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SNOW G OOSE FESTIVAL OF THE PACIFIC FLYWAY • 2019 YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE
Let Us Take You Under Our Wing & Show You the Magic of the Pacific Flyway!
Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway January 23 –27, 2019 Chico, CA ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
• Wildlife Education • Exploration & Birding Adventures • Informative & Hands-on Workshops • Banquet & Keynote Speaker • Wildlife Art Show • Exhibits • Vendors • Free Nature Activities for the Entire Family
Snow Goose Festival Headquarters Chico Masonic Family Center 1110 W. East Ave., Chico Wednesday – Sunday January 23–27
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REGISTRATION DEADLINES Online Registration: Closes at 12:00pm Tues., Jan. 22 www.snowgoosefestival.org Walk-In Registration: May be available for some events Wednesday–Sunday, 9am-4pm at the Chico Masonic Family Center, Snow Goose Festival Headquarters, but cannot be guaranteed. For further information on registration please call: 530-592-9092 Cancellation Policy: No cancellations or refunds will be available online. To cancel and receive a refund, minus a processing fee, you must call or email the Snow Goose Festival office by Monday, January 7, 2019. Beginning Tuesday, January 8, no cancellations or “no shows” will be refunded. If the Snow Goose Festival must cancel an event, registered attendees of that event will be notified via email. Attendees will be offered the following options: • register for substitute activities of the same value • donate registration fee to SGF programs • full refund (allow up to 4 weeks processing)
DIRECTIONS TO FESTIVAL LOCATIONS Please take special note of the location your field trip departs from. Bell Memorial Union, CSU, Chico (BMU)
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Rancho Esquon, Inc.
The Nature Conservancy
Corner of 2nd & Chestnut St., Chico, 530-898-4636. Directions: From U.S. Hwy 99, take the East First Avenue Exit. Proceed west on East First Avenue following signs to campus. After approx. 1.5 miles, turn left on Esplanade, into downtown Chico. Turn right at 2nd St, then three blocks to corner of 2nd St & Chestnut St. If coming from Hwy 32, turn east at the W. 2nd St stoplight. BMU is six blocks, on the left, at corner of 2nd & Chestnut St. FREE PARKING on weekends at Chico State’s parking structure and in lots across the street from the BMU. Chico Creek Nature Center (CcNc)
Supporting Sponsors
Great Blue Heron ($1,000 or more)
1968 E. 8th Street, Chico, 530-891-4671. Directions from Chico: From Hwy 99 take the Hwy 32 Chester Exit #385. Head northeast on CA-32 East toward Chester/E. 9th St. Turn left on Fir St., which turns into E. 8th St. The CCNC will be ¾ mile on the left.
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Chico Masonic Family Center (CMFC) Snow Goose Festival Headquarters & Welcome Center
Llano Seco Rancho
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1110 W. East Avenue, Chico, 530-342-7143. Directions from Chico: From Hwy 99, take East Avenue exit. (two exits north of East 1st Avenue exit.) Turn west on East Avenue. The CMFC is approx. 1.5 miles from Hwy 99 exit, on the right (north) side of East Avenue. If coming from Nord Avenue on Hwy 32, turn east at the W. East Avenue stoplight. CMFC is on the left, after crossing railroad tracks from the Hwy 32 and East Avenue intersection. Gridley McDonalds (GMcDo)
Tundra Swan ($500 or more)
Snowy Egret ($250 or more)
California Rice Commission
Brome Bird Care Chico Chamber of Commerce Friends of Bidwell Park Lundberg Family Farms Western Canal Water District
Central Valley Joint Venture Chico Creek Nature Center David & Patria Forster/ Yellow Rose Ranch Lake Oroville Marina Northern California Regional Land Trust Out of this World Optics Oxford Suites
White-faced Ibis ($100 or more) Baker’s Birkenstock Friends of Butte Creek Dr. Scott Hood, D.D.S Mountain Sports Sacramento River Discovery Center Snow Plows Direct
1513 State Hwy 99, Gridley 530-846-3222 Directions from Chico: Take Hwy 99 South to Gridley McDonalds, west side of Hwy 99 in Gridley. Driving time and distance from Chico: 35 minutes, 29 miles. Llano Seco Viewing Platform
7 Mile Road, Chico-Dayton Directions: From Chico, take Dayton Road south approximately five miles, turn west onto Ord Ferry Road. Continue west approximately three miles, turn south onto Seven-mile Lane. Travel two miles to the Unit entrance.
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752 County Road 99W, Willows (530) 934-2801 Directions: Located south of Willows off Interstate 5. Call Refuge for directions Sacramento River Discovery Center (SRDC)
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For complete descriptions and to register, visit:
Sutter Buttes Hike: Dean Ranch Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
snowgoosefestival.org
Meet at Gridley McDonald’s
A$45 - Y$30 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: Peter Sands
Wednesday, January 23
Yana Trail
Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$30 - Y$15 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Andy Tomaselli and Bill Frey
FIELD TRIPS
Rancho Esquon
Soils, Landforms, & Vegetation of Bidwell Park
Fri 8:15 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Wed 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
A$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Shane Romain, Herman Gray and David Samuels
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$25 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Andrew Conlin and Birder, John Seid
Bidwell Park Bird Walk
Up the Creek with a Pair of Binoculars Wed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Jon Aull and Charlie Cornell
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge & Vicinity Wed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Joyce Bond and Carol Anderson
Birding, History, & Wine Tasting in Durham Wed 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$35 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Bill Smith and Mary Muchowski
Bat Safari
Bidwell Park Bird Walk
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Wed 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm A$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Linda Angerer
Thu 8:30 am - 11:00 am
A$15 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Roger Lederer and Carol Burr
Bird the Shores of Black Butte Lake
Thursday, January 24 FIELD TRIPS
Marathon Big Day Birding in Butte County SOLD OUT
Thu 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Wyatt Hersey and Charlie Cornell
Delevan NWR & Sacramento Refuge Fly-Off Thu 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Thu 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Jan Martinez
A$35 Level 4 Field Trip Leaders: Rob Doster and Liam Huber
Basics of Wildlife Photography Workshop (Thursday) and Field Trip (Friday) NEW
A$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: JT Lewis and Mike Skram
Lake Oroville Pontoon Boat Tour SOLD OUT
Raptor Run
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Oxidation Ponds & Indian Fishery Wed 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Wed 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Thu 7:45 am - 3:00 pm
A$60 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Dave Garcia and Craig Roth
A$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Gary Nielsen
Winter Raptors
Sacramento Refuge Fly-Off
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Thu 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm
A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Bruce Webb, Swarovski Optik Field Tech
A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Fred Thomas
Divide Ranch (includes lunch)
After the Basics: Intermediate Wildlife Photography Workshop (Wednesday) & Field Trip (Thursday) NEW
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Feathers, Figs, & Olives NEW
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Thu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm A$38 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Kirby Flanagan
A$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Bill Smith, Bob Steinacher and Bill Frey
Wed 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Meet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confirmation email)
For more information, call Henry Lomeli at (530) 864-8594 $125 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Henry Lomeli and Lindsay Wood
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Thu 8:15 am - 2:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUT
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A$38 - Y$20 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Mike and Kathy Landini and Pamela Waldsmith
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Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Thu 8:15 am - 3:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Victor Paz and Ruth Paz
Fri 8:30 am - 11:00 am
PRESENTATIONS/ WORKSHOPS
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$15 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Roger Lederer and Carol Burr
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
“Heron in Cattails” Painting Class NEW
Fri 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Thu 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Meet at Studio 561
A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Joseph O’Neil
All ages welcome. $45 Presenter: Christine Mac Shane
Dye Creek Preserve
Friday, January 25
Fri 8:45 am - 3:45 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$27 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Jesse Klingler and Donald Beers
Birds & Wine with Purple Line with David Wimpfheimer
FIELD TRIPS
Cole & Book Family Farms NEW
Fri 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$40 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Gaylord Grams and David Wimpfheimer
Fri 6:30 am - 11:30 am
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Keith Book, Gary Cole, Jerry Dirnberger and Lorraine Smith
Sacramento Refuge Fly-Off
Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUT
Marathon Big Day Birding in Sutter County
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Raptor Run thru Butte County SOLD OUT
Thu 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm A$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Dean Carrier
Thu 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Meet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confirmation email).
For more information, call Henry Lomeli at (530) 864-8594 $125 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Henry Lomeli and Lindsay Wood
Historic Llano Seco Rancho: Wildlife & Habitat Conservation with David Wimpfheimer
Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
A$35 - Y$20 Level 4 Field Trip Leaders: Mary Muchowski and Matt Forster
Upper Bidwell Park’s Yahi Trail Fri 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Field Trip Leader: Carrie Wendt
Thu 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Red Bluff Recreation Area
A$35 - Y$15 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Richard Thieriot and David Wimpfheimer
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center at 7:30 am; Meet at Sacramento River Discovery Center at 8:30 am
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Winter Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding SOLD OUT Thu 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$37 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Ken Sobon and Owl Monitoring Team
Fri 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: David Dahnke
Llano Seco Rancho: Farms, Water, & Wildlife Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Paul Kirk and John W. Hunt
Fri 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Steve Emmons
Fri 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Bruce Webb, Swarovski Optik Field Tech and Gary Nielsen
Waterfowl Photography at Colusa NWR NEW Fri 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$38 - Y$20 Level 1 Field Trip Leader: Jeffrey Rich, Wildlife Photonaturalist
FIELD TRIPS KEY Level 1= Mostly birding by car and/or easy walking Level 2= Walking, could involve distance but largely flat Level 3= More vigorous hiking, some elevation gain/loss Level 4= A true adventure trip, lots of driving and hiking = Wheelchair accessible A= Adult Y= Youth
TRIPS & WORKSHOPS Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUT Fri 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Meet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confirmation email).
For more information, call Henry Lomeli at (530) 864-8594 $125 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Henry Lomeli and Lindsay Wood
Family Owl Prowl
Fri 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meet at Chico Creek Nature Center
A$12 - Y$5 Level 1 Field Trip Leader: Scott Torricelli
PRESENTATIONS/ WORKSHOPS Bird Carving Seminar for Beginners SOLD OUT
Sutter Buttes Hike: State Park’s Peace Valley Sat 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$45 - Y$30 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: Noel Lopez
Sutter Buttes Hike: State Park’s Peace Valley & “House Hill” Sat 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$45 - Y$30 Level 4 Field Trip Leader: Ranger Zack Chambers
Tundra Swan Viewing: District 10 (includes lunch) SOLD OUT Sat 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$32 - Y$15 Level 1 Field Trip Leaders: Charlie Mathews and Dale Whitmore
Fri 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lassen Volcanic National Park Snowshoe Hike
Must be fifteen years or older. $35 Presenters: Jim Burcio, Bob Solari and Ken Nelson
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
“Nest” Painting Class NEW
Sat 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
A$27 - Y$10 Level 4 Field Trip Leader: Gregory Purifoy
Fri 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sutter Buttes Hike: Dean Ranch
All ages welcome. $45 Presenter: Christine Mac Shane
Meet at Gridley McDonald’s
Meet at Studio 561
Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm A$45 - Y$30 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: Laura Lush
Birds & Trees of the Chico Seed Orchard
Saturday, January 26 FIELD TRIPS
Valley Wetlands & Wintering Waterbirds: For the Serious Birder Sat 6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$35 - Y$20 Level 4 Field Trip Leader: Jay Bogiatto
Raptor ID, Trapping, & Banding SOLD OUT Sat 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Jeff Kidd, Scott Thomas and Colin Dillingham
Refuge to Refuge: Snow Geese Galore! Sat 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$35 - Y$20 Level 2
Sat 8:15 am - 12:15 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Joseph O’Neil and John Meserve
Vina Plains to Pine Creek & the River with David Wimpfheimer Sat 8:15 am - 12:15 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$30 - Y$12 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Joe Silveira and David Wimpfheimer
Llano Seco Viewing Platform Sat 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Shelly Kirn
Wings & Wine Tasting in Vina
FREE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 26–27 The Maze of Maps
Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family Center 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 & Vendors Galore
Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family Center Displays by State, Federal, and Non-profit organizations. Plus vendors selling everything from binoculars to bird books.
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Display
Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family Center 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 Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family Center 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.
Wolves in California: The Long Journey Home
Sat. 9:00 am - 10:30 am Sun 9:00 am - 10:30 am Location: Chico Masonic Family Center California is excited to celebrate the beginning of what could be one of our state’s most inspiring conservation stories: the return of the gray wolf. As a keystone predator, wolves provide a critical balance to the ecosystem in which they belong. No other animal in history has so captured the imagination of people than the wolf! Come learn about the true nature of this dynamic predator and what the return of this iconic species means to our golden state. Presenter: Bre Owens
Junior Naturalist Activities
Sat 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family Center Along with the Live Raptor Presentation, meet Smokey
A$40 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Dawn Garcia, Jo Anna Arroyo and Bill Smith
Winter Birding in the Foothills
Family Hike at Bidwell Park’s Five Mile Recreation Area NEW
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Sat 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Wilbur Road & the Afterbay SOLD OUT
You will be hiking in an area affected by the Camp Fire A$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Amy Darwin and Everett Ayers
A$12 - Y$5 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Heidi Gysin
A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Phil Johnson
Tehama Bird Trek
Sat 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: David Dahnke
Skins & Skulls
Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am - 3:00 pm We’ll open a treasure box on loan to us from Lassen Volcanic National Park and explore a brand new educational set of over 20 demonstration skulls and pelts. Gently feel the sharp teeth of a large predator, the tip of an eagle’s beak, a beaver’s buck tooth, or a deer’s grinding molars. Skulls are beautiful in form and function. Each skull is full of clues as to what the animal eats and how it makes its living. Our high quality animal pelts include the thick fur of river otter and beaver, the silky fur of bobcat and rabbit as well as that of a rare red fox and more. Presenter: David Samuels
SATURDAY ONLY Slow the Flow
Sat. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family Center Want to learn how to prevent water pollution? We will discuss water-wise landscaping practices that prevent water pollution including rain gardens, bioswales, pervious pavers, and use of native plants. Then we’ll take a field trip to Lost Park to see a constructed stormwater treatment project. We’ll also join The Stream Team in monitoring water quality in Big Chico Creek and in assisting Friends of Bidwell Park in planting native trees along the creek. Presenters: Timmarie Hamill and Lise Smith-Peters
Live Raptor Experience
Sat. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family Center Come see the Center for Reconnecting with Nature’s display of raptors and falcons. Live birds of prey will be present and the Center will be sharing about their mission, which focuses on reconnecting both youth and adults with nature. The exhibit of live raptors will be open from 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm.
Our Magnetic Sun & Solar Viewing
Sat. 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Birds use the sun’s polarized light as one of their navigation tools during migration. First, a talk about our sun, sunspots, solar prominence, flares, and coronal mass ejections. Then we’ll explore light using simple diffraction gratings. Finally, skies permitting, we’ll go outside and do solar viewing using a safe, dedicated solar telescope. Presenter: David Samuels
SUNDAY ONLY All About Bats!
Sun. 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family Center They are one of the most beneficial, yet most misunderstood animals in the world. Learn more about the habits, habitats, and species of bats that reside within the unique ecosystems of California’s valleys and forests. Presenter: Linda Angerer
Birds in Sacramento Valley’s Winter Wetlands
Sun. 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family Center This film is a follow-up to Henry Ganzler’s previous film, Wetlands’ Wildlife - The Sacramento Valley. Both documentaries were filmed in the Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge, the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, the Llano Seco Wildlife Refuge, and the wetlands and rice fields in and around the counties of Butte and Colusa in California. The new film gives viewers a close-up look at many of the migratory birds that come from as far away as Siberia and the Arctic Circle to make their homes in the Sacramento Valley’s wetlands each winter. Included are Snow Geese, Ross’s Geese, Greater White-Fronted Geese, Canada Geese, Tundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, and several other species not included in the first film. Presenter: Henry Ganzler
Optics Demo
Sun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family Center 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. Presenter: Marilyn Rose from Out of this World Optics.
Raptor Force Assembly
Sun. 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family Center West Coast Falconry is coming to the Snow Goose Festival! Falconers have played a pivotal role in raptor conservation, captive breeding techniques, and educating the public on seeing the world through the eyes of nature’s elite predators. Get an up-close look at hawks, falcons, owls, and a precocious vulture. Bring your cameras and questions – we’ll be flying several birds during the presentation.
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Sat 8:45 am - 2:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Bear and Blue Goose, Junior Duck Stamp Display, 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!
Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Field Trip Leader: Skip Augur
Sat 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Chico Masonic Family Center 1110 W. East Ave., Chico
Explore the Wild Side of Butte Creek Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
You will be hiking in an area affected by the Camp Fire A$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: Dan Efseaff
Oxidation Ponds & Indian Fishery Sat 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Mary Muchowski and Matt Forster FIELD TRIPS continued on page 7
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Snow Goose Festival Wildlife Art Exhibit January 24 to February 10, 2019
900 Esplanade, Chico (530) 487-7272 Hours: Thursday –Sunday, 11:00am -5:00pm Feast your eyes on wonderful art by artists whose subjects include wildlife and habitat along the Pacific Flyway. This impressive art exhibit, located at the Museum of Northern California Art will feature the work of many artists in a variety of media, including sculpture, clay, oils, fiber arts, watercolor, acrylics, mixed media, glass, and photography.
Snow Goose Festival Wildlife Art Reception Friday, January 25, 2019 5:00pm to 8:00pm at monca FREE to the Public Parking at: Chico High School, Esplanade, Oleander Ave., First Christian Church, 295 E Washington Ave (two blocks east), and Chico Jr. High School. View the inspiring collection of artwork, enjoy refreshments, live music, splendid conversations, and a no-host bar. Bring a friend and meet the artists, along with fellow festival participants, presenters, and field trip leaders. This is a truly special evening you won’t want to miss!
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Special Showing: 2018-2019 Traveling Audubon Photography Awards Exhibit Walk among 12 stunning bird photographs on display at the Museum of Northern California Art Showing Only Thursday–Sunday, January 24-27, 11:00am – 5:00pm (FREE admission for Snow Goose Festival attendees) The winning photographers and their stunning photographs were selected from more than 8,000 entries submitted by photographers from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and 10 Canadian provinces. Sponsored by Canon.
“Gathering of Wings” BANQUET & SILENT AUCTION
BANQUET
Saturday, January 26, 2019 • 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Bell Memorial Union Auditorium, CSU, Chico Corner of 2nd Street and Chestnut Street, Chico COST: $40 Adult, $30 Youth (17 years & younger) and students w/ ID Beer & Wine (No Host)
Don’t miss the biggest event of the Snow Goose Festival, our “Gathering of Wings” Banquet. This treasured evening is a mix of great food, great company and great entertainment and is anticipated by many as the one chance per year they have to visit and catch up with fellow birders and friends in the community. Join field trip leaders, workshop presenters and all our hard-working committee members and volunteers in celebrating this special evening. Special Guest & Keynote Speaker: Naturalist and Birding Guide David Wimpfheimer A resident of Point Reyes since the early ‘80s, David will outline some of the factors that result in the dramatic diversity of the migratory and breeding birds in his lively keynote presentation: “Point Reyes and the Farallon Islands: A Mecca for Birds and Birders.” Point Reyes and the Farallon Islands are two dynamic areas for migratory and nesting birds that are icons for the richness of the California coast. The diverse habitats of Point Reyes hold large numbers of waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and landbirds especially during the winter.
Several species of birds are seen in totals unmatched in North America due to temperate, mild conditions. As evidenced by the Christmas Bird Count, more Peregrine Falcons occur at Point Reyes in this season than anywhere else in North America. Only twenty miles south of Point Reyes, Southeast Farallon Island is the largest seabird rookery in the contiguous United States. It is also a magnet and oasis for lost birds, some coming from Asia or the eastern part of North America. Over 400 species have been seen on this iconic 80-acre granitic isolated island. Naturalist David Wimpfheimer has lived at Point Reyes since the 1980s, teaching classes and leading field trips at Point Reyes and to the Farallons. In this lively presentation he’ll outline some of the factors resulting in such a dramatic diversity of birds, examine any trends or changes and share stories of some of the special birds viewed over the decades.
SILENT AUCTION begins at 5:30 pm
The vibrant Silent Auction tables will accompany us while we dine at the BMU and 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! Interested in donating an item or service to our auction? Please contact our office at 592-9092 or email info@snowgoosefestival.org.
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Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology Remarkable Lives: The Intertwined Worlds of Birds and Humans January 25–September 21, 2019 Reg. hours: Tues–Sat, 11:00am – 3:00pm (Also open Sunday January 27, 11:00am – 3:00pm only for the Snow Goose Festival.) FREE and open to the public Located on the Chico State campus: 400 W 1st St, Chico • (530) 898-5397 Special Public Opening Reception: Thurs., January 24, 5:00pm–6:30pm
Saturday, January 26
PRESENTATIONS/ WORKSHOPS Less Lawn, More Wildlife: Gardens as Habitat Sat 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$12 - Y$5 Presenter: John Whittlesey
Bald Eagles in the Wild: A Visual Essay of America’s National Bird NEW Sat 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Jeffrey Rich, Wildlife Photonaturalist
Bird Migration in the Klamath Basin NEW
The Life of the Rough-legged Hawk
Sutter Buttes Hike: Mid-Mountain
Oxidation Ponds & Indian Fishery
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Meet at Gridley McDonald’s
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Sat 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm A$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Jeff Kidd
Sutter Buttes Hike: Summit Ascent
Sunday, January 27 FIELD TRIPS
Little Big Day NEW
Sun 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Ross Schaefer
Raptor ID, Trapping, & Banding Sun 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$25 - Y$10 Level 1 Field Trip Leaders: Wyatt Hersey and Anasuya Basil
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Wildfire, Wildlife, & Being Firewise NEW
Coast Range Foothills via Newville Road
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Youth Nature Photography Field Trip Sat 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
You will need to bring your own camera. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Steve Emmons
Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUT Sat 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Meet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confirmation email).
For more information, call Henry Lomeli at (530) 864-8594 $125 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Henry Lomeli and Lindsay Wood
Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$35 - Y$20 Level 4 Field Trip Leaders: Mary Muchowski and Matt Forster
Sat 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
A$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Maya Khosla
The History & Mystery of the Sutter Buttes Sat 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Mike Hubbartt
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Sun 7:30 am - 3:00 pm A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Phil Johnson
Beginning Birding by Ear Sun 7:45 am - 11:00 am
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Scott Huber
Birds, River & Habitat Restoration Sun 7:45 am - 12:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Michael Rogner
Bird the Shores of Black Butte Lake Sun 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Andy Tomaselli and Bill Frey
Sun 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
A$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Skip Augar and Lisa Winslow
Birds, Plants, & History in Bidwell Park NEW Sun 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$15 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Heidi Gysin
Raptor Run
Sun 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Michelle Ocken and Gary Nielsen
Birds & Trees of Butte Creek Ecological Preserve
Wing-It to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Sun 8:15 am - 12:15 pm
Gray Lodge & Cordi Winery
Raptor Run
A$22 - Y$10 Level 1 Field Trip Leader: Dale Whitmore
Marathon Big Day Birding in Yuba County
Understanding Bird Language NEW
Youth ages 6-12 welcome Y$10 Presenters: Matthew Greening and Amber Drake
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$45 - Y$30 Level 4 Field Trip Leaders: Marty Steidlmayer and Mike Hubbartt
Build a LEGO Bird!
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Sat 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Meet at Gridley McDonald’s
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Kirby Flanagan
Sun 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tundra Swan Viewing: District 10
Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
A$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Jeff Kidd, Scott Thomas and Colin Dillingham
Sat 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
A$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Ken Sobon and Gary Nielsen
A$45 - Y$30 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Marty Steidlmayer and Mike Hubbartt
You will be hiking in an area affected by the Camp Fire. A$22 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Jon Aull, Joseph O’Neil and Miguette Sansegundo
Sat 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sat 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$35 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Gaylord Grams
Llano Seco Viewing Platform Sun 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Shelly Kirn
Upper Bidwell Park’s Yahi Trail Sun 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$25 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: Charlie Cornell
Foothill Bird Trek
Sun 8:45 am - 12:45 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
You will be hiking in an area affected by the Camp Fire. A$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Jerry Dirnberger and Lorraine Smith
Rancho Esquon with David Wimpfheimer Sun 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$30 - Y$12 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Shane Romain and David Wimpfheimer
Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Michael Denega
Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUT Sun 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Meet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confirmation email)
For more information, call Henry Lomeli at (530) 864-8594. $125 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Henry Lomeli and Lindsay Wood
PRESENTATIONS/ WORKSHOPS Chico Backyard Birds
Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$12 - Y$5 Presenter: John “Mac” McCormick
Build a LEGO Bird!
Sun 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
Youth ages 6-12 welcome Y$10 Presenters: Matthew Greening and Amber Drake
Ranges, Movements, & Migration of Peregrine Falcons in Plumas County NEW Sun 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Meet at Chico Masonic Family Center
A$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Colin Dillingham
J A N U A RY, 2019
SNOW GOOSE FESTIVAL
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Working together for Our Environment N
orthern California’s wetlands are a precious, yet scarce, resource. And while more than 95 percent of our wetlands have been lost, millions of waterfowl still make their home in the Central Valley. California rice growers work hand in hand with Ducks Unlimited to enhance and preserve habitat, keep rice farming viable and still meet waterfowl and human needs. Ducks Unlimited is continually developing waterfowl-friendly land management practices and California’s Ricelands not only provide virtually all of America’s sushi rice, they contribute billions of dollars to our economy each year. As people benefit, so do the ducks. California rice fields provide more than 60 percent of the food needed by wintering waterfowl, while DU’s on-the-ground conservation work provides wetlands habitat ducks need to flourish here in the Valley. Find out how you can partner with Ducks Unlimited and the California Rice Commission. Visit ducks.org and calrice.org.