TML welcomes Jen Balsiger, founder of the Butler Birders Club to talk about who is a birder and why they do what they do. The township is filled with great experiences to observe and be a part of nature with birds being an incredible part of it. Peter lets us know just how far back birding goes in the township, and Patty keeps us informed of the fun things ahead on the calendar.

Podcast notes

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Inside the Episode

Jennings Environmental Center

Audubon Society Master Birder Program

Merlin Bird app by Cornell Lab for iOS

What’s On

June 11
Picnic & Music in the Park - Succup Nature Park - Airport Rd 6:30pm-8:30pm - Free

Tables and seating under the pavilion, or bring a blanket and spread out on the lawn as you enjoy the beauty of the grounds and some great local talent!

Jun 12-14

15th Annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival

Downtown Butler & Coopers Lake, Slippery Rock

Trails, obstacles, vendors, Jeep history, and more; Honor our shared American spirit and Bantam’s incredible legacy.

June 13
Our Frontier Landscapes on the Road to Revolution and Beyond
9am - Free - Adults + kids over 12
Jennings Environmental Education Center, Prospect Rd, Slippery Rock

2 hours, 3 miles, varied terrain
From our geology, flora, and fauna to the evidence of human use throughout that time, participants will discover ways of seeing the landscape that help to unravel some of the myths and mysteries in our revolutionary history.

Seasonal Farmers Markets

Harvest Valley Farm Market & Bakery, 5820 William Flynn Highway

Freedom Farms Farmers Market, 779 Pittsburgh Rd. Butler