By: Jennifer Hoedemaker
Did you know that 30 years ago on February 23, 1994, the month of February was recognized as National Bird Feeding Month?
As February is one of the toughest months of the year for our feathered friends, then Congressman, John E. Porter of Illinois, recommended the delegation in an effort to encourage feeding, watering and sheltering of wild birds during the season’s coldest temperatures. This is a time of year when natural resources are limited for wildlife. February 3rd in particular is Feed the Birds Day, which will be part of The Library’s larger month-long celebration this year.
The Dauphin County Library’s program, “This Program is For the Birds,” will be offered in January and early February. This program is intended to introduce families to the idea of birding as a pastime, including introduction to the Cornell Lab Merlin app and the Great Backyard Bird Count (February 14-17, 2025).
Feeding backyard birds can be a fun activity for any age. It also only takes one, inexpensive, birdseed filled feeder to get you started! Bird feeding is an educational, entertaining and environmentally positive hobby that is great for the entire family.
Books, activities, crafts and more, will be offered to participating families of children 3+ at several of our Library locations. Please see the list below. We hope you will join us this winter!
Johnson Memorial Library: Tuesday, January 7th at 4:30 pm.
Northern Dauphin Library: Thursday, January 16th at 5:00 pm.
East Shore Area Library: Thursday, January 23rd at 6:00 pm.
Madeline Olewine Memorial Library: Monday, February 3rd at 5:00 pm.