I would be open to going having been a supporter of their program and a
frequent visitor/birders.
I think pitching access as a way for them to gain allies and actually
enhance their security might work.
Any thoughts?
Cliff
On Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 9:56 AM Stephanie <singersa...> wrote:
> If anyone does go meet with them, please let me know. I'm just about
> finished with a handout to give them, introducing common birds of the
> garden. It'd provide a nice opening to start the conversation.
>
> ~Stephanie
>
> On Sat, Dec 13, 2025 at 8:47 AM, Cliff Bixler
> <clifford.bixler50...> wrote:
> Does anyone know how it came to be that the Homeless Garden is now locked
> to early morning birders?
> Gates locked and hours posted Tuesday to Sunday 10-4. Early morning and
> late afternoon are prime birding times. Perhaps some representatives of the
> bird club could talk with them and work out an arrangement similar to
> Younger Lagoon?
> It is city owned property after all and they exist due to our support from
> individual and tax dollars. It seems like they could allow access to
> birders without sacrificing security. Perhaps having us there would
> actually deter theft.
> Cliff Bixler
> Bonny Doon
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