Hi Tweets,


Here's a reminder that there will be a free informational meeting on
the above topics, this coming Thursday evening at Meadowbrook
Community Center, 10517 35th Ave. NE, Seattle 98125. Program will
include speakers from WA. Dept of Fish & Wildlife, Seattle Audubon
Society and a certified arborist recommended by Plant Amnesty. There
will be display tables set up by the groups represented by the above
speakers as well as several others including Bats NW, TILTH, and the
North Seattle Neighborhood Merlin Fans! There will also be quite a
few posters on display from the past 2 Merlin nesting seasons. Some
of the residents from those neighborhoods will be on hand to share
experiences and information gained over the past 2 years of sharing
their neighborhoods with Merlins.

There will be light refreshments of the after-dinner variety.

Even though this meeting is open to the general public, it is
particularly geared toward folks who have an interest in and/or
residential property containing, large trees. The speakers will
explain the value of those trees and will share pointers for the care
and maintenance of them, plus tell how a healthy tree canopy can
encourage valued wildlife (like Merlins) and add value to one's
property in other ways. You will learn of resources you can tap into
to for help with your trees and there will be a sign-up list for those
who wish to participate in this year's Merlin-watching and receive
occasional updates on nesting Merlins that may appear in various
neighborhoods in and around Seattle this breeding season.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the program starts at 7 and will run until
8:30 p.m.

Should be an informative and enjoyable evening. Come on over!


Barb Deihl, NML (Neighborhood Merlin Liaison)

North Matthews Beach - Seattle

barbdeihl at comcast.net