"The Resplendent Quetzal ? Cloud Forests at Risk
with Rob and Tara Cahill

November 29, 2007, 7-9pm

The Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) has been described as the
most majestic bird of the western hemisphere. An inhabitant of the
highland cloud forests, the Quetzal flourishes in some of the most
at-risk natural habitats of Central America.

Rob and Tara Cahill, associates of Proeval Raxmu (pronounced Rash-moo),
are dedicated to the conservation of the cloud forests of Guatemala?s
central highlands. Their presentation on the Resplendent Quetzal brings
together current research on the Quetzal itself and a review of
conservation efforts that include projects in food security in the
communities that border the cloud forest.

Rob and Tara Cahill have worked to conserve these last great habitats in
Guatemala for the last six years with projects in agro-forestry,
conservation and food security supported by Mennonite Central Committee
and Heifer Project International. They developed an agro-ecology
program at a school for Q?eqchi? speaking youth in Alta Verapaz. In
recent years, Rob and Tara have been working closely with Proeval Raxmu,
a team of Guatemalan nationals and foreign ex-patriots, to combine the
dual needs of the community, including economic and human development,
and the need for conservation along the vulnerable edge of the cloud
forest.

Event co-sponsored by: Heifer International and Seattle Mennonite Church

Presentation: Thursday, November 29, 7:00-9:00 PM (presentation followed
by Q&A)

Location: Center for Urban Horticulture, Northwest Horticulture Society
Hall (Directions here)
Cost: Free lecture; donations accepted
Registration: Please call or visit Seattle Audubon?s Nature Shop to
RSVP, 206.523.4483"


Forwarded in response to an inquiry on Tweeters.

Cheers,

Alan Grenon
Seattle
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