Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans

Free. Participants must register in advance. To register, send an email request to: OrleansAudubon@aol.com with “Big Year” as the subject line and include your full name in the body of the email message. If participating by phone, also include your phone number. Please register as soon as possible and at least one hour prior to the start of the meeting.
My Big Year – Birding for a Cause

Presented by Dr. Joe Blanda
Joe Blanda is an orthopedic surgeon from Akron, Ohio who did a “big year” of birding in 2016 to raise money for cancer research after the death of his son to brain cancer. A big year is either a personal challenge or a friendly competition among birders who strive to observe as many bird species as possible within a calendar year and within a particular geographic area. Joe is a long-time nature photographer who will share some of his exciting bird sightings both with photographs and some captivating stories. You will learn how he used his passion for nature and birding not only to heal from his loss but also to discover a new desire to help others