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Tim Schantz, well known birder and guide, died suddenly from coronary artery disease in 2001 at the age of 36 while guiding a trip to St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Tim had a consuming passion for birds and spent his life studying them and sharing his love and knowledge with others.
The Tim Schantz Memorial Foundation was established after Tim’s death to honor his passion by promoting interest in birds and birdlife. With these goals in mind, the foundation annually awards a scholarship trip to the Kachemak Bay Shorebird festival held each May in Homer, Alaska. The foundation has also donated Tim’s extensive collection of bird books to the Prince William Sound Science Center, which has established a memorial library in Tim’s name. |
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Mr. Michael Hilchey - Recipient of 2011 Tim Schantz Memorial Foundation |
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Mr. Michael Hilchey was selected as the recipient of the 2011 Tim Schantz Memorial trip to the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival. Michael is a working towards a B.S. in Biology at the University of New Mexico. When not in school, Michael leads bird tours in the Southwestern USA and also conducts biological research (mostly with birds). He has been involved with many projects in and around New Mexico over the years; most notably he is the co-lead of the Sandia Rosy-Finch Project in Albuquerque. This long-term study of Rosy-Finches in the Sandia Mountains was recently featured in the May/June issue of National Audubon Magazine and this work was the topic of this presentation at the 2011 Shorebird Festival. |
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The Foundation was established with donations from over 225 friends and family of Tim’s from over 25 states and foreign countries. We wish to thank those listed on the attached donor list who have made it possible for us to share Tim’s passion for Birds and Alaska with others. Donations to the Foundation are fully tax deductible and may be sent to:
Tim Schantz Memorial Foundation
2225 230th Lane
Winterset, Iowa 50273 |
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Applications for the 2012 Tim Schantz Memorial Foundation trip |
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Applications for the 2012 Tim Schantz Memorial Foundation trip to the Kachemak Bay shorebird festival are now being accepted until January 15, 2012. The festival will take place May 10-13 in Homer, Alaska. The keynote speaker for the 2012 festival is Dr. George Archibald, Co-founder and Senior Conservationist of the International Crane Foundation. The ICF is the world center for the study and preservation of cranes. The application form may be obtained by visiting the Application page on this website. This page also includes an announcement about the trip that may be posted. |
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Kachemak Shorebird Festival Trip |
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The trip includes airfare and travel expenses to the Kachemak Bay shorebird festival <LINK> as well as 1-2 days birding in and around the Anchorage area. Please visit the links page for more information on the shorebird festival. The recipient will participate in the shorebird festival by presenting a topic to the festival attendees. Applications for the trip are accepted beginning in October and are due by January 15th. A link to the electronic application form is below. Applications will be accepted electronically or by mail. For bios and updates of past recipients please visit the recipient page of this website.. |
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