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February Program: Palm Oil & Tropical Land Use: What You Can Do
Monday Feb. 18, 6:30 pm social, 7 pm program start
First Presbyterian Church
3940 27 1/2 Rd, GJ
We will show a 30-minute documentary produced by indigenous people in Colombia describing the social and environmental devastation of palm oil production followed by a discussion led by Conservation Chair Nic Korte.
In addition, Chapter Leader Cary Atwood will share some avian highlights from a recent trip on the Colombian Central Andes Birding Trail and talk about an upcoming Grand Valley Audubon chapter/Holbrook Travel sponsored birding trip to Northern Colombia in November 2019.
Monday Feb. 18, 6:30 pm social, 7 pm program start
First Presbyterian Church
3940 27 1/2 Rd, GJ
We will show a 30-minute documentary produced by indigenous people in Colombia describing the social and environmental devastation of palm oil production followed by a discussion led by Conservation Chair Nic Korte.
In addition, Chapter Leader Cary Atwood will share some avian highlights from a recent trip on the Colombian Central Andes Birding Trail and talk about an upcoming Grand Valley Audubon chapter/Holbrook Travel sponsored birding trip to Northern Colombia in November 2019.
How Non-native Plants Affect Breeding Birds
Monday March 11, 2019
Saccomanno Lecture Hall, Wubben Building, Colorado Mesa University
6:30 social 1/2 hour, 7pm program start
We will be enjoying a virtual lecture by Dr. Desiree Narango, a post-doctoral researcher at CUNY and Research Associate at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. One of her research project focuses on how the plants we use in our yards affect breeding birds. As areas become urbanized, drastic changes occur in the abundance and diversity of plants. In addition, many homeowners specifically landscape their properties for aesthetic or ecological properties by way of wildlife habitat. The loss of a particular species of plant, and/or replacement by a related nonnative species, may result in changes to the community of animals that rely on this food source. It's possible that insect eating birds (like chickadees) may in part be negatively effected by nonnative plants, by way of reducing available food resources.
Monday March 11, 2019
Saccomanno Lecture Hall, Wubben Building, Colorado Mesa University
6:30 social 1/2 hour, 7pm program start
We will be enjoying a virtual lecture by Dr. Desiree Narango, a post-doctoral researcher at CUNY and Research Associate at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. One of her research project focuses on how the plants we use in our yards affect breeding birds. As areas become urbanized, drastic changes occur in the abundance and diversity of plants. In addition, many homeowners specifically landscape their properties for aesthetic or ecological properties by way of wildlife habitat. The loss of a particular species of plant, and/or replacement by a related nonnative species, may result in changes to the community of animals that rely on this food source. It's possible that insect eating birds (like chickadees) may in part be negatively effected by nonnative plants, by way of reducing available food resources.
With over 1,900 avian species — more than any other country in the world — Colombia is a birder’s paradise waiting to be discovered.
This 9-day program focuses on the country’s northern highlights, including the Caribbean region and the Santa Marta Mountains, famed for their high level of endemic species. Explore high elevation mountains, dry forest, and coastal habitats in search of an array of tropical avifauna, including flycatchers, hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, and more. Throughout your journey, meet members of the local community and learn about conservation efforts to use birding as a sustainable development resource. Part of the proceeds of this trip will help support GVAS. It's a win-win you don't want to miss. To view and download detailed information, click here >>>> Birding Colombia with Holbrook/GVAS
This 9-day program focuses on the country’s northern highlights, including the Caribbean region and the Santa Marta Mountains, famed for their high level of endemic species. Explore high elevation mountains, dry forest, and coastal habitats in search of an array of tropical avifauna, including flycatchers, hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, and more. Throughout your journey, meet members of the local community and learn about conservation efforts to use birding as a sustainable development resource. Part of the proceeds of this trip will help support GVAS. It's a win-win you don't want to miss. To view and download detailed information, click here >>>> Birding Colombia with Holbrook/GVAS