The City of Galt, in collaboration with the Cosumnes River Preserve and Galt Joint Union Elementary and High School Districts, is pleased to bring you the 12th Annual Winter Bird Festival on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Our festival guests will enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Cosumnes River Preserve and the incredible opportunity to catch sightings of waterfowl, shorebirds and wildlife in their winter habitat. Festival headquarters provide a starting point for exclusive preserve tours, educational presentations, wildlife shows, art displays, wine walk, hometown history and hands-on activities. This is a winter celebration you'll always remember!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Larry Broderick
Welcome to the 12th Annual Galt Winter Bird Festival. The City of Galt, in collaboration with the Cosumnes River Preserve and Galt Joint Union Elementary and High School Districts, is pleased to bring you the 12th Annual Winter Bird Festival. Our festival guests will enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Cosumnes River Preserve and take advantage of the incredible opportunity to catch sightings of waterfowl, shorebirds and wildlife in their winter habitat. Festival headquarters provide a starting point for exclusive preserve tours, educational presentations, wildlife shows, art displays, wine walk, hometown history and hands-on activities. This is a winter wildlife celebration you'll always remember!
SactoMoFo Foods Trucks will be onsite, so bring your appetite!!
Details:
GUEST
SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS
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10:00 am Wild Things & Conservation
Ambassadors, Gabriel Kerschner
Meet our
wildlife ambassadors! Back by popular
demand, these wild creatures have sustained injuries that prevent them from
surviving in the wild or were kept as illegal pets. The Conservation Ambassador team delights
tens of thousands of school children every year with a message of conservation
and appreciation for the earth's natural wonders. Join us in welcoming these animal ambassadors
and learn about each one's special place on earth.
Mike and
Annette Heacox of Luciole Design Inc., landscape architects based in
Sacramento, return with more secrets on how to design and enjoy your ultimate
bird/wildlife garden. Learn which bird species have a preferred time for taking
baths in sum- mer, design and create a simple water feature for birds, attract
birds year around with the right mix of low water plants, and discover through
the seasons the best time of day and location to observe birds and wildlife.
Larry
Broderick's fascinating and visually-exciting presentation includes not only
wonderful first-hand stories from the field, but also is packed with
interesting information about raptor habits, identification, and suggestions of
where to spot them, as well as some interesting one-of-a-kind and rare special
surprises. Once you attend Larry's presentation, you have him as a resource and
reference for questions and outings for years to come, as he is highly
accessible through West County Hawkwatch Raptor Research's webpages and his
direct contact information.
Larry Broderick is a local Birds of Prey
Natural History and Interpretive Specialist, Jenner Headlands Hawk Watch
Director and Certified California Naturalist. Larry has been working with Birds
of Prey as an educational specialist for over 25 years. For the last 10 years
he has led walks, hikes and presentations with Solano and Sonoma Land Trusts,
Madrone Audubon, Bird Rescue Center and Redwood Regional Ornithological
Society. Larry conducts Bird and Wildlife surveys for the Wildlands
Conservancy, Sonoma Land Trust and Pepperwood Preserve. He also runs West
County Hawkwatch and manages dozens of docents, photographers and tour guides.
Larry is the recipient of the Madrone Audubon's 2012 Betty Burridge award and
Sonoma Land Trusts Special Recognition of Volunteer Service award 2015-2016.
Director
Kelli Moulden's mission is to inspire respect for local and migratory birds
through customized and entertaining educational programs. Enjoy a fantastic opportunity to see and
experience hawks, owls, and water birds up close and personal. Yes, the birds are coming to visit!
Take a
guided tour through our Materials Recovery Facility. See what we do and how we do it. Each day we recover discarded natural
resources destined for landfills, conserve natural resources, create new jobs,
and reduce local carbon footprint. Our
goal is to preserve our environment and build a better future for our community
and the lands and waterways that surround it.
Good for all ages, Kids' activity will be included during your visit.
Get a close
up view of bats and learn about the importance of inviting them to your yard or
farm! With years of experience, Corky
will delight you with her extensive bat knowledge!
WORKSHOPS
Learn how to Get Started, where to watch birds, birding etiquette, safety, cameras and equipment. Open to all ages and limited space available. No cost
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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Building Bird Houses
$5.00 per participant, open to all ages and limited space
available.
These games
are sure to activate your senses, sharpen your awareness, and bring a smile to
your face! Have fun playing games that teach about animals, trail etiquette,
and natural phenomenon. Run, hide, dance, sing and sit beneath the trees while
laughing, learning, and creating happy memories. Open to all ages and limited space
available. No cost.
Learn how to
Get Started, where to watch birds, birding etiquette, safety, cameras and
equipment. Open to all ages and limited
space available. Open to all ages and
limited space available. No cost
Open to all
ages and limited space available. No cost.
Galt Winter Bird Festival: Saturday, February 02, 2019 Chabolla Community Center 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Price: FREE VENUE: | |||
| Chabolla Community Center 610 Chabolla Avenue Galt, CA 95632  Show Map Phone: (209) 366-7180 Email: galtpandr@ci.galt.ca.us Web: http://www.ci.galt.ca.us/index.aspx?page=495 | |||
This listing courtesy of  CA Watchable Wildlife | |||
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