The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is hosting a two-hour introductory bird watching class on Tuesday, June 17 from 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. The free program presented by Hoy Audubon Society will feature information about bird identification, selection and use of binoculars, birding hot spots in Racine and Kenosha Counties, and the best ID guides and books. The program is appropriate for school age children and adults. Although drop-ins are welcome for this program, space is limited. Registration is recommended and may be made by contacting the library at 262.636.9217.
The Hoy Audubon Society originally started in 1964 as a group of Racine nature enthusiasts who held an informal gathering with the hope of creating a club through which the members could share their strong interests in nature. The group also hoped to stimulate public interest in the need to protect and preserve our natural heritage.
The group became the Hoy Bird Club, named in honor of Racine pioneer Dr. Philo Hoy, a local physician. Hoy's constant interest in nature led to many area achievements, including several articles about Indian mounds. His work in the planning of Mound cemetery resulted in the preservation of the original mounds. He was president of the Wisconsin Academy of Arts and Science. He made a thorough collection of bird specimens, including some now extinct. He also wrote extensively about migration patterns of birds, especially those passing through Racine County. In 1970 the name was changed to The Hoy Nature Club, Inc. as a means of recognizing the broader interests of its members and in keeping with the varied range of Dr. Hoy's interests. In 1999, the club became affiliated with National Audubon Society, becoming the Hoy Audubon Society, Inc. For more information contact Helen Pugh at 262.637.4359, email hoymembership@hoyaudubon.org, or visit the website at www.hoyaudubon.org.
The Hoy Audubon Society originally started in 1964 as a group of Racine nature enthusiasts who held an informal gathering with the hope of creating a club through which the members could share their strong interests in nature. The group also hoped to stimulate public interest in the need to protect and preserve our natural heritage.
The group became the Hoy Bird Club, named in honor of Racine pioneer Dr. Philo Hoy, a local physician. Hoy's constant interest in nature led to many area achievements, including several articles about Indian mounds. His work in the planning of Mound cemetery resulted in the preservation of the original mounds. He was president of the Wisconsin Academy of Arts and Science. He made a thorough collection of bird specimens, including some now extinct. He also wrote extensively about migration patterns of birds, especially those passing through Racine County. In 1970 the name was changed to The Hoy Nature Club, Inc. as a means of recognizing the broader interests of its members and in keeping with the varied range of Dr. Hoy's interests. In 1999, the club became affiliated with National Audubon Society, becoming the Hoy Audubon Society, Inc. For more information contact Helen Pugh at 262.637.4359, email hoymembership@hoyaudubon.org, or visit the website at www.hoyaudubon.org.
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