FOTBS 2008 Program Event Schedule

A downloadable Program Event schedule is available here (requires Adobe Reader)

Questions or comments about our events?    E-mail us at FOTBS

February 16th	February Fun at the Bird Sanctuary (9:30 am) dog sled & sleigh rides
March 29th	Rummage Sale - North Room of Solon Community Center (8:00am - 2:00pm)
April 3rd	Children's Nature Play Group (9:30 am) - Call Julie at 378-2923 for more information
April 12–May 10th	Sharp-tailed grouse viewing blind - Call Lorna at 376-4743 to make a reservation.
April 20th	Sharp-tailed grouse census on Bird Sanctuary property (6:00 am)
April 26th	Litter Pick-Up (12:00 noon) Bring gloves.
May 1st	Children's Nature Play Group (10:00 am) - Come out to the FOTBS clubhouse and discover the world of insects!  For more information, please call Bill with West Wisconsin Land Trust at (715) 235-8850.
May 10th	Traditional Native American Wildlife Migration Awareness Ceremony (6:00 am to Noon)
May 31st	Native Wildflowers - Josh Horky & Stephanie Krivinchuk (UWS) (10:00 am)
June 5th	Children's Nature Play Group (10:00 am) - Call Julie at 378-2923 for more information.
June 7th	National Trails Day Hike (7:30 am coffee, 8:00 am hike) - North Country Trail Association
June 21st	Bird House Construction event (2:00 pm) - Peter Edmunds  (378-4403)
July 3rd	Children's Nature Play Group (10:00 am) - Call Julie at 378-2923 for more information.
July 12th	Ice Age in Our Front Yard - David Thorson (9:00 am)
July 12th	Litter Pick-Up (after Ice Age event)
July 19th	Raptors of the Great Lakes  (10:00 am) - DNR’s Christian Cold & live raptors!
July 26th	Wild Edibles - Nature’s Bounty (10:00 am) - Fred Hennessy
August 7th	Children's Nature Play Group (10:00 am) - Call Julie at 378-2923 for more information.
August 15th	Wolves of Douglas County (7:30 on Friday night)  Eric Fromm     Howling after program, by reservation only - call 378-2923
August 16th	Lake Superior Zoo Mobile  comes to the Clubhouse with live animals(2:00 pm)
September 4th	Children's Nature Play Group (10:00 am) - Call Julie at 378-2923 for more information.
September 6th	9:00 am Litter Pick-Up - Bring Gloves
September 13th	Traditional Indian Summer Ceremony with Tony DePerry (9:00 am)
October 2nd	Children's Nature Play Group (10:00 am) - Call Julie at 378-2923 for more information.
October 4th	Annual get-together at the Bird Sanctuary Clubhouse (11:00 am)  Pig Roast with Silent Auction Fundraiser
December 27th	FOTBS Christmas Bird Count (7:00 am) Solon Springs Community Center

The Children's Nature Play Group meets at the Clubhouse on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 am (April-October)

All events are open to the public and take place at the Bird Sanctuary Clubhouse, unless otherwise noted. If you have questions or are willing to volunteer, please call Julie at 378-2923.

Directions to the Bird Sanctuary Clubhouse: 3 miles south of Solon Springs on Hwy. 53 (or 3 miles north of Gordon on Hwy. 53), west on County Road M about 3/4 mile, then northwest on Bird Road for about 3/4 mile.  The Clubhouse is on the right hand side.

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Construction materials are requested for 2008 Bird House event

•  Untreated 1 and 2 inch lumber any width wider than 4" and at least 2 feet long pine or cedar.
•  Hinges of any size.
•  Galvanized nails  finish or box type  size 6, 8, 10.
•  Treated lumber for posts, 2 x 6, 8, 10, 12. also 4x4 and 4x6, all in 8 foot or longer lengths.

Donations are tax deductible

Please call Peter Edmunds at (715) 378-4403.

Adopt-A-Highway Litter Pickup Events

Bird Sanctuary litter pickup events are scheduled through out the season.  Consult the Program Event Schedule (above) for dates.  Bring  gloves and wear boots.

FOTBS Caps & T-shirts Available

FOTBS-logo caps and t-shirts are now available.  Find out more information here.

Superior Telegram Article About FOTBS

A June 17, 2005 article in the Superior Telegram about FOTBS can be found here.

Douglas County Board enters Bird Sanctuary property into Country Forest Law

On May 19, 2005 the Douglas County Board passed Resolution #48-05 entering all but 43.5 acres of the 3,011 acre County-owned portion of the Bird Sanctuary property into Forest Law.

This is great news for lovers of the Bird Sanctuary as it protects the property from being easily considered for use for other purposes.

Douglas County Board enters into Partnership Agreement with Friends of the Bird Sanctuary

On April 21, 2005 the Douglas County Board passed Resolution #37-05 approving the County's participation in a written Tri-Partnership Agreement with the Department of Natural Resources and the Friends of the Bird Sanctuary.

On September 15, 2005 the Douglas County Board passed Resolution #102-05 extending the initial term of the Agreement to 10 years.

2004 DCWMA Property Map and Trail Use Policies

A new Bird Sanctuary property map has been developed by Mark Schroeder, Douglas County Forestry Department.  It can be found here.

Rick Baetsen Sharp-tailed Grouse Gallery

A gallery of Sharp-tailed grouse images from noted wildlife photographer Rick Baetsen has been added here.