On March 4, 2015

Chill with the chickadees at Woodstock’s National Park

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A chickadee readies to land on an outstretched hand, enticed by seed.

Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is hosting another Working Woodlands Workshop on Saturday, March 7, entitled “Chillin’ with the Chickadees,” from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Visit the winter forest with park ecologist Kyle Jones. Learn winter bird identification by sight and sound, and also look at the forested habitats birds use for summer breeding. Snowshoes and binoculars will be available if needed. Bring appropriate outdoor clothing and a snack.

The free program meets at the Forest Center of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. Parking is available at the Billings Farm & Museum parking lot.

For more info, visit www.nps.gov/mabi/index.htm.

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