Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Community Outreach Idea #1: Bluebird Boxes



Thinking about ways to actively engage the community in some sort of conceptual, fabrication and park stewardship project. 

An idea that comes to mind (based on a similar project executed in BC) is one that involves creating nesting boxes for bluebirds.  As Garry Oak habitat-specific endangered species, bluebirds are sort of ‘canaries-in-the-mineshaft’ for the health of this particular ecosystem. 

I think a project highlighting and helping these birds could prove quite popular with bird enthusiasts and residents of all ages and backgrounds.  I could see all sorts of spinoffs involving bird identification hikes, bird call field recording expeditions, annual box maintenance work parties, etc.


I’m particularly drawn to the bluebird concept due to the esthetic tie-ins with water, water flume trail, blue flowered plants, blue stones, cool blue aquatic-themed murals, etc.



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