The Brooks Bird Club 83rd Annual Nature Foray June 15th ~ 22nd 2024
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BBC Pocahontas County Foray based at Camp Thornwood (information ~ costs ~ tentative schedule)
Camp Thornwood
Bartow, WV 24920
Contact: Cindy Slater (Foray Director) [email protected]
Mapping Directions ~ GPS coordinates 38.577753 -79.717211
Bartow, WV 24920
Contact: Cindy Slater (Foray Director) [email protected]
Mapping Directions ~ GPS coordinates 38.577753 -79.717211
In order to attend the Foray, you must be a BBC member in good standing.
Join the BBC HERE on our website it's easy!
Transportation to camp will be up to each individual. Watch for BBC signs near camp.
Join the BBC HERE on our website it's easy!
Transportation to camp will be up to each individual. Watch for BBC signs near camp.
The Foray begins on Saturday June 15th with dinner and ends Saturday June 22nd after breakfast.
The cost of the 2024 Foray includes: Lodging, meals, snacks and registration.
Full Time: Lodging in dormitory (men or woman) @ $250.00 (costs will include all meals).
Full Time: Your own Tent/Camper @ $250.00 (costs will include all meals). No Camper hook-ups available
Daily Rate: Lodging in dormitory (men or woman) @ $50.00 (costs will include all meals).
Daily Rate: Your own Tent/Camper @ $50.00 (costs will include all meals). No Camper hook-ups available
Part Day: (meals) @ $15.00 per meal. This is intended for arrival and departure days only that may require an extra meal.
Full time Foray cost includes 7 nights of accommodations, programing and all meals.
Please fill out the Foray Application Form completely, pay total amount due by PayPal or check, include membership fee if applicable.
Children under the age of 14 can attend the BBC Foray for free on the condition, they must be accompanied by at least one full paid parent, grandparent or guardian.
Members who are 15 and older who want to apply for a BBC scholarship to attend the Foray must complete a Scholarship Application.
If you would like to assist as a leader or present a short program let us know here!
Full Time: Lodging in dormitory (men or woman) @ $250.00 (costs will include all meals).
Full Time: Your own Tent/Camper @ $250.00 (costs will include all meals). No Camper hook-ups available
Daily Rate: Lodging in dormitory (men or woman) @ $50.00 (costs will include all meals).
Daily Rate: Your own Tent/Camper @ $50.00 (costs will include all meals). No Camper hook-ups available
Part Day: (meals) @ $15.00 per meal. This is intended for arrival and departure days only that may require an extra meal.
Full time Foray cost includes 7 nights of accommodations, programing and all meals.
Please fill out the Foray Application Form completely, pay total amount due by PayPal or check, include membership fee if applicable.
Children under the age of 14 can attend the BBC Foray for free on the condition, they must be accompanied by at least one full paid parent, grandparent or guardian.
Members who are 15 and older who want to apply for a BBC scholarship to attend the Foray must complete a Scholarship Application.
If you would like to assist as a leader or present a short program let us know here!
All reservations due by June 3rd, 2024, and will be acknowledged.
ALL MEALS & LODGING YOU RESERVE MUST BE PAID – NO REFUNDS
Online application form is now CLOSED
Please note: Do not come to Foray without a reservation.
Sign up here for Foray on our website it's EASY!
ALL MEALS & LODGING YOU RESERVE MUST BE PAID – NO REFUNDS
Online application form is now CLOSED
Please note: Do not come to Foray without a reservation.
Sign up here for Foray on our website it's EASY!
2024 Foray ~ Tentative Schedule
The 2024 Brooks Bird Club Foray will feature these speakers:
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Saturday:
Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: |
6/15
6/16 6/17 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/21 6/22 |
3:00PM REGISTER ~ 6:00PM Dinner ~ Speaker ~ TBA
Speaker: Ryan Tomazin ~ Moths Speaker: Colin Carpenter ~ Black Bears Speaker: Keith Schilstra ~ Invasive Plants Speaker: Thomas Pauley ~ Reptiles and Amphibians Speaker: John Moredock ~ Invasive Insects Speaker: Hannah Clipp ~ Bird Research Breakfast ~ Break camp ~ Head home. |
2024 Foray Miscellaneous Camp Information:
General Information:
Many Foray events will be bird oriented, and you will have many opportunities to join in early morning bird walks, breeding bird surveys and bird population studies.
There will also be field work in flowering plants, mammals, herptiles, insects and amphibians.
A series of lectures and field trips for campers who wish to participate will be part of the daily activities.
The Foray directors, Cindy Slater & Mary Murin assisted by others will be there to help. Feel free to offer your assistance.
Many of the participants at Foray are experienced field biologists, some professional, some amateur, but all specialists in their field of nature. Their informal leadership and enthusiasm to help people should make Foray both enjoyable and educational.
Rules governing Foray are few. We expect you to contribute your share towards making Foray a success.
While the BBC cannot be held responsible for any individual, all precautions will be taken to safeguard each participant.
Meals will be furnished by our camp cooks. There will be fruit and snack bars available before breakfast for the early birders.
For all-day excursions, bag lunches will be supplied.
Things to take: Towel, soap, rain gear, walking shoes, boots, cameras, binoculars, hangers, flashlight and notebook.
You will need to take bedding, including pillow and sleeping bag.
Take books on natural history to loan to the library. Be sure your name is in them! Remember, we are going to be in the West Virginia highlands, so plan accordingly for cool and damp weather, as it can occur at any time. If you have a 2-way radio(s), please bring them, as they are helpful when two or more cars are traveling together.
Many Foray events will be bird oriented, and you will have many opportunities to join in early morning bird walks, breeding bird surveys and bird population studies.
There will also be field work in flowering plants, mammals, herptiles, insects and amphibians.
A series of lectures and field trips for campers who wish to participate will be part of the daily activities.
The Foray directors, Cindy Slater & Mary Murin assisted by others will be there to help. Feel free to offer your assistance.
Many of the participants at Foray are experienced field biologists, some professional, some amateur, but all specialists in their field of nature. Their informal leadership and enthusiasm to help people should make Foray both enjoyable and educational.
Rules governing Foray are few. We expect you to contribute your share towards making Foray a success.
While the BBC cannot be held responsible for any individual, all precautions will be taken to safeguard each participant.
Meals will be furnished by our camp cooks. There will be fruit and snack bars available before breakfast for the early birders.
For all-day excursions, bag lunches will be supplied.
Things to take: Towel, soap, rain gear, walking shoes, boots, cameras, binoculars, hangers, flashlight and notebook.
You will need to take bedding, including pillow and sleeping bag.
Take books on natural history to loan to the library. Be sure your name is in them! Remember, we are going to be in the West Virginia highlands, so plan accordingly for cool and damp weather, as it can occur at any time. If you have a 2-way radio(s), please bring them, as they are helpful when two or more cars are traveling together.
Silent Auction |
A silent auction will be held during Foray as a means to raise scholarship money. Donated items to auction are needed and much appreciated. The donor may put a minimum bid on donations, if desired. Please donate items in good condition with saleable value.
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Foray Contact Information
Cindy Slater (Foray Director) [email protected]
Mary Murin (Program Director) 575-993-8222 or [email protected]
Cindy Slater (Foray Director) [email protected]
Mary Murin (Program Director) 575-993-8222 or [email protected]