WILLMAR - Volunteers are welcome to join as citizens scientists for the annual Willmar Area Christmas Bird Count this Saturday.
Anyone interested in participating can meet in Bethany Hall at the Calvary Lutheran Church, 302 Olena Avenue S.W., in Willmar at 7:30 a.m. Dress for the outdoors.
This will be the 57th annual count in Willmar as part of the National Audubon Christmas Bird Count, which dates back 118 years.
Last year in Willmar, 34 participants joined. Some took to the field, while others kept track at feeders.
Dave and Ardy Lais will continue the tradition of offering a warm beverage and a small treat to those who stop by at their house east of Sibley Park between 9 and 11:30 a.m.
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Everyone is welcome to gather at 5 p.m. for a supper at Calvary Lutheran Church.
A meal will be provided and a freewill donation taken to offset the cost.
For more information, call or email Joel Halbritter: 235-6358 or 894-7751 (cell), jchalbritter599-8068, joelallenschmidt@gmail.com
