On Sat, Jan 16, 2021 at 6:02 PM gmas <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello VTBIRDers!!
>
> On behalf of the Green Mountain Audubon Society, I would like to invite
> you all to the first installation of our New Birder Presentation Series
> with Maeve Kim! This program will be held on Thursday January 21st at 6:30
> PM. A lot has changed in the past 11 months and many people have turned to
> birding as their preferred pandemic pastime.
>
> But, what's all the excitement about? Why are so many people watching
> birds these days? The answer? Beauty! Nature! Stress-reduction! Lower blood
> pressure! Improved attention and focus! Forest therapy! There are more and
> more reasons why so many people, young and old, are taking to the fields,
> woods and beaches to watch birds. In this class, you will learn about some
> of the basics of birdwatching: how to get started, what equipment you might
> need, and what the benefits might be to you.
>
> To join the Zoom meeting, please click the link below on the appropriate
> date and time:
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82617251201?pwd=ajh5MEpnMFRBdU5LNS9RV2FCVTkxdz09
> https://greenmountainaudubon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ba8d583e49a0873c187937c3c&id=db92fb3f80&e=f2085614e8
>
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>
>
> Maeve Kim has been an integral part of the Vermont birding community for
> years, has hosted a multitude of bird-related classes and authors the
> Vermont Birds and Words
> https://greenmountainaudubon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ba8d583e49a0873c187937c3c&id=c5540cdad7&e=f2085614e8
> blog with Bernie Paquette.
>
> Whether you have never considered watching birds before, you have a
> general interest in birds and nature, or you are looking to expand your
> birding experience beyond your backyard feeders, we encourage you to attend
> this presentation!
>
> A world of birds and birding awaits and we hope to see you there!
>
> Let me know if you have any questions and have a great weekend everyone!
>
> Jacob Crawford
> Chair of Communications Committee
> Green Mountain Audubon Society
>