Saturday, January 28, 2012
5:30 - 10:00 pm
The Palms
2947 Nord Ave.
Chico, CA 95973
530-894-8000
Cost per Person: $36 Adult, $20 Youth (17 years and younger) and students with ID
Beer & Wine (No Host)
Above:Greg Miller
Come hear Greg recount the varied and sometimes humorous experiences of his BIG YEAR birding adventure. In an effort to see as many species of birds as possible in one calendar year, he traveled extensively across North America. He’ll share with us how he got into birding and how he came to do a big year. Then he’ll tell the story behind how his experiences became a book and a movie, and what it was like being a bird consultant for “The Big Year” movie.
Prior to dinner and after the keynote address, Greg will be signing the book, The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession, by Mark Obmascik.
Silent auction begins at 5:30 pm
The vibrant Silent Auction tables will accompany us while we dine at The Palms. The Silent Auction will include a variety of exquisite items including works of art, wine, and services. Your financial participation directly affects our ability to ensure that the Snow Goose Festival remains the North State's premier birding event, so enjoy the evening bidding for an event or item that you love. You won't be disappointed!
1 ticket $5
5 tickets $20
You and 5 of your friends can learn about the migratory ecology of the Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) in the Sierra Nevada foothills with licensed bird bander Dawn Garcia. Guests will observe and may assist with data collection, banding, and release of the petite owls. The banding will be conducted at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve where Dawn is researching owl migration, now for the 8th season. A specific date between October 15 and November 15, 2012 will be arranged between the parties as the owl migration season approaches.
Raffle tickets will be for sale at the Snow Goose Festival's booth at Chico Certified Farmers Market, January 7, 14, 21, Saturday night's banquet and Chico Masonic Family Center, Sat-Sun, January 28-29. The winning tickets will be drawn at the conclusion of the Snow Goose Festival, Sunday, January 29.
We encourage everyone to thank and support the following community members, businesses and organizations who have generously donated these items for our Silent Auction, to be held at the Gathering of Wings Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
514 Orange Street | Framed Bird Print, signed by artist |
5th St Steakhouse | Gift Certificate |
Airmid Organics | Stone Bowl with assorted organic goodies |
Alita Huber | Frozen Leaf framed photo |
Art Etc | Unframed Giclee Snow Goose Print by local artist Dave Simcox & coupon |
Ave. 9 Gallery | Handmade fused glass earrings |
Ave. 9 Gallery | Handmade Porcelain Bowl |
Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve | Two tickets to "Candles in the Canyon" Event in May |
Bodie Birdhouse | Handmade Birdhouse |
Born Again Skin | Product and Gift Certificate |
Butte County Rice Growers Assoc | Boxes of Rice |
Campus Bicycles | Bike |
Chico Performances | Two tickets to Martha Graham Dance Company performance, Feb. 14 |
Collier Hardware | Bunn Coffeemaker |
Cooie Grey Lavin | Handmade Mosaic Wall Hanging |
Cordi Winery | 2 bottles of wine and gift certificate |
Cotton Party Clothing | Sweater |
DUISENBERG Cottage | Night for 2 in cottage by Llano Seco with dinner, breakfast & picnic lunch |
Ellis Art | Bird Book with CD |
Eric Norlie | 3 Chico Users Guides |
Grace Jr. | Book Lovers Kit with coupon |
Grapes and Ivy | Gift Certificate |
Great Harvest Bread Co. | Gift Basket |
Greenfeet | Chico Messenger Bag/Shower Time |
Half A Bubble Out Communications | Bidwell Park DVD's |
Harry Koenig | Wood carving |
Heartstrings Yarn Studio | Scarf Kit |
Heel & Sole Shoes | Gift Certificate |
Heel & Sole Shoes | Gift Certificate |
Honey Run Winery | 1 bottle of wine |
Iron Mountain Leather | Smith and Wesson Folding Knife |
Jay House B&B | One-Night Stay – just a short stroll away from the Sacramento River in Colusa |
Jim Dwyer | Kids fishing pole |
Jim Dwyer | Candle Garden Set |
Karen Laslo | Framed abstract photo of Chico church dome |
Leon's Bistro | Cooking Class Gift Certificate |
Liam Huber | Hummingbird framed photo |
Liam Huber | Barn Owl unframed photo |
Little Red Hen | Gift Basket |
Lundberg Farms | Gift Basket |
Lyon Books | Birds of North America & Gift Certificate |
Magnolia Gift and Garden | Potted Plant |
Marvey Mueller | Original watercolor - red-winged blackbird |
Marvey Mueller | Original watercolor - chestnut backed chickadee |
Marvey Mueller | Original watercolor - robin |
Marvey Mueller | Original watercolor - Mt. Shasta |
Marvey Mueller | Original watercolor - Patrick Ranch Farm |
Marvey Mueller | Original watercolor cards - backyard birds |
Mooney Farms | "Taste of Butte" Basket |
Mountain Sports | LED Flashlight |
Mountain Sports | Waterfall Lovers Guide |
Mountain Sports | Handheld Water Purifier |
Nanette Sagastume | "We Also Serve…A Family Goes to War" Book by local author |
Nantucket Homes | Gift Certificate and 2 candles |
Northern Star Mills | Large Gift tub with dog items |
Note Cards | |
Olde Gold Jewelry | Necklace & Earring set with peridot setting |
Olde Gold Jewelry | Gift Certificate |
Olive Pit | Gift Certificate |
Olive Pit | Gift Certificate |
Orient & Flume | Snowstorm Vase |
Pageant Theatre | Gift Certificate |
Phoenix Building Gift Shop | Birdfeeder |
Printed Image | Backpack |
Printed Image | Backpack |
San Francisco Flowers | Arrangement |
Spice Creek | Cooking Class Gift Certificate |
Susan Hearne | Two Ano Nuevo State Reserve Sweatshirts |
Susan Hearne | Ducks Unlimited plate |
Susan Hearne | Native Species print |
Susan Woolridge | "Foolsgold" Book by local author |
Tedo Best | Handmade Ceramic Plate |
Tim Leefeldt | Glass Birdfeeder |
Tinseltown | Two Movie Tickets |
Trader Joes | Gift Bag |
Wilbur's Feed & Seed | Dog Bed |
Wine Co-Op | 12 Bottles of Wine |
Zu Vincent | "The Lucky Place" Book by local author |
Zucchini And Vine | Grace Note Windchime |
A BIG Thank you to Chico Certified Farmers' Market for the booth space!