Big Sweep - Miller Park Cleanup
Miller Park
Join us for the Miller Park cleanup in connection with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful's Big Sweep event! Meet at Miller Park at 9:00 a.m. at the parking lot on Queen Street. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring gloves, trash bags and binoculars.
See also Miller Park
Event Leader: Pam Wooten

October 5, 2010

Second Saturday Bird Walk
Bethania-Walnut Bottoms
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Village of Bethania Visitor Center. See also Bethania.
Trip Leader: Gene Schepker

The Big Sit
The Big Sit!, affectionately known as "Birding's Most Sedentary Event," takes place nationwide on Sunday, October 11th. The event is similar to a Big Day in that the object is to tally the maximum number of species possible in a 24-hour period - the difference is that all counting is done from within a 17-foot circle!

The Sitting Ducks (ASFC's Team) will be setting up the ASFC circle in a new location this year at Reynolda Gardens in the lower parking area near the boat house.

Please be aware that restrooms near the greenhouses are closed on weekends. However, there will be restrooms available near Mayberry's on Sunday.

Be sure to bring your binoculars, a folding chair, something to drink, a hat, sunscreen and maybe bug repellant. Spotting scope and field guides are optional.

Sign up for one of the shifts: 8 am - 11 am; 11 am- 2 pm; 2 pm - 5 pm. Contact Susan Jones at sljones@triad.rr.com or 768-9151.

For more info about The Big Sit!: Bird Watcher's Digest

October 14, 2010

Sierra Club Foothills Chapter Program
Blessings, 823 Reynolda Rd.
David Cook, Park Superintendent at Hanging Rock State Park, takes you on a visit of the park and discusses the issues it faces. Refreshments at 7:15 and program at 7:45 p.m. Open to non-members.
See Foothills Chapter.

Sierra Club Bluff Mountain Day Hike
Moderate shuttle hike from Basin Cove Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway seven miles to Brinegar Cabin. Bring water, snacks/lunch, rain gear.
Trip Leader: Laura Phail, 336-723-2345.

Sierra Club Elk Knob State Park Day Hike
Moderately strenuous day hike at our newest state park, with great views from the 5700-foot summit. Bring water, snacks/lunch, rain gear.
Trip Leader: Joel Wooten, 336-679-8672.

Chapter Meeting
Bethabara Park Visitor Center
Refreshments and socializing at 7:00 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Topic: "Legions of the Night: The Bat-Moth Arms Race"

Guest Speaker: Bill Conner, Professor at Wake Forest University, will discuss his research on bats and moth ins in a Halloween-themed presentation. See our Meetings page.