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Monte Vista Crane Festival Schedule 20082008 Festival dates are March 7-9New Brochure will be out in January
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Friday, March 7, 2008All bus tours leave promptly from the front of the Ski Hi Building. All donations go to offset the costs of busses and drivers. |
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| Sandhill
Sunrise Tour 7:00 a.m. Ski Hi Building |
Watch hundreds of Cranes
in refuge farm fields. |
Sandhill
Sunset Tour 4:00 p.m. Ski Hi Building |
Watch hundreds of Sandhill Cranes touch down on
the Monte Vista NWR. |
| The Ivory
Billed Woodpecker - Is It Still With Us? 7:00 p.m. Central Auditorium |
Jim Harvey tells us what this elusive bird needs to
survive, how they go about their daily lives, and what signs they
leave us of their presence. Free, Open to the Public |
Saturday, March 8, 2008 |
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| Birders'
Breakfast 6:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Ski Hi Building |
For those of us up with the birds enjoy
a pancake breakfast by the Kiwanis Club. Cost: Adult $5, Child $4, Tickets sold morning of breakfast. |
| Sandhill
Sunrise Tour 7:00 a.m. Ski Hi Building |
Watch hundreds of Sandhill Cranes in surrounding farm
fields. Donation Requested |
| Valley
Raptor Tour 10:00 a.m. Ski Hi Building. |
Learn important field marks for valley raptors, guided
by Hawks Aloft. Donation Requested |
| Native
Aquatic Facility 10:00 a.m. Ski Hi Building |
Tour the Valley's Native Aquatic Hatchery. Limit
40 people Donation Requested. |
| Sandhill
Sunset Tour 4:00 p.m. Ski Hi Building |
Watch hundreds of Sandhill Cranes touch down on the
Monte Vista NWR. Donation Requested |
Monte Villa Cocktails 6:00-7:00 p.m Italian Cuisine Dinner 7:00 p.m. |
30 Minute Slide Show - Return
to the Valley of the Cranes |
Saturday Workshops
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10:30 a.m. |
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Bluebirds-Jennifer Klefner |
Learn about these beautiful blue harbingers of spring, and what you can do to improve their chances of survival. |
1:00 p.m. |
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| Bird Olympics- Colorado Division of Wildlife |
Learn what physical attributes help birds fly, find food and migrate long distances as you participate in the “Bird Olympics”. Great for hands-on learning and fun for kids and families. |
| Hikes and Flora of the San Juan Mountains- Pam and David Irwin |
Multi media program showcasing the best wildflower trails in the San Juan Mountains. |
2:00 p.m. |
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Colorado Birding Trail- CDOW |
Participants will be provided with new and updated information about the Colorado Birding Trail including maps and website. |
Wildlife Photo Session -Wendy Shattil, Bob Rozinski |
Hands on photo field session followed by a short slide
show at the school. Limit 40 people Cost $15.00 |
Craft Fair |
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| Friday
10 am.-4 p.m. Saturday 6 am.-4 p.m. Sunday 9 am.-2 p.m. Ski Hi Building |
A variety of arts and crafts and education groups will be available. Kids activities will be offered on Saturday. |
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Sunday, March 9, 2008** Note Time Change for Sunrise Tour due to Daylight Savings time |
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| Sandhill
Sunrise Tour 8:00 a.m. Ski Hi Building |
Watch hundreds of Cranes in refuge farm fields. Donation Requested |
| Native
Aquatic Facility 10:00 a.m. Ski Hi Building |
Tour the Valley's Native Aquatic Hatchery.
Limit 40 people Donation Requested. |
| Valley
Raptor Tour 10:00 a.m. Ski Hi Building |
Learn important field marks for valley
raptors, guided by Hawks Aloft. Donation Requested |
Map to Festival Events
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