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SUMMARY:30th Annual Fundraiser Herbert S. Fibel Big Sit!
DESCRIPTION:Every fall\, MBA friends gather to count bird species seen from
  a 17 ’diameter circle as part of the greater national Big Sit! – a sem
 i-competitive fundraiser that originated by the New Haven Bird Club in 1992
 . The main objective is enjoying the wildlife and camaraderie while raising
  funds for a worthy cause. Recently\, all proceeds have been benefitting yo
 uth scholarships such as for the annual Arizona Field Ornithologists annual
  meeting.\nTo PARTICIPATE: Registration is required. Contact kathe.coot@cox
 .net. The Big Sit! is officially from 7-10am\, but folks can arrive early a
 nd stay late. At 10am\, we will have snacks\, compare notes and make a list
 . Bring your coffee\, breakfast and a snack to share. We’ll collect cash 
 or checks onsite. Please make checks payable to “Maricopa Bird Alliance
 ” with “Big Sit!” on the memo line. Note: Tonto National Forest pass 
 required. Carpool arrangements are optional and encouraged.\nHelp Fund Yout
 h Scholarships!TO DONATE: Anyone can donate by cash\, check or credit card 
 at member meetings\, the online form\, or mail checks payable to Maricopa B
 ird Alliance\, P.O. Box 65401\, Phoenix\, AZ 85082-5401. Write “Big Sit!
 ” In the memo line. Donate a set amount\, or per bird species seen (54 is
  average).\n \nA big thanks goes to Kathe Anderson for once again organizi
 ng this event\, and to Cindy Marple for co-leading!
LOCATION:Coon Bluff Recreation Area
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DTEND:20261025T170000Z
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