It is wonderful that you are starting a bird watching club at the assisted
living facility.
I am including Chuck on this reply to let him know that I am supportive of
you requesting binocular donations through our CTBirds listserv email
<ctbirds...> Feel free to ask there.
Regarding the mini-grants, the committee made a policy decision a few years
ago not to fund optics, so unfortunately that is not an option. I have also
seen some groups get loaner binos from the local library.
I hope this helps your efforts!
Best,
Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
<cynthia.ehlinger...>
On Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:03 PM Jason Rieger <mareforte...> wrote:
> Hello Cynthia and Chris!
>
> Hope all is well and the birding even better!
>
> I’m reaching out because I have started a bird watching club at the
> assisted living I work at and it is really catching on! Unfortunately, many
> residents do not have binoculars so I am trying to procure some any way I
> can.
> As a former COA board member, I realize it’s not mini-grant season, but I
> wondered if any local bird clubs or the membership at large could be asked
> for considering to donate any used binoculars?
> You probably get inundated with similar requests so I understand if it’s
> not possible.
>
> Thanks for your consideration and hope to see you in the field one of
> these days.
>
> Jason Rieger
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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Cynthia S Ehlinger
President, Connecticut Ornithological Association
<cynthia.ehlinger...>
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