[Pollinator] Hummingbird banding in Alpine, Texas for NPW

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>From the Alpine Avalanche, Alpine, Texas

Critter programs set at CDRI

The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is inviting area residents to 
help celebrate National Pollinator Week, scheduled June 21-27, and on 
June 27 to watch a hummingbird banding demonstration and to learn about 
native bees.

During National Pollinator Week, the institute will be teaching 
visitors about pollinators such as insets, bats and hummingbirds. The 
importance of these creatures is evident: A pollinator is responsible 
for every third bite of food that people eat. A visit to CDRI’s Nature 
Center & Botanical Garden will provide lessons on the role pollinators 
play in our daily lives. The institute is located 4 miles south of Fort 
Davis on State Hwy. 118.

At 8 a.m. June 27 during the hummingbird banding demonstration, Kelly 
Bryan will capture, band and release these amazing little birds, part 
of a study on their migratory behavior; this program is free with 
admission. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the bee identification program will 
find Cynthia McAlister describing the characteristics used to identify 
native bees, discussing their natural history, and leading visitors on 
a walk to watch these industrious insects. The bee program is $20 for 
members, $25 for non-members; class size is limited to 15, and 
preregistration is required.

For more information, call 432-364-2499.