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Ruth Kaselis
148 W. Franklin St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Phone: 732-356-2428
 

SOMERSET NATURALISTS SPEAKERS SCHEDULE

Meetings are at 8:00 PM , 1st Monday of month (2nd in September and January, no meeting in December) at the Somerset County Library, 1 Vogt. Dr., Bridgewater, NJ 08807.  We meet in one of the meeting rooms on the right just after you enter the library.  See map below and directions to the library on back of brochure or call Ruth at (732) 356-2428.  Visitors are always welcome. 

Meetings 2006-2007

SEPTEMBER 11, 2006:
Indonesia.  Beware the Komodo Dragon of Indonesia.  Does it bite, sting, or squeeze its victim? Hear Patti Murray, world traveler and professional photographer, discuss this and explore Indonesian lowland swamp, upland tropical rainforest and dry savannah islands.

OCTOBER 2, 2006:
Behavior of South Florida birds.  Jeffrey Hall, science educator and photo naturalist will discuss what’s going on with the behavior of exotic southern Florida birds.

NOVEMBER 6, 2006:
Butterflies.  Jim Springer, former president of the New Jersey chapter of NABA (North American Butterfly Association) will give us a talk and slide show on the common, uncommon, and rare butterflies of New Jersey’s diverse habitats.

NO MEETING IN DECEMBER

JANUARY 8, 2007:
Peru.  Chris Williams and Paula Williams will entertain and inform us tonight with photos and facts about butterflies, birds and other wonders of Peru.

FEBRUARY 5, 2007:
Bats: Myth and Reality.  Carol & John Knapp, Endangered & Nongame Species Programs Speakers, will inform and fascinate us with myths, legend and facts regarding bats’ habits, habitats and status.

 

MARCH 5, 2007:
Coyotes and Animal Management.  Is there a coyote in your yard? Come listen to Tony McBride of the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife talk about the status of these wonderful animals.

APRIL 2, 2007:
Northern India.  Ann Hoffenberg, photonaturalist, will present a talk and slides of natural wonders and cultural highlights of Northern India, a land of color, creatures, and contrasts.

MAY 7, 2007:
Emile DeVito of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation will talk about the restoration of cranberry bogs to habitat for native and endangered species.

NO MEETINGS JUNE-AUGUST
Somerset Naturalists does not meet during the Summer.

Field Trips 2006-2007

(Bring a lunch for AM trips if you wish.  Trips last for 2 to 4 hours, may be cancelled for rain or snow.)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, 8:30AM:
Chimney Rock Hawkwatch.  George Hall helps us identify migrating hawks and falcons.  Directions: Take Vosseller Ave. No. from Rte 22, go left onto Miller Lane.  Park in lot for Chimney Rock County Park.  Call George at (908) 725-5130 for questions.  (Rain date October 7)

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2007, 7:30-11:30AM:
Nesting and migrating birds in Zarephath.  Mark Tomlin knows where they are and he’ll bring you to them! Directions: Cross D&R Canal bridge off of Weston Canal Rd. ½ mi. NE of Manville Causeway or from 287, take Weston Canal Rd. Exit, take left off ramp, go 2 miles to same bridge on right.  Park and meet behind the tower.  Call (732) 356-0102 x4204.  No rain date.

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT with Dick Turse
Audubon - Christmas Bird Count, Previous Results

BUTTERFLY Field Trip with Chris Williams.

Library closings due to Weather or Events

The Somerset County Library has occasionally closed due to weather conditions.   Such decisions appear to usually be made in the afternoon (before 3 PM) compatible with businesses in the area.   Although the library tries to notify a member of the club this is not always successful.   If in doubt call the main number at the library (908-526-4016), if the library is closing early the recorded announcement would be changed.
The Library has a Library Calendar available online (one more thing to check).
The library now schedules Sept - Aug  in the same manner as most school and club calendars.

Officers

President:  Gil Wald
First Vice President:  Betty Damron
Second Vice Presidents:  Paula and Chris Williams
Secretary:  Ann Hoffenberg
Treasurer:  Ruth A Kaselis

Committee Chairpersons

Membership:  Paula and Chris Williams
Programs:  Betty Damron and Ann Hoffenberg
Conservation:  Pam Tisza
Publicity:  Eugene Varney

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