Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Spring Schedule 2007

Please Leave No Trace While Visiting The Refuge

Bear River, along with 545 other National Wildlife Refuges, is a special place – the only Federal land set aside and managed primarily to protect wildlife and their habitats. Please help protect the Refuge by following these common sense principles.

• Travel only on open and marked roads or trails
  
• Walk and talk quietly
  
• Keep wildlife wild – do not feed or approach the animals
  
• Carry out all trash and dispose of properly
  
• Respect other visitors
  
• Leave what you find - leave the Refuge as you find it
  
• Keep all pets on leash
  

The mission of the Friends of the Bear River Refuge is to promote appreciation and conservation of the wildlife, birds, and habitat of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

Family Refuge Programs

Spring 2007

Sponsored by

Friends of the Bear River Refuge

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

James V. Hansen

Wildlife Education Center 2155 West Forest Street Brigham City UT 84302 435.723.5887

I-15 to Exit 363 – West 1 block

Opportunities to Learn about Nature at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge…

Join us for our monthly Refuge programs! Sponsored by the Friends of Bear River Refuge, our programs are designed to appeal to audiences of all ages. Offerings range from nature related crafts and skills such as bird identification to outdoor photography, guided walks, tours, and more.

Our Spring Schedule!

Saturday, April 21, 2007 Wing Fling II" – Join us to celebrate our wildlife education center's one-year anniversary!

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Artist Debbie Goodman will present: "The Sacred Ibis and the Dove of the Holy Spirit: Four Thousand Years of Birds in Art." Birds and animals have been featured in art objects for as long as humans have created art – images tell the story of the bond between humans and wildlife. Presentation in the auditorium. Debbie's unique bird artwork will also be on display in Classrooms

A & B and will be for sale.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Photographer Ted Steinke will present, "Birds of the Great Salt Lake Wetlands" – a presentation showing the different bird species which live around the lake. In the auditorium.

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. "A Family Wetland Ed-venture" will teach your family about the wonders of wetlands with hands-on activities.

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. "Birding on the Refuge." Members of Wasatch and Bridgerland Audubon will share information on the bird species found on the refuge auto tour route. Bring binoculars!

The days events are all free!

Thursday, May 17, 2007
"The Power of Story" 9am-4pm "Critterman" Denny Olson leads an all-day workshop on oral presentation skills needed to be a good story-teller. Lots of activities & fun! This event is part of the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival. You must sign up on-line at: www.greatsaltlakebirdfest.com Cost: $35.00

Saturday, May 19, 2007
"International Migratory Bird Day" Join us at the Davis County Event Center to celebrate the arrival of our migratory feathered friends. An educational booth will offer family activities from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost: Free! www.greatsaltlakebirdfest.com

Saturday, June 9, 2007 "Native Plants and Their Uses" – Kayo Robertson, local naturalist and educator, will lead a family- friendly walk highlighting common traditional uses of Refuge plants. Time: 1:00-2:30 pm. Cost: $1/person and $5 maximum per family.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS. Sign up at the Wildlife Education Center front desk or call 435-723-5887. The Center is open M–F, 8:00 to 5:00, and Saturday, 10:00 – 4:00. For more information, call Kathi Stopher at 435-734-6438 or Betsy Beneke at 435-734-6436. Visit our web site at: http://bearriver.fws.gov