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The Above artwork of a Winter Wren was submitted by Jan C. Porinchak. To view additional works by the Artist click on the image to go to the website.
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Take part in the 15th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count, sponsored by National Audubon and Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Feb. 17th - 20th. Count your yard birds for as little as 15 minutes during this time. Pass on the info. Go to : www.birdcount.org for more info.
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It's 10AM, Do You Know Where Fluffy Is? This title is from a brochure published by our friends at Huntington-Oyster-Bay Audubon, about keeping cats indoors.
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Follow the Four Harbors Audubon Society on Twitter at www.twitter.com\4harborsAudubon
You can also e-mail us at FourHarborsAudubon@gmail.com
FHAS Officers:
Sue Krause - President
Luci Betti-Nash - VP
Michele Krause - Secretary
Lauren Donovan - Treasurer
Jim LaRosa - Webmaster
Sue Beck - Field Trip Coordinator
Diane Spitz - Conservation Chair
Elaine Maas - Education Coordinator
Joe Kelly - Photographer
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Energy saving tips to help save you money and help save the Planet.
In the Home
Unplug everything you are not using- toasters, chargers, etc.
Switch all lights to CFLs-there are now all sizes and types.
Clean furnace filters monthly if have forced air systems.
Buy energy star appliancesBank online.
Turn off computers at end of day.
Put in energy savings mode after 10 minutes of nonuse.
LCD monitors use less energy Laptops use much less energy.
Use shades, drapes at night in winter and during day in summer.
Use fireplace minimally-make sure flue is closed.
Set water heater at 120 degrees. Insulate hot water pipes.
Turn down thermostat!
Wear sweaters,vests
Use baking soda and vinegar to clean.
Auto
Get rid of excess weight(clean out the car).
Use cruise control on highway to maintain constant speed.
No idling- cars do not need to be warmed up anymore.
No drive-throughs!Slow down! Gas mileage plummets over 60MPH.
Slowly accelerate.
Look ahead; anticipate, coast to red lights.
Roof racks impede airflow.
Check tire pressure monthly!
Carpool.
Park in the shade
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