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2021 BBC Fall Retreat (& membership meeting)    (88th year)                                                                         October 22 ~ 24
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The Cedar Lakes Conference Center 

  We're sure to enjoy our accommodations, views and the beautiful fall colors, along with the field trips and evening programs. 
​The Cedar Lakes Conference Center, Ripley, West Virginia.
(304) 372-7860
82 FFA Dr., Ripley, WV 25271
cedarlakesinfo@wvda.us

BBC Fall Retreat ~ Schedule of Activities                                                                              Reservation deadline is October 1, 2021​
Friday:
  • BBC Officers and Board Members meeting at 2:00pm.
  • ​BBC members can Check in at the Holt Lodge anytime after 3:00pm on Friday Oct. 22. ​
  • ​Time to relax and enjoy the surroundings with some old friends and new ones. ​ 
  • Dinner will be at 6:00pm
Friday Night Program 7:30pm:
Northern Saw-what Owl Studies, presented by Bill Beatty.

Bill Beatty is a long time member of the Brooks Bird Club and a renowned naturalist. 
For many years, Bill Beatty has shared his vast knowledge of the natural world to many, opening their eyes and minds to the beauty of the natural world around us, especially here in WV. 
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Saturday:
  • ​Early morning bird walk. (time TBA)
  • Breakfast 7:30am ~ 9:00am
  • Field Trips leave: 9:00am 
  • Late afternoon social gatherings
  • Dinner will be at 6:00pm
Saturday Night Program 7:30pm:
Salamanders, Snakes, and Memories: 52 Years Searching West Virginia’s Mountains and Valleys for Amphibians and Reptiles, presented by Dr. Thomas K. Pauley.

​Dr. Thomas K. Pauley is Professor of Biological Sciences at Marshall University, Huntington WV.
Dr. Pauley has conducted numerous herpetological studies since the 1960's, focusing on research in WV.
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Sunday: 
  • Early morning bird walk. (time TBA)
  • Breakfast 7:30am ~ 9:00am
  • Sunday Service 9:30am
  • ​Annual Fall Brooks Bird Club Membership Meeting 10:00am ​

Weekend Costs:
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​Total cost for complete weekend: (includes lodging, meals and programs).
$141.00 (per person) based on double occupancy-------$232.00 based on single occupancy. 

​Total cost without lodging or breakfast:
​Includes all Friday, Saturday and Sunday activities (except lodging & breakfasts).
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Any other custom accommodations please contact Cindy Slater  
​BBC Fall Retreat reservation deadline is October 1, 2021


Option 1: Online Form                      Online form is open!

After you fill out the BBC Fall Retreat application completely you can pay by PayPal or check. ​
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Please tally all costs then submit your total.
Pay now with PayPal  Just press the "Pay Now" button
​Then enter the amount due in the box marked "Price Per Item"

If paying by check--- Make check payable to: Brooks Bird Club Inc.
Mail to: 

Cindy Slater  2310 Cowling Road, Scottdale, PA 15683

Option 2: The old fashion way, download a Mail Form (PDF)

Contact Information
​Cindy Slater 
724-570-8502
mountaingirl127@gmail.com
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