What's New at the Layton Wild Bird Center
Bill Fenimore is proud to announce that his book series, "Backyard Birds" is being released by Gibbs Smith Publisher, April 1, 2008. The series includes a "Backyard Birds" Guide for each state. The "Backyard Birds of Utah", Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and California are being released April 1. This summer the Backyard Birds Guide for Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Indiana will be released.
The remaining states Backyard Birds Guides are currently in production, with Bill writing them, as we post this nature news bulletin. The Backyard Birds of Utah and the companion guides are specifically targeted at the backyard birder who would like to learn how to identify the birds visiting their backyard bird sanctuary. It includes the top 25 birds for that specific state with tips on how to attract those birds into your yard.
The Layton, Wild Bird Center will be holding a gala book signing party, Saturday, April 5th throughout the day. Be sure to stop in and have Bill sign and personalize your Backyard Birds Guide. The book retails at a very affordable $9.95. It is designed to by used by bird lovers of all ages. It is an ideal nature book for a family with children.
The book design includes beautiful detailed photographs of each bird with an easy to use size profile at the bottom of each page. This scaled profile lets you easily determine your birds size. The book is organized from the smallest bird at the front of the book to the largest bird in the back of the book. There is a description of each bird, with the birds photograph on the opposing page for quick and easy reference. A range map shows the distribution of that bird species and the time of year it occurs there. Bill has included some of his favorite attractor tips.
Kelly Thurgood, noted Utah artist and nature photographer will be in the Wild Bird Center Saturday, April 4th along with Bill. He will be exhibing his beautiful bronze sculptures and photography. Kelly's work is displayed around the world. Each work of art is numbered and signed. There are only 75 sculptures made of each subject and that mold is destroyed, so no more can be made. They are a wonderful art investment. Be sure to stop in and see Kelly, working on his latesty bronze sculpture at the Wild Bird Center.
The Wild Bird Center celebrateD its 6th Year Anniversary Saturday, October 13th. We thank all of our nature loving customers for their support. We cannot do it without you.
The Wild Bird Center is a tremendous community resource with extensive free outreach programs. Its Outreach Program has won 4 National awards recognizing the efforts of Bill Fenimore, owner of the Wild Bird Center. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources late Director, Kevin Conway and current Director Jim Karpowitz have each presented Fenimore with the Division's Partnership Award.
The WBC expert staff makes "free" educational nature presentations to scouting groups, schools, senior centers, garden clubs, conservation groups and many other organizations throughout the top of Utah. Backyard habitat, landscaping for wildlife, enjoying wildlife and wild bird identification are just a few of the classes available. Currently, the Wild Bird Center hosts the Utah Rare Bird Alert and Fenimore writes a weekly "Bird Sightings" column for the Salt Lake Tribune.
Join the Wild Bird Center on a free Nature/Bird Walk Saturday's. Birds are a wonderful pathway to introduce "children of all ages" to nature. Enjoying nature and wildlife, especially birds through observation, feeding, backyard habitat development, preservation and conservation are just a few of the areas that the Wild Bird Center staff can help those who would like to make a connection with nature
The Wild Bird Center is located in the Layton Market Center, 1860 North 1000 West, Layton, exit 332 Antelope Drive off I-15 (located across from Barnes & Noble). Call the Wild Bird Center at (801) 525-8400 or its web site at www.wildbird.com/layton for information.
The Wild Bird Center is an Air Force Association Community Partner.
Bill Fenimore, Wild Bird Center owner has been asked to join the National US Fish & Wildlife Service Refuge System Birding Initiative. The group is tasked with improving communications between birders and refuges, as well as educating the public about the benefits to wildlife of the refuge system. The initiative is also seeking methods to improve the refuge systems birding access programs. Bill will represent the Inter-mountain West.
Wild Bird Center owner Bill Fenimore was presented with the 2006 Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), Director's Partnership Award. The award was given to Bill for the Community Outreach Program of the Wild Bird Center, as well as the work that Bill has done for wildlife in 2005-2006, as the Utah Audubon Policy Advocate; his work on the DWR Northern Regional Advisory Council; the Utah Wildlife Legislative Coalition and the Rich County CRM.
Bill Fenimore has been appointed, as the Policy Advocate for the Utah Audubon Council beginning September 2005. He will be particularly active each session of the Utah Legislature, representing Utah Audubon and its conservation interests in Utah. It is Bill's desire to continue and further development the strategic partnership with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Department of Natural Resources.
Governor Jon Huntsman has appointed Bill Fenimore to the Utah Wildlife Board Nominating Committee. Bill's term will run until April 2009.
Military Discounts
Beggining July 4th 2005, we offer military discounts to members of the military and their families. Just log into Military.com to print off a 15% Off One Item Military Discount coupon.