This annual count is part of a national effort coordinated by the Audubon Society to monitor bird populations, and the data we collect becomes part of the national record. Any birders, experienced or beginners, are welcome. This program is designed for persons interested in creating sketches from the world around them. It will be taught by a competent artist. It will be a residential workshop with housing and all meals provided at Merry Lea so you will be set free to exercise your creativity to the fullest.
Registration is limited.
Cost to be announced 19. Merry Lea's Paul Steury will give advice on getting started, will share techniques, and lead a tour of the Merry Lea gardens as we discuss this earth friendly way of growing our own nutritious fruits and vegetables. A one week class in Ecology, this graduate level course can be applied toward a degree or used to maintain teacher certification. Taught by Goshen College faculty, it is a hands-on field course in which participants spend most days making first hand observations of various ecosystems. Students who have taken the class continually to give it good reviews.