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Here is the copied/ pasted info in Suzanne Borsowski's email. . ............... Hello there! If you have a bulletin board or a newsletter where some mention could be made of our event, that would be spectacular--thank you! Pat _____________________________________________________________________________ Contact: Karen Purcell 607-254-2455 For immediate release kap7@cornell.edu April 2, 2007 "Celebrate Urban Birds!" Nationwide event brings attention to urban greening and birds in the city Ithaca, NY-Amid the concrete jungle of cities, nature can be resilient-given the chance. Urban parks, gardens, and other green areas can host a surprising diversity of birds-whether colorful resident pigeons and adaptable hawks, or far-flung travelers such as warblers and orioles looking for a place to rest during journeys of thousands of miles. During May 10-13, 2007, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology invites city residents to "Celebrate Urban Birds!" through activities such as gardening, bird watching, art, and science. These events will raise awareness about birds in the cityand help scientists learn how birds use urban habitats. People of all ages and backgrounds can participate in any way they wish, on their own or with local organizations. To aid scientists, they can watch city birds for at least 10 minutes, check off 15 target species of birds, and send the information through the mail or the Internet to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Urban Birds Studies project. "It is vital that we understand how birds are affected by available urban green spaces, including parks, rooftop gardens, and even potted plants on balconies," says project leader Karen Purcell. "Bringing people's attention to urban nature is essential for global conservation awareness and efforts to help birds." More than 100 organizations will host special events as part "Celebrate Urban Birds," including schools, public gardens, nature centers, museums, and parks. People are also invited to join activities on their own. While supplies last, everyone who signs up will receive a Celebration Kit in English and Spanish with a colorful urban birds poster, educational materials about birds and urban greening, data form, and packet of sunflower seeds to plant in pots and gardens. Learn more and sign up at www.urbanbirds.org/celebration. Despite the dramatic increase in urbanization, we can still help the birds and connect with nature. Join the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and "Celebrate Urban Birds!"
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