The Memphis chapter invites all TOS members and interested birders to
the Spring Meeting May 6-8 at Reelfoot Lake State Park.
http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/reelfoot-lake
Ellington Hall has been reserved for meeting registration and a Friday
night reception from 5-8 pm, as well as meetings and dinner on
Saturday night.
Saturday morning hikes to hotspots like Walnut Log Road, Black Bayou,
Phillipy Pits and more are being planned, along with a canoe float and
pontoon boat cruise. Sunday hikes will be finalized at the meeting.
Saturday night’s dinner will be catered by Blue Bank Fish House and
Grill. Dinner cost is $20 per adult and $10 for children. For the
Saturday evening dinner program we will learn all about the Greater
Prairie Chicken restoration project in our sister state of Missouri
from Wildlife Biologist Matt Hill.
Please complete the registration form ASAP at
http://www.tnbirds.org/Events/2016SprMtgRegForm.pdf Your registration
now greatly helps us in planning!
More info and a list of area lodging can be found at the TOS website:
http://www.tnbirds.org/Events/Springmtg16.html
Although not on the lodging list, Boyette's Resort at
http://www.lakereelfoot.net was recommended by the owner of Dragonfly
Inn B&B.
For video of a Reelfoot deep swamp canoe trip, see
http://wildsidetv.com/video/reelfoot-deep-swamp-paddl
For more information, contact MTOS president Kate Friedman at
Katef5269 at gmail.com
Judy Dorsey
Hickory Withe, TN
