Friday, March 27 at 10:30 am, the Coos Bay Public Library, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and South Slough Estuarine Reserve are teaming up to offer a birdhouse making program for kids ages 4-18. During the program, participants will build a birdhouse using a kit provided by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and learn more about local birds from South Slough Interpretive Specialist Eric Dean. Limited space is available; pre-registration is required (call (541) 269-1101 x3606 or register on the library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org beginning February 27). Young people under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Free; all supplies provided.

About the South Slough National Estuarine Center

Located five miles south of Charleston at the south end of the Coos Bay Estuary, the South Slough National Estuarine Reserve is one of 29 areas in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. This reserve is managed by the Oregon Department of State Lands and is protected for long-term research, water-quality monitoring, education, and coastal stewardship. The NOAA Office for Coastal Management provides funding, national guidance, and technical assistance. Education Staff at the Reserve offer naturalist-led outdoor education both at the South Slough and throughout the community.

For more information about the bat box program contact Jennifer at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org or via phone at (541) 269-1101 x 3606. For additional information regarding current services being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 or by visiting us online at www.coosbaylibrary.org