At this site we are proud to announce Purple Martin meetings and gatherings taking place all over North America. Please feel free to attend these events as they are all open to the public. If you would like to post your meeting or gathering, please fill out this FORM and we will get your information posted within 48 hours.
Purple Martin Festival
Date: June 6, 2010Time: 7 am to 4 pm
Where: Camrose, Alberta
Open to the Public: Yes
| Contact Info: | Glen Hvenegaard or wildlife and greenspace stewardship coordinator glen.hvenegaard@ualberta.ca 780-672-0544, 780-679-1574, 780-679-9195 |
Directions: In Camrose, travel to 53 Street (or Parkview Drive). Drive east on 39 Avenue to the Stoney Creek Centre (also called the Four Seasons Environmental Centre).
General Comments: This is a wildlife festival with a focus on Purple Martins. Stay after the Jaywalkers’ Jamboree for great bird watching, management tips, nature studies, and more. Take a tour of our Four Seasons Environmental Park. Activities will include guided birding hikes, speakers, Purple Martin nest box observation and management, birdhouse building, workshops, and family and children’s activities. Check our our website: http://www.camrose.ca/index.aspx?nid=168, http://www.tourismcamrose.com • Contact: Camrose Wildlife and Greenspace Stewardship Coordinator • Email: glen.hvenegaard@ualberta.ca • Phone: , 780-672-9195
5th Annual Purple Martin Festival @ Mason Dixon Park
Date: June 27 2009Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Where: Mt Morris, Pennsylvania
Open to the Public: Yes
| Contact Info: | George Blystone keeperoftheland@aol.com 724-317-3734 or 304-879-5500 or 724-627-7632 |
Directions: 164 Creek Road • Mt. Morris, PA 1.5 miles off Interstate 79 Mt. Morris Exit Take Buckeye Road out of Mt. Morris Go 1 mile to Creek Road (right) Proceed 1/4 mile
General Comments: Talk on Purple Martins & Purple Martin Housing Ralph Bell, Purple Martin Landlord & Self-Taught Ornithologist Bly Blystone, Jacobs Birdhouse Co. Bob Ammons – Park Volunteer & Purple Martin Landlord Nest Changing to Help Prevent Parasites Banding Martins to Follow Their Migration Food Vendors & Fun
Harrington Middle School Purple Martin Festival
Date: May 19, 2009Time: 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Where: Mt. Laurel, New Jersey
Open to the Public: Yes
| Contact Info: | Maureen Barrett mbarrett@mountlaurel.k12.nj.us 856-234-1610 |
General Comments: Eight grade students will be performing \"one-acts\" to teach the audience about purple martin concepts. We hope this event will be both informational and entertaining. Purple martin cookies and juice will be provided after the performances, followed by a question and answer session by our purple martin mentor, Allen Jackson.
Purple Martin Society of Frederick MD
Date: Early Spring & Summer MonthsTime: 11:30 A.M.
Where: Frederick, Maryland
Open to the Public: Yes
| Contact Info: | Tom Magee tgmagee@adelphia.net (301) 371-7149 |
Directions: Meeting places Variable. Call for latest information.
General Comments: Informative casual meetings, meet with Landlords and other wannabees! Movies, slides, guest speakers, outings and visits to PM sites. No dues. We usuall meet on the first Saturday of the Month. Jan. to Aug.
Purple Martin Society of Collier County Meetings
Date: On the third Monday of each month.Time: Times vary.
Where: Naples, Florida
Open to the Public: Yes
| Contact Info: | Bill Dietrich billd@naples.net |
Directions: The Village Inn, 1921 Davis Boulevard near U.S. 41 East, Naples Florida (location and times subject to change - visit www.geocities.com/p_m_s_c_c/index.html for more information).
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