Bobby Horvath with a rescued young Osprey NYC Fireman Bobby Horvath, founder of "Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation" will be appearing as Special Guest at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary on Saturday June 30, 2007 from 1-4PM. The Bird Sanctuary is located opposite 181 Tanners Pond Road in the northwestern part of Garden City. Bobby has rescued and nursed back to health a variety of injured and abandoned animals including a bald eagle, falcons, an osprey (Nassau County's Official Bird) as well as foxes, racoons, and even a large "cat". He'll bring some of his current patients for exhibit and a great inspiring talk. He has previously spoken at the Huntington Audubon Society. The program is free and refreshments will be provided. Biring a lawn chair!

It will be an action packed afternoon. In addition to Boby Horvath, additional guests are Betsy Gulotta, former President of the South Shore Audubon Society, Conservation Director for Friends of Hempstead Plains, as well as a biology Professor with Nassau Community College. Betsy will be on hand to receive the Garden City Bird Sanctuary's 2007 Environmental Stewardship Award.

Bobby Horvath and a very lucky bald eagle. Additional guests are Michael Giocondo, NYS Forester as we dedicate the newly planted trees and shrubs obtained through the NYSDEC's Community Tree Planting grant. We are also planning Nassau County Legislator Judy Jacobs to be on hand to present a new sign identifying the Osprey as the Official Nassau County Bird. The Honorable Tom McKevitt, NYS Assemblyman, may also join us (if he isn't a new father) to announce a new grant for the Bird Sanctuary.

The Garden City Bird Sanctuary is a 9 acre community nature preserve established from an operating Nassau County Storm Water Basin. It is managed by a non-profit organization in cooperation with the NC Department of Public Works. For information on this or other programs, contact Rob Alvey at 326-1720 or e-mail gcbirdsanctuary@aol.com.

Bobby and Tasha, an unusual animal rescue.