Ready to explore the wild world of birding? 🪶 Whether you're just starting out or already a seasoned birder, this fun and informative class is for you! Learn how to use field guides, try out binoculars, and discover how apps and gadgets can help you ID birds like a pro. We’ll cover the art and science of bird identification, plus the best times and places to go birding. It’s a great way to connect with nature - right in your own backyard or local parks! ✨ All levels welcome — beginners encouraged! We’re thrilled to partner again with @main line school night and our friends from Radnor Bird Town for this exciting class. 📞 Register with MLSN by phone on Friday (9 AM–2 PM) at 610-687-0460 💻 Or sign up online here: https://courses.mainlineschoolnight.org/wconnect/ace/CourseStatus.awp?&course=25FHG61026 🦉 Let’s go birding! (fb)

River birch is one of the best native trees you can plant to support early spring pollinators in Pennsylvania. Its flowers may be small, but they release lots of pollen just when many bees are waking up from winter. One special visitor? The Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria) - a native mason bee that appears in early spring. These shiny blue bees don’t make honey, but they’re amazing pollinators and collect river birch pollen to feed their young. They nest in hollow stems and tree bark, using mud to seal their homes (that’s why they’re called mason bees!). River birch also supports over 400 species of butterflies and moths, making it a key tree for birds and other wildlife too. Early pollen for bees, food for caterpillars, and beauty for your yard - all in one tree! (fb)