VA BIRDers,
The Nineth Kipotpeke Challenge will be held September 20, 2003. This
volunteer event is used by the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory to raise
funds
in partial support of songbird, hawk and butterfly banding programs on
Virginia's Eastern Shore. The data obtained in these programs are disseminated
to the
public and to federal, state and local agencies to assist in land-use
planning decisions, especially on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Each team raises
funds
(minimum $100) through organizational and individual sponsorships that are tax
deductible by the sponsor. These funds will then be used by the CVWO. All
participants get prizes and traveling trophies are awarded in categories for
most species in 24 and 3 hours, most funds raised and best youth team
performance. Prior experience is not necessary, as the CVWO will provide
advice and
information on hot spots (for example, see www.cvwo.org ). For more
information
or to enter the Kiptopeke Challenge contact Brian Taber (taberzz@xxxxxxx) or
Kurt Gaskill (kurtcapt87@xxxxxxx) or write directly to the CVWO at: Coastal
Virginia Wildlife Observatory, PO Box 912, Eastville, VA 23347.
P.S. This is a charity event that everyone can do! And, you have an excuse
for a bit of birding fun on the eastern shore during the peak of migration! -
Kurt
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