Think of the Planet: The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Event Details
Date:
August 25, 2026
Time:
6:30pm — 7:30pm
Venue:
Howard County Library System, Miller Branch
9421 Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD
The next presentation for the Howard County Sierra Club’s Think of the Planet Series will feature a discussion of the wondrous ruby-throated hummingbird, a miniature marvel that can thrive under our care.
There are 30% fewer birds in North America than there were just a half-century ago. However, our very smallest feathered friend, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird can rather easily be attracted to our yards. Come learn about the extraordinary physical capabilities and migratory feats of these remarkable birds, the environmental challenges they still face, why they make such desirable neighbors, and what you can do to encourage the presence of these feisty and charismatic charmers in your own backyard!
Brian Rollfinke earned a BS in Biology and an MS in Ecology with a focus on forest songbirds. Upon becoming an empty nester, Brian returned to his first passion, working as Director of Education at a local nature center for 3½ years and now, for the past 2 years, as Director of Education & Outreach at several Maryland stores in the Wild Birds Unlimited franchise.
Online Registration Information:
This event will be offered in person at the Miller Branch and also as a live webinar.
The next presentation for the Howard County Sierra Club’s Think of the Planet Series will feature a discussion of the wondrous ruby-throated hummingbird, a miniature marvel that can thrive under our care.
There are 30% fewer birds in North America than there were just a half-century ago. However, our very smallest feathered friend, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird can rather easily be attracted to our yards. Come learn about the extraordinary physical capabilities and migratory feats of these remarkable birds, the environmental challenges they still face, why they make such desirable neighbors, and what you can do to encourage the presence of these feisty and charismatic charmers in your own backyard!
Brian Rollfinke earned a BS in Biology and an MS in Ecology with a focus on forest songbirds. Upon becoming an empty nester, Brian returned to his first passion, working as Director of Education at a local nature center for 3½ years and now, for the past 2 years, as Director of Education & Outreach at several Maryland stores in the Wild Birds Unlimited franchise.
Online Registration Information:
This event will be offered in person at the Miller Branch and also as a live webinar.
Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD