VH – All About Birds Event 

Hi there, Master Naturalists!

City of Plano is still short five volunteers for this weekend’s event.

Here are the spots that are still open.

• Bird Baths Table 9:00am-1:00pm – 1 adult volunteer
• Bird ID by Sight Table 9:00am-1:00pm – 1 adult volunteers
• Bird Migration Game 9:00am-1:00pm – 2 adult volunteers

• Welcome Table 9:00am-1:00pm –1 adult volunteer

See attached flyer for details about each activity.

Can you help out?  If so, please contact: Heather Harrington heatherha@plano.gov or call 972-769-4313

Here’s the original email with all the information about this event:

Here’s an opportunity to share “all you know about birds” at the Live Green in Plano All About Birds event.  There are a variety of different stations that need to be staffed.  Be sure to download the attached flyer for detailed information about each station listed below.

Event:  All About Birds Event

Date:   Saturday, May 14, 2022

Time:  9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Description:  All About Birds is an outdoor family friendly event offering interactive learning stations attendees rotate through providing education about birds. Each volunteer role involves direct public-facing interactions. Only volunteers comfortable being around potentially unmasked individuals should sign up.

Activities:

• Bird Baths Table 9:00am-1:00pm – 1 adult volunteer
• Bird ID by Sight Table 9:00am-1:00pm – 2 adult volunteers
• Bird Migration Game 9:00am-1:00pm – 2 adult volunteers
• Bird Trivia Game 9:00am-1:00pm – 2 adult volunteers
• Bird-Friendly Plants Table 9:00am-1:00pm – 1 volunteer age 16+
• Birdie’s Café Table 9:00am-1:00pm – 1 adult volunteer
• Make-n-Take Bird Binoculars Table 9:00am-1:00pm – 1 volunteer age 16+
• Make-n-Take Window Decals Table 9:00am-1:00pm – 4 volunteers age 16+
• Welcome Table 9:00am-1:00pm – 2 adult volunteers

See attached flyer for details about each activity.

Sign Up to Volunteer:

• All volunteers must signup prior to the day of the event. Walk ups are not accepted.
• Volunteer sign-ups close Thursday, May 12.
• To sign-up, please contact: Heather Harrington heatherha@plano.gov or call 972-769-4313

Location:  Environmental Education Center.  4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX  75093

Dress:  Routine dress code for activity in the field: Long-pants, boots/close-toed shoes; long-sleeved shirts are recommended.  Master Naturalists should wear their name badges.

Bring:  Drinking water, sunscreen, insect repellant

Contact:  Heather Harrington heatherha@plano.gov or call 972-769-4313

Logging VH:  All of above activities approved. VH should be logged as BPTMN: Public Outreach with “Plano Birding event” and a few words about the station worked.

Links for more information:  https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Linda Nixon
BPTMN Communications Director