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BPBO's
Blog will be open for business again in Spring 2010! During
the Spring and Fall
migration periods you can view our resident ornithologist's insightful
reports
from Cabot Head Research Station! Stay informed and get the latest
sightings and news. Bookmark it and enjoy! http://www.bpbo-research.blogspot.com/
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Help
band birds with the Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory!
Every year again, for the
Spring and Fall
migration periods, we need live-in volunteers to help our Station
Scientist. These volunteer opportunities are very popular and spots
fiil up quickly, in fact, we are fully booked with qualified volunteers
for 2010. Early birds get the worm -
apply now for 2011! More
information here
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Grebe
Lodge is available to adult educational
groups
(universities or
colleges) and nature, photography or art groups. Group activities must
have an educational or research focus, to meet the regulations of the
Provincial Nature Reserve. Research projects must meet with the
approval of Ontario Parks. Click here
or
on the banner above for important
information.
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Become
A
Protector Of The Environment!
Looking
for
a unique nature experience while at the same time contributing to our
important reserach initiatives? How would you like to stay at
Wingfield
Cottage as a BPBO
Park Steward this summer? Learn
how... |
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a
panoramic image depicting part of the immediate envrions at
the
Research Station.
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If
you are
interested in volunteering at the Bruce
Peninsula Bird
Observatory, please click here
or on the
banner above for important information. Read
BPBO volunteer Christina's
observations on volunteering in 2006 at the Cabot Head
Research Station.
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THE BEAKON - Read
All
About Us!
The
Beakon, our full colour, fun & informative newsletter, is
snail-mailed on 100%
recycled paper
tri-annually to all BPBO
members, or e-mailed in Portable Document Format (PDF) by request.
Non-members are offered the opportunity to download the latest PDF
version of
The
Beakon several months after it has been
published and
distributed to BPBO members via the publications
page.
If you would like to
have immediate access to the
latest versions of The Beakon, for only $25 a year, why not become a valued
BPBO member.
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All
photos on this
site are copyright of their respective owners and may not be used
without permission. To obtain permission, contact
us.
BPBO
is
a registered
Canadian charitable organization
#884545112RR0001
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The
Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory is a
not-for-profit organization
created to promote and foster the study,appreciation
and
conservation
of birds and their
habitats on the Bruce Peninsula.
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You're
Invited To BPBO's Annual General Meeting - April 18th
It's
that time again! Whether you're a BPBO member or not, mark Sunday April
18th on your calendar. We've got
birding, noshing, quizzing, elections and (sound of trumpeting horns
and a drum roll please) the one and
only Ethan Meleg, who will
regale us with tales of his epic 18-month
photography journey across North America in his money-gobbling
Volkswagen Vanagon. More... |
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"Weekends
On The Bruce" Workshop Lineup for 2010
Spring
Birding - "Hitting The Peak"; Nature Photography - "Exposure &
Composition In The Field"; The Art Of Storytelling. More information here. |
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Mark
Your Calendars! The 4th Annual Bruce Peninsula Environmental Film
Festival is coming! August 7 - 14, 2010. More...
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Important
Information for anyone who drives along Dyer's Bay Road!
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PLANNING ON
PINCHING
PENNIES IN 2010? WE HAVE THE SOLUTION!
We think
you'll
appreciate our three value-added, money-saving programs for 2010!
Program 1
For
singles,
couples, friends or families:
STAY FOR A WEEK AT WINGFIELD COTTAGE DURING JUNE, JULY OR AUGUST!
Looking for a fresh
alternative to
regular
cottage
rental on the Bruce Peninsula? Then have a look at our Stewardship
Program
for eco-minded folk. Support the Observatory's work, and at the same
time spend a memorable week in a pristine Dark Sky environment as a
BPBO Steward!
Stewardship
Program
details and application form.
Program 2
For
groups:
STAY FOR A WEEK AT GREBE LODGE DURING MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST OR
SEPTEMBER! (Note:
the Lodge is already booked for July & August 2010 - the early bird
gets the worm so don't hesitate!)
The
lodge is available to adult educational groups (universities or
colleges) and nature, photography or art groups. Group activities must
have an educational or research focus (to meet the regulations of the
Provincial Nature Reserve). Research projects must meet with the
approval of Ontario Parks. We may open the Lodge to family groups,
dependent upon availabillity.
Grebe Lodge
Rental Program
details and application form.
Program
3
For singles,
couples
and friends:
SPEND A "WEEKEND ON THE BRUCE" WITH BPBO!
Our series of Spring and Fall "Weekends On The Bruce" workshops
represent great value in
eco-learning.
Spring Photography and Birding Workshops, Fall
Storytelling Workshop
NOTE - THE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL!
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about
our Nicaragua
Project! |
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