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Board discusses Bird Town recognition and habitat‑protection work
Summary
Board members discussed pursuing Bird Town recognition, signage and habitat sites; volunteers, school education and local business sponsorship (Wild Birds Unlimited) were mentioned as supports for the initiative.
Members discussed pursuing Bird Town recognition for the township, an effort the chair described as aimed at protecting birds by reducing window collisions and managing light and habitat near public sites.
Committee members said a recent presentation described steps for Bird Town recognition, including identifying safe habitat sites away from windows and high‑traffic areas, educational outreach and possible grant support. Board members noted local partners such as Wild Birds Unlimited had expressed interest in sponsorship and that the project would include community education and potential habitat plantings in parks such as Anderson Farm Park, where staff already monitor bluebird nest boxes.
The board agreed to explore suitable locations, to follow up with the local Bird Town contact and to share progress in newsletters and future meetings. No formal application or funding decision was made at the meeting.
