2018 BBC Fall Retreat (and Membership Meeting) October 19th ~ 21st
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Tygart Lake State Park
It's been two years since the BBC has visited Tygart Lake State Park. We're sure to enjoy the lodge's accommodations, the scenic lake and the beautiful fall colors, along with the field trips and evening programs. Tygart Lake State Park is located in Grafton, WV.
Weekend Schedule
Friday:
BBC Officers and Board Members there will be a Board Meeting starting at 3:00pm.
Lodge check in can begin anytime after 3:00pm at Tygart Lake State Park Lodge on Friday Oct. 14th..
Time to relax and enjoy the surroundings with some old friends and new ones.
Dinner will be at 6:30pm
Friday Night Program - "Down The Shore" with Jeffrey Hall.
Many might remember Jeffrey's interesting Northwest PA photo sojourn at the Spring meeting. This October, Jeffrey will highlight birds and natural areas along the Eastern Shore, including areas that the BBC birds on its annual trip there.
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 6:30pm
Saturday Night Program - "The Parkersburg Snowy Owl and the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia" by Dr. Jesse Fallon.
Jesse grew up on a small farm in rural central Pennsylvania. He attended Penn State University for his undergraduate education where he met his wife, Katie. He went on to earn a Master’s degree in Animal and Veterinary Science from West Virginia University in 2004, and in 2008 he graduated from veterinary school at Virginia Tech with top honors. Dr. Fallon joined Cheat Lake Animal Hospital in 2009. He and Katie live in Cheat Lake with their three daughters. Dr. Fallon is Conservation Chair and West Virginia State Liaison for the Association of Avian Veterinarians (www.aav.org), and he serves as the Director of Veterinary Medicine for the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (www.accawv.org), a non-profit organization that rehabilitates injured wild birds.
In addition to clinical medicine Dr. Fallon also works in the field on several avian conservation projects and is completing a PhD in Fish and Wildlife Conservation from Virginia Tech."
Sunday:
Early morning bird walk. (time TBA)
Breakfast 7:30am ~ 9:00am
Sunday Service 9:00am
Annual Fall Brooks Bird Club Membership Meeting 9:30am
BBC Officers and Board Members there will be a Board Meeting starting at 3:00pm.
Lodge check in can begin anytime after 3:00pm at Tygart Lake State Park Lodge on Friday Oct. 14th..
Time to relax and enjoy the surroundings with some old friends and new ones.
Dinner will be at 6:30pm
Friday Night Program - "Down The Shore" with Jeffrey Hall.
Many might remember Jeffrey's interesting Northwest PA photo sojourn at the Spring meeting. This October, Jeffrey will highlight birds and natural areas along the Eastern Shore, including areas that the BBC birds on its annual trip there.
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 6:30pm
Saturday Night Program - "The Parkersburg Snowy Owl and the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia" by Dr. Jesse Fallon.
Jesse grew up on a small farm in rural central Pennsylvania. He attended Penn State University for his undergraduate education where he met his wife, Katie. He went on to earn a Master’s degree in Animal and Veterinary Science from West Virginia University in 2004, and in 2008 he graduated from veterinary school at Virginia Tech with top honors. Dr. Fallon joined Cheat Lake Animal Hospital in 2009. He and Katie live in Cheat Lake with their three daughters. Dr. Fallon is Conservation Chair and West Virginia State Liaison for the Association of Avian Veterinarians (www.aav.org), and he serves as the Director of Veterinary Medicine for the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (www.accawv.org), a non-profit organization that rehabilitates injured wild birds.
In addition to clinical medicine Dr. Fallon also works in the field on several avian conservation projects and is completing a PhD in Fish and Wildlife Conservation from Virginia Tech."
Sunday:
Early morning bird walk. (time TBA)
Breakfast 7:30am ~ 9:00am
Sunday Service 9:00am
Annual Fall Brooks Bird Club Membership Meeting 9:30am
Weekend Costs:
Total cost for complete weekend: (includes lodging, meals and programs).
$145.00 based on double occupancy-------$240.00 based on single occupancy.
Total cost without lodging or breakfast:
Includes all Friday, Saturday and Sunday activities (except lodging & breakfasts).
Total cost per person $65.00
BBC Fall Retreat reservation deadline was September 30th, 2018
Please contact Janice Emrick for any possible late submissions.
Total cost for complete weekend: (includes lodging, meals and programs).
$145.00 based on double occupancy-------$240.00 based on single occupancy.
Total cost without lodging or breakfast:
Includes all Friday, Saturday and Sunday activities (except lodging & breakfasts).
Total cost per person $65.00
BBC Fall Retreat reservation deadline was September 30th, 2018
Please contact Janice Emrick for any possible late submissions.
Option 1: Online Form
After you fill out the 2018 BBC Fall Retreat application completely you can pay by PayPal or check.
If paying by check--- Make check payable to: Brooks Bird Club Inc. Mail to: Janice Emrick 52713 SR 800 Jerusalem, OH 43747
Please tally all costs then submit your total.
If paying by check--- Make check payable to: Brooks Bird Club Inc. Mail to: Janice Emrick 52713 SR 800 Jerusalem, OH 43747
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"
Then enter the amount due in the box marked "Price Per Item"