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.


Mandeville LA PM Festival

Date: July 31 2010
Time: event cancelled
Where: Mandeville, Louisiana
Open to the Public: Yes

General Comments: Sorry but this year's event was cancelled after the PM Update went to press.


February meeting

Date: 2/28/10
Time: 2:00 PM
Where: Breese, Illinois
Open to the Public: Yes

Contact Info: Ed Rolfingsmeyer
rolfrem@sbcglobal.net
6185264016

Directions: BREESE EXIT ON RT 50, THEN SOUTH ON WALNUT ST, RIGHT ON N 2ND STREET. MIDDLE OF CITY BLOCK SOUTH SIDE OF ROAD. 644 N 2ND ST. BREESE ILL. 62230 (SECOND STREET STUDIO) IS THE PLACE WE HAVE THE MEETING.

General Comments: WE HAVE ABOUT 40 TO 50 PEOPLE THAT COME TO THE MEETING SOME OLD LANDLORDS AND SOME NEW AND SOME WANT TO BE. WE HAVE ON DISPLAY DIFFERENT HOUSES,GOURDS AND TRAPS. LOTS OF IDEALS ON DIFFERENT HOUSING. GETTING READY FOR THE 2010 SEASON AROUND HERE IT IS MARCH THE 15 We have monthly meeting at different places only during the martin season


Purple Martin Festival

Date: June 6, 2010
Time: 7 am to 4 pm
Where: Camrose, Alberta
Open to the Public: Yes

Contact Info: Glen Hvenegaard or wildlife and greenspace stewardship coordinator
glen.hvenegaard@ualberta.ca
780-672-0544, 780-679-1574, 780-679-9195

Directions: In Camrose, travel to 53 Street (or Parkview Drive). Drive east on 39 Avenue to the Stoney Creek Centre (also called the Four Seasons Environmental Centre).

General Comments: This is a wildlife festival with a focus on Purple Martins. Stay after the Jaywalkers’ Jamboree for great bird watching, management tips, nature studies, and more. Take a tour of our Four Seasons Environmental Park. Activities will include guided birding hikes, speakers, Purple Martin nest box observation and management, birdhouse building, workshops, and family and children’s activities. Check our our website: http://www.camrose.ca/index.aspx?nid=168, http://www.tourismcamrose.com • Contact: Camrose Wildlife and Greenspace Stewardship Coordinator • Email: glen.hvenegaard@ualberta.ca • Phone: , 780-672-9195


Purple Martin Society of Frederick MD

Date: Early Spring & Summer Months
Time: 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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