So glad to see this happening!!!    What a great idea..............................



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From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dave Magpiong

Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 1:20 PM

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Subject: New Birding Program - Making a Difference



 

Hello Ohio Birders,







Recently, a small group of us has been working to put together  a new global birding initiative _www.pledgetofledge.org_ 

(http://www.pledgetofledge.org/)    

The goal is to  popularize the sport of birding worldwide.  We believe the best way to do this is to ask passionate birders to spread the word to non-birders and take them out birding.  We’re going to dedicate two  weekends a year to encourage birders to take a neighbor, a friend, family  member, local kid or anybody else out birding – ‘fledging’ a new  birder!  By getting more people to appreciate birds, we can encourage more  people to support bird conservation at the local/regional and  worldwide level. 



The  kick-off weekend is set for August 24-26th 2012.  This  event aims to unite people and organizations in birding and  conservation. The success of this movement will depend on one thing,  YOU.  We can all take one person out birding. Pledge to Fledge  will provide the social network to share your story, photos and videos with  others, making an even bigger impact.  

 

Please join us on August 24-26th 2012 to make a  difference. 

 

Dave Magpiong, Richard Crossley, Danielle and Michelle Mohilef,  Keith Barnes 



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