Wed, April 15 @ 6:19 am Join us for Sip N Science: Bluebirds…Not Blue Birds on Friday, April 24th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, for an engaging look at Eastern Bluebirds and how to support their populations locally. Donna and Chris Honkomp will discuss bluebird breeding cycles, nest box construction, proper placement, and ongoing maintenance, as well as the impacts of habitat reduction on bluebird numbers. They will also highlight the importance of monitoring and reporting breeding activity through the NestWatch program, which provides valuable data for bird population research nationwide. Ages 21 and up. Tickets are $25 per person, or $20 for RBNC members. Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of bluebirds, stories, and fascinating discoveries—it’s sure to be a memorable night! Reserve your spot below. Presenter Bio Donna and Chris Honkomp have been actively involved in monitoring Eastern Bluebird populations for the past ten years. Donna began monitoring Eastern Bluebirds at the Army Corps of Engineers Lake Benbrook in 2016 as part of the Texas Master Naturalist Program, and Chris joined her four years later when he retired. Both are actively involved with the Rolling Plains Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists and the Texas Bluebird Society. Born and raised in Wichita Falls, they have recently relocated back to the area from Fort Worth. Upon returning to Wichita Falls in 2024, they installed and began monitoring twenty-five bluebird boxes in three area counties and have seen quite a bit of breeding activity in the first year. Donna has a BS from Texas Tech, and an MS from OU. Donna’s previous career involved service in the Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities in Austin, working with the elderly and disabled. Chris has a BS from Texas A&M and an MS from the University of Maryland in Civil Engineering. He retired from the Navy after twenty-six years doing base construction and serving with the Navy Seabees, as well as later jobs doing engineering consulting, environmental cleanup, and facility management. Both keep active with regular time at the Y and getting outdoors as much as possible. Sip N’ Science Registration Form Sign up for a fantastic evening of science and nature! Name(Required) First Last Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Phone(Required) Email(Required) Will there be additional participants?(Required) Yes No Second Participant Third Participant Fourth Participant Consent(Required) Participant(s) are all over the age of 21 (Please be prepared to show ID) Participant(s) agree to the following statement:(Required) I agree to this statement Participant(s) acknowledge that RBNC is not liable for persons consuming alcoholic beverages on RBNC’s property. I shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless River Bend Nature Center, Inc., its directors, officers, employees and agents (and their respective successors) from and against all cla...
