Date: 12/22/25 7:50 am From: David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...> Subject: [hmbirds] Holiday Outreach / Troy Market 12/27
Hi everyone,
Season’s greetings! I hope you’re all having a wonderful holiday season and enjoying some good winter birding out there.
Just a quick Monday morning reminder that the Bird Club signed up to attend the Troy Farmers Market this coming Saturday, which is indoors and runs roughly from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. These winter markets have been going really well, and we’ll have some great materials on hand — new business cards, new stickers, common backyard bird posters, and a few other nice things to share and talk about with folks.
Here’s the one catch: we could really use 2–3 people to step up for a couple of hours to help staff the booth and chat with the public. No experience is needed at all — truly. You can be a total beginner. It’s really just about sharing your enjoyment of birding and what being part of the Bird Club has meant to you.
I’ve been able to cover all of our Sunday Schenectady outreach events, which fits my schedule, but unfortunately I’m not able to make this Saturday’s market due to work. I was hoping this date might be workable for some folks since it falls a few days after Christmas — especially for anyone who’s in town and looking for something low-key and fun to do that weekend.
If you might be able to help out at all on Saturday (the 27th), please email me back and let me know what kind of availability you have. I’ll compile a list and keep tabs on coverage. As usual, it would be really helpful to hear back by Wednesday so we have a clearer picture heading into the weekend.
The outreach booths have been going great overall — we’re seeing new members as a result, and in almost every conversation people are asking about our website and social media. It’s been a really positive way to get the word out about the club and what we do.
Thanks so much for your consideration, and for being part of the journey. Hope to see you out there soon.
