Bird Nest Box Cleaning and Maintenance
BMN Bird Nest Box Cleaning and Maintenance in February & March
The annual task of preparing BMN’s swallow boxes for this season’s tenants will take place on three consecutive Saturdays (weather-permitting). People who are comfortable going up a step- or short extension-ladder are needed, but we also need people to carry supplies and to record what we find in each box. There are always some surprises!
Saturday Feb 24 – Colony Farm boxes (two crews needed, 9am start)
Saturday Mar 2 – Minnekhada Farm and DeBoville Slough (one crew at each needed in the morning, 9am start); Minnekhada Park (one or two crews needed in the early afternoon)
Saturday Mar 9 – Widgeon (access to this location is not yet confirmed)
Starting time is subject to revision – please check back. Colony Farm and Minnekhada work parties will last about 2 hours, Widgeon will require most of the day. If you’re interested in volunteering on any or all of these days, please send an email to BurkeMtnNats@gmail.com.