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Rockland County Soil & Water Conservation District Hosting Bird Walk at Mount Ivy County Park on Friday, February 14th

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Photo by Brianna Rosamilia

POMONA, NY – The Rockland County Soil & Water Conservation District will be hosting a bird walk at the Mount Ivy County Park on Friday, February 14th, 2020 from 10 am – 11 am.

Come participate in a free guided group walk as staff provide information on common birds found in the Northeast. During the walk, you will identify and count birds you see along the way. At the conclusion of the program, staff will upload the findings to eBird to be counted towards the Great Backyard Bird Count. After the walk, you are invited to join us for hot chocolate and other refreshments in the Fire Training Center. See the flyer below for additional details.

Registration is encouraged. You can contact Brianna Rosamilia at [email protected] or 845-596-5479
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The Great Backyard Bird Count is a project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society. For more information visit https://gbbc.birdcount.org/

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George Washington Also Known As The “Father Of His Country” Has History In Rockland

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Officially known as Washington’s Birthday, the holiday was originally meant to honor the country’s first president, George Washington. Eventually, the holiday included Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is Feb. 12. Presidents Day is observed on the third Monday of February each year. 

According to the then-used Julian calendar, Washington was born in Virginia on Feb. 11, 1731. In 1752  Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, which moved his birthday a year and 11 days to Feb. 22, 1732.

During the American Revolution, George Washington stayed at the DeWint House in Tappan. The DeWint House is the oldest surviving building in Rockland County. George Washington also camped out at Washington’s Encampment in West Nyack on Strawtown Road.

                                   Rockland County is rich in history go discover it!

 

 

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Random Acts Of Kindness Week February 14th – 20th

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According to nationaltoday.com, “It’s a celebration of all the ways we can become a positive influence in each other’s lives. Even one small act of kindness can mean a great deal to somebody. The world can be selfish and cruel sometimes and not everyone receives the same kind of support they need. In such a world, it is important for us to constantly be reminded to be kind to one another and to give others hope whenever we can. A small and random gesture of kindness can go a long way.

Your kindness might make a world of difference to somebody. This is the best week for you to show your support for the cause and help out someone in need.”

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