Host: Chris Benard, 924-4979.

Wednesday, June 24, 4:00 – 8:00 PM BANC Sanctuary

HOME NATURE PROJECTS AND OPEN HOUSE

Bring your children and grandchildren, or come along with friends. Learn about simple nature projects you can do at home. We’ll provide materials to make a bird feeder, give suggestions for raising caterpillars, and demonstrate some crafts that can be done using plants. Hands-on activities for all ages. Refreshments provided. (If anyone has a nature craft project you’d like to share, please contact Shirley Shaw, 385-3907, Shirley@jashaw.com, by June 17.) Hosts: Shirley Shaw, 385-3907, Chris Benard, 924-4979 and Karen Wolf, 670-9709.

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Friday, July 10, 6:00 PM Potluck Dinner at BANC Sanctuary

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT BRADDOCK BAY

James Beach, a student at SUNY College at Brockport, will enlighten us on the water level regulation of Lake Ontario and how it affects wetland communities, along with current restoration efforts that are happening within the Braddock Bay wetland complex. He will talk about the research that he’s been doing there, which primarily deals with bird and amphibian monitoring. Come and meet James who is working on his B.S. in Wetlands Ecology with a specialization in herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians) and enjoy a great potluck. Bring your best dish to pass and your place setting. Hosts: Carol Klinger, 377-6072 and Jane Stock, 425-7293.

Thursday, July 16, 9:30-11:30 AM BANC Sanctuary

COME FOR COFFEE OPEN HOUSE

Butterflies and hummingbirds are busily feeding in our butterfly garden. Come enjoy them and your coffee while relaxing on the porch. Bring a friend to enjoy it with you. The clubhouse will be open so you can peruse the library and borrow a book or two. Refreshments provided. Host: Chris Benard, 924-4979.

Tuesday, July 21, 9:00 AM Hemlock Canadice State Forest

EXPLORING THE HEMLOCK CANADICE STATE FOREST AREA

Hemlock Canadice State Forest is a great area for finding butterflies and birds in July. We will join the Rochester Butterfly Club for this all day trip walking the roadsides and visiting a private property to search for butterflies and their nectar plants as well as birds. Take I-390 to Exit 11 and meet at the Rush Park and Ride lot at Rts. 15 and 251 at 9:00 AM. Bring binoculars, field guides, water, lunch and a folding chair. Leaders: Rochester Butterfly Club members, Shirley Shaw, 385-3907, and Lucretia Grosshans, 671-1310.

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Wednesday, July 29, 11:00- 2:30 PM BANC Sanctuary

ANNUAL JOHN BURROUGHS APPRECIATION DAY OPEN HOUSE

Last year we learned a lot about the celebrated nature writer, John Burroughs, after whom this club is named. The original BANC members had read his many books. Come enjoy our sanctuary and read some short selections from John Burrough’s writings, which will be provided. We will have a short discussion of these selections. Hosts: Julie Clayton, 249-9489, and Joanne Altre, 377-8549.

Saturday, August 8, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon BANC Sanctuary

LEARNING ABOUT DRAGONFLIES

Let’s work together to learn about dragonflies. Bring your binoculars and any field guides you might have. We’ll observe colors, patterns, and behavior as we study these fascinating creatures with insect enthusiast and naturalist, Bob Cooper. Meet on the BANC clubhouse porch and bring your lunch to enjoy after this two-hour fieldtrip. Leader: Bob Cooper, 315-538-8571.

Thursday, August 13, 6:30- 9:30 PM BANC Sanctuary

MOTH NIGHT OPEN HOUSE

Whether “sugaring” trees or back-lighting a hanging bed sheet, it’s fascinating to attract moths and other nocturnal insects. Exhibits and handouts will help us become better acquainted with moths and ways to attract them. Weather permitting, after dark we’ll use these techniques to learn what’s flying around the Sanctuary grounds. And if there are a lot of creatures to see, our leaders may be persuaded to stay around a little longer than 9:30. Leaders: Carol and David Southby, 383-8168 and Shirley Shaw, 385-3907.

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Thursday, August 20, 9:30- 11:30 AM BANC Sanctuary

COME FOR COFFEE OPEN HOUSE

Enjoy some coffee, tea, and sweets on the porch and have a relaxing summer morning. The gardens are flowering and attracting all kinds of pollinators. Later take a walk on one of our many trails looking for flowers, birds, butterflies or even fungi. Don’t forget to bring a friend. Host: Chris Benard, 924-4979.

Friday, August 28, 6:00 PM Potluck at BANC Sanctuary

AMAZING PLANTS AND THEIR TRAVELS There was a time when the earth was one landmass. Scientists named it Pangea during a 1927 symposium on the theory of continental drift. As the landmass broke apart to form the continents as we now know them, plants began a divergent course of evolution. In this slide presentation, Chris takes six common plants and traces their evolution through time and around the world. For example, you will learn why the culture of Ireland changed with the sinking a Spanish armada and how a bug from North America almost wiped out the vineyards of Europe. Hosts: Jutta Dudley, 385-2368 and Suzanne Wheatcraft, 738-4207.

Saturday, September 12, 10:00 AM Webster Park

FUNGI IN WEBSTER PARK

Mushroom expert Dave Wolf will lead us as we look for common and unusual fungi in Webster Park. Meet this fun guy at the Webster Park parking lot at Lake and Holt Roads in Webster at 10:00 AM. The outlet bridge is not open in September, so participants traveling from the west should take Rt. 104 eastbound to the Holt Rd. exit and drive north on Holt Rd. to the intersection with Lake Road. Bring a hand lens if you have one, so you can better see the identifying characteristics of the fungi. Leader: Dave Wolf, 482-2640.

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Thursday, September 17, 9:30-11:30 AM BANC Sanctuary

COME FOR COFFEE OPEN HOUSE

Fall is here and coffee tastes even better as the weather cools. This is your last opportunity to enjoy provided refreshments on the porch and an open clubhouse along with our beautiful gardens and butterflies. Host: Chris Benard, 924-4979.

Saturday, September 26, 4:00 PM BANC Sanctuary ANNUAL PICNIC

THE AUTUMN SKY Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews at 4:00 to learn about the solar system with activities for all ages. The potluck begins at 5:30. Try to use local ingredients in your dish to share, and don’t forget your table settings. Bring a folding table and chairs if you can. We are fortunate to have Jackson Thomas as our guide to the autumn sky. Jackson regularly presents astronomical programs at the Thousand Acre Swamp Sanctuary of The Nature Conservancy and is also a resource for the Girl Scouts. For the past several years he has been a guide at the U of R’s Mees Observatory in the Bristol Hills. If sky conditions permit observing, we will view Saturn and its rings. Our time at the telescope will be spent primarily with deep-sky objects such as M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, whose distance from the earth is about 2.4 million light years and is the farthest object visible to the unaided eye. The concept of the sky as a time machine will be a pervasive topic throughout our observation. If weather conditions do not cooperate, Jackson will present an indoor slideshow on astronomy. Hosts: Marigrace Piazza, 383-8462 and Julie Clayton, 249-9489.

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Friday, October 9, 7:30 PM St. John’s Meadows

THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF ROCHESTER’S TWO MAJOR ARBORETA: HIGHLAND AND DURAND-EASTMAN PARKS

Beverly Gibson, Horticulturist from the Landmark Society, will detail the history of these wonderful parks and their plantings. We will learn about George Ellwanger and Patrick Barry, their nursery and their gift of land to the citizens of Rochester. We will learn about connections to other arboreta and some of the noted horticulturists who donated plants. Frederick Law Olmsted’s design for our park system and the men who made his design a reality are also discussed.

Saturday, October 24, 10:00 AM Thousand Acre Swamp

FALL FOLIAGE OF THE THOUSAND ACRE SWAMP

Basswood, ash, maple, dogwoods, spicebush and other trees and shrubs provide autumn color to this local preserve of The Nature Conservancy. We will meet our leader, tree expert Frank Crombe, in Thousand Acre Swamp’s parking lot, 1581 Jackson Road, Penfield. Look for the driveway just north of the Penfield Volunteer Ambulance base across from Penfield Center Road, north of Atlantic Ave. and south of Plank Rd. Be sure to wear long pants because of the poison ivy along the trails. Leader: Frank Crombe, 889-5644.

Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM BANC Sanctuary FALL CLEAN-UP

Now’s the time to clean and prepare the Sanctuary for winter. Come and help the Sanctuary Housekeeping Committee spiff up the clubhouse or rake and pick up the fallen twigs and branches on the grounds. Bring a rake and a smile. Many hands make light work! We’ll have hot soups and beverages. Bring something to share, if you wish. Leader: Dean Clayton, 249-9489. Host: Carolyn Dancy, 381-5369.

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Friday, November 13, 7:30 PM St. John’s Meadows

ANNUAL MEETING AND EXPERIENCE NIGHT

Here is your opportunity to share with other nature lovers some aspect of nature which is special to you. It may have been an unusual or unexpected nature experience. You could read a favorite poem; tell a nature story; describe a book you enjoyed; or show photos of flora, fauna, or footpaths you have followed. The program will be preceded by the president’s report on the state of the club and the election of officers and Council members. To reserve your place on the program, call Julie Clayton, 249-9489.

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BANC Sanctuary is located at 301 Railroad Mills Rd. in the Town of Victor. Railroad Mills Rd. is off Fishers Rd. and Fishers Rd. is off Rt. 96 (Pittsford Victor Rd.) between I- 490 exit 37 (Bushnells Basin) and exit 38 (Eastview Mall). The Sanctuary is bounded on the east by Irondequoit Creek and on the south by Railroad Mills Rd. Its 30 acres contain a diverse collection of native wild flowers and is home to many of our native birds. The sanctuary is maintained by member volunteers and, with so much to do, additional volunteers are always welcome.

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Follow the arrows from the parking area to the meeting area.

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COMMITTEES ADK OUTDOOR EXPO Ginny Wilterdink 385-3531 ALLEGANY NATURE PILGRIMAGE Harold and Jane Stock 425-7293 Frank Crombe Dean and Julie Clayton Kathy Henrie BANQUET Mary Gordon 586-3524 Chita McKinney Sandy Dombrowski 425-2380 Janet Miles Paula Bataille Dave Strong Helene Case Art Trimble Jerry Jenkins Ginny Wilterdink BIRD FEEDING & NESTING BOXES Richard Ashworth 381-2189 BOOKLET Art Trimble 271-7820 Carol Hinkelman Joanne Altre Shirley Shaw Julie Clayton CONSERVATION Carol Hinkelman 663-2981 EDUCATION Chris Benard 924-4979 FIELD TRIPS Shirley Shaw 385-3907 FINANCE Jon Dombrowski Frank Crombe Chita McKinney GARDENS Marigrace Piazza 383-8462 Ruth Morrill Carol & David Southby, consultants

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HISTORICAL Nancy Rosenberg 271-6931 Art Trimble

Steven Daniel Georgeanne Vyverberg INDOOR PROGRAMS Julie Clayton 249-9489 LEGAL ADVISOR

Thomas A. Klonick, Esq. 425-3310 LIBRARY Becky Olson 388-7779 Cindy Coupal

Jutta Dudley MEMBERSHIP Julie Clayton, 249-9489 Kathie Henrie Mary Ann Fox NEW YORK STATE ORNITHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION Richard Ashworth 381-2189 NOMINATING Mary Gordon 586-3524 Nancy Rosenberg Marigrace Piazza PICNIC Linda Smith, 924-3871 Julie Clayton, 249-9489 PUBLICITY Becky Olson, 388-7779 REFRESHMENTS Mary Gordon 586-3524 SANCTUARY BUILDING AND GROUNDS Dean Clayton 249-9489 Bruce Cady Don Bataille Jim Gordon Carl Benedict Jerry Jenkins Paul Brach Bob Webb

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SANCTUARY BUILDING HOUSEKEEPING Ginny Wilterdink 385-3531 Janet Miles Jutta Dudley Ruth Morrill Mary Ann Fox Carolyn Ragan Barbara Lobb SANCTUARY FLORA MANAGEMENT Carol Hinkelman 663-2981 Marigrace Piazza

Joanne Altre Carol Southby Paul Brach David Southby

Jon Dombrowski SLATER SANCTUARY GROUNDS Paul Brach 342-5629 Dean Clayton TANAGER Jerry Jenkins 342-3812 Carol Hinkelman Paul Dudley Shirley Shaw John Gordon Art Trimble WEBSITE Paul Dudley 385-2368 Heleen De Cory

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SANCTUARIES

Members are welcome to come often to our 30-acre Wildlife Sanctuary on Railroad Mills Road. It has been our pride and joy for almost 100 years. At any season its several nature trails offer much of interest and beauty and the bird feeders are always busy. One hundred and sixty five species of birds have been seen on or near our property and at least 50 of these are known to have nested here. More than 400 species of plants have been identified growing on our land. The Sanctuary is intended for the preservation and study of nature subjects. Let us all cooperate to preserve this valuable area. Our Elizabeth Slater Nature Sanctuary near Dansville is an 82-acre wooded upland property given to us by the late Floyd Slater in memory of his wife, Elizabeth. The property is located on the north side of Kiefer Hollow Rd., in the Town of Dansville, Steuben County.

THE NATURE TRAILS Our nature trails are maintained through the efforts of devoted and dedicated volunteers. The trail markers and plant labels represent much work and research. They are there for members to read and enjoy. Jot down what you see. Records of observations may be turned in at the regular meetings throughout the year.

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CLUB RULES The use of Sanctuary property including the Clubhouse is governed by the following rules:

1. Use of the interior is for members and their scheduled club activities.

2. Keys are the property of the Burroughs Audubon Nature Club. All officers and members of the Executive Council and all committee chairs will be issued keys if requested. At the expiration of their terms of office, keys shall be returned to the Building and Grounds chairperson.

3. Fires in the fireplace are permitted for authorized activity. 4. All electric lights, except authorized security lights, and

appliances are to be turned off when leaving the Clubhouse. The security system shall be activated by the last person to leave.

5. All persons who enter the Clubhouse should sign the register.

6. All garbage must be carried away. 7. The Building and Grounds Committee is responsible for

the use and care of all the tools and lawn care equipment kept in the utility room.

8. Any group use of the Clubhouse by members and guests must have the written approval of the Vice President.

9. No pets of any kind shall be allowed. 10. Use of the telephone is limited to Club business or very

limited personal use. Members shall reimburse the Club for personal use.

11. No property belonging to the Club may be removed from the Sanctuary except for library items, which may be borrowed according to the rules set up by the Library Committee.

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CONSERVATION POLICIES Since our Sanctuary's main purpose is the preservation of all plant and animal life, no one may pick either live or dried flowers or remove any other vegetation or molest any bird or animal life. No hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, bicycling, dogs or horses allowed on the property.

MEMORIAL GIFTS The BANC welcomes contributions made in memory of members, to be used in promoting the aims and/or maintaining the properties of the club. Use of funds is subject to discussion and approval of the Executive Council.

YOUR WILL May we suggest that you help ensure the continuance of the ever widening influence of our program and philosophy by remembering the Burroughs Audubon Nature Club in your will.

2015 DUES STRUCTURE Individual Membership (18 years and up) $15/yr Couple Membership S25/yr Family Membership $30/yr Supporting Membership $50/yr Life Membership $500/person

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PAST PRESIDENTS Mr. William B. Hoot 1913-30 Mr. William L. G. Edson 1931-32 Mr. C. Messerschmitt 1933-34 Miss Ferna M. Hubbard 1935-40 Mr. Richard J. Cooper 1941-43 Mr. Edwin G. Foster 1944-45 Mr. Richard J. Cooper 1946-48 Mr. Allan Klonick 1949-50 Mr. Dirck Benson 1951-52 Mrs. Floyd D. Slater 1953-56 Mr. Raymond Kall 1957-58 Mr. Reginald W. Hartwell 1959-60 Mr. Robert G. McKinney 1961-62 Mrs. Frank A. Myers 1963-64 Mrs. Loella M. Drivness 1965 Mrs. Raymond Kall 1966-67 Mr. Frank A. Myers 1968-72 Mr. Graham E. Chamberlain 1973-74 Mr. Paul C. Ott 1975-76 Mrs. George R. Schindler 1977-78 Mr. Allan Klonick 1979-80 Mr. Paul J. Brach 1981-82 Mr. Ronald Pappert 1983 Mrs. Allan Klonick 1984-85 Mrs. Mary Ann Sunderlin 1986-87 Mr. Munro Will 1988-89 Mrs. Lois Jenkins 1990-91 Mr. Paul J. Brach 1992 Mrs. Margaret K. Weber 1993-94 Mrs. Carol Hinkelman 1995-96 Mr. Stephen C. Weber 1997-98 Ms. Nancy R. Rosenberg 1999-00 Mrs. Esther Bushnell 2001-02 Mrs. Virginia Wilterdink 2003-04 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (Lois) Jenkins 2005-06 Mr. Steve Melcher 2007 Mrs. Julie Clayton 2008-09 Ms. Nancy R. Rosenberg 2010-11 Mrs. Julie Clayton 2012-13