A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on October 29 to officially open the Byam Outdoor Learning Center in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Located in Byam Elementary School's central courtyard, the Learning Center will be used as an outdoor classroom with an emphasis on ecology, biology, gardening, wildlife habitats, and recycling and reusing.
The Learning Center includes...
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Andy Thompson of "Bird Watcher's Digest" shows Harry Smith of the CBS Morning News, some of the great new products available for backyard birders including the water wiggler, audubon nesting boxes, and the Identiflyer. Great video for backyard birding basics, including a segment on field guides, bird feeders and squirrel proofing.
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Andy Thompson of "Bird Watcher's Digest" shows Harry Smith of the CBS Morning News, some of the great new products available for backyard birders including the water wiggler, audubon nesting boxes, and the Identiflyer. Great video for backyard birding basics, including a segment on field guides, bird feeders and squirrel proofing.
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Eight years ago, Bill Askenburg established New England Birdhouse of Chelmsford, Mass., a niche business offering custom miniature replicas of clients' homes that serve as weather-resistant bird shelters. As he works meticulously on each piece, he says he always considers how special each one is going to be to the recipient.
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Ingenuity, uniqueness, quality and craftsmanship are characteristics often associated with New England’s culture, people and crafts. Cut from this mold, New England Birdhouse is a Massachusetts based business, who has carved out their niche by specializing in fine architectural birdhouses.
At NewEnglandBirdhouse.com they offer handcrafted custom and stock replica bird houses and bird feeders, a...
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When outfitting a woodworking workshop, dust control can often be an afterthought of items to purchase or consider. However, it’s really the most important thing to consider because exposure to sawdust can cause a number of respiratory illnesses, and if allowed to build up can cause a fire or even an explosion. Consider the...
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The New England Birdhouse Blog features original articles, videos and how-to guides about backyard birding, bird watching, building bird feeders and bird houses, gardening, and New England living.
I frequently post about a variety of topics including creating wildlife-attracting backyards, planning a New England leaf peeping bird watching trip, identifying common backyard birds, and plans and instructions for building simple and effective bird feeders and bird houses.
Also, please consider visiting our store for fine architectural bird houses and bird feeders, great backyard birding items, and custom handcrafted artisan wares.
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