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Saturday, May 10, 2008
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, the Bureau of Land Managment, the Coronado National Forest, 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. Click here to see a complete schedule of events.
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 Spring Festival Itinerary (subject to change)
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Time |
Event |
Who |
Notes |
7-9am |
Bird walk |
Led by Alan Blixt and Glenn Frederick |
Join Friends of the San Pedro River docent and Coronado National Forest wildlife biologist for a morning bird walk along the river. |
8-10am |
Beginning bird and nature walk |
Leader TBA |
Join Friends of the San Pedro River docents for a leisurely bird and nature walk along the river. |
8-10:45am |
Beavers and Birds 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-2pm |
Information tables and activity set up under tent |
Visit information tables hosted by a variety of conservation, education, and outreach groups doing work in the area. |
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10-10:50am |
Birds, Banding, and Migration talk |
Led by Jennie Duberstein and Heather Swanson |
Learn about the amazing journeys migratory birds make and how we study these long-distance wonders. |
| 10am-1pm | Book signing | Betty Foster Escapule | Betty Foster Escapule will sign copies of her book, The Five Fosters. Meet the author and hear about her life growing up in what is now the San Pedro House |
11am-12pm |
20th Anniversary Celebration of San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area |
Led by the Bureau of Land Management and the Friends of the San Pedro River |
The SPRNCA was the first riparian national conservation area in the United States. A special ceremony will celebrate 20 years of protecting this unique and very important ecosystem. |
12-12:45pm |
Lunch; music, donkey rides |
Free pizza and drinks with a donation to Friends of the San Pedro River; live music from the Arthritis Brothers Band; donkey rides |
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1-2pm |
Dedication and tour of xeriscape garden |
Led by Ted Mouras, President, Friends of the San Pedro River |
Come join us for this special tour of the new San Pedro House xeriscape garden and water catchment system. Learn how you can plan a native plant garden for birds and wildlife in your own neighborhood. |
| 1-3pm | Book signing/reading | Tucson author and SJV Coordinator Robert Mesta | Robert will read his new children's book, Condor: Spirit of the Canyon, and will sign and sell copies of the book. |
2-3pm |
Backyard Habitat Workshop |
Led by Phil Tucker, Wild Birds Unlimited, Sierra Vista |
Join Wild Birds Unlimited store owner Phil Tucker to learn about how to turn your yard into a Certified Backyard Habitat that not only brings song, color, and life to your home but also benefits wild birds in your neighborhood. Design a backyard you will enjoy and help Mother Nature at the same time. |
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.
*Information Table Participants:
Coronado National Forest
Firewise Program
Friends of the Huachuca Mountains
Friends of the San Pedro River
Gray Hawk Nature Center
Huachuca Audubon Society
Sky Island Alliance
Sonoran Joint Venture
Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory
The Nature Conservancy
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Waterwise Program
Wild Birds Unlimited
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