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Mass Audubon's Birdathon is Coming!

Help Raise Money for Nature Education! Help Connect Children With Nature!

WE NEED YOU! Please make a donation and join the fun! Mass Audubon's friendly annual birding competition raises money to support its work to protect the nature of Massachusetts. Teams race to see who can count the most bird species within a 24-hour period, and the pledges they collect fund our educational programs at our sanctuaries and within the community.

Friday 6:00 pm - Saturday 6:00 pm is the official period for the team competition, but you can join in and/or make a financial pledge at any time. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Whether you are a novice or an expert or just looking for something fun to do, there are lots of ways to get involved, learn about our local winged friends, and support a worthy cause!

Here in Central Massachusetts, Mass Audubon has two very active wildlife sanctuaries which offer extensive, year round educational programs designed to connect people of all ages with nature. We serve schools, scouts, community centers, seniors and families throughout the area. Please support these vital programs and mail your donation to:

Mass Audubon's Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
113 Goodnow Road
Princeton, Massachusetts 01541
tel 978.464.2712
email wachusett@massaudubon.org

or

Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
414 Massasoit Road
Worcester, Massachusetts 01604
tel 508.753.6087
email bmbrook@massaudubon.org

Donations can also be made online at www.massaudubon.org/birdathon. With your help, we can continue to protect the nature of Massachusetts.

Central Massachusetts Birdathon Weekend Events

FREE GUIDED WALKS in Worcester and Princeton

Friday, May 16 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Guided Friday night walks at both sanctuaries and at other select sites in the area. Dusk is a wonderful time to be out on the trails. Please call if you would like to join up with a team or just come to one of the sanctuaries at 6:00 pm. At Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester, our youth team, led by Ryan O'Leary, will guide you.

Saturday, May 17th 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Walk at Wachusett Meadow in Princeton, led by students in the West Boylston Biodiversity Club. 11:00 am and 4:00 pm One hour (approx.) hikes at both sanctuaries, led by Mass Audubon naturalists.

Birds and Breakfast at Wachusett Meadow in Princeton and Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester

Saturday, May 17, 7:00 am - 10:30 am Enjoy an early-morning guided walk followed by a delicious breakfast, during which you can share your findings. Adults $10.00 members, $14.00 nonmembers Children $5.00 members, $7.00 nonmembers Please call to register so we have enough food for all. Wachusett Meadow - 978.464.2712 Broad Meadow Brook- 508.753.6087

Larry Keating and His Live Birds of Prey!

A live raptor demonstration with educator and naturalist Larry Keating! Larry and his birds give a great show. Here is your chance to get a close up view! Saturday, May 17 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester Sunday, May 18 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Wachusett Meadow in Princeton Adults $6.00 members, $8.00 nonmembers Children $3.00 members, $4.00 nonmembers Call Mass Audubon at 508.753.6087 for more information