Fair was great chance to connect with conservation-minded people
Editor:
It was encouraging to interact with so many people who “get it” at the Orleans County 4-H Fair recently. While serving at the Orleans Bluebird Society booth, I encountered many folks who had stories to tell about orioles, pileated woodpeckers, bluebirds, native sparrows, rose-breasted grosbeaks, cedar waxwings and numerous others.
People from as far away as Dallas and Houston had stories to tell about the reality of climate change. One guy told me it was over 102 degrees and 98 percent humidity in Houston as we spoke.
The Orleans County Federation of outdoor sports clubs had the conservation cabin all decked out. And that black bear was something to see—and be seen with.
Thanks to folks such as Mike Elam for another job well done. And kudos to his wife Krys for being so supportive of his efforts.
Sincerely,
Gary Kent
Albion
