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
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
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
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
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
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). ![]() Copyright 2009 Purple Martin Conservation Association All Rights Reserved. |