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Calendar

2026
MON, OCT 26, 2026
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
TUE, NOV 3, 2026
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (Zoom)
SUN, NOV 15, 2026
Mitzvah Mall, Noon-3pm, Congregation Beth Sholom, 7525 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage
MON, NOV 23, 2026
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
TUE, DEC 1, 2026
Holiday Potluck AND Board Elections
(In-person and Zoom)
MON, DEC 28, 2026
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
 
2027
TUE, JAN 5, 2027
Educational Meeting
(Zoom)7-9PM
MON, JAN 25, 2027
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
TUE, FEB 2, 2027
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (Zoom)
MON, FEB 22, 2027
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
TUE, MAR 2, 2027
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (In-person and Zoom)
MON, MAR 29, 2027
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
TUE, APR 6, 2027
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (Zoom)
MON, APR 26, 2027
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
TUE, MAY 4, 2027
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (Zoom)
SAT, MAY 15, 2027
(estimated) "Reading Rendezvous" on the Loussac Library lawn 12-4pm
MON, MAY 24, 2027
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
TUE, JUN 1, 2027
NO EDUCATIONAL MEETING UNTIL AUGUST 3, 2027
SAT, JUN 19, 2027
Bird Club Picnic, Abbott Park, 11AM-3PM
More information coming after March 2027 CLICK HERE
MON, JUN 28, 2027
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
TUE, JUL 6, 2027
NO EDUCATIONAL MEETING UNTIL AUGUST 3
MON, JUL 26, 2027
Board Meeting, 5-7PM
TUE, AUG 3, 2027
Educational Meeting
7-9PM
MON, AUG 30, 2027
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
TUE, SEP 7, 2027
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (In-person and Zoom)
MON, SEP 27, 2027
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
TUE, OCT 5, 2027
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (Zoom)
MON, OCT 25, 2027
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
TUE, NOV 2, 2027
Educational Meeting
7-9PM (Zoom)
MON, NOV 29, 2027
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)
TUE, DEC 7, 2027
Holiday Potluck AND Board Elections
(In-person and Zoom)
MON, DEC 27, 2027
Board Meeting, 5-7PM (Zoom)

 

Bird Swing
Courtesy of The Alaska Bird Club

What you will need:

  • Metal ruler width of perch
  • Tree branch approximately the width of the ruler
  • 2 long screws
  • Can of spray paint (optional)
  • Screw with eye hole at end

1. Drill two holes into the ruler, one at each end that the long screws will fit through.

2. Drill a third hole in the middle, which is where the swing will hang from.

3. Spray paint the ruler on both sides according to the spray paint directions. Allow to dry over night. Apply another coat of paint, if necessary.
** Note: Skip this step if you think your bird will chew on the ruler!

4. Cut the tree branch to the necessary length. This depends upon the ruler size – a longer ruler will need a longer branch size.
**Note: The finalized swing pictured above could have had a longer branch.

5. Drill pilot holes in to both ends of the branch.

6. Attach one end of the branch to the end of the ruler with the screw.

7. Then attach the other end of the branch to the other end of the ruler.

8. Attach the screw (with eye hole) through the top hole in the ruler.

9. Place in bird’s cage or any other place your bird may enjoy hanging out on this swing.

**Note: The ruler is not designed to be a chew toy for your bird!

 

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