We hope to see you Monday evening at OWU for the Delaware Cty Bird Club
meeting.  Our last of the season till September.



Darlene Sillick

DCBC Program Chair



DCBC PROGRAMS FOR SPRING



     The Delaware County Bird Club meetings and program presentations take
place on the fourth Monday of each month, September through April, except in
November and December when they may be held earlier in the month to
accommodate the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. Please join us in the
City of Delaware at the Ohio Wesleyan University, Schimmel-Conrades Science
Center, Room 163. Conversation and refreshments begin at 7:00 PM; the
meetings and programs start at 7:30 PM. Parking is available next to the
Selby Stadium on the east side of Henry Street and in the lot south of the
Science Center next to Branch Rickey Arena.



April 22nd : The Dawes Arboretum's Conservation Efforts - Lori Totman,
Conservation Director



     The Dawes Arboretum has grown to nearly 1850 acres in almost 84 years
of its existence. The vision of

Arboretum Founders, Beman and Bertie Dawes was to create a "tree" museum in
central Ohio. The Arboretum, internationally known for its woody plant
collections, has gained attention for its efforts in conserving and managing
native ecosystems and restoring wetland and grassland areas.  On the
horizon, the Arboretum will be showcasing some of Ohio's best management
practices for agricultural lands. Come hear about the Arboretum's on-going
projects: the Woodland Garden; the American Chestnuts; the Dutch Fork
Wetlands and Grasslands complex; and, future projects:  the Woody Research
Area and Sycamore Run Farm.



http://dawesarb.org/  7770 Jacksontown Rd., SE   Newark, OH 43056
800.44.DAWES  (tollfree)



     Lori Totman began her career with The Dawes Arboretum in 1982, as
Naturalist and Nature Department Head. She was appointed the Arboretum's
Conservation Director in 2006, overseeing The Dawes Arboretum Natural
Resources Department.  She has spent her career educating people about the
natural world while overseeing the Arboretum's conservation efforts in
natural areas, restored ecosystems and agricultural lands. Lori earned a BS
in Conservation from Kent State University in 1981. Through the years  she
has received certifications in various environmental education programs (WOW
- Wonders of Wetlands, PLT - Project Learning Tree, Projects WILD and WET -
Wetland Education for Teachers, Healthy Water Healthy People).



     Lori is presently a member of Zane State University's Parks, Recreation
and Wildlife Committee. She is also a member of the American Chestnut
Foundation, National Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy and various
Ohio organizations (Biological Survey, Environmental Council,
Lepidopterists, Mushroom Society, Ornithological Society) and Licking County
groups (Licking Land Trust, Birding Fun and Nature Club). One of Lori's
passions is recreational tree climbing and she enjoys helping others
discover the adventure and thrill of being in a tree canopy! She is
part-owner/operator of Natural Fit Outdoor Adventures LLC, Ohio's only
recreational tree climbing company.








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