214 NATURE-STUDY REVIEW [11:4— Apr., 1915 



On Bird Study 



'There is a fascination about it quite overpowering. It fits 

 so well with other things — with fishing, hunting, farming, walking, 

 camping out — with all that takes one to the fields and woods. One 

 may go a blackberrying and make some rare discovery; or while 

 driving his cow to pasture, hear some new song, or make a new 

 observation. Secrets lurk on all sides. There is news in every 

 bush. What no man ever saw before may the next moment be 

 revealed to you. What a new interest the woods have! How 

 you long to explore every nook and corner of them!" 



J. Burroughs. 



St. Louis Section of the American Nature-Study 



Society 



The first meeting was held at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 

 Saturday, March 20th. The members were requested to assemble 

 at the main gate at one o'clock. Mr. Thompson of the garden 

 consented to conduct the party. The points of main interest 

 were the new plant house, the desert plant house, the heating plant, 

 the Shaw mansion. Questions were shot at Mr. Thompson. 



Those wishing to do so availed themselves of the opportunity to 

 study trees in their late winter condition and to note the early 

 bird arrivals in Tower Grove Park. The party followed the 

 central drive from Tower Grove Avenue to Grand Avenue. 



The following trips are planned for the balance of the school 

 year. 



April 17, 191 5, 1 p. m. Meramec Highlands — spring flowers 

 and birds. 



May 1, 1915. Clayton walk — May day — St. Louis County 

 topography. Late spring flowers. Birds. 



May 15, 191 5. Onondaga Cave near Leasburg or Arcadia and 

 Tronton region. Either trip can be made at a cost not to exceed 

 $10. Any one thinking of making either trip will please notify 

 Miss Carolyn Lefferty at the Harris Teachers College before May 

 1st. 



June 5, 19 1 5. Annual week-end meet. Leaving St. Louis 

 Friday afternoon, returning Saturday or Sunday. Cost not to 

 exceed $5. Members are asked for suggestions as to place. 



