EUROPEAN BIRD CAUSES EXCITEMENT Saturday, February 5th, was a warm and spring-like day. PVNC volunteer Jessica Huff didn't realize the excitement that would be generated by her sighting of a bird that looked liked a funny Robin. Instead of the distinctive orange/red breast of the Robin, this thrush had brown streaky stripes on the breast and belly, and chestnut-colored sides. The orange coloration on the undertail was very noticeable when the bird was in flight. August Mirabella, one of PVNC's bird walk leaders was with Jessica and was equally puzzled. Eventually he and fellow birder Devich Farbotnik identified it as a Redwing (Turdus iliacus), a European bird that has been seen in North America (mostly in Canada) only a dozen times. Once he felt sure of the identification, Augie lured Alan Brady (who was about to receive the Friends of PVNC 2005 Birder of the Year Award) out on the trail to see this extremely rare bird. The birder's hotline was notified and immediately the crush was on! Before sunset, numerous birders had descended on Unami Trail to view the bird. Many took photographs and filmed it on video, confirming the sighting for the national birding hotline. On Sunday morning, birders swarmed to the area, filling the Nature Center's parking lots and overflowing onto Chapman and New Galena roads. People came from all over. License plates in the parking lot showed visitors from Virginia, West Virginia, New York, Maryland, and Connecticut! Despite the hundreds of eyes watching for the rare bird, it was not spotted on Sunday. Monday proved fruitless also. By Tuesday the crowds had slowed to a trickle. The Redwing had apparently moved on! Sightings of rare species like this is one reason why Peace Valley has been designated an important bird area (IBA) by the National Audubon Society. It adds to the long list of other rare birds that have stopped by for a visit. What a nice feather in our cap! LET'S MAKE FOUNDERS DAY ANOTHER GROUND BREAKING DAY As the north wind blows through the nature center and the rains pour in, we are constantly reminded that the Solar Renovations need to begin as soon as possible. Because there is a pressing need for the renovations to be made and the funding is not coming in as quickly as we hoped, we are considering reducing the scope of the project. We will not compromise the integrity of the conservation principles that we are striving to promote but are looking to reduce costs wherever we can. We are currently $85,000 short of our goal. With some reductions we can cut our costs by $42,000. Our goal is to break ground on May 1, 2005, the day 30 years ago that a small dog kennel became the hub of our 750 acre nature center. With the lower cost, I believe that this goal can be reached and our nature center can become a premier example in Bucks County of what the possibilities are in building a sustainable and a environmentally balanced community. The nature center recently received a $15,000 donation from McLean Contributionship. We thank them for their generosity. I would also like to thank again all who have so generously supported PVNC with their time, contributions and mostly with their fascination with all that lives around us. The nature center is here because of all of you who love and treasure what the environment has to offer. Despite the goodwill and contributions, we are still short of our goal. The nature center would appreciate further donations from our members and supporters. Please let us know of contacts you may have with potential donors. Thank you for your help! Cindy Long THE SECRETIVE SPOTTED SALAMANDER I'll never forget my first glimpse of a Spotted salamander. I was a curious seven year old gawking at a terrarium that a neighbor boy had in his house. Inside the terrarium was a mossy, moist habitat that was home to an assortment of bugs, millipedes and spiders. The little critters were fun to watch, but what really caught my eye was a strange, lizard-like creature. It had burrowed into the mud and was pressed against the glass of the terrarium. The creature had frog-like eyes and fragile, clawless toes. The spectacular markings were what impressed me the most. The shiny black body was brightened by yellow spots that were interspersed from its head to the tip of its tail. The salamander was about six or seven inches in length, a fairly hefty size, but not the maximum, which can reach nine inches. I should have been awed by the size, but since it was my first encounter with a salamander, I thought that they were all that large. I was pretty disappointed in subsequent years by the puny two-inch size of the Red-backed Salamander and other species! A member of the mole-salamander family, Spotted salamanders are hard to find because of their habit of burrowing in moist soil. If you are lucky, you might be able to uncover one under a log or leaf litter. Your best chance to see one, or an egg mass, is during their mating season. In our region, Spotted salamanders start their mating activities in mid March. When the air temperature rises above 40 degrees and a warm steady rain is falling, they awake from their winter torpor. They will then travel to their breeding ponds. Depending on the location, anywhere between a half a dozen to thousands may clamber down hills and cross roads until they reach their destination. This migration may happen in a single night! Woodland vernal ponds are favored since their temporary nature is poor habitat for predators like snapping turtles. Males usually arrive at the pond first and bunch together underwater in groups called congresses. When the females arrive they locate the congress, most likely through pheromones, and then enter the water. A single male and female will then perform a mating dance where they circle each other, occasionally surfacing to take a breath, until they mate. A few days later, the female will lay a cluster of black eggs, numbering in the hundreds, in a jelly-like mass the size of a small grapefruit. The gelatinous mass can be transparent, or milky white in appearance. The eggs will hatch a month or two later depending on various environmental conditions. While in the egg stage, Spotted salamanders are vulnerable to predation from turtles, leeches, other salamanders and numerous fly larvae, particularly Caddisflies. Once they hatch, which can take from one to two months, the larval salamanders become predators themselves, feeding on fly and mosquito larvae and freshwater shrimp. A major danger facing young salamanders is drought. If the pond dries out before the larval salamanders are ready to enter the moist woods, they will perish. The larval stage lasts from one to four months. They then become juveniles ready to tackle the land. They are not adults until they have passed their third birthday. As adults they can live ten more years if they can avoid being eaten by water snakes and herons. If you are at Peace Valley Nature Center from mid March through April, take a stroll on Pond Path. In the forest you will find the Woods Pond. Almost every spring the milky white egg masses of spotted salamanders can be found attached to underwater branches. Sometimes algae cover the egg masses giving them a greenish hue. Keep your eyes open for an adult or juvenile hiding in leaf litter at the bottom of the pond. Spotting either would be a treat since they are rarely seen. I hope you can experience the same thrill I did as a child when observing this colorful creature! Craig Olsen is the Assistant Naturalist at PVNC. PEACE VALLEY COMMUNITY On May 1st 2005, Peace Valley Nature Center celebrates its 30th Anniversary. Thirty years of friendships have created a community, a place where nature lovers convene, a spirit of belonging, a sense of place here among the natural beauty of lake, woodlands, and meadows. Over the years many people who appreciate nature have volunteered to support Peace Valley Nature Center. Men and woman volunteer at the front desk, answer phones, sell store items, and greet visitors warmly. These ambassadors inform the public about the nature center. Some have been coming once a week for ten years and more. Trail trimmers, rock spreaders and multiflora murderers work many hours to keep the trails in good condition. Youth groups build bridges, stone trails and construct drainage ditches. Other men clear tree limbs and create handicap trails, one wheelbarrow of stone at a time. From digging cattails to baiting jars to attract Carrion beetles, staff members extend their hours to insure programs run smoothly. Through meadows, mud, and streams, Teacher-Naturalists lead outdoor classes for thousands of schoolchildren. Birders build and install nesting boxes. Past records of bird sightings helped P.V. attain I.B.A. (Important Bird Area) status. A Peace Valley Birding Club has been formed. The Saturday morning bird walks are led by dedicated experts and birdwatchers who share and disseminate bird lore. Board Members attend meetings once a month for three or six years. They work in committees to set goals and support the efforts of the staff. A faithful carpenter constructs bridges, repairs trail signs, and donates his woodworking skills whenever needed. In our Peace Valley community folks assist with newsletter mailings, library organizing, flower garden weeding. and creating dried flower arrangements to sell in our store. Boy Scouts do Eagle projects, Girl Scouts plant trees, clean up litter. Volunteers have been crucial to Peace Valley's growth. As we celebrate our 30th Birthday, we thank "our community" for our beloved wilderness home, PEACE VALLEY NATURE CENTER. Carolyn Constable is a longtime volunteer and teacher/naturalist at PVNC. Her gift for poetry has made her our unofficial "poet laureate." CHUCK'S BIRD PROFILE BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER There is one bird like no other that inhabits our woodlands during the spring and summer, and this is the Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila Caerulea). One of four gnatcatchers found in North America, it is the only one found in the east. Averaging 4 1/2 inches in length, and 2/10 of an ounce in weight, it is only slightly larger than a hummingbird. Blue-gray above, grayish-white below, this gnatcatcher has a pale bill and a noticeable white eye-ring. The tail, black above and white below, is very long and may make up almost half of the bird's total length. The Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher is one of the first neo-tropical migrants to arrive in our area in the spring, often by the third week in April. They winter in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and southeastern U.S. Extremely active in its search for food, chiefly small insects and spiders, this bird is always on the move. It constantly flicks it's tail up and down or side to side, while occasionally calling a high, thin, buzzy "swzeee" or "speee." This gnatcatcher feeds mostly near the tips of branches in broad-leaved trees or shrubs. After the male and female bond in the spring, they do everything together. They choose a nest site along a horizontal limb or in the fork of a branch. They build the nest like a small cup, composed of plant material woven with insect and spider silk and decorated with flakes of greenish lichen. They both care for and feed the young. This bird has nested at Peace Valley Park every year. Populations of this gnatcatcher in the east are growing, making them one of the few songbirds that does not seem to be affected by human activity and forest fragmentation. This tiny, lively bird is tolerant of people and can be viewed fairly easily when found. Look for the Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher at Peace Valley Nature Center during the spring, summer and fall seasons. It can be by itself often high in the trees, or with groups of warblers. Come out one Saturday morning as it is often seen during our bird walks. This tiny, active bird will surely amuse and delight you. Chuck Crunkleton leads PVNC's birding field trips. He also shares Saturday and Evening Bird Walks with August Mirabella. VOLUNTEER NEWS VOLUNTEER DAY Thursday, March 17 12 noon - 3 pm It's time once again for our annual volunteer day! Make a note on your calendar for this special day. Lunch will start at 12 noon. Please bring a dish to share. After we finish our meal we have a real treat, a program by the Aark Foundation in Newtown. Aark will bring some of their rehabilitation animals. They will also educate you about the dos and don'ts of dealing with injured wildlife. Give us a call to let us know if you are coming. Many thanks to all of our volunteers. See you March 17th! BECOME A STOREKEEPER If you like people and enjoy selling nature related goods, then join our volunteer storekeepers crew! You will man the front desk as a receptionist and make transactions for the Sunflower Shop. If interested, please call the nature center at 215-345-7860 and ask for Joan Wonsidler. TRAILKEEPERS NEEDED! Director Carolyn Corey Jarin needs help with preserving our preserve! Exotic species such as Multiflora Rose and Japanese Honeysuckle are crowding out our native plants. Corey needs volunteers to clip, dig or hack them back from the trails and planted trees. With your help, we can stop these and other invasive species from taking over our property. Corey also needs help with our gardens (herb, wildflower and butterfly) around the building. Please call her at 215-345-7860.

BOARD BUSINESS ANNUAL MEETING REVIEW The Friends of Peace Valley Nature Center held their Annual Meeting at the nature center on Saturday, February 5th. Over 50 people attended on this beautiful sunny day. President Phil Getty presided. Treasurer Rick Colello informed the members of the excellent financial condition of the friends organization. He then introduced six people for the slate of the Board of Directors; Stephen Berkson, Floyd Glenn, Sean Greene, Scott Haag, Ray Hendrick, and Cynthia Long. Assistant Naturalist Craig Olsen related the highlights of 2004. The new 5th Grade Ecology Field Studies program, Carolyn Jarin's Lifetime Achievement Award from the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and the 1st Annual Native Plant Sale were featured. Cindy Long reported on the status of the Solar Building Renovation. She informed the members of the current plans to scale back the project due to a shortfall in fundraising, but assured them that the design will still be environmentally friendly. The Bluebird Nest Box report was presented by George Hoffman who gave the good news of 22 fledgling bluebirds for 2004. Director/Naturalist Carolyn Corey Jarin gave her "State of the Woods" report and discussed the concern she has with the growing population of White-tailed Deer and exotic plant species at PVNC and how this may effect our forested property in the future. She ended on a positive note with a letter from Dave Ellis, a young man who went through our summer programs and was inspired to the point where he followed a career to become an environmental consultant. Director of Education Gail Hill thanked the many volunteers in the audience and then recognized two volunteers with 5 years of service: Frank Burns and Mary Ellen Noonan. Peter Stampfl of the Home Builders Association of Bucks and Montgomery counties briefly discussed the mission of his organization. The homebuilders have developed an interest in green building and the nature center is a perfect match for their new interest. (They will be making a $20,000 cash and $80,000 materials donation). Carolyn Jarin presented Phil Getty with a Certificate of Appreciation for his recent seven years of service on the board, as the President, and for his help on other tasks. Carolyn also honored Joan Wonsidler by presenting a beautiful photograph of Sunflowers for her years of service as the nature center's manager of the Sunflower Shop. Alan Brady (who had left to see the Redwing, see page one) was awarded the Friends of PVNC "Birder of the Year" in absentia. The program following the business meeting featured Mark Lenny of Keenan Honda, with a presentation on hybrid cars and Charlie Reichner of Heat Shed Inc. who gave a presentation on residential solar panels. Both speakers were very well received. Questions following each of their programs reflected the keen interest of the audience. 2005 BOARD The following people will serve as the Friends of PVNC Board of Directors for 2005: Stephen Berkson, Rick Colello, David Drake, Floyd Glenn, Sean Greene, Scott Haag, Raymond Hendrick, Russ Johnson, Michael Line, Cindy Long, Molly Walter. FOUNDER'S DAY Sunday, May 1, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Peace Valley Nature Center is 30 years old today!! Come join the celebration! Featuring: • Music by the folk band Daybreak (website: daybreakfolk.com). 11 am - 12:30 pm • Light fare. 11 am - 1 pm • Meet and pose with Ranger Rick! 11:30 am - 12:30 pm • Speeches by invited dignitaries. 12:30 - 1:30 pm • Live animal presentation from the Mercer Co. Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. 1:30 pm • Walk on the trails with the nature center's founder, Carolyn Corey Jarin after the animal presentation. • Coloring Contest! • Ongoing power point slide show about PVNC. • We hope to see you on May 1st! NATIVE PLANT SALE AND EXHIBITS Saturday, May 7 10 am - 4 pm Pick-up pre-orders Limited numbers available for purchase day of sale Also enjoy special exhibits: • American Liberty Elms • Butterfly Gardens • Backyard Wildlife Habitats • Composting • Soils MIGRATORY BIRD DAY SALE Saturday, May 14 9 am - 5 pm ALL BIRD RELATED STORE AND BARN ITEMS WILL BE 20% OFF!! It is a great time to visit the barn to buy your feeders, seed, and birdhouses. Don't forget store goods that feature birds like field guides, t-shirts and more. NATURALIST WALKS BIRD WALKS Saturdays, 7 - 9 am The spring migration is in full swing! March brings in early migrants like Red-winged Blackbirds and Phoebes. By mid April, warblers start to come through, with numbers peaking in May. This walk is great for beginning birders, especially for warbler identification (mostly by sound). Bring binoculars. A $1 donation is suggested. EVENING BIRD WALKS Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm April - May If you enjoy bird watching but are not able to make our Saturday morning walks, try our evening bird walks. Warblers and songbirds will be singing, marking their territory. As dusk looms we may see Night Hawks feeding on insects. A nice way to unwind after work! Bring your binoculars. A $1 donation is suggested. SINGLES WALKS Saturdays, 10 am - 12 noon April 2,16, 30, May 14, 28 Singles of all ages have been enjoying these walks for the past fifteen years. Come find out why! Spring is a wonderful time to renew your interest in the outdoors with birds singing and flowers in bloom. Our trails may be wet in March and April, so wear appropriate footgear. A $1 donation is suggested. MOONLIGHT WALKS Thursday, April 21, 7:30 pm Thursday, May 19, 8:30 pm Our moonlight walks are always special. The walk in April will feature a trip to our ponds to observe the mating antics of Green and Bull frogs. It's a frenzy you won't want to miss! In May the fresh scent of flowers wafts through the air. If we are lucky, a Screech Owl will respond to the naturalist's call. Flashlights are limited to use for "frog shining." A $1 donation suggested. SUNDAY FAMILY WALKS 2pm EARLY BIRDS March 20 The spring bird migration is underway! Red-winged Blackbirds are singing by the Chapman Road Bridge and Phoebes and Tree Swallows can be spotted sitting on phone and power lines. Bring your binoculars and view these early migrants. SWEET SPRING WALK April 3 Spring is in the air! Fresh smells emanate from the earthy soil. Tiny green leaves are popping from buds. The chill of winter wind is softened by the sun and warming ground. Don't miss this invigorating walk! BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS April 17 April not only brings showers, but flowers too! The nature center woods are alive with gorgeous blooming flowers. Bloodroot, Spring Beauty, Trout Lilly and Toothwort are some of the species dotting the landscape. BUG HUNT May 15 Now that the weather is warm, insects of all stripes are crawling out of nooks and crannies. A naturalist will help you find bugs and related creatures like spiders, sow bugs and millipedes. STREAM SECRETS May 29 Bring your get wet shoes and wade into the Neshaminy Creek in search of stream residents such as water pennies and flatworms. The pupa cases of caddisflies may be found clinging to rocks. Who knows what else we may discover? ACTIVITIES Advanced registration and payment is required (except where noted). To pre-register for an activity, send your name, phone number, and the fee to Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 Chapman Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901. The fee is not refundable one week before the program. Make checks payable to Friends of PVNC. Your money will reserve your place. Class sizes are limited, so register early! STAR WATCHES Friday, March 11, 7:30 pm Monday, April 4, 8:30 pm Thursday, May 5, 9 pm Come out on a clear crisp night and observe the universe with the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association! March features Saturn and Mercury and a view of the giant red star Betelgeuse. Jupiter and Saturn are the highlights of April. In May, the constellations Ursa Major (great bear) and Ursa Minor (lesser bear) will be prominent. Star watches are not held under cloudy skies. Admission is free. BLUEBIRD WORKSHOP Saturday, March 19, 2 - 3 pm The "Bluebird Man," Ray Hendrick, is back to teach a program on his favorite birds! Ray will give an overview of the ecology of bluebirds and other cavity nesters. He will also update you on the bluebird nest box program at Peace Valley and its future direction. After the lecture participants will make their own bluebird house. There is a limit of 20 people for this workshop, so sign up now! Bring a hammer and screwdriver. Fee $15 (members $12). TIMBERDOODLING Wednesday, March 23, 6 pm The American Woodcock has a unique mating ritual that involves an amusing ground display followed by a spectacular flight. Timberdoodling is the term used when people observe this behavior. Depending on weather conditions, Woodcocks can be active for an entire night, or for as little a 15 minutes. Wear dark clothing. There is no fee for this walk, but please register in advance as group size is limited. EARTH DAY Saturday, April 23, 10 am -2 pm Make your own puzzle from a magazine. Design a wild and wacky sculpture. Use recycled materials to make these great crafts and more. What a creative outlet for the kids! After finishing your masterpieces, walk the trails and enjoy the Nature Center. There will be loads of free literature available in the solar building. Bring the family!! This event is free of charge! COMPOSTING WORKSHOP Tuesday, April 5th, 7 - 8:30 pm The Dept. of Environmental Protection, Penn State Cooperative Extension and Peace Valley Nature Center are offering a free composting workshop at the nature center for Bucks County residents. Each person who pre-registers and attends the entire program will receive a composting bin (limit one per household). To register, please call the Bucks County Cooperative Extension at 215-345-3283. BUTTERFLIES IN YOUR BACKYARD Friday, May 6, 7:30 - 8:30 pm Erv Hiller and Nan Lawrence will present this slide show program featuring local butterflies and caterpillars. Discover which plants provide nectar to attract butterflies and/or places for them to lay their eggs. Learn how to make a butterfly- rearing cage and raise your own butterflies. Erv and Nan have been butterfly enthusiasts and involved in butterfly gardening since 1994. Fee $3 (members $2). Advanced registration required. DRAWING AND PAINTING FROM NATURE Wednesday, May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 1 -4 pm Joan Bitzer returns with her popular nature art lessons. The class takes place on four consecutive Wednesday afternoons. The nature center grounds have a diverse spectrum of objects and scenic beauty that make ideal subjects to paint. Beginners are encouraged to come. Please bring your own pencils, paint and paper. Fee $55 (Members $50). FIELD TRIPS Advanced registration and payment is required. Fee not refundable after one week prior to trip. Make checks payable to Friends of PVNC, send to 170 Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA 18901. All field trips leave from the nature center at the specified time. Travel is by carpool; all riders pay five cents per mile into the "kitty" which is divided among the drivers. CUMBERLAND Co., N.J. Sunday, March 20th, 7 am - 5 pm Sign up fast as there are only a few spaces left for this birding trip! Chuck Crunkleton will lead this foray in search of two hard to find waterfowl, the Ross's Goose and Eurasian Wigeon. We will also look for Snow Geese, Tundra Swans, and a possible Bald Eagle nest. Bring lunch and a spotting scope if you have one. Fee $10 (members $8). THE RAPTOR TRUST AND GREAT SWAMP Sunday, April 24th, 7 am Ð4 pm It has been years since we have visited the Raptor Trust, which is located in New Jersey. You won't want to miss this trip! Participants will have the opportunity to see rehabilitated hawks and owls up close. There are the common raptors along with some surprises. At the Great Swamp we will search for early spring migrants. Bring lunch and your binoculars. Fee $10 (members $8). THE DELAWARE RIVER GAP Sunday, May 22nd, 6 am-5 pm The Delaware Water Gap is an excellent birding area. On this trip we will look for spring migrants, especially Golden-Winged Warbler, Alder Flycatcher, Red-headed Woodpecker and Yellow-breasted Chat. The scenic beauty in this area is spectacular! Bring binoculars and lunch. Fee $10 (members $8). PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Advanced registration and payment is required. To register, send the child's name, age, parent's name, phone number, and the fee to Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 Chapman Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901. The fee is not refundable one week before the program. Make checks payable to Friends of PVNC. Your money will reserve your place. Class sizes are limited, so register early! KIT CREW April Dates: Tuesdays 10:30 am Ð12 noon April 5, 12, 19, 26 Rain date: May 3 Wednesdays 10:30 am Ð12 noon April 6, 13, 20, 27 Rain date: May 4 May Dates: Tuesdays, 10 - 11:30 am May 10, 17, 24, 31 Rain date: June 7 This program is designed for children age 2 - 3 who are fascinated by nature. Have a snack while listening to a story, then set out with your parent and explore the beautiful habitats of Peace Valley Nature Center. We'll find animal homes, visit the pond and fly like a bird. Upon your return to the building you will make a craft to take home to show to your parents, grandparents and siblings. Age 2 & 3 with caregiver Fee: $50 (Member $40) Accompanying siblings: Under 2, no charge, age 4-K - $10 Class size five children. PARENT & PRESCHOOL April Dates: Thursdays 10:30 am Ð12 noon April 7, 14, 21, 28 Rain date: May 5 Thursdays 1 - 2:30 pm April 7, 14, 21, 28 Rain date: May 5 May Dates: Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 am May 11, 18, 25, and June 1 Rain date: June 8 Spring is here! Discover nature with your child on the trails of Peace Valley Nature Center! There is so much to see! We will investigate the world of birds, explore animal's homes, catch insects and their cousins, and wade into a stream to find who lives there. Classes will include a snack and craft. Ages 4 - 6 with caregiver Fee: $50 ($40 members), includes one adult and one child, $10 for an additional child (4-6). Accompanying siblings 2-3 $5.00, under 2 no charge. NATURE CENTER NOTES PVNC WISH LIST Would you like to donate any of the following? • Child friendly binoculars • Canoe paddles and rowboat oars • New digital camera • LCD Projector Call us at 215-345-7860 and let us know you if you would like to donate. DON'T FORGET! We now have PVNC logo sweat shirts and polartec jackets in the store! Recycle your printer cartridges with us at the box in the foyer. YOU SHOP, WE PROFIT! Peace Valley Nature Center receives a percentage of your purchases at these two stores: Acme- Save your register tapes and put them in the bluebird box in the building foyer. (Thank you Marianna Hoffman for adding and preparing these tapes for redemption). Genuardi's - register your Genuardi's Club Card - Call us, register online at www.escrip.com, or in the store. Designate the Friends of Peace Valley Nature Center, Group ID # 150301483. We'll receive a donation automatically each time you shop and use your card. Call Louise for information. PURCHASE AN AMERICAN LIBERTY ELM Help us in our ongoing project to plant Dutch Elm disease resistant Elm Trees in public and private locations throughout Bucks County. Sales benefit our EE programs and allow us to purchase more young trees for our nursery. Plant one to celebrate, memorialize or just because you love trees! Your donation of $150 ($10 extra for a planting kit) Call Carolyn Corey Jarin at 215 345-7860 for more details. KUDOS TO PHIL GETTY! My friend Phil has been an active caring member of Peace Valley Nature Center for over 20 years, serving on the Board of the Friends of PVNC for 16 years (two as Vice President and four as President). In addition to all the tasks as president, Phil has led geology trips to the Franklin Mines, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Poconos. He has also taught geology programs for the public and for our teacher/naturalists. He has always reminded us to think "green" and led us by example. It has been an honor to have had such a dedicated volunteer. Thank You!! Carolyn Corey Jarin Director/Naturalist Phil Getty The consummate conservationist The ever enthusiastic environmentalist From trying new ways to conserve energy to recycling ink cartridges we'd toss out anyway No project's too large nor small for his attention Phil is most dedicated to this life-long passion His service on Boards is legendary and long But now once again it is time to move on. Many thanks for all your service, Phil Ken Kitson, past President, Friends of PVNC TEACHER NATURALIST TRAINING If you love being outdoors with children and have 6 free afternoons then sign up for our teacher naturalist training. These lively sessions will present the programs and techniques we employ when teaching pre-school, elementary and secondary school children. 1 - 3 pm April 12; 13; 14 April 19; 20; 21 Call Gail Hill at 215-345-7860 for registration and additional information (no fee). 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