Thomas Lovejoy
~News and Upcoming Events~
- Another bird-themed movie at the Lamphouse Theater ~ The Penguin Lessons ~ Playing through Sunday, April 20th, 5:45 & 7:50 PM (Watch Trailer)
- Imploring you to submit on-line comments about the future management of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game BEFORE April 24th. See ICL’s “talking points” if you need help with your comments.
- Friday, April 25th ~ College of Southern Idaho Sustainability Fair
- Monday, April 28th ~ VOLUNTEER ~ Clean-up/weeding at Orton Botanical Garden
- Thursday, May 1st ~ PROGRAM ~ Learn about the Lenkner Preserve and how the Magic Valley Land Trust and Land Owners Charlie and Melody Lenkner worked together to make it happen
- Saturday, May 3rd ~ FIELD TRIP ~ Watch birds and tour the Lenkner Preserve
- Pick up Your Coffee order at our May 1st Program
- Order Plants for Pollinators from the Magic Valley Pollinator Council NOW through May 6th
- Saturday, May 10th ~ Field Trip ~ Birding by Ear in Rock Creek Park with Blind Birder Emily Groves!
- Saturday, June 7th ~ Field Trip ~ Birding by Bicycle in Rock Creek Park
- Saturday, June 14th ~ ALL DAY Birding Centennial Marsh Loop
Ways to help birds
- Make Windows Safer, Day and Night
These simple steps save birds: On the outside of the window, install screens or break up reflections—using film, paint, or other markers spaced uniformly 2 inches apart across the entire surface of the glass, or Acopian BirdSavers spaced 4 inches apart.
- Keep Cats Indoors
A solution that’s good for cats and birds: Save birds and keep cats healthy by keeping cats indoors or creating an outdoor “catio.” You can also train your cat to walk on a leash.
- Reduce Lawn, Plant Natives
Add native plants, watch birds come in: Native plants add interest and beauty to your yard and neighborhood, and provide shelter and nesting areas for birds. The nectar, seeds, berries, and insects will sustain birds and diverse wildlife.
- Avoid Pesticides
A healthy choice for you, your family, and birds: Consider purchasing organic food. Nearly 70% of produce sold in the U.S. contains pesticides. Reduce pesticides around your home and garden.
- Drink Coffee That’s Good for Birds
Enjoy shade-grown coffee: It’s a win-win-win: it’s delicious, economically beneficial to coffee farmers, and helps more than 42 species of North American migratory songbirds that winter in coffee plantations, including orioles, warblers, and thrushes.
- Protect Our Planet from Plastic
Reduce your plastics: Avoid single-use plastics including bags, bottles, wraps, and disposable utensils. It’s far better to choose reusable items, but if you do have disposable plastic, be sure to recycle it.
- Watch Birds, Share What You See
Enjoy birds while helping science and conservation: Join a project such as eBird, Project FeederWatch, Christmas Bird Count, Breeding Bird Survey, or the International Shorebird Survey to record your bird observations. Your contributions will provide valuable information to show where birds are thriving—and where they need our help. Note: If you don’t yet know how to use eBird, we have a free course to help you get the most out of the project and its tools.
