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Toner Cartridge Recycle Program

Blackbrook Audubon continues to collect used inkjet and laser toner cartridges to recycle.  The cartridges we need have a manufacturer’s name on them and have not been previously recycled.  Anything that says “compatible with” or “not OEM”  are not acceptable.

Please bring your used cartridges to any Blackbrook program, bird walk or field trip.  We collect these until we have a minimum of 25 to ship to Clover Environmental Solutions We appreciate the opportunity to turn “trash into cash” to benefit Blackbrook’s mission of conservation and education.

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Meeting Schedule 2011-2012

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Join us for a Nature Trip
designed for Blackbrook Audubon Society

Southeast Arizona is well known for its amazing birdlife and beautiful landscapes. We have an opportunity to explore its many treasures during "Second Spring" when the summer rains have passed and the desert is refreshed. Temperatures are cooler; birds and other wildlife are more active - it is an amazing time to visit.

We will explore canyons, wetlands, protected natural sites, private feeding stations and the legendary "sky islands", mid elevation areas where species diversity is excellent. Target birds include a variety of hummingbirds and western species that are sure to be exciting.

The accommodations are charming and independently owned. Our itinerary and local guides are provided by Naturalist Journeys, a well respected Arizona based company. Our Blackbrook Audubon guide is longtime member Ann Bugeda, who travels extensively and has twice birded this beautiful place.

Trip dates are August 4 - 10, 2012. Price, $2,445 double occupancy, which includes accommodations, most meals, transportation and entrance fees, plus a donation to Blackbrook Audubon Society. Airfare to Tucson is not included. Trip cost is based on 10 -12 participants, minimum is 7 with a $300 additional small group fee.

An optional "pretrip" to the Grand Canyon is currently in the works.

For more information please call Ann at home 951-8772, or talk with BBAS president, Julie.

Don't miss this chance to explore a really great place with friends and Blackbrook Audubon!

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Help Support
Blackbrook's Educational Mission

We are seeking sponsors to enable us to continue providing Audubon Adventures (an educational curriculum that covers ecology and conservation topics important to our mission) to 3rd-5^th grade classes in Lake and Geauga Counties. These classroom kits can be used across the curriculum and offer correlations to National Language Arts and Science Standards. The cost for an entire class (32 students) is only $45.95 (including shipping and handling). Blackbrook Audubon relies on Birdathon contributions and Friend’s of Blackbrook donations to help fund expenses and special projects such as this. With the start of a new budget year, the Board finds that we need a little extra help. Please consider sponsoring one or more subscriptions with a donation. You can donate online via paypal or checks can be made out to “Blackbrook Audubon” (designate “Audubon Adventures” on the memo line) and brought to a program/meeting or mailed to: Blackbrook Audubon, Box 1306, Mentor OH 44061-1306.

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Imortant Bird Area WALKS

Join us for bird walks at HEADLANDS

One of the best places to bird in Ohio. More than 250 species have been recorded around Mentor Marsh. Add in the woods of the State Nature Preserve and open waters of Lake Erie and you have a year round incredible birding area.

Walks begin Sunday, May 22 at Mentor Marsh / Headlands Dune State Nature Preserve and continue every 2nd and 4th Sunday (at 8 a.m.).  Meet at Parking lot #12 at Headlands Beach State Park, 9601 Headlands Rd. Mentor, OH 44060.

Bird Checklist for Mentor Marsh / Headlands