“If you know what’s coming, you can take proper measures.” –Vincent Nijman, anthropologist
“Group” Objectives:
- Continue to focus on organizing the volunteer monitoring of blue bird/song bird and wood duck nest boxes found throughout HM;
- Review HM Village rules regarding bird houses/bird feeders/bird baths;
- Recommend habitat enhancements and landscape planting options with regard to native wildlife species, including birds, butterflies (and other pollinator species) and reptiles/amphibians;
- Address pond/stream ecology and health in an effort to attract/support native wildlife species;
- Give consideration to the establishment of several pollinator gardens within certain HM Villages.
“Group” Actions:
- Involve HM residents through nature/bird/wildflower walks within HM and schedule periodic lectures addressing nature issues/topics;
- Communicate with HM residents through the use of HMCTV/Guide & Digest; the HM Technology Committee; and various HM Village newsletters;
- Reach out to other groups such as the West Chester Bird Club; Valley Forge Audubon Society; Cornell University Lab of Ornithology; the State/National Audubon Society; Audubon International Sanctuary Program; and other like groups, in an effort to keep HM residents updated on activities and concerns related to native wildlife/birds, environment, climate, and related topics;
- Interact with various HM Committees including the HM Landscape Committee; the HM Landscape Division; the Community Gardens Committee; and the HM Golf Club Grounds Division in order to identify and participate in endeavors of mutual interest.