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More Prothonotary Tubes Placed
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Last month, CKAS gathered to build seventy-five more Prothonotary Warbler (PROW) nesting tubes, with the intent of setting these out by ourselves with landowners who have volunteered to watch and maintain them. Some people who attended the build took a few nest tubes to try on their own property along creeks and near ponds or rivers and we've begun placing them at the other properties that had already requested them. We have just over a dozen set out and have several more to go. (Big thanks to everyone who has inquired; if you don't have your tube yet, we'll get to you!)
If you have a swampy or water-side area on your property and might not mind hosting and monitoring a tube, please let us know. If you would be willing to help place them, let us know that, too, since we're finding that distribution is the most difficult link in our 100% volunteer chain. It's a great opportunity for you to help a species of concern both in Kentucky and nationally.
Newly placed PROW tube along the Kentucky River
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Endow Kentucky Tax Credit Re-Funded
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State legislators have re-authorized the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit, funding it with $1 million. Unlike regular tax deductions, tax credits are taken off a donor’s tax bill dollar for dollar , so a donation to CKAS during the July window can receive an extra 20% of the value of the gift (up to $50,000) directly off your Kentucky taxes. Depending on your tax bracket, your Endow Kentucky donation to the CKAS Endowment Fund could have a net cost to you of only half of what you give.
In order to receive the credit, donors must get preapproved by July 1, 2018 using this application and making their contribution in early July through the Bluegrass Community Foundation. If you would like more information about this opportunity, information about the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit can be found here or you can e-mail President@CKAS.org or by calling the BGCF at 859-225-3343. Donations made through the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit go directly to the growing CKAS Endowment, supporting our Chapter's future work.
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Upcoming Cool Bird Stuff
More info about these and other events can be found on our CKAS Web Page Calendar and in our CKAS Facebook Calendar. Know of any bird-themed events we missed? Submit an event here.
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May 4th (Fri) All Day: Bird Day Everywhere. First celebrated in 1894, Bird Day was established to encourage conservation training and awareness of birds. Learn about Bird Day's connection to the conservation movement here.
May 5th (Sat) All Day: Global Big Day Everywhere. Get outside to watch and count birds. Report your data on eBird. This is BIG. Your help supports conservation worldwide.
May 5th (Sat) 8:00am-12:00pm: Bird Walk Veterans Park 650 Southpoint Dr., Lexington. Join CKAS for a guided bird walk through Veterans Park. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Rockbridge Road.
May 6th (Sun) 2:00pm-3:30pm: Birdhouse & Bird-feeder Reception The Arboretum 500 Alumni Drive, Lexington. Join the Arboretum for the final B&B exhibit and your last chance to bid in the silent auction.
May 10th (Thu) 6:00pm-8:00pm: Book Release Party Guardian Savings 2541 Sir Barton Way, Lexington. Join CKAS and Acclaim Press for the release of Feathers of Fayette, Bob Willcutt's new book of local bird photos.
May 12th (Sat) All Day: International Migratory Bird Day Everywhere. Celebrate one of the most important and spectacular events in the Americas - bird migration. migratorybirdday.org
May 12th & 13th (Sat-Sun): Bluegrass Birding Festival McConnell Spring 416 Rebmann Lane, Lexington. Two day festival dedicated to all things birdy: guided walks, arts and crafts, vendors, presenters and more. More information in next month's news or at the Festival's Web or Facebook pages. Volunteers needed; e-mail president@ckas.org to get yourself on the list to help table, ticket, or lead activities.
May 19th (Sat) 7:30am-2:00pm: Bird Walk Berea Woods Big Hill Rd, Hwy 21E, Berea. Carpools leaving from the outside parking lot of Lakeside Golf Course 3725 Richmond Road (Coys Drive) at 7:30 prompt. Bring lunch. Or meet at the old Indian Fort Theater (2047 Big Hill, Berea) at 8:00am.
May 26th (Sat) 7:30am-3:00pm: Bird Walk Red River Gorge Daniel Boone National Forest. Carpools leaving from the parking lot at Eastland Shopping Center (near the Rite Aid) at 7:30 prompt. DO NOT BE LATE! Bring lunch.
June 3rd (Sun) 8:00am-11:30am: Bird Walk Raven Run Nature Sanctuary 3990 Raven Run Way, Lexington. Join CKAS for a special earlier-than-they-usually-open walk at Raven Run. Meet at the Visitor's Center.
June 9th (Sat) 9:30am-10:45am: 2nd Saturday Seminar: Caterpillars Wild Birds Unlimited 152 N. Locust Hill, Lexington. Tracey Wells discusses caterpillars, an important source of food for birds.
June 10th (Sun) 8:30am-12:00pm: Bird Walk Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary 1305 Germany Road, Frankfort. To carpool from Versailles, meet at 8:30 in the new Kroger lot (Starbucks end); or meet at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary at 9:00am.
June 16th (Sat) 7:30am-12:00pm: Bird Walk Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park 6614 Danville Rd, Nicholasville. Carpools leaving from the parking lot of Palomar Center near Wild Eggs at 7:30 prompt. DO NOT BE LATE! Or meet at 8:15 at Camp Nelson Interpretive Center.
June 24th (Sun) 5:30pm-?: Annual Picnic & Pot Luck Masterson Station Park 3051 Leestown Road, Lexington. Join us for our annual CKAS Pot Luck Picnic. CKAS will provide burgers (please specify if vegan) for all who RSVP. Plan on dinner about 6:30pm. BYOB and a dish/dessert to share. Expect a short meeting and post-dinner bird walk.
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