March 27 - May 2, 2010
Spring is fast approaching and so is Birdathon 2010! Every year, thousands of people nationwide participate in Birdathon, and we'd like to invite you to be one of them. On your own or with a group of friends, Birdathon is a great way to spend time outdoors, add the excitement of competition to your usual birding pursuits, and raise money to support Houston Audubon' s mission to promote the conservation and appreciation of birds and wildlife habitat.
The competition is simple. First, register your team online or with Robin Leonard (713-932-1639). Next, solicit donations from family, friends, and local businesses. Pledges can be per species or lump sums. Then, pick any 24-hour period between March 27 and May 2, 2010, go birding, and count the species your team encounters. Finally, file your team report and collect your pledges. It couldn't be any easier.
To add to the fun, Houston Audubon is giving away great prizes based on how many species you see and how much you're able to raise through pledges. The list of prizes includes guided birding tours, overnight stays in exciting places, gift certificates to fine restaurants, theatre tickets, and much, much more. These fantastic prizes will be awarded on May 12 as part of the Membership Meeting at the United Way Community Resource Center.
Last year, Birdathon raised more than $40,000 with 21 teams in the field. This year, we've joined forces with the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory and the Great Texas Birding Classic to increase participation. Whether you're participating in Birdathon or the Classic, you can use your birding day observations to compete in both.
Cover the coast, plot a course through the urban jungle, or chart a route combining both. Young or old ... novice or expert ... team member or financial supporter ... we need everyone's involvement to make Birdathon 2010 a success. So, register a team and go birding for a worthy cause. We'll see you out there!
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