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NEW MEXICO
October 8, 2006
2 pm
Artist in Harmony with the Land
Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge
Las Vegas, NM
RICHARD BODNER portraying artist/photographer ANSELADAMS
PHONE NUMBER/E-MAIL Info: janarrott@hotmail.com, 505-454-6115
Seating is limited to 40. To reserve a seat, call Lori Casados at the refuge, 425-3581x 203, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Reservations will be taken until the Friday before the event. All unreserved seats will be available on a first come first serve basis.
November 2006 - every Sunday
Open 9:00am to 4:00pm
November Sundays Wildlife Drive
Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge
Las Vegas, NM
Interpretive Talks: 2 talks each Sunday @ 12 noon and @1:30 PM
Speakers & Subject:
November 5, Art Arenholz on Raptors
November 12, Paul Tebbell on Sandhill Cranes
November 19, Lawry Sager, More Prairie Wildlife
November 26, Laura Swartz, Live Raptor Presentation
Info janarrott@hotmail.com, 505-454-6115
Seating is limited to 40 - reserve a seat by calling Lori Casados, 425-3581 x203. Reservations will be taken Monday through Friday before the event. All unreserved seats are first come first serve.
November 14 -19, 2006
6:00am to 7:00pm every day
19th Annual Festival of the Cranes
Bosque del Apache NWR, Central New Mexico
San Antonio (20 minutes South of Socorro), NM
Six days, 110 events, Birding and tours and exhibitors
505/838-2077 friends@sdc.org
P.O. Box 340, San Antonio, NM 87832
www.friendsofthebosque.org/crane
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NORTH CAROLINA
Nov 5-12, 2006
Wings Over Water
Alligator River/Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges (Eastern North Carolina)
Manteo, NC
Celebration of Wildlife and Wildlands in Eastern NC- offers over 100 field trips and many other activities including birding, photography, natural history, paddling, etc.
252-441-8144
www.wingsoverwater.org
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OKLAHOMA
January 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2007
4:00 pm
Eagle Watch
Salt Plains NWR
Jet, OK
Come out to the refuge for the eagle watch. Short lifehistory talk and then we're on our way out to the viewing area to watchthem come in. Warm, neutral colored clothes preferred. bring lawn chair orblanket. Limited space - registration required.
580-626-4794
http://saltplains.fws.gov
April 29
All day
Birding and Crystal Festival
Salt Plains NWR
Jet, OK
Outdoor Fun for All! Bird watchers, crystal diggers, nature walks, demonstrations, live animals and more. See itinerary on-line.
580-626-4794
http://saltplains.fws.gov
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OREGON
July 2 - 4, 2007
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily (depending on tides)
Great Cannon Beach Puffin Watch
Haystack Rock, Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Cannon Beach, Oregon 97110
A seabird watching event on the beach at Haystack Rock. Participants should see Tufted Puffins, Common Murres, Pigeon Guillemonts, Pelagic Cormorants, Western Gulls and Black Oystercatchers that all nest at the Rock. In addition, Harlequin Ducks, Brown Pelicans, Peregrine Falcons and Bald Eagles can frequently be seen. Extensive tidepools can be explored and trained interpreters will deliver presentations on the geology of the 235' high monolith and the abundant marine life in the protected Marine Garden.
Contact Shelley Parker, Haystack Rock Awareness Program (503) 436-1581, ext. 108. parker@ci.cannon-beach.or.us. or Tom Oxwang, Chair, Friends Of Haystack Rock, (503) 436-0943, tgoxwang@gmail.com
www.friendsofhaystackrock.org
April 15, 2007
1pm
Puffin Party
Coquille Point Unit of Oregon Islands NWR
Celebrate the return of the Tufted Puffins with a contest to decorate tufted muffins. Winners and losers alike will be eaten.
Bandon, Oregon
541-290-8595/Bill-R@SEA-edu.org
http://www.SEA-edu.org
May 26-Sept 3, 2007 Saturdays and Sundays
10 am-4 pm
Viewing seals and sea lions
Oregon Islands NWR, Simpson Reef Overlook
Charleston Oregon
View up to 5,000 California sea lions and 1,000 harbor seals plus smaller numbers of Steller sea lions and elephant seals. Docents with scopes will help you see and understand.
http://www.SEA-edu.org
Sept. 15-16, 2007
Various times - see webpage
Oregon Shorebird Festival
Bandon Marsh and Oregon Islands NWRs
Seminars and Field Trips during shorebird migration
Charleston, North Bend and Bandon, Oregon
541-867-4550
dawn_graffe@fws.gov
http://www.fws.gov/oregoncoast/shorebirdfestival.htm
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SOUTH CAROLINA
March 24-25, 2007
Wildlife Expo, American Revolutionary Living History Encampment
and 6th Celebration of "Victory at Fort Watson"
Santee National Wildlife Refuge
Summerton, SC
Contact 803-478-2645, or visit www.santeerefugefriends.org or www.francismariontrail.com to learn more.
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TEXAS
November 30 - December 3, 2006
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Dinner activities after 6:00 PM)
Red River Valley Birding and Nature Fall Migration Festival
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
Pottsboro, Texas 75076
Guided Field Trips, Seminars, Workshops, Lake Cruises, Children's Programs, Stargazing, and Fantastic Trade Show
Call 1-888-893-1198
www.redriverbirding.com
December 15, 2006 - April 15, 2007 (three times daily, every day)
9:30 am, 12:00 noon, and 2:00 pm
The Nature Tram at Santa Ana NWR
Santa Ana NWR
Alamo, TX (Old Military Highway 281)
Interpreted open-air tram ride will carry you through some of the Valley's last remaining native habitats. Birds, butterflies, wildcats, plants, and other wild surprises might all be part of the trip scenery including Green Jays, Great Kiskadees and Plain Chachalacas.
(956) 784-7500 for more information
http://southwest.fws.gov/refuges/texas/santana.html
February 10, 2007
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
8th annual Ocelot Conservation Festival
Laguna Atascosa NWR
Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, TX.
There will be a variety of programs and activities including a program featuring live ocelots. There will also be a silent auction, kid's arts and crafts, live fishing, touch tanks, a hunting simulation laser game, refuge tours, seminars, zoo exhibits, archery, and an obstacle course. $3 General Admission, Senior Citizens 62 and older- $2.50 and kids 2 and under are free.
Call (956) 748-3607, email ocelot_festival@yahoo.com, or visit http://www.valleystar.com/ocelot for more information.
February 23-25, 2007
Port Aransas's 11th Annual Celebration of Whooping Cranes & other Birds
Port Aransas NWR
Port Aransas, TX
Festivities include guided trips by land and sea to observe these endangered birds and many others. There will be lectures by renowned birding experts, photography workshops, and a nature related trade show. Tours of the Animal Rehabilitation Keep will be available as well as free admission to the Wetlands on Wheels Educational Display. Early registration ends February 16th, and you may download forms "Celebration on Whooping Cranes."
Call 800-45-COAST or visit www.portaransas.org for more info.
April 14 -15, 2007
7:00 am - 1:30 pm
Attwater's Prairie Chicken Festival
Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
Eagle Lake, Texas
Guided tours to the Attwater's prairie chicken "booming" grounds to experience their beautiful courtship dance during early morning. Other tours include refuge tours, birding tours, and native plants tours.
For more information, call: (979) 234-3021
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UTAH
October 14, 2006
10:00am - 4:00pm
Wild Bird Center Anniversary Open House
Wild Bird Center Store, 1860 North 1000 West
Layton, Utah
Bear River Refuge booth with free posters, program planning, education trunk, live birds, door prizes and more!
http://www.wildbirdcenter.com/stores/lay/home
October 28, 2006
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Going Batty!
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Wildlife Education Center
Brigham City, Utah
Dress in your favorite critter costume and bring the family to learn the truth about bats and why we should not be scared of them. A carnival approach with educational stations and treats (or tricks!). For the entire family. Cost: $1/person and $5 max per family. Pre-registration is required for all events.
Sign up at the front desk, call (435)734-6422 or visit http://bearriver.fws.gov.
November 1, 2006
10:00am - 5:00pm
Refuge Awareness Day
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Wildlife Education Center
Brigham City, Utah
Open house with speakers, tours, posters, food, door prizes, crafts.
(435) 723-5887 or bearriver@fws.gov
http://bearriver.fws.gov
November 11, 2006
10:30am and 1:30pm
Tundra Swan Watch
Day
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Brigham City, Utah
Two tours will be given, one in the morning, one in the afternoon, to see Tundra Swans on the Refuge. Learn about swans from an educational display and through children's activities available throughout the day. For the entire family. Cost: $1/person and $5 max per family. Pre-registration is required for all events.
Sign up at the front desk, call (435)734-6422 or visit http://bearriver.fws.gov.
December 2, 2006
10:00am - 11:30am
Gifts for our Feathered Friends
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Brigham City, Utah
Join Bill Fenimore, birder and educator of the Wild Bird Center, as he introduces us to the backyard world of bird feeding. Come learn to identify birds, what food they need in winter, and build a feeder or nest box. For the entire family. Cost: $15/family. Pre-registration is required for all events.
Sign up at the front desk, call (435)734-6422 or visit http://bearriver.fws.gov.
February 3, 2006
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Who Hoots at You?
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Brigham City, Utah
Learn how owls are different from other birds, how they hunt, what they eat, where they live, and listen to different owl sounds. Dissect an owl pellet to find out what owls eat and take home what you find. For the entire family. Cost: $1/person and $5 max per family. Pre-registration is required for all events.
Sign up at the front desk, call (435)734-6422 or visit http://bearriver.fws.gov.
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VIRGINIA
October 13, 2007
9:00am - 3:00pm
4th Annual Fall Wildlife Festival to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week
Sponsored by the Friends of the Potomac River Refuges
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Dawson Beach Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22191
Presentations include live hawks and owls from the Raptor Conservancy of Virginia, backyard critters by Reptiles Alive, wildlife photography workshop, bird banding demonstrations, children's activities, exhibitors, owl hooting contests, prizes, vendors, food. FREE to the public. No pets please.
Contact: Annette Baker-Toole, copresident, Friends of the Potomac River Refuges, 703-636-4115
More info and schedule of events at http://www.foprr.org
October 6, 7, 8, 2006 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Dawn to Dusk and beyond
Eastern Shore Birding and Wildlife Festival
Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
Kiptopeke, VA
In cooperation with the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, the refuge will be helping host a wonderful weekend for lovers of birds and other critters. The festival occurs during the height of the fall migration of over 10 million birds along Virginia's Eastern Shore.
Tours are by foot, car, bus, boat, and kayak and start with the first morning light and are still going for the owl hoots after dark. It is a time to visit many government and private lands throughout the peninsula normally not open to the public and share your enthusiasm with skilled leaders and other lovers of the outdoors.
Eastern Shore of Viginia NWR (757-331-2760) or FW5RW_ESVNWR@fws.gov
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce (757-787-2460) http://www.esvchamber.org/
http://www.esvachamber.org/festivals/birding/
http://easternshore.fws.gov
October 14, 2006
9:00am - 3:00pm
Fall Wildlife Festival
Potomac River Refuges (Occoquan Bay NWR)
Educational programs, games & food
Woodbridge, Virginia
info@foprr.org
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WASHINGTON
October 13-14, 2007
BirdFest 2007: A celebration of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Ridgefield, WA
Guided bird and plant walks, paddle tours, bluegrass music, fun for the whole family. Celebrate and learn about the natural beauty and rich cultural history of the refuge. Tours will follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark to a replica of a Cathlapotle (Cath-Lah-Poh-tl) plankhouse, hand built using ancient Chinookan techniques and tools. Adults and children can participate in many events; children's activities include guided bird walks led by a naturalist, live raptor displays, craft stations and much more; for the big kids, guided paddle tours with a wildlife biologist. A birders marketplace with great deals on optics, art, clothing and books. Spectacular sunrise and sunset tours to view Sandhill Cranes flying to their traditional roost are offered with reservations required.
360-887-9495 / rfriends@pacifier.com
http://www.ridgefieldfriends.org
October 14-15, 2006
BirdFest 2006: A celebration of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Ridgefield, WA
Guided bird and plant walks, paddle tours, bluegrass music, fun for the whole family. Celebrate and learn about the natural beauty and rich cultural history of the refuge. Tours will follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark to a replica of a Cathlapotle (Cath-Lah-Poh-tl) plankhouse, hand built using ancient Chinookan techniques and tools. Adults and children can participate in many events; children's activities include guided bird walks led by a naturalist, live raptor displays, craft stations and much more; for the big kids, guided paddle tours with a wildlife biologist. A birders marketplace with great deals on optics, art, clothing and books. Spectacular sunrise and sunset tours to view Sandhill Cranes flying to their traditional roost are offered with reservations required.
360-887-9495 / rfriends@pacifier.com
http://www.ridgefieldfriends.org
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WISCONSIN
November 18, 2006
9:00 am -11:00 am
Waterfowl Observation Day
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (Highway 26 overlook near Brownsville, MN)
LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Volunteers will be on the deck to help you identify migrating waterfowl. Thousands of tundra swans visit the refuge in fall to fuel up on their migration to the east coast. Stop and listen to the symphony of swan songs.
For more information, call (608) 783-8403.
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