The AU
took part in the Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati earlier this year. As a result of that participation, some
homeschool families were ready to check out homing pigeons for a potential
youth project.
Area
AU members’ contact information was provided to families that requested more
information. As a result, Springfield,
Ohio member, Doug Snyder, was approached by a mother requesting additional
information.
Doug
did a classroom style presentation at his loft.
“Class materials” included racing pigeon books, periodicals, handling of
young birds, handling birds of all ages, and ended with students taking part in
a bird release. This hands-on approach
generated many interesting questions, which produced two very enjoyable hours
in his day.
