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17^th Annual Mass Audubon Birders Meeting

Birds and Birders on our National Wildlife Refuges

Saturday, March 7, 2009
Worcester Technical High School, Worcester, MA
(Google Map)

A full day of workshops, speakers, wildlife updates, vendors, and more.
Lunch included!

This year’s Birders Meeting offers anyone with an interest in birds the opportunity to learn more about the rich resources that comprise the National Wildlife Refuge System, along with some of the challenges and opportunities constantly facing resource managers. As the federal agency principally charged with ensuring the well being and management of the rich wildlife resources of this country, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is an important ally of everyone who values open space dedicated to wildlife. Through the agency’s magnificent National Wildlife Refuge System, some of the best wildlife habitat in North America has been set aside and managed in perpetuity for birds.

Also, in recognition of the 100-year anniversary of the birth of Roger Tory Peterson – “America’s greatest naturalist –” this year’s Birders Meeting will feature reflections by Lee Allen Peterson, son of the late RTP. In addition, a presentation by well-known birder and author, Kenn Kaufman, will make this an event not to be missed.

Download Program Schedule, Program Abstracts, and Registration Form (pdfs)

Questions? Send email to Linda Cocca, or call her at (781) 259-2151.

Co-sponsored by Mass Audubon and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
With support from Houghton Mifflin Company and Birds & Beans Coffee

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Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. Together with more than 100,000 members, we care for 34,000 acres of conservation land, provide educational programs for 225,000 children and adults annually, and advocate for sound environmental policies at local, state, and federal levels. Mass Audubon's mission and actions have expanded since our beginning in 1896 when our founders set out to stop the slaughter of birds for use on women's fashions. Today we are the largest conservation organization in New England. Our statewide network of wildlife sanctuaries, in 90 Massachusetts communities, welcomes visitors of all ages and serves as the base for our work. To support these important efforts, call 800-AUDUBON (283-8266) or visit www.massaudubon.org.