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Catch the Migration Sensation!
Fun for the whole family!
Celebrate the return of migratory birds to the San Pedro River
A fun, family celebration of International Migratory Bird Day
(In conjunction with the Friends of the San Pedro Annual Spring Festival!)
Saturday, May 12, 2007
The San Pedro House
at Highway 90 & the San Pedro River, Sierra Vista, Arizona
FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
Join the Sonoran Joint Venture, the Friends of the San Pedro River, and many other groups for guided walks, talks, workshops, hands-on activities for people of all ages, donkey and carriage rides, hummingbird banding, and much more!
Activities begin at 7am and continue throughout the day. For a complete schedule of events, see below.
For more information, call 520-882-0837 (Tucson) or 520-508-4445 (Sierra Vista).
Map the San Pedro House available by clicking here.
San Pedro River International Migratory Bird Day Celebration
and
Friends of the San Pedro Spring Festival Itinerary (subject to change)
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Time |
Event |
Who |
Notes |
7-9am |
Bird walk |
Led by Alan Blixt and Glenn Frederick |
|
8-10am |
Beginning bird and nature walk |
Led by Pat and Verna Berry |
|
8-11am |
Beaver hike |
Led by Mike Foster and Glenn Johnson |
Be sure to wear good hiking shoes, bring plenty of water, suncreen, and a hat, and be prepared for warm temperatures. This hike is not appropriate for small children. |
10am-1pm |
Craft/activities begin |
Tucson Audubon Society |
A variety of different bird-related activities will be offered. Visit information tables hosted by a variety of conservation, education, and outreach groups doing work in the area. |
10am-1pm |
Information tables set up under tent |
Various |
Visit information tables hosted by a variety of conservation, education, and outreach groups doing work in the area. |
10-10:50am |
Bird feeding workshop |
Led by Phil Tucker, Wild Birds Unlimited Sierra Vista |
Learn how to entice birds to your feeders! |
10am-2pm |
Book signing |
Betty Escapule |
Meet the author of a new book and hear about her life growing up in what is now the San Pedro House |
11am-11:50pm |
Reptile talk |
Led by Gray Hawk Nature Center |
Come learn about reptiles of the region and meet some of Gray Hawk Nature Center's live critters. |
11:00-1:00 |
Carriage rides |
Fun for everyone! |
|
12:00-1:30 |
Lunch; music |
Free pizza and drinks with a donation to Friends of the San Pedro River; live music from the Arthritis Brothers Band |
|
1:30pm-3:30pm |
Nest box building workshop |
Led by Kate Scott/Birdland Ranch |
Come join us for this workshop (geared towards kids, but fun for adults, too), where you'll build a nest box that will help provide habitat for birds at the San Pedro House or in your own yard. |
4-6pm |
Hummingbird banding demonstration |
Join SABO naturalists to learn about these amazing birds! |
For more information, call 520-882-0837 (Tucson) or 520-508-4445 (Sierra Vista).
Map the San Pedro House available by clicking here.
Festival Sponsors:    |
