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backyard birdfeeding enthusiasts and nature lovers! Our fun, FREE, informative classes are held in our classroom upstairs of the shop and are aimed at increasing your knowledge of backyard birds and their fascinating behavior along with relevant nature topics.
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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
- Lao Tzu
Peanuts in the shell will bring Blue Jays in a jiffy!
311 Freeport Road
Blawnox, PA 15238
Phone 412-828-5393
Fax 412-828-5394
LetsTalkBirds@aol.com
10:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday - Saturday
& By Appointment
Website designed & hosted by The Songbird Sanctuary LLC 2008
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We are thrilled to offer classes of interest to
Space is limited, so sign up today!
Register by phone, fax, or e-mail (please put "CLASS REGISTRATION" in the e-mail subject line).
Simply provide your name, phone number, and class title. All registrations will be confirmed.
Phone 412-828-5393
Fax 412-828-5394
LetsTalkBirds@aol.com
Expand your nature knowledge by attending a class in our bright, comfortable classroom!
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"Thank you for the great class on Sept 22...I had a wonderful time and learned so many new things!"
- Jeannette Drake
"Just wanted to let you know how very much I enjoyed the class last night!"
- Sulinn Mathews
"Great class...enjoyed every minute, including the overtime minutes! Looking forward to our next class together (Squirrel Wars) and my next visit to your shop!"
- Barbara Reichbaum
"I just wanted to tell you that I had a wonderful time last night and am now an educated shopper when it comes to bird supplies! You do such a wonderful job and it shows how much you love your job and just want to share your knowledge with everyone!"
- Mickey Eckert
Great Backyard Bird Count Presentation
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost: FREE
Looking for a way to help birds and have fun? Participate in The Great Backyard Bird Count! The 2012 Great Backyard Bird Count will take place February 17-20, and our FREE presentation will tell you everything you need to know in order to participate! Beginning and expert birdwatchers alike can take part in the Count. Participation can take as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. The annual Great Backyard Bird Count helps scientists determine where the birds are across the continent, which helps answer a variety of important questions about birds. Participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count is free, fun, and easy...plus, it helps birds!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost: FREE
You betcha! There is a BIG difference among the birdfoods for sale out there. How do you choose which foods are right for the birds you'd like to attract? Learn about the good, the bad, and the ugly at this informative class that will change the way you feed birds and save you money! Using your newfound knowledge, we'll whip up some homemade birdfoods that you can take home to feed to the birds in your yard. We'll even provide you with recipes so you can enjoy creating your own tasty bird treats! This is one of our most popular classes, so sign up early!
Birdsongs 101
Thursday, February 23, 2012
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost: FREE
Who's singin' that song? Why do birds sing? Are these questions that cross your mind when you hear those magical melodies coming from the treetops? There's no denying that listening to birds sing is a pleasant experience. Now you'll enjoy the experience even more! At this fun class, you'll learn to identify the songs of the most common backyard serenaders in our area. At the end of class, you'll get to test your new skills!
Mason Bees...Who Cares?
Thursday, March 1, 2012
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost: FREE
Why should we care about Mason Bees and other pollinators? Because more than 1/3 of our food supply is dependent on the plants they pollinate! Our native Mason Bees are splendid pollinators, and "keeping" Mason Bees is educational and fun. Learn about the mason bee life cycle and how to create a garden that's attractive to mason bees, butterflies, wasps, moths, and other essential pollinators at this exciting class. Mason bee cocoons will be available for sale to jump start your colony!
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Upcoming Classes
Emerald Jewels & Flying Sunsets
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost: Free
Are you readddy? Won't be long now before our emerald jewels (aka Ruby-throated Hummingbirds) and flying sunsets (aka Baltimore Orioles) are back in town! Learn about the physical characteristics that allow these beautiful birds to do what they do, discover the fascinating facts about their miraculous migrations, and find out how to attract them to your yard. Once you lure them in, they're likely to return year after year!
