Making owl masks.
12th Annual Snow Goose Festival: January 27-30, 2011
Free Events and Activities for the Whole Family: Sunday, Jan. 30
The Maze of Maps
This year we will feature an eclectic assortment of interesting maps from around the North Valley and beyond. Get the bird’s eye view of our local landscape features. Stroll through maps in the CMFC hallway and let your curiosity take you on a tour.
Exhibits Galore & Vendors!
Displays by State, Federal, and Non-profit organizations. Plus vendors selling everything from binoculars to bird books. |
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Display
All 100 California winners from nearly 2,000 entries will be on display. Don’t forget to see the Chico winners. |
Meet Smokey Bear and the Blue Goose!
Smokey the Bear and the National Wildlife Refuge’s Blue Goose will be visiting at various times courtesy of the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Also be sure to visit the US Fish & Wildlife Service fire safety exhibit booth. |
Optics Demo
Learn the basics about Binoculars and Spotting Scopes for bird watching! What do the numbers mean? Isn't higher power always better? This will be a "show and tell" discussion about the differences in size, quality, and construction of optics so that you can make a good choice for your needs and budget. Sample optics will be available from numerous manufacturers to illustrate. Marilyn Rose from Out of This World Discount Binoculars will be the presenter.
Junior Naturalist Activities
Along with the Live Animal Presentations, Meet Smokey Bear and Blue Goose, Junior Duck Stamp Display, and the Duck Calling Contest children may earn a Junior Naturalist Certificate by participating in a few activities designed just for children. There will be nature crafts, opportunities to build bird feeders, make a bird call and much, much more!
Children’s Duck Calling Class and Competition
Local duck callers will be available for training and coaching before the contest. This is for youth up to 16 years old. Calls will be available for youths.