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Ribbon Cutting at the Byam Outdoor Learning Center

November 11, 2009

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November 11, 2009

Students cut ribbon to open the Byam Learning Center

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 a variety of bird feeders, bird houses, a birdhouse video camera system, a wireless weather station, rain guage, butterfly garden and solar bird bath. In the future, the Learning Center will be expanded to include an herb garden and composting center.

The transformation from courtyard to Outdoor Learning Center was made possible by volunteer efforts, donations from local businesses, and a grant from the Chelmsford Arts and Technology Fund.

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Playfair Island Custom Birdhouse

October 10, 2009

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October 10, 2009

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The Playfair Island custom birdhouse was completed in October 2009. The custom birdhouse was bench-made with exterior grade materials and joinery. It features three bird nesting chambers, copper-lined species sized entry holes and easy access clean out panels. It was …

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What is Backyard Birding?

July 22, 2009

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July 22, 2009

American Goldfinch

Generally, a backyard birder can be defined as someone who enjoys feeding and seeing wild birds in their garden or patio. Backyard birding is a new name for a very old activity. At some point in our lives, we’ve probably all hung a bird feeder, thrown bread on the ground, or maybe even taken pause on a warm summer day to listen to the “feee-dee-de” whistle of a male chickadee – all backyard birding activities. The basic components of backyard birding are providing food & water, and shelter for the visiting wild birds.

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No ordinary nest

July 17, 2009

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July 17, 2009

Custom Replica Bird House

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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Building Your Own Custom Replica Birdhouse

May 28, 2009

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May 28, 2009

Wilton Custom Bird House

With some basic woodworking skills you too, can craft your own replica architectural bird house. The time and detail put into handcrafting the replica bird house will make it a truly unique and personal work of art. By following the same steps we follow at New England Birdhouse, you’ll be able to create a one of a kind architectural replica birdhouse of your own.

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