"Impacts of Light Pollution on Insects, Birds and Wildlife" by DeAnn Gregory. In 2017, the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine was awarded to scientists who isolated the genes which control circadian rhythm (the internal clock) in all living things. This discovery, combined with other advances in science, has led to a greater understanding of the impacts of artificial light at night (ALAN). This presentation provides an overview of these impacts on insects, birds and other wildlife. To request the ZOOM meeting link, please send an email to: zoom AT burroughs DOT org.

"Reduce Avian Window Collisions: You Have the Power!" with Theresa Enderle. Nothing is more distressing than finding a dead bird near your house, another victim of a window strike. But you have the (super)power to help save birds’ lives! Why do birds fly into windows? How big a problem is it? What simple steps can we take to help prevent bird collisions with glass? What is BirdSafeKC, and what do they do? We will answer all these questions and more! FIRST IN-PERSON MEETING SINCE THE BEGINNING OF COVID.

Native plant sale at Backyard Bird Center (BYBC). View plants here, but unless pre-ordering, not all plants shown will be available at the sale.

"Kansas Flyways - Our Current and Future Understanding of Bird Movements" by Alice Boyle. Dr. Boyle will explain why Kansas is such an interesting place to study bird movement - movements that affect practically everything about their ecology and conservation. Register in advance for this ZOOM meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We've all heard them singing in the spring, and many of us remember the fun of trying to catch them as children, but how much do you know about Missouri Amphibians? Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Insects, plants, humans. How do we interact with one another? How important are insects and plants to us, really? How can we make a difference by inviting those pesky insects into our yards? Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Learn how to identify common backyard birds and their habits. What birdseed is commonly available, and which do the different species prefer? How can you make your yard more bird friendly? Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.