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Event
Activities
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Nature Talk Series
This is an opportunity for people of all ages to
really learn about our native wildlife, culture and community.
You can learn about the birds and other animals that may
wander into your own back yard! See
Schedule & Descriptions >>
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Partial List of Topics
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Desert
Fables
Fishing
Desert Oasis
Playing with Bugs!
Live Birds of Prey
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Lunch Box
Game
Early hunting; the Atlatl
Leave No Trace
Snakes & Reptiles
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Canoe
Excursions
Join us “Down by the River” to learn about safe canoeing
from Arizona Game and Fish boating safety volunteers and
experience the joy of paddling your own canoe around the small
lake at the B&M Wildlife Area. Enjoy the serenity of being on
the water, get close to birds and animals, watch the fish below
you and generally enjoy the great weather and natural
surroundings!
Hikes
Guided hikes and walks will be offered during the festival.
This year the hike to Monument Hill is a must do. It is located
at the eastern edge of the B&M Wildlife Area – this Arizona
significant site will open your eyes to the history of the area.
Also, the 1.5 mile nature trail will be a hit. Walk the trail or
take the hay wagon ride around the site.
Nature Trail &
Beginning Bird Watching
Join festival and Audubon Society experts for Beginning
Birdwatching Field Instruction. Fixed observation stations
and small group excursions will allow visitors to observe the
abundant wildlife of the area, and talk to experts about how to
identify the birds or animal evidence observed, and details of
their natural history.
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 Entertainment
Our headlining group this year is the Back Porch Band(its)!
Their leader, Ken Clemmer, will MC and keep the crowd excited.
The Back Porch Band, based in the Phoenix area, provides a mix of bluegrass,
old-time, traditional, folk and originals - that Banditgrass
music certain to touch a wide variety of audiences.
Along with
them, a mix of cultural music and local performers will be sure
to please. Learn
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Free Fishing Clinic |
Sponsored by
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Instructional clinic for youth
and adults. Learn about warm water fishing in Central Arizona:
which fish are present, how to catch, clean and prepare them for
the table. Fishing equipment provided, no licenses required.
(Provided by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.) |
 Contests
Participate
in one or more of the exciting contests, including the Recycling
Fashion Show. Learn
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Just for
Kids!
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