At this site we are proud to announce Purple Martin meetings and gatherings taking place all over North America. Please feel free to attend these events as they are all open to the public. If you would like to post your meeting or gathering, please fill out this FORM and we will get your information posted within 48 hours.
Purple Martin Society of Illinois
Date: June 3, 2012Time: 12:00 noon
Where: Wheaton, Illinois
Open to the Public: Yes
| Contact Info: | Larry Budrow Lbudrow@comcast.net 847-540-6482 |
Directions: Cantigny Golf Course 27W270 Mack Rd., Wheaton, Illinois 60187
General Comments: A Buffet breakfast available for purchase at $14.95 from 10:00AM to 12:00 noon. Meeting at Golf Course Conference Room starting 12:00 noon. View the Colony at Golf Course at your liesure. Contact Larry Budrow or Ray Feld for head count purposes at Lbudrow@comcast.net Rcfeld@sbcglobal.net
Eastern Wisconsin Purple Martin Association
Date: Third thursday of every month from February thru August 2012Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Where: Plymouth, Wisconsin
Open to the Public: Yes
| Contact Info: | Tom Rank tcsrank@bytehead.com 920-564-6507 |
Directions: Generations,located within the Plymouth Intergenerational Center 1500 Douglas Drive, Plymouth WI. 53085
General Comments: The purpose of these meetings will be to educate people about Purple Martins and their history, inform and assist current and prospective landlords, view demonstrations and displays, and talk with successful landlords.
Camrose Purple Martin Festival
Date: 0000-00-00Time: 6 am to 2 pm
Where: Camrose, Alberta
Open to the Public: Yes
| Contact Info: | Glen Hvenegaard gth@augustana.ca 780-679-1574 |
Directions: http://www.tourismcamrose.com/feature-events/purple-martin-festival/
General Comments: This birding festival focuses on Purple Martins, but integrates other birds, wildlife, and environmental concerns. Join us for great bird watching, management tips, nature studies, and more. Take a tour of our Four Seasons Environmental Park. Activities include guided birding hikes, speakers, Purple Martin nest box observation and management, birdhouse building, workshops, and family activities.
Purple Martin Landlords of N Texas/monthly meeting schedule
Date: Thursday evenings/Apr 7; May 5; June 2; July 9http://www.purplemartinlandlordsofnorthtexas.com/monthTime: 7 PM to 9 PM
Where: Grand Prairie, Texas
Open to the Public: Yes
| Contact Info: | Gisela Fregoe giselaf@earthlink.net 972-641-2981 |
Directions: BETTY WARMACK BRANCH LIBRARY GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052 760-Bardin Road 972-237-5772
General Comments: http://www.purplemartinlandlordsofnorthtexas.com/monthlymeetingdates.html
18th ANNUAL PURPLE MARTIN FIELD DAY
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Where: Louisa County-btwn Richmond & Charlottesville, Virginia
Open to the Public: Yes
| Contact Info: | Ron Kingston kingston@cstone.net (434) 962-8232 |
Directions: GPS coordinates for the intersection of Rte. 15 N and Rte. 640 E: 38.024805,-78.190525 Google Map At the intersection, there will be MARTIN signs for directions; allow 15 minutes to reach the Field Day site.
From Richmond, VA: Follow I-64 West toward Charlottesville; take Exit 136 (Zion Crossroads); turn right onto Rte. 15 North and go about 3.6 miles; turn right onto E. Jack Jouett Rd. (Rte. 640) and follow the MARTINS signs to the Field Day site.
From Orange, VA: Follow Rte. 15 South to Boswells Tavern; go about 3 miles on Rte. 15 South; turn left (east) on E. Jack Jouett Rd. (Rte. 640) and follow the MARTINS signs to the Field Day site.
From Louisa, VA: Follow Rte. 22 West; turn left (south) on Rte. 613 (Poindexter Rd.); turn right on Rte. 695 (Hamilton Rd.) and follow the MARTINS signs to the Field Day site.
From South Boston, VA: Follow 360 East to Keysville, then take Rte.15 North to Farmville; follow signs (making turns) to stay on Rte. 15 North; cross I-64 at Zion Crossroads; from the LOWE’S/WAL-MART traffic light, go 3.4 miles on Rte. 15 North; turn right onto E. Jack Jouett Rd. (Rte. 640) and follow the MARTINS signs to the Field Day site.
From Charlottesville, VA: Follow I-64 East and take Exit 136 (Zion Crossroads); turn left onto Rte. 15 North; travel about 3.7 miles and turn right onto E. Jack Jouett Rd. (Rte. 640) and follow the MARTINS signs to the Field Day site.
General Comments: Complete information can be viewed at http://www.purplemartinfieldday.org This Field Day will be held at the farm of Mrs. Merle Wood and her son, Mr. Lance Wood. Establishing and maintaining a healthy Purple Martin colony can be difficult; see the most effective techniques and equipment available for successful martin attraction and management, and learn how to increase the size of an existing colony. The Wood family has expanded their colony from four pairs of Purple Martins in 1992 to more than 130 nesting pairs! The featured speaker, Mr. Lance Wood, is an expert on birds and has published several Purple Martin articles in national publications. The 10:00am lecture will cover these topics: * How to establish and increase a colony of Purple Martins * Advantages and disadvantages of different types of martin housing * Protecting martins from snakes, owls, raccoons, House Sparrows, Starlings, wind damage, lightning, etc. * Adding starling-resistant entrance holes to martin gourds and houses Following the 10:00am lecture: * Mr. Lance Wood will lecture on how to grow and process natural gourds for Purple Martin nesting * Mr. Ron Kingston will lead a nestbox trail tour to view bluebirds, tree swallows, kestrels, and barn owls
Purple Martin Society of Frederick MD
Date: Early Spring & Summer MonthsTime: 11:30 A.M.
Where: Frederick, Maryland
Open to the Public: Yes
| Contact Info: | Tom Magee tgmagee@adelphia.net (301) 371-7149 |
Directions: Meeting places Variable. Call for latest information.
General Comments: Informative casual meetings, meet with Landlords and other wannabees! Movies, slides, guest speakers, outings and visits to PM sites. No dues. We usuall meet on the first Saturday of the Month. Jan. to Aug.
Purple Martin Society of Collier County Meetings
Date: On the third Monday of each month.Time: Times vary.
Where: Naples, Florida
Open to the Public: Yes
| Contact Info: | Bill Dietrich billd@naples.net |
Directions: The Village Inn, 1921 Davis Boulevard near U.S. 41 East, Naples Florida (location and times subject to change - visit www.geocities.com/p_m_s_c_c/index.html for more information).
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