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#750

From: "Jessica" <Jessica@...>
Date: Tue Jun 2, 2009 4:28 pm
Subject: KAB Volunteer Opportunity: Weed Warriors Needed, 6/13

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KAB Volunteer Opportunity: Weed Warriors Needed, 6/13

Come enjoy a wonderful day of removing invasive plants from Pease Park!  Plan on
a short morning of cutting brush and trees and hauling them to a central
location where the Austin Parks Department's chipper can turn them into mulch
for use at Pease Park.

Bring work gloves, water and any saws or loppers that you have.  Dress for the
weather, wear sun block and protective clothing and bring extra water. "Trees
for Pease" t-shirts will be available to volunteers who show up to work in the
heat!

Date: Saturday, June 13th
Time:  9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Meet at the picnic tables at 1100 Kingsbury at the south end of Pease
Park
Contact:  If you have any questions contact Richard Craig at 925-5306 or
Richardcraig2004@...

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#751

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Date: Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:07 am
Subject: June 16 Chapter Meeting: Jill Nokes on Natives in Austin Parks, 6/16/2009, 7:00 pm

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Title:		June 16 Chapter Meeting: Jill Nokes on Natives in Austin Parks

Date:		Tuesday June 16, 2009
Time:		7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Location:		Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Notes:		Come hear Jill Nokes, native plant propagation expert, noted author and landscape designer, and board member of the Austin Parks Foundation, will present, "The Return of the Natives: Ecological Restoration Efforts in Austin Parks" at our Tuesday, June 16 chapter meeting. Since its publication in 1986, Jill's first book, How to Grow Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest, has become the classic reference text for our native plant propagation. Written when the native plant movement was just getting started, it helped convert a generation of gardeners to the practical and aesthetic values of using drought-tolerant plants in southwestern landscapes. Her new book, Yard Art and Handmade Places: Extraordinary Expressions of Home (UT Press, 2007), explores how our yards and gardens can become oases of art, for both personal and community expression. Jill is currently shifting the focus of her landscaping business from residential design to public open space projects and to land management consulting for rural property owners seeking to improve the overall ecological health of their land. Evincing her strong commitment to native landscapes that reflect our region and thrive with a minimum of resources, Jill will talk about her work with the Austin Parks Foundation and bring us up to date on the exciting changes going on in our city parks. Following her talk, Jill will have copies of her two books available for purchase and signing. Remember, all chapter meetings are free and open to the public, so why not bring a friend? Hope to see you there, Lisa

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#752

From: Jason Spangler <jasons@...>
Date: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:04 pm
Subject: City of Austin Seeks Tree of the Year Nominations

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From Leah Haynie, City of Austin:

The City of Austin is currently accepting nominations for Austin’s 2009 Tree of the Year Award. Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. Nominations are due by Wednesday, July 8, 2009.

A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.

Winners will be chosen by a committee of representatives from Parks and Recreation, Austin Energy, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community. The large and small tree category winners will be honored at an event in October or early November. Each winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to a local nursery.

For additional information, please visit the website at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear, email the program at treeoftheyear@..., or call Leah Haynie at (512) 482-5342.

Leah Haynie

Air Quality & Urban Heat Island Mitigation
Austin Climate Protection Plan
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#753

From: NPSOT-Austin-announce@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:06 am
Subject: June 16 Chapter Meeting: Jill Nokes on Natives in Austin Parks, 6/16/2009, 7:00 pm

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Title:		June 16 Chapter Meeting: Jill Nokes on Natives in Austin Parks

Date:		Tuesday June 16, 2009
Time:		7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:		Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Notes:		Come hear Jill Nokes, native plant propagation expert, noted author and landscape designer, and board member of the Austin Parks Foundation, will present, "The Return of the Natives: Ecological Restoration Efforts in Austin Parks" at our Tuesday, June 16 chapter meeting. Since its publication in 1986, Jill's first book, How to Grow Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest, has become the classic reference text for our native plant propagation. Written when the native plant movement was just getting started, it helped convert a generation of gardeners to the practical and aesthetic values of using drought-tolerant plants in southwestern landscapes. Her new book, Yard Art and Handmade Places: Extraordinary Expressions of Home (UT Press, 2007), explores how our yards and gardens can become oases of art, for both personal and community expression. Jill is currently shifting the focus of her landscaping business from residential design to public open space projects and to land management consulting for rural property owners seeking to improve the overall ecological health of their land. Evincing her strong commitment to native landscapes that reflect our region and thrive with a minimum of resources, Jill will talk about her work with the Austin Parks Foundation and bring us up to date on the exciting changes going on in our city parks. Following her talk, Jill will have copies of her two books available for purchase and signing. Remember, all chapter meetings are free and open to the public, so why not bring a friend? Hope to see you there, Lisa

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#754

From: "Jessica" <jecawilson@...>
Date: Tue Jul 7, 2009 2:59 pm
Subject: KAB Neighborhood Beautification Grants � Due July 10th

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KAB Neighborhood Beautification Grants � Deadline July 10th

Daydreaming about cooler fall weather?  Turn those dreams of fun fall projects
into reality by applying for a Keep Austin Beautiful Neighborhood Beautification
Grant.  The deadline is 5pm on July 10th, so there's still time to send in your
application.  This is your chance to improve public space: reintroduce native
plants to your neighborhood's creek, remove graffiti, create a habitat garden,
showcase local artwork in a pocket park, line your street with trees, and so
much more.

Visit http://www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/nbg to learn more about past projects,
get ideas, view grant details, and download the grant application.  Contact KAB
at 512.501.3633 or Jessica@... for more information.

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#755

From: Jason Spangler <jasons@...>
Date: Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:43 pm
Subject: Reminder: No NPSOT-Austin July meeting

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Just a reminder: There is no NPSOT-Austin July meeting (normally the third Tuesday of each month).

Upcoming NPSOT-Austin chapter meetings:

Our next meeting is August 18th at 7:00 pm featuring Denise Delaney on the City of Austin’s Grow Green Program.
On September 15th we will have Dan Hosage of the Madrone Nursery (San Marcos).

Thanks!

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#756

From: "Jessica" <jecawilson@...>
Date: Mon Aug 3, 2009 6:39 pm
Subject: Native plant seedlings needed for UT student project

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One of KAB's 2007 grant winners was a group of UT Students working to bring
native and habitat gardening to the UT campus.  They've built the raised beds
and have lots of plants growing strong, but are looking for some more to expand
their efforts and fill in some spots.  If you have any to donate please contact
daniellalewis@...

Thanks!
Jessica
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Really, we'll take any native Texas plant that likes shade/part sun and isn't a
vine, tree, or large shrub. These plants are some possibilities:

turk's cap
purple coneflower
chile pequin
american beautyberry
fall aster
river fern
cedar sage
Texas rock rose
also:
autumn sage
black-eyed susan

Thank you!

Daniella Lewis
CEC Gardening Committee
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#757

From: Jason Spangler <jasons@...>
Date: Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:11 pm
Subject: August Chapter Meeting Tonight: Denise Delaney - Grow Green, Austin!

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August Chapter Meeting: Denise Delaney - Grow Green, Austin!

Tonight, Tuesday August 18th, 7:00pm-9:00pm at Wild Basin Wilderness

Denise Delaney, Grow Green Coordinator, City of Austin, will be speaking about "Grow Green, Austin!"

Denise will give an overview of all the different resources and programs that the City offers to help landscape in the least toxic way possible and protect the watershed. Both newcomers to Austin and many of us old-timers, will appreciate the overview and reminders. Did you know there is a Green Neighbor program where you can get your neighborhood certified which can help increase property values as well as spread the ecological message?

For more information about NPSOT, directions, etc. see the chapter website at http://npsot.org/Austin/

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#758

From: "juenger_tom" <juenger_tom@...>
Date: Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:35 pm
Subject: UT professor seeks Panicum hallii samples for studies

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Hi all:

My name is Tom Juenger.

I'm an associate professor at the University of Texas in Austin.
I study plant ecological genetics and physiology and have recently started
several new projects with native grass species.

We are very interested in obtaining collections of Hall's Panicum (Panicum
hallii) for our studies of physiology and stress responses.

I'm curious if any NPS-Austin folks can suggest possible collection locations or
might have seed to share.

Please drop me a note at juenger_tom@... or give me a call (232-5751) if
you can be of any help.

Best,
Tom

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#759

From: Jason Spangler <jasons@...>
Date: Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:24 pm
Subject: David Mahler presenting "Ferns and Fern Allies of Texas" at Zilker Festival of Ferns - 8/29

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NPSOT Austin member David Mahler will be presenting "Ferns and Fern Allies of Texas" at the upcoming 2009 Festival of Ferns at Zilker Botanical Garden on August 29th. Registration is required.

David Mahler, one of the principals in Environmental Survey Consulting which provides training and education regarding native habitat restoration. David and his team promote awareness of native ecology. He is an expert on ferns native to Texas.

David says "The talk I am giving is mostly the same that I presented to NPSOT 10 months ago" so this is a great opportunity to learn more about our native ferns if you missed David's presentation at our past meeting.

For more information, see the Festival of Ferns web page at: http://www.fernfestival.org/

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#760

From: "jecawilson" <jecawilson@...>
Date: Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:01 pm
Subject: Volunteer opportunity: Great Austin Tree Survey, austintreesurvey.org

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Last night I was at an Urban Forestry Board meeting and Shannon Halley presented
information on the Great Austin Tree Survey.  More information on this
intruiging program's available at: austintreesurvey.org

Shannon's looking for satellite leaders to verify trees for different parts of
town, and I thought this would be a perfect match with CAMNers, NPSoTers, &
Habitat Stewards.   They're looking for folks to verify trees all over town, so
this is something you can do in your own backyard.

If you're interested please email Shannon@...

Best wishes,
Jessica

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#761

From: "Smith, Cappy" <cappy.smith@...>
Date: Mon Aug 24, 2009 3:44 pm
Subject: CoA September Wildland Conservation Education Events

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City of Austin September Wildland Conservation Education Events

To learn more about these events, or to register, please visit the calendar on our webpage at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/water/wildland/onlineregistration/ecowebevents.cfm

All events are free of charge.

Guided Hikes

Bear Creek Bends & Open Savannas

Date and Time: Saturday, September 5, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Located near intersection of FM 1626 and Bliss Spillar Road. Directions sent upon registration

Description: Explore one of the City of Austin’s water quality protection lands. Participants will be guided on a 3.25 mile rugged hike through diverse terrain. The trip starts in a diverse oak savanna teaming with native grasses, and drops down to the banks of Bear Creek where the group will see limestone cliffs and huge creek bottom trees. Guides will talk about how the tract is managed and relate the unique geology and ecology of the area. This hike is mostly backcountry. Participants should be prepared to walk through tall vegetation on rocky, uneven ground. For ages 12 and up.

Sounds of Silence

Date and Time: Sunday, September 6, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Location: Located near intersection of RR 620 and Hwy 71. Directions sent upon registration

Description: A new form of communicating with nature without the communication! A silent hike for the nature lovers who desire to journal, photograph, or meditate along the trail. Our guides will lead through the trail but not interpret (describe) the usual talking points. After the starting point and presenting the safety and preserve features, you will be lead to resting points that allow you to enjoy the peace of scenic overviews, shady switch-back trails, and complete the hike at a glade. Bring a LIGHT folding chair that is easy and fast to carry, water and a snack, your journal, camera, book, and a sense of repose. Please respect the theme of quiet observation during this hike. For ages 12 and up.

Phoenix Rising

BCP Hike and Lecture Series- sponsored by City of Austin BCP

Date and Time: Saturday, September 12, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Located near the intersection of FM 2244 and Hwy 71 and the town of Bee Caves. Directions sent upon registration

Description: Out of the ashes of an intense prescribed burn, come the beginnings of black-capped vireo habitat. The hike will move through habitat under active management for black-capped vireos before descending into a rich wooded canyon that is annually occupied by our endangered golden-cheeked warbler. This is a moderate hike with little shade that will proceed at a fast pace and include some significant elevation change and rocky uneven terrain. For ages 8 and up.

More Than Onions on Onion Creek

Date and Time: Sunday, September 13, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Located near the intersection of FM 967 and FM 1626. Directions sent upon registration

Description: Are there really onions on Onion Creek? Explore a beautiful section of one of the City of Austin’s Water Quality Protection Lands. Tom Watson, retired botanist and WCD Land Steward, will guide our exploration and we’ll investigate a wide array of native grasses, shrubs, trees and vegetation growing along Onion Creek and the adjacent uplands. We’ll see how the plants have weathered this difficult drought. You’ll learn how to identify and recognize many of our native plants and find out for yourself if there really are onions on Onion Creek. For ages 18 and up.

Upper Reaches of Bull Creek

Date and Time: Saturday, September 19, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Located near the intersection of River Place Blvd and FM 2222. Directions sent upon registration

Description: Located near the headwaters of Bull Creek, this tract is a haven for wildlife. Participants will be lead on a tour through a variety of terrain that will start on a rocky plateau, before descending a slope of rich wooded golden-cheeked warbler habitat. Further explorations will reveal meadows and a stream containing Jollyville-plateau salamanders before ascending back to road. Some of this hike will take place off-trail. Participants should be ready to hike over steep rocky terrain covered with vegetation. For ages 12 and up.

Cappy Smith

Conservation Program Coordinator

City of Austin - Wildland Conservation Division

3621 S. FM 620 Rd., Austin, TX 78738

512-972-1687

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#762

From: Matt Turner <drmwturner@...>
Date: Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:28 pm
Subject: NPSOT Austin - Sept 15 Chapter Meeting, speaker Dan Hosage

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Sept. 15, 2009 Wild Basin Wilderness meeting room, 805 N. Capital of Texas Highway. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

At tonight's chapter meeting come hear Dan Hosage speak about two really cool and topical issues: "Strategies for Landscaping in the Drought" plus "Wetland Plants for Normal Landscapes."

No powerpoint. Just a powerful speaker, plant selections, soil selections, and handouts. Dan will give us some useful tips to surviving droughts, and then cool us off a bit by exploring the under-utilized wetland plants that more of us can use than we realize. By “wetland plants” Dan includes things that just like mud, such as elderberry, spicebush, cardinal flower, and cannas (did you know Texas had native cannas?).

Dan Hosage is a nationally known naturalist, botanist, and Texas historian. Since 1986, Dan has been the proprietor of Madrone Nursery in San Marcos where he operates a plant tissue culture laboratory and grows over 300 species of Texas natives. Dan has been a featured guest on PBS programs including "Central Texas Gardener," and "The Victory Garden," as well as in Texas Monthly and American Nurseryman magazines.

See you there!

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#763

From: "Smith, Cappy" <cappy.smith@...>
Date: Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:41 pm
Subject: CoA September and October Wildland Conservation Education Events

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Friends,

Catch the last hike of September and join us for a great October hike season!

City of Austin Wildland Conservation Education Events

To learn more about these events, or to register, please visit the calendar on our webpage at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/water/wildland/onlineregistration/ecowebevents.cfm

All events are free of charge.

Guided Hikes

More Than Onions on Onion Creek

Date and Time: Sunday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Located near the intersection of FM 967 and FM 1626. Directions sent upon registration

Scenic Views & Hidden Springs

Date and Time: Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m..

Location: Located near the intersection of Circle Drive and Hwy 290W. Directions sent upon registration

Description: Did you know the City of Austin owns land for water quality protection? Participants will be guided on a 3.5 mile hike over classic Hill Country terrain, enjoying beautiful views of surrounding wildland and close up looks at varied habitats ending with a visit to a hidden spring. All the while, guides will relate the history of the tract and how it is being managed to benefit water quality and quantity. This hike will proceed at a moderate pace and features some steep slopes. For ages 12 and up.

Canyonland Habitats

Date and Time: Sunday, October 4, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Located near the intersection of FM 2222 and RR 620. Directions sent upon registration

Description: For experienced hikers seeking a rugged, wildland experience, this hike will offer that and a lot more. Participants will move through three distinctly different habitats including restored shrub land for black-capped vireos, mesic slopes of mixed grasslands and woods, and shaded, wet canyons. This hike will proceed at a moderate pace and features significant elevation changes, does not follow a trail, and will require some hiking through thick woods. Due to the challenging nature of this hike it is intended for audiences 15 and up that are in good physical condition.

Fall Discoveries in the Canyonlands (Part of the BCP Hike & Lecture Series- Hosted by Travis Audubon Society)

Date and Time: Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m..

Location: Located near the intersection of Anderson Mill and Lime Creek Road (Leander). Directions sent upon registration

Description: Join us for a fall hike in Baker Sanctuary, Travis Audubon’s 690-acre tract within the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP). The Sanctuary contains mature hardwood-juniper woodlands that are habitat for the Golden-cheeked Warbler as well as numerous other bird and animal species. Weather permitting; we will hike the wooded loop trail along Harris Creek in the original 94-acre portion of the preserve. Although Golden-cheeked Warblers have returned to their winter homes in Central America, we will look for fall migrants and winter residents while we explore the geology and varied vegetation of the upland and riparian areas of the Jollyville Plateau. For ages 12 and up.

Onion Creek Cross Country

Date and Time: Sunday, October 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m..

Location: Located near the intersection of FM 967 and FM 1626. Directions sent upon registration

Description: For the outdoor adventurist, this hike is an exciting opportunity to be guided cross country over a portion of the Onion Creek Unit under management by Austin Water Utility’s Water Quality Protection Land program. The seven hour hike will take participants overland for an engrossing personal experience through the oak-juniper savannah and riparian zone, with highlights characteristic of the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. Aspects of historic land use will also be conveyed as guides interpret the landscape and the ongoing management activities to restore it for optimization of clean and plentiful aquifer recharge. This hike will proceed at a moderate pace and does not follow a specific trail, but rather a route anchored by specific points of interest. Participants should be in good physical shape to keep up with group. For ages 18 and up.

Birding by Impression

Date and Time: Saturday, October 24, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m..

Location: Located near the intersection of Loop 360 and Pascal Lane. Directions sent upon registration

Description: “Birding by Impression” is a holistic approach to identification that has been employed by indigenous people throughout the world for thousands of years. This technique, sometimes called “right-brained birding,” uses the fundamental characteristics of shape, size, structure, behavior, voice, and habitat to identify birds. With practice, you will not only be able to rapidly identify more species of birds, but also build a greater sense of awareness of the natural world. This technique is probably best summed up by the Nobel prize-winning Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda, who said, “Bird by bird, I’ve come to know the earth.” For ages 12 and up.

Fall Discoveries in the Canyonlands (Part of the BCP Hike & Lecture Series- Hosted by Travis Audubon Society)

Date and Time: Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m..

Location: Located near the intersection of Anderson Mill and Lime Creek Road (Leander). Directions sent upon registration

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#764

From: "JessicaW" <jecawilson@...>
Date: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:48 pm
Subject: KAB - Volunteers needed to collect seeds on 10/3

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Collect Wildflower Seeds to Share
October 3rd, 2009

Keep Austin Beautiful works with dozens and dozens of groups around to town
beautify parks, creeks, greenbelts, and schools.  KAB has tooA site on the NE
side of Pleasant Valley and Lyons is going to be developed and the owners have
generously allowed access to the property to collect wildflower seeds.  Led by a
Capital Area Master Naturalist, volunteers will be able to collect millions of
Mexican hat and clasping coneflower seeds in just a couple of hours.

Come join other volunteers this Saturday for a fun morning of seed collecting!

Date: Saturday, October 3rd
Time: 9am-11am
Location: meet at the NE corner of Pleasant Valley & Lyons (East Austin � 78702)
Parking:  parking is in the surrounding neighborhood, so please be courteous of
neighbors driveways
Bring: work gloves, reusable bottle of water, and gardening scissors
RSVP: jecawilson@...

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#765

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Date: Wed Oct 7, 2009 1:30 am
Subject: LBJ Plant Sale Volunteers

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Hi Everyone,

We had a really great signup to set up for the plant sale this weekend at the LBJ Wildflower Center. No further help needed Thursday Evening or Friday Morning for setting up.. Thanks so much to everyone.

Hope you will like the new signage and organization that we have been working on.

However, everyone got so enthusiastic in wanting to help set up, that we still need volunteers to help sell the plants.

Can you help during any of the following time slots?

-- Friday afternoon -- 1 pm - 4 pm -- need one person

-- Friday evening -- 4 pm - 7 pm -- need two people

-- Saturday afternoon -- 4 pm - 7 pm -- need two people

-- Sunday afternoon -- 1 pm - 5 pm -- need one person

-- Here is a new option , which I hate to make because I don't want to take away from help during the selling during normal sales hours. But this year we are experimenting with a larger number of plants, and will need to deal with them quickly Sunday evening if we don't sell them, depending on weather. Did I once say that I would sacrifice anything if we would get rain? Well, we may, though it is looking better. I'm happier than I was two days ago.

So, we could use two people, to help take down and pack up.

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#766

From: hebernpsot@...
Date: Fri Oct 9, 2009 3:46 am
Subject: Plant Sale Volunteers - weather for Friday

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NPSOT volunteers for the morning,

At 12:45 radar is showing a really convincing line of weather moving towards us. I'm hoping it is moving fast and will be through the area before our 10:00 am meeting time.

Call me in the morning after 8:30 am if conditions make you question what we will be doing.

At present, I am expecting to go forward as planned.

David Heberling

922-3744

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#767

From: hebernpsot@...
Date: Fri Oct 9, 2009 2:08 am
Subject: Plant Sale volunteers still needed - Saturday

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We still several more volunteers at the plant sale for:

Saturday -- 1:00 - 5:00

Everything else looks great.

We did great work this evening setting up, but since I have hailiphobia and gustiphobia, I made us put all the plants under cover. We will have to re-set them on tables in the morning, but we have enough volunteers to do this.

It is Saturday afternoon that needs more help

David Heberling

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#768

From: Matt Turner <drmwturner@...>
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:53 pm
Subject: Fw: Oct. 19th: Kickoff of first Texas Native Plant Week and Recognition for Wildlife Habitat at CoA PARD Headquarters

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To: "Nance, Alice" <Alice.Nance@...>
Sent: Thu, October 15, 2009 1:43:39 PM
Subject: Oct. 19th: Kickoff of first Texas Native Plant Week and Recognition for Wildlife Habitat at CoA PARD Headquarters

For immediate release

Contact: Alice Nance, 512-327-8181 x29, alice.nance@...

City of Austin Media Advisory

Who: State Rep. Donna Howard, Texas House of Representatives

Mayor Lee Leffingwell and members of the Austin City Council

Sara L. Hensley, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Director

Susan Rieff, Executive Director, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Mark Klym, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Andrea Dravigne, National Wildlife Federation

What: Kickoff of First Texas Native Plant Week and

Recognition for Wildlife Habitat at City of Austin Parks and Recreation

Department Headquarters

When: Monday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.

Where: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Headquarters,

200 S. Lamar Blvd.

Why: To launch a week that promotes native plants and raises public awareness

of their value and beauty. The news conference will include a tour of a

demonstration habitat garden, which will be recognized as a “Best of Texas” wildlife

habitat by the National Wildlife Federation and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Each day of Texas Native Plant Week features different native plants and a certified

public wildlife habitat people can visit. The information is found on a Web site created for

this special celebration of native plants: www.cityofaustin.org/parks/nativeplantweek.htm.

Keep Austin Wild!

www.keepaustinwild.com

Alice Nance

City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department

Conservation Program Coordinator- Wildlife Austin

301 Nature Center Drive

Austin, TX 78746

Phone: 512-327-8181 ext. 29

Fax: 512-306-8470

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Sign up for "Austin Notes" at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/news/notes/index.cfm the City of Austin E-Newsletter for up to date Parks and Recreation Department news.

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#769

From: "Delong-Amaya, Andrea" <adelongamaya@...>
Date: Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:23 pm
Subject: WFC 10/24: Wicked Plants and Bloodcurdling Botany!

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Hello NPSOT Austin,

I try to keep Wildflower Center announcements to a minimum, but this lecture sounds too good to pass up! And just in time for Halloween. If you can’t read the email below, I’ve attached the flyer to this message.

Hope to see you there.

Andrea

Is Pleased to Announce a Special Lecture by

Amy Stewart

Speaking on her new book

Wicked Plants

Amy photo Wicked Plants Book Cover

Saturday, October 24, 2009

11:00am

Book signing 12noon – 2:00pm

Free to Members, Normal Admission ($7) for non-Members

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739

512-232-0100 www.wildflower.org

Andrea DeLong-Amaya

Director of Horticulture

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

University of Texas at Austin

4801 La Crosse Avenue

Austin, Texas 78739-1702

512.232.0114

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The mission of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is to increase the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants, and landscapes.

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From: Matt Turner <drmwturner@...>
Date: Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:00 pm
Subject: (The First Ever) Texas Native Plant Week - October 19-23

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Texas Native Plant Week October 19th-23rd

On June 16, 2009 Governor Perry signed a bill into law that will recognize the third week in October as Texas Native Plant Week. The bill is intended to emphasize the role of native plants in conservation efforts and to be used as incentive for the Texas education system to teach school children about the importance of native plants. The Native Plant Society of Texas teamed with State Representative Donna Howard to present the bill to the State Congress. The bill passed unanimously in both houses.

To mark this inaugural Texas Native Plant Week, the City of Austin, in partnership with State Representative Donna Howard’s Office, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and the Native Plant Society of Texas, will host activities and educational opportunities for the public to learn more about our amazing Texas native plants.

Some upcoming events of interest:

Thursday, October 15th, 5:30 p.m.
Event: City Council Proclamation to announce Texas Native Plant Awareness Week. Mayor Lee Leffingwell will present the Native Plant Society of Texas with a proclamation. Faye Tessnow, the orginator / creator of Native Plant Week, is a member of the Highland Lakes chapter of NPSOT. She will be in attendance and give a short speech.

Location: Austin City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street Austin, TX 78701
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Monday, October 19, 10:00am:
Event: Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) demonstration habitat garden certification ceremony and media kick off for Texas Native Plant Week. Habitat Garden Tour to follow press conference. The habitat garden is a Best of Texas Habitat site. This is the highest level of wildlife habitat certification in Texas and is bestowed upon landscapes that use a majority of native plants, provide wildlife food and water sources year round, and practice at least six resource conservation measures. PARD's main office habitat is the first City of Austin habitat site to receive this more stringent level of certification.

Location: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Main Office, 200 S. Lamar Blvd, 78704.

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From: Simonetta Rodriguez <naturalist@...>
Date: Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:18 am
Subject: 10/17 Plant natives @ Blunn Creek

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Blunn Creek Preserve Fall Fun Day

See:

http://blunncreekpartnership.ning.com/events/blunn-creek-preserve-fall-fun...,

perhaps join the new Blunn Creek Partnership at: http://blunncreekpartnership.ning.com...,

and see David Todd's message below. Please help get the word out about this new partnership, which will serve as the "Friends of" group for the City of Austin's most urban nature preserve. Blunn Creek's watershed is entirely contained within the jurisdiction of the South River City Neighborhood Association, which David is very active in.

I am already enrolled in the COA Urban Forestry program tree planting training at that same time, so unless that is canceled, I cannot participate in this, which is in my own neighborhood. :-(

all the best,

s.a.r.

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From: David Todd <dtodd@...>
Date: Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Subject: volunteering in Blunn Preserve?
To: Simonetta Andrea Rodriguez <simonett@...>

Dear Simonetta,

I wonder if you might be able to help me get word out about a volunteer day down at Blunn Creek Preserve. We'll be working there on October 17, 8:30-12 noon, to pull out ligustrum and other weed plants, plant native grasses, shrubs and trees, and mulch trails. We'll meet at the south entrance, 1300 St. Edward's Drive. I thought perhaps you or your Master Naturalist friends might be interested.
By the way, there's a useful link here about the Preserve and the work day (building on your idea of a Friends group):

http://blunncreekpartnership.ning.com/events/blunn-creek-preserve-fall-fun

Thanks again,

David

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1304 Mariposa Drive, #211
Austin, Texas 78704
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From: Jason Spangler <jasons@...>
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:32 pm
Subject: Kerrville 10/20: Reception to honor Dorothy Mattiza and Dr. Robert Dewers

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Kerrville NPSOT has invited the Austin chapter to a reception to honor Dorothy Mattiza and Dr. Robert Dewers. THE RECEPTION IS TUES, OCT 20TH.

YOU ARE INVITED

In celebration of the first Texas Native Plant Week, you are cordially invited to a reception at Riverside Nature Center from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 to honor Dorothy Mattiza and Dr. Robert Dewers. This event is sponsored by Riverside Nature Center and the Native Plant Society of Texas, Kerrville Chapter.

Dorothy Mattiza is a past state president of the Native Plant Society of Texas. While she was owner of Gunsight Mountain Ranch, she photographed and/or made a scanned copy of every native plant species on her ranch. These beautiful pictures will be on display at the reception.

Dr. Robert Dewers is a retired dendrologist, who has spent his entire career in the world of trees. He oversaw the installation of the arboretum at Riverside Nature Center and has continued to give generously of his time and knowledge about trees.

We hope you will join us in this first annual celebration of Native Plant Week and help us show our appreciation to these two very special people.

For more information please contact Riverside Nature Center at 896-0696, office@... , and see the web site at http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/

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From: Matt Turner <drmwturner@...>
Date: Wed Nov 4, 2009 5:20 pm
Subject: Green City Festival - Sat., Nov. 14 - seeking a couple of volunteers

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Hi Fellow NPSOTers

The Austin Chapter of NPSOT will have a booth at the Green City Festival at Austin City Hall, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We've already got two volunteers to handle portions of this time. We're looking for at least two more, preferably from either 10:00 to 12:30 or from 12:30 to 3:00, but other times can work, too.

Green City Festival is a partnership between the City and the community that fosters the preservation and protection of Austin's environment. This is a relaxed outdoor event (all around City Hall) with almost all of Austin's environmental community present. There is live music, and many speakers and demos (such as green yard care, tree roundup, cooking locally, rainbarrel building, composting, birdwatching, bicycle basics). Check it out:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/greencityfest/gcfestival2009.htm

All you have to do is be at the table, and tell people about our organization and what's good about native plants. We'll have a display and brochures. You don't need to be an expert, just a friendly soul!

If you're interested in volunteering, please contact me. I'd love to see you there!

Matt Turner (drmwturner@...)

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From: "JessicaW" <jecawilson@...>
Date: Thu Nov 5, 2009 4:38 pm
Subject: Lanier High School needs plants

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Lanier High School is clearing 40 years of ivy growth from its interior
courtyard and replanting the space with (mainly) natives in time for their 50th
anniversary in 2011.

The Lanier Beautification team would love to have any of the following
plants...they are native or adapted do not need full sun and have yellow flowers
(Lanier's school colors are black and gold.) The courtyard is surrounded by two
stories and will only receive sun when it is overhead.

Wish List:

lindheimer senna or yellow shrimp plant
yellow columbine
Mexican marigold
compact gold calylophus
yellow yarrow
hymenoxys
black eyed susan
coreopsis 					 cast

If you can provide any of these items please contact: Nancy Lehmann-Carssow @
512.414.7449

Thanks!
Jessica

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From: Matt Turner <drmwturner@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 9:14 pm
Subject: November Chapter Meeting 2009

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Come hear Eleanor H. McKinney present "Green Roofs as a Sustainable Strategy" at our next chapter meeting, a week from tomorrow.

An award-winning Landscape Architect for over 14 years, Ms. McKinney was the Project Landscape Architect for the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, as well as the Project Manager for roof plantings on the new Austin City Hall. She has been at the forefront of the use of native plants since 1977 and recently became the first Green Roof Professional in Austin. She is currently chair of the City of Austin Green Roof Advisory Group.

Event: Native Plant Society of Texas, Austin Chapter Meeting
Date: Nov. 17, 2009
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Wild Basin Wilderness Meeting Room, 805 N. Capital of Texas Highway

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From: Matt Turner <drmwturner@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:26 pm
Subject: Green City Festival - looking good

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Hi Fellow NPSOTers:

We could still use a volunteer or two at our booth at the Green City Festival at Austin City Hall, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We'll have a display and some brochures. We just need your friendly smile (no special knowledge).
Check it out:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/greencityfest/gcfestival2009.htm

The weather is going to be great -- sunny and high of 80. Our booth will be on the Cesar Chavez (South) side of the building, in the southwest corner of the block.

Also, Eleanor McKinney, green garden guru and our speaker at our chapter meeting next Tuesday, is going to give a tour of the Austin City Hall roof gardens at 10:45 a.m. Saturday.

If you're interested in volunteering, please contact me. I'd love to see you there!

Matt Turner (drmwturner@...)

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From: Matt Turner <drmwturner@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:04 pm
Subject: NPSOT - Nov. Chapter Meeting - Tomorrow

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Come hear Eleanor H. McKinney present "Green Roofs as a Sustainable Strategy" at our chapter meeting tomorrow.

An award-winning Landscape Architect for over 14 years, Ms. McKinney was the Project Landscape Architect for the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, as well as the Project Manager for roof plantings on the new Austin City Hall. She has been at the forefront of the use of native plants since 1977 and recently became the first Green Roof Professional in Austin. She is currently chair of the City of Austin Green Roof Advisory Group.

Event: Native Plant Society of Texas, Austin Chapter Meeting
Date: Nov. 17, 2009
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Wild Basin Wilderness Meeting Room, 805 N. Capital of Texas Highway

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From: "Smith, Cappy" <cappy.smith@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:27 pm
Subject: December Wildland Conservation Education Events

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December Wildland Conservation Education Events

Explore properties only open to the public through special activities such as these guided hikes. To learn more about these events, or to register, please visit the calendar on our webpage at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/water/wildland/onlineregistration/ecowebevents.cfm.

All events are free of charge.

Guided Hikes

Birds, Butterflies, and Fossils (BCP-Vireo Preserve)

Date and Time: Saturday, December 5, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Location: Located near intersection of Pascal Ln. and Loop 360. Directions sent upon registration.

Description: This adventure is designed for the young naturalist (ages 12 and under). Our morning will consist of hands-on activities, which will include searching for 70 million year old fossils, catching and identifying butterflies, and learning about birds of the BCP. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Scenic Views & Hidden Springs (WQPL- Parkhouse)

Date and Time: Saturday, December 5, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Located near intersection of Circle Drive and Hwy 290W. Directions sent upon registration.
Description: Did you know the City of Austin owns land for water quality protection? Participants will be guided on a 3.5 mile hike over classic Hill Country terrain, enjoying beautiful views of surrounding wildland and close up looks at varied habitats ending with a visit to a hidden spring. All the while, guides will relate the history of the tract and how it is being managed to benefit water quality and quantity. Due to the length and pace, this hike is intended for audiences 12 and up. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Exploring Wild Basin for Kids and Families (BCP Hike and Lecture Series Hosted by Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve)

Date and Time: Saturday, December 12, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Located at 805 N. Capitol of Texas Highway. Directions sent upon registration.

Description: Explore Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve's native plants, geology, and wildlife on this guided hike to a waterfall through the mature oak and juniper woodlands, grasslands, and streamside habitats of Central Texas. Youth under 18 will enjoy a 1 to 1.6 mile hike, with participants split into smaller, similarly-aged groups. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Exploring Wild Basin (BCP Hike and Lecture Series Hosted by Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve)

Date and Time: Saturday, December 12, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Located at 805 N. Capitol of Texas Highway. Directions sent upon registration.

Description: Explore Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve's native plants, geology, and wildlife on this guided hike to a waterfall through the mature oak and juniper woodlands, grasslands, and streamside habitats of Central Texas. The hike will cover approximately 2 to 2.5 miles. Ages 18 and up.

BCP’s Geologic Past (BCP- Corta�a)

Date and Time: Sunday, December 13, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Located near intersection of FM 2222 and RR 620. Directions sent upon registration.

Description: Explore the geologic beginnings of the BCP on this hike through time. Ann Molineux of UT’s Texas Natural Science Center, non-vertebrate paleontology curator, and Sigrid Clift, Bureau of Economic Geology geologist, will lead this fascinating hike. We’ll explore three major geologic formations as we descend into the canyon looking for clues to our ancient past. Ages 12 and up.

Welcome to Water Quality Protection Lands (WQPL-Slaughter)

Date and Time: Sunday, December 13, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Located near intersection of Slaughter Lane and FM 1826. Directions sent upon registration.

Description: Participants will learn about the history of people’s relationship to water on this property from 9,000 years ago to the present day. The walk passes by diverse areas under active management for restoration to an oak-juniper savannah or healthy riparian corridor. Views of Slaughter Creek and the chance to see a red-tailed hawk enhance this opportunity to enjoy the beautiful outdoors while learning about how the City of Austin is conserving land for water quality. Children may attend, but must be under parental supervision at all times.

Birding by Impression (BCP-Vireo Preserve)
Date and Time: Saturday, December 19, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Located near intersection of Pascal Ln. and Loop 360. Directions sent upon registration.

Description: “Birding by Impression” is a holistic approach to identification that has been employed by indigenous people throughout the world for thousands of years. This technique, sometimes called “right-brained birding,” uses the fundamental characteristics of shape, size, structure, behavior, voice, and habitat to identify birds. With practice, you will not only be able to rapidly identify more species of birds, but also build a greater sense of awareness of the natural world. While long considered a birder’s paradise, Vireo Preserve has something for both the novice naturalist and the expert. Its unique history has marked its landscape in interesting ways. This hike will pass through rich shrublands, golden-cheeked warbler habitat, and grassy hillsides while offering some of the best scenic views of Austin. Guides will discuss the preserve’s history and how it is expressed in today’s natural communities. Ages 12 and up.

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From: Dale Bulla <dale-bulla@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:24 pm
Subject: Travis Audubon needs your help and expertise!

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Please see that this announcement gets to our members.

Thanks,

Dale

Travis Audubon needs your help and expertise!

Blair Woods Sanctuary is a 10-acre wildlife sanctuary on Martin Luther King Boulevard with cedar elm groves, a pond and small creek. It was formerly a dairy farm, and the homestead of William Franklin Blair, a UT professor of zoology. Today it is a rare urban wildlife habitat in need of help. As non-native plants choke out the native plants and urban run-off pollutes the pond, the wild birds and animals dependent on this habitat are disappearing.

Travis Audubon has received three grants, thus far, to restore this beautiful and unique urban habitat. In September of 2008 we began taking out the non native plants, planting native plants and have built two trails. This year�s grants have allowed us to contract with our partner, Environmental Survey Consulting, to restore the pond and creek, which includes removing non-natives and planting natives for erosion control and natural filtering.

Our goal is to eventually offer Blair Woods for guided tours, planned family activities and educational workshops for children and families from the surrounding neighborhoods.

Blair Woods Work Days

A series of workdays is planned for 2010 which will involve continued removal of non-native plants and planting of native plants. Three dates in early 2010 require that we seed and plant. For these work days we are looking for volunteers to act as team leaders to guide the work of other volunteers. We need team leaders on these dates:

February 20^th

March 6^th

April 17^th.

Our work days generally last from either 8:00 � 12:30 or in the winter months, 9:00 � 1:00. We provide yummy snacks and all the tools needed.

If you are interested in helping, due to parking issues we meet around the corner from the site. Therefore, we ask that you contact us to register. Please contact our Executive Director, Nancy Manning, at 300-BIRD (2473) or by email: nancy@....

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