JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010 NEWSLETTER OF GREAT SALT LAKE AUDUBON

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President’s Message.................................. page 2 Board Highlights....................................... page 3Welcome new policy advocate.................. page 3Field Trips...................................................page 4 San Blas Bird Festival.................................page 5 General meeting continued.........................page 6Call for nominations...................................page 6 Membership................................................page 6 Tracy Aviary Report....................................page 7

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All programs are on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from September through May, excluding December. They take place at the Sugarhouse Garden center at NE corner of Sugarhouse Park (enter from 2100 South, just west of Highland High). Doors open at 6:30 for refreshments and socializing, and program begins at 7:00 pm, with announcements, and then the speaker will begin shortly afterwards. So mark your calendars for these free, educational events! We’d love to see you at the next General Meeting.

January 19: eco-logical eating Professors Michael & nina Vought.

No single lifestyle choice we make will have a more immediate and last-ing effect on the environment than our dietary choices. This course will examine how conscious eating can make a personal and global difference. Through research and practical food preparation we can gain the incentive and know-how to transform our diets for personal and planetary health. Michael Vought: Associate Professor at Westminster College and the Speech/Theatre, Program Chair Education: B.A. University of Hawaii at Hilo, 1986, M.A. Wake Forest University, 1988, Ph.D. University of Utah, 1994 Nina Vought: Assistant Professor at Westminster College

Progam for February meeting is on page 6.

UPCOMinG eVentS

aUDUBOn CHriStMaS BirD COUnt ii, JOrDan riVer in Salt laKe & UtaH CO.January 1st, 2010 7amLeaders: Jeanne Le Ber and Ray SmithMeet at 7am at Johanna’s Kitchen, 9725 South State Street, Sandy. Assignments will be distributed and groups will start birding at 8am. To sign up, or for more information, call Jeanne or Ray at 801-532-7384, evenings.

FiSH SPrinGS CBC: January 3, 2010, 9am Pre-registration: Not required but highly recommended. Jay’s traditional chili feed afterwards. Contact Jay Banta, Fish Springs NWR (435)831-5353, ext. 1 jay_banta@fws.gov

San BlaS BirD FeStiVal**nayarit MexiCOJanuary 24-31. St. GeOrGe winter BirD FeStiValJanUary 28-31 Contact: red Cliffs audubon www.redcliffsaudubon.org

BalD eaGle Day at FarMinGtOn Bay ** Saturday, February 13th

Great BaCKyarD BirD COUnt **February 12-15 SnOw GOOSe FeStiVal **Saturday, February 20th, 8am

**details on the calendar page 5

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THE PELICANNEWSLETTER OF GREAT SALT LAKE AUDUBON

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Term Ending 2011Paul Lombardi.......................................................801-295-7738Tara Poelzing.........................................................801-463-2776

Term Ending 2010 Heather Dove........................................................801-424-0010 COMMMittee CHairSNewsletter Editor, Nancy Sakahara......................801-487-4025Public Outreach, June Ryburn..............................801-576-0103Education & Programs, ....................................... openField Trips, Sylvia Gray........................................801-532-3486Field Trips, Deedee O’Brien.................................801-272-8060Field Trips, Kathy Coleman..................................801-944-5773Jordan River Site, Keith Johnson..........................801-467-6497Membership, Heather Dove .................................801-424-0010Publicity, Jeff Bilsky.............................................. 801-842-4013Executive Director, Bruce Heath............................801-512-7290

Submission Guidelines: Original articles and photos arewelcomed. The editor reserves the right to choose and edit as needed. E-mail articles to newsletter@greatsaltlakeaudubon.org. The Pelican is published 6 times a year. Submission deadline for the March/April issue is February 9, 2010.

By Jen Hajj, GSLA President PreSiDent’S MeSSaGe

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Happy New Year, Feathered Friends!

This winter is shaping up to be a doozy. It’s really cold out there! I hope everyone is staying warm and toasty. Your back-yard birds are probably appreciating all the seed you bought in the birdseed sale. Thanks to all who made this annual event a success: Sandy Bassett for your hard work organizing, Ron Barfuss for growing the seed, and to the many volunteers who helped schlep 50 pound bags off the trucks and into the trunks. And thank you to those who purchased as well.

Christmas Bird Counts are going on all over the country, and I hope that you have signed up for a count near you. Do you know the history of the CBC? In the old days, a traditional activity was the Christmas “Side Hunt” when people would compete to hunt the largest number of birds. The hunter with biggest take was the winner. But at the turn of the century, many people began to question this behavior. In 1900, 27 “dissidents” in 25 locations across the country came together not to hunt but to count. They logged 90 species in that first count. Today, participation is overwhelming, and enough information is logged to be scientifically meaningful. It is inspirational.

So as I close this article today, I want to thank you for your care for the birds and wildlife and wild places we value. It is, in part, because of you and Audubon Members before you that we have these beautiful feathered treasures. Thank you. And may you all have a big year.

Finally, I just wanted to let you know that Jeff Bilsky has jumped in to take the Publicity Chair seat. I know he will do a wonderful job. Jeff’s contact information: jbilsky@gmail.com

Welcome Jeff! A big thank you to Carl for his work in the position. I hope you excel in school!

Jen

GSla wish list

GSLA would still greatly appreciate donations of rebars for use on the GSLA Jordan River restoration project. Those dam’ed beavers! hee.hee,hee Call Bruce Heath at 801-512-7290 or Keith Johnson at 801-467-6497

GSLA thanks the voters of Salt Lake County for their support of the Zoo, Arts & Parks program.

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BOarD MeetinG HiGHliGHtS nOVeMBer/DeCeMBer 2009 By Paul Lombardi, Secretary

November and December’s GSLA Board meetings focused on committee reports as well as reports from our Executive Direc-tor, Bruce Heath. The Development Committee reported first on the success of the sunflower seed sales. This fund raiser netted approximately $3500, thanks to Sandy Basset for his contin-ued support and execution of this project. The Development Committee’s Restoration group reported on the progress of the Cooperative Agreement document for the Jordan River Restora-tion Project. It was submitted to Chris Cline of Fish and Wild-life. After review by Chris, the document was returned to GSLA with a request to reduce the budget by approximately one-third. Bruce will work on the revised Agreement. Once this document is approved, GSLA will receive funding for an additional year to continue the important work associated with the restoration of this valuable habitat. Special thanks to Keith Johnson who has spent countless hours volunteering on the project as well as looking after the best interests of GSLA.

During December’s meeting we were informed of the resignation of Tracy Hansford of the Programs and Education Committee. We thank her for the efforts she has made to arrange speakers for our monthly programs. A person to replace Tracy in underway and it is hoped that programs can continue uninterrupted next year.

Philippe Wyffels of the Finance Committee reported that the 990 form has been submitted. He has also been instrumental in obtaining “Quickbooks”, an online financial accounting program which is also helpful in maintaining membership data. During the next few months, selected board members and committee members will be trained in the use of the program. Those using the program will have security codes to allow them access only to files relevant to their particular jobs in the GSLA organization.

Mr. Carl Ingwell of the Publicity Committee has been working with a group of volunteers to generate strategies to make GSLA more appealing to the general public. Initially, his group would like to improve the look of the GSLA booth set up at various events and eventually create an appealing brochure to better sell our organization. During our December meeting we received word that Carl has asked to step down as chair. The Board is ap-preciative of the time Carl has spent and wished him well.

During December’s meeting Nathan Darnall reported on the Audubon Council’s search for a replacement for Bill Fenimore as “Policy Advocate” for the Council. The search committee is close to making a final decision from a group of over a dozen ap-plicants.

Finally, at each Board Meeting Bruce Heath reports on the many issues and/or programs currently occurring locally and statewide. Bruce spends much of his time meeting with key individuals and organizations as our representative in addition to his other administrative duties. Thank you, Bruce.

Bruce’ BlOG will return in the next issue.

Next Board meeting will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the Sugarhouse Garden Center at 7:00 p.m. All members are welcome to attend.

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welCOMe tO new POliCy aDVOCate FOr tHe aUDUBOn COUnCil OF UtaH, HanK welCH. For those who do not know Hank, he comes to us with an impressive array of experience. Just a quick overview: Hank has served as Research Director and Legislative Assistant for Senator Orrin Hatch; policy analyst for Governor Scott Math-eson; legislative assistant for congressman Hansen; management analyst for Salt Lake County; Deputy Director for the Utah Department of Commerce; Management and Facilities Analyst for Salt Lake County; Director of Research for The Seniors Coa-lition; Policy Manager for Utah Department of Health, and is a private consultant.

In the next few weeks, Hank will be working with Bill Fenimore to learn some of the issues, agencies, people, and legislative committees we care about. Then we’d like to get the chapters together January 6th or 7th to meet and discuss the upcoming legislative session and priority topics for this year. Otherwise, you’ll be hearing from your Council rep throughout the legisla-tive session. And please plan to attend the spring retreat to be hosted by Red Cliffs in April...more details to follow. If you’d like to contact Hank, please work through your chapter president or Council representative. That way we do not inun-date him with e-mails and requests. Chapter council representatives: Bridgerland - Chris Cokinos, Great Salt Lake - Nathan Darnall, Red Cliffs - Mike Small, Wasatch - Lynn Carroll

We welcome Hank Welch as the new Policy Advocate and look forward to working with Hank and allowing him use his talents to make a positive impression and impact at the state legislature for Audubon.

Nathan Darnall

Bare-throated tiger Heron

would you see this in San Blas?

Maybe.

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Calendar of events including Field trips for January/February 2010BeGinninG BirDerS anD nOnMeMBerS are

eSPeCially welCOMeWe encourage carpooling on our field trips. Contribution towards gas money is always appreciated. Be sure to call the field trip leader to confirm that arrangements are still as published. ****PleaSe nOte: exPeCt FielD triPS tO leaVe On tiMe SO arriVe 5-10 MinUteS early tO ar-ranGe CarPOOlS****

Friday, January 1st, 7am

aUDUBOn CHriStMaS BirD COUnt ii,JOrDan riVer in Salt laKe & UtaH COUntieSleaders: Jeanne le Ber and ray SmithMeet at 7am at Johanna’s Kitchen, 9725 South State Street, Sandy (801-566-1762). Assignments will be distributed and groups will start birding at 8am. To sign up, or for more informa-tion, call Jeanne or Ray at 801-532-7384, evenings.

wednesday, January 6th, 9:00am MOUntain Dell reC. area, Parley’S CanyOnleaders: Jack Clark and Sylvia GrayWe are not sure what the weather will be like, so come prepared. We have been surveying this area for the past 4 ½ years and are over the 100 species mark! What new birds will we see this year? We’ll meet at 9:00am in the parking lot just west of rei on 33rd South and 3285 east for a morning of birding. Call Jack (801-255-7989) or Sylvia (801-532-3486) if you plan to attend.

tuesday, January 19thGSla MOntHly MeetinG eco-logical eating 7pm at the Sugarhouse Garden Center

wednesday, January 20th, 9am

raPtOr CaraVan witH HawKwatCH internatiOnalleader: Jen HajjJoin Jen Hajj, Education Director at HawkWatch International, for a drive through the scenic Cedar Valley to look for raptors. We will meet at the HawkWatch offices at 2240 South 900 East at 9:00 am and return at approximately 3:00 pm. To sign up, call 801-484-6808, ext 107 or e-mail jhajj@hawkwatch.org. Bring your own sack lunch, snacks, and drinks for the day, plus $7 for carpool drivers.

Saturday, January 23rd, 8:30am/9am

BeHinD tHe GateS at FarMinGtOn Bayleader: Deedee O’BrienThis is a special opportunity for those of you who cannot join our Wednesday visits to Farmington Bay. So if you’re interested, meet inside the McDonald’s just north of the Centerville exit

#319 from I-15 at 8:30 am for breakfast and camaraderie or 9 am to head out. Bring your own water and snacks. Call Deedee (801-272-8060) if you plan to attend.

wednesday, January 27th, 8:30am/9am

FarMinGtOn Bay wMa & nearBy arealeaders: Bob Huntington and Deedee O’BrienJoin us for our monthly half-day of birding Farmington Bay. This area always provides interesting birds in winter. So long as the Kaysville Ponds are not frozen, we will include them in this field trip. Meet inside the McDonald’s just north of the Center-ville exit #319 from I-15 at 8:30 am for breakfast and camarade-rie or 9 am to head out. Bring your own water and snacks. Call Bob (801-595-8748) or Deedee (801-272-8060) if you plan to attend.

San BlaS BirD FeStiVal, nayarit MexiCOJanuary 24th - 31st. See next page for details

January 28th – 31stSt. GeOrGe winter BirD FeStiValDetails at www.sgcity.org/birdfestival

wednesday, February 3rd, 9:00am MOUntain Dell reC. area, Parley’S CanyOnleaders: Jack Clark and Sylvia GrayWe are not sure what the weather will be like, so come prepared. Chickadees, Solitaires, Waxwings, Brown Creepers – all are pos-sible. Come and help us find them! We’ll meet at 9:00am in the parking lot just west of the rei on 33rd South and 3285 east for a morning of birding. Call Jack (801-255-7989) or Sylvia (801-532-3486) if you plan to attend.

Saturday, February 6th, 9am-4pm

traCKinG UtaH’S winter wilDliFeleader: Bruce thompsonCome and learn from an expert. Bruce will lead us on a trek-king adventure off of Mirror Lake Highway above Kamas. This location features some of the best diversity of bird and mammal tracks and signs. Our route will consist of deep, untrailed snow along uneven woodland, meadow and streamside terrain over a distance of 1-2 miles during the course of the day. We will move at a speed appropriate to a mixed age and observant group, stop-ping to talk and explore frequently, but travel may at times be strenuous simply due to deep snow and terrain. People need to be FIT! Snowshoes only; no skis. (The two don’t mix well for large-group tracking.) no dogs. Minimum age of 12. Group is limited to 15. yOU MUSt reGiSter FOr tHiS triP.Participants should bring: snowshoes (poles advised), layered clothing, well insulated boots, a warm hat, warm gloves or mittens, sunglasses, ample water, lunch and snacks, a tracking field guide, a comfortable daypack. Call Sylvia Gray (801-532-3486) to register and to learn details of the meeting place.

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Saturday, February 13th, 10 am

BalD eaGle Day at FarMinGtOn Bayleaders: Jeanne le Ber and ray SmithThe Utah Division of Wildlife Resources hosts their annual Bald Eagle Day where these magnificent birds can be seen up close. This is a great family trip. Meet in the South-East corner of the Shopko Parking lot in Sugarhouse at 10am to carpool. Call 801-532-7384 for details. You’ll be glad you did.

February 12-15, Great Backyard Bird Count New York, NY and Ithaca, NY—Bird watchers coast to coast are invited to take part in the 13th annual GBBC, Friday, Feb. 12, through Monday, Feb. 15. Participants in the free event will join tens of thousands of volunteers of all levels of birding experience to count birds in their own backyards, local parks or wildlife refuges. For more information about the GBBC, visit the website at www.birdcount.org. Or contact the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at (800) 843-2473 or (outside the U.S., call (607) 254-2473) or gbbc@cornell.edu, or Audubon at citizenscience@audubon.org or (215) 355-9588, Ext 16.

tuesday, February 16thGSla MOntHly MeetinGresearch and Outreach on the Great Salt lake7pm at the Sugarhouse Garden Center

Saturday, February 20th, 8am

SnOw GOOSe FeStiValleaders: Jeanne leBer and ray SmithMeet in the South-East corner of the Shopko Parking lot in Sugarhouse at 8:00 am. We will carpool to the Gunnison Bend Reservoir near Delta, about a 2 1/2 hour drive. When they “co-operate” about 20,000 Snow Geese can be seen on the water or in adjacent fields. The town of Delta hosts an Art and Craft Fair with guest speakers in the Millard County Fair Building. Call Jeanne or Ray at (801-532-7384) if you are interested.

wednesday, February 24th, 8:30/9am

FarMinGtOn Bay anD nearBy area leaders: Bob Huntington and Deedee O’BrienJoin us for our monthly half-day of birding Farmington Bay. This area always provides interesting birds in winter. So long as the Kaysville Ponds are not frozen we will include them in this field trip. Meet inside the McDonald’s just north of the Center-ville exit #319 from I-15 at 8:30 am for breakfast and camara-derie or 9 am to head out. Bring your own water and snacks. We will be joined by members of Wasatch Audubon for this trip. Call Deedee (801-272-8060) if you plan to attend.

wednesday, March 3rd, 8:30am MOUntain Dell reC. area, Parley’S CanyOnleaders: Jack Clark and Sylvia GrayCome and join us for our monthly bird survey. Even in winter interesting birds can still be seen. We’ll meet by 8:30am in the

parking lot just west of REI on 33rd South and 3285 East for a morning of birding. Call Jack (801-255-7989) or Sylvia (801-532-3485) if you plan to attend.

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In 2009 GSL Audubon held 70 field trips thanks to the willingness and enthusiasm of the following field trip leaders:

They were: Tim Avery, Jeff Bilsky, Lyle Bingham, Steve Carr, Jack Clark, Kathy Coleman, Nathan Darnall, Pomera Fronce, Lu Giddings, Sylvia Gray, Dave Hanscom, Paul Higgins, Frank Howe, Bob Huntington, Carl Ingwell, Pat Jividen, Allene Keller, Jeanne LeBer, Scott Lewis, Jerry Ligori, Paul Lombardi, Lindi McIlwaine, John Middleton, Deedee O’Brien, Kim Roush, June Ryburn, Vivian Schneggenburger, Ray Smith, Steve and Cindy Sommerfeld, Ella Sorenson, Bruce Thompson, Bob Walters, and Roberta Wherritt.

a BiG tHanK yOU tO all OF yOU.

If you would like to lead a field trip this year, please contact Deedee, Kathy or Sylvia, Field Trip Coordinators)

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San BlaS BirD FeStiVal, nayarit MexiCO January 24 through 31.

For the last several years, Utahns have attended the bird festival in the small Mexican village of San Blas at the end of January. Two hours’ drive north of Puerto Vallarta, San Blas is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the big city that you can walk down the middle of the street, but the small town still has numerous restaurants and motels to accommodate a regular flow of tourists.

Visiting San Blas in January has several advantages including a break from Utah’s winter chill and the opportunity to see many species of local and wide-ranging bird species during guided field trips.

To learn more about the bird festival, go to www.translate.google.com and type in http://avessanblas.uan.mx/. Following the link in this way will continue to translate the Spanish side of the website to English as you navigate through the various pages. As of this writing, the English side has not been updated for 2010, but it may be by the time you read this so check the English side for 2010.

Interesting species seen last year included Wood Stork, Boat-billed Heron, Fan-tailed Warbler, Blue-footed Booby, Citreoline Trogon, Orange-fronted Parakeet, and Black-throated Magpie-Jay.

Visit the website or contact Nathan Darnall at NLD5@msn.com for more information.

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The Audubon name is well-recognized and thought of highly. Because of this, other organizatons seek our input and we are able to work with them to influence public policy that benefits wildlife, which in turn will benefit people. In addition, GSLA engages people in learning about birds and nature through field trips, monthly programs, field seminars and various booths. We are also creating valuable bird habitat along the Jordan River.

Please consider helping GSLA achieve even more by volunteer-ing to serve on the board or by asking others to do the same.

***************************new anD renewinG MeMBerS: by Heather Dove and Melanie Loucks

We welcome you and encourage you to join us at our meetings, field trips and other events and lend your talents and time as a volunteer on our many projects.

new and renewing GSla members: Rachel Parkinson, Donna Gelfand, Robert & Patricia von_Khrum, David Jones, Margaret Pettis, Richard Weber, Vanessa Leadbetter, Beverly Weems, Jim Ure, Vera Currie, Phil Helsley, Bruce Heath, Hilary White, Pat Jividen, Dave Hanscom, Jay Jones, Yvonne Stroup, Irene Fisher & Craig Hansen, Jean & John Henkels, Macoy McMurray, Karen Burns, Maxine Gar-wood, Tod Young new naS members:Jordan McCormack, James Curneal, Carol Tripp, Rachael Wehl, David Matheny, Gavin Clements & Family, A. G. Martin, Sharon Lancaster, Adelyn & Michael Kobe, P. Baniewicz, Shale Dames, Neil Weight, Wendy Hansen, John Jacobs, Marilyn Hildebrand, Keith & Jan Poulsen, Deborah Grant,Carole Straugh, Dennis Bradley, Patricia Kerig, Deanna Rosen, William Coles, Margie Brasher, Barbara Stone, The Barnes Family, Sharon Schneider, Raymond & Laya Kesner, Linda Hagan, Bonnie Bauman, Grant & Janet Noorda, Roland Matthes, Ladene Sellers, Mary Antinori, Jason Cooperrider, Naomi Roberts, M. Widdowson, Jeanne Lindorff, Cheryl Dillon, Geneal Dart, John Worlock, Evelyn Terranova, Barbara Garrard, Carol Greely, Elaine Holt, Walker Kennedy III, Susan Aste, Audrey Clark, Kennedy Household, Mr. & Mrs. Jared Lindsay, Les Park, Davis County Library, Betty Marshall, Kerry Gee, Salt Lake City PublicLibrary, Michael Hovious Jr, Larry & Becky Hunt, Kristi Montgomery, Mary V. Van Buren, Robert Schocker, June Nebeker, Sherry Umina, Linda Fontenot, Edwina Mohler, Bingham Jacobs, Laurel Powell, Jean Wright, June Fredrickson, Michael Jones, Ryan Krejci, Barry Stalker, Toby Lafferty, Mary Williams, Leah Mahmood, Rita Gehrke, Dorothy Jonas, Cathy Baxter, Louise Fischman, Herman Wenz, Don Byer, Vanessa Leadbetter, and Karen Youngblood

electronic delivery of the PelicanWe have recently had some requests from members to receive the Pelican via email. If you wish to receive your newsletter electronically rather than the paper version, please send an email to Heather Dove (hdove@xmission.com.)

February 16th General Meeting research and Outreach on the Great Salt lake Jaimi Bulter, Great Salt lake institute Great Salt Lake (GSL) is a unique, understudied, and underval-ued national landmark. As one of the extreme ecosystems of the world, where life is tested at its limits, GSL provides new territory for exploration, learning and stewardship. Come learn more about research and outreach efforts housed at Westminster College’s Great Salt Lake Institute . Jaimi Butler began working at the lake doing some research with USU on eared grebes, then went to work for a brine shrimp company as their field biologist. She worked for the UDWR as an aquatics biologist at GSL managing the brine shrimp harvest.

Photo by Glen Prestwich, PhD

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Great Salt lake audubon has begun its annual search for new board members. this year’s nominating committee con-sists of Jen Hajj, Heather Dove and nathan Darnall. Please contact Jen, Heather or Nathan if you are interested in serving on the board or if you would like to nominate one or more individu-als to serve on the board.

GSLA is looking for people with one or more of the following experience or backgrounds: prior experience with a nonprofit, accounting or financial, attorney or legal, marketing, business, real estate, fund raising, natural resources, biology or environ-ment, teaching or education, public administration, public policy, and event planning.

You do not need to be an expert birder or have lots of money to serve on the board. However, board members are asked to attend monthly board meetings and serve on at least one commit-tee. Some committees meet monthly, some quarterly, and some only as needed which may be once or twice a year. The aver-age time commitment may be as little as two hours per week or could be as much time as you’d like to contribute.(continued in next column)

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rePOrt On SerViCe Day at tHe traCy aViary by Sylvia Gray

We Were Lucky

Eleven of us met at Tracy Aviary on Saturday, November 14th for the GSLA Service Project. Despite a forecast of possible snow and certainly lower temperatures, the morning was actu-ally very nice with some sunshine.

Tara Poelzing, a horticultural assistant at the Aviary instructed us on the tasks. First we cut finger width saplings from wil-lows and red osier dogwoods growing by the stream and cut them to twelve inch lengths. Tara wanted 50 dogwood cuttings and 450 willow cuttings. We easily achieved this number. We filled black plastic tubes with sterile soil and then poked the cuttings into them to a depth of about three inches. We are looking forward to Spring to see how our efforts have paid off. Tara said that a 50% survival rate is considered good. We are keeping our fingers crossed.

Working together in the sunshine felt really good and was a lot of fun. We finished just as the clouds rolled over and the temperature dropped so we were very lucky. Participants were Jack Clark, Debra Elton, Sylvia Gray, Nancy Howard, Keith Johnson, Deedee O’Brien, June Ryburn, Bob and Darlea Stack, Valarie Stewart, and Kody Wallace. Thanks to you all.

tara and Debra preparing tubes

nancy and Sylvia cutting saplings.

Missing from the group photo is Keith Johnson and Deedee O’brien.

Photos by Deedee O’Brien

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