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Hi Gang! We have been so busy working in the garden and talking to the birds that we haven’t posted for quite a while.

The Hurrah returns this year on August 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Al Batt as one of our featured speakers. He is always a hoot!

Licensed Hummingbird Bander Donald Mitchell will return this year from 9-noon. If you have never seen him do his work, it’s an experience you shouldn’t miss.

More to come soon!

2023 join us for the annual Henderson Hummingbird Hurrah on August 19.

Please visit our Facebook page: hendersonhummingbirdhurrah

While the 2021 Henderson Hummingbird Hurrah will take place on August 21, 2021 as planned, we are very sorry but our bird bander/speaker Donald Mitchell will not be able to participate at the Hurrah this year. He hopes to return in 2022.

The Henderson Hummingbird Hurrah returns on August 21st 2022.

Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Henderson Hummingbird Hurrah for 2020. We are making plans for next year.

Hope to see you on August 21, 2021!

• Thank You to the following Sponsors and Donors:

• Bender’s True Value Hardware
• Henderson Lions
• Birdertown, LLC
• James E. Notto Consulting
• City of Henderson
• Keeley Landscape Supplies
• K & R Graphics, Kris Wilke<span
• Heart of Henderson
• Minnesota New Country School
• Henderson Classical Glass
• MN River Valley Audubon Society
• Henderson Feathers
• Pop’s Birding Co
• Henderson Fire Department
• Thrivent – Joan Rose
• Toody’s Sweet Treats

• Thank you… Businesses selling Raffle Tickets:

• Bender’s True Value
• Heart of Henderson
• Henderson Antiques & Uniques
• Henderson Classical Glass
• Henderson Roadhaus
• Henderson Wine & Spirits
• Hometown Bank
• Toody’s Sweet Treats
• Wagar’s Grocery

• Volunteers helping in 2018:

• • Sue Bauleke
  • Arlene Busse
  • Beth Cornish
  • Jeff Ducharme
  • Sue Felmlee
  • Amy Hardel
  • Jeff Hayden
  • Dave Kolter
  • Brenda Kotasek
  • Sylvia Reinhardt
  • David Rice
  • Linda Rist
  • Pat Steckman
  • Keith Swenson
  • Doug Thomas
  • Louisa Voss
  • Joan Wacker

We are sorry if we missed someone!

• Educational Booths:

• Mary Sack – Monarch’s MN Extension Office
• Cody Sievert – Bee Education
• Mn River Valley Audubon Society
• US Fish & Wildlife/Monarchs
• Master Gardeners: Sarah Malchow & Jackie Smith
• Hummingbird Bander & Speaker: Donald Mitchell
• Speakers: Jim Gilbert & Robert Janssen

• Committee Members & Garden Volunteers:

• Arlene Busse
• Sue Felmlee
• Brenda Kotasek
• Jim Notto
• David Rice
• Linda Rist
• Pat Steckman
• Doug Thomas
• Louisa Voss

Thank you for attending the 2018 Henderson Hummingbird Hurrah!

The 2019 Henderson Hummingbird Hurrah will be August 17th and we have booked Jim Gilbert, Larry Pfarr and Al Batt as speakers.  Lana Beck will again have  one painting session in the afternoon and we welcome your suggestions for the event!

1. Reduce or eliminate pesticide and herbicide use. By using fewer chemicals in and around your home you will help keep birds, pets, and your family healthy.

   

2. Plant native plants. Native flora provides birds with food in the form of fruit and seeds, and is home to tasty invertebrates like bugs and spiders.
3. Identify the non-native invasive plants in your region, and work to remove them from your yard. And don’t bring any new invasives into your backyard habitat! Invasive plants don’t provide as much good food as native varieties do, and can threaten the health of ecosystems.
4. Attract hummingbirds with sugar water made by combining four parts hot water to one part white sugar, boiled for one or two minutes. Never use honey, artificial sweeteners, or food coloring. Clean hummingbird feeders with a solution of one part white vinegar to four parts water once a week.
5. Make your windows visible to birds to prevent crashes. Put up screens, close drapes and blinds when you leave the house, or stick multiple decals on the glass (decals need to be no more than two to four inches apart to be effective).