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  • Backyard Bird Feeding–The Basics and Then Some

    Kinderhook Memorial Library 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    Avid birder (and esteemed Library trustee) Kathy Schneider will be giving a talk on feeding habits of the birds we find in our own back yard! This topic can be a lot more complicated than simply putting out seeds and hoping for the best. Kathy will discuss a number of topics, including the best placement for feeders, bird feeder hygiene and maintenance, dealing with pests such as squirrels and bears. If you're interested in attracting beautiful local birds (while benefiting them as well), be sure not to miss this program! This program is sponsored by the Cornell Cooperative Extension.

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  • Doug Tallamy’s “Bringing Nature Home”

    Kinderhook Memorial Library 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    To celebrate our library's (and our community's) commitment to sustainability,we are collaborating with the Friends to kick off a brand new series of programs dedicated to keeping our homes and neighborhoods green, verdant, and healthy! Join us for a documentary screening of Doug Tallamy's “Bringing Nature Home.” This talk was delivered to a packed auditorium at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem last October. His presentation discusses his grassroots conservation project to add native plants to our yards and landscapes.  Non-native species dominate most developed areas, but using Tallamy’s solution-based call to action, every person can help create habitat for beneficial ... Read more