2010 Annual Bluebird Society of PA Conference

Penn Stater Hotel – 215 Innovation Boulevard, Penn State Pa. 16803

http://www.pshs.psu.edu/pennstater/pshome.asp

Bird and nature fans are invited to join members of the Bluebird Society of PA for Annual Bluebird Society of PA Conference on March 19 and 20, 2010 at the Penn Stater Hotel, State College, PA.  This event is open to the public and offers an opportunity for families, students, and people of all ages to discover the wonders of Bluebirds and other cavity-nesting species.

Educational offerings at the conference include presentation by the BSP President, Harry Schmeider, The Fledgling Experience, Fred Senderoff, Ducks Unlimited and Marcus Schneck,  a nature writer with The Patriot-News in Harrisburg, columnist & Author. Attendees will learn all about bluebirds habits and what is needed to attract bluebirds and other secondary cavity nesters to their backyards, gain practical information about providing food sources for bluebirds and how to deal with bluebird predators and pests. In addition, learn how to help preserve the wonderful waterfowl – the Wood Duck. The conference ends with an illustrated program about nature travel across Pennsylvania.  Vendors offering wildlife items for purchase and informational pamphlets will be present at the conference.

The Conference fee is $35  per person including Continental Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday.

The BSP provides a vital link in the protection and propagation of the Eastern Bluebird as well as providing educational activities related to bluebirds, birding and conservation.  Members monitor and conduct research related to bluebirds, other cavity-nesting species, food sources, habitat, and trails.

For more info on Conference Contact Harry Schmeider  harryschmeider@gmail.com or 724 285 1209 or visit the BSP Website at www.thebsp.org

Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey located in Grantville, PA

Wow! What a Conference it was, I had an awesome time, each day was packed with tours, and speakers,great food,and parties in the evening. Auctions, raffles and awards,meetings,swimming,and much more. I arrived on Wednesday and stayed 4 nights. I met so many people I could never remember all their names. All across the United States and Canada all speaking English, but all with  a different accent of their own. It truly was an awesome experience. All coming together with the same interest, helping bluebirds and all their feathered friends. If you would like to view some photos of the event I have some posted on my website at  ambassadorforthebluebirds.com Click on My Photos,  and enjoy.

Harry Schmeider -  Butler County Pa.

http://www.thebsp.org/NABSconf2009-Current.pdf

Contact person is Kathy Clark, Conference Chair and President of the BSP   717-695 0700  / KCBSP@aol.com