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SNOW GOOSE FESTIVALOF THE PACIFIC FLYWAY • 2019
YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE
SPECIAL PULL-OUT ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE CHICO NEWS & REVIEW
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Snow Goose Festival HeadquartersChico Masonic Family Center1110 W. East Ave., ChicoWednesday – Sunday January 23–27
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Photo by Mike Peters
• Wildlife Education • Exploration & Birding Adventures• Informative & Hands-on Workshops • Banquet & Keynote Speaker• Wildlife Art Show • Exhibits • Vendors • Free Nature Activities for the Entire Family
20TH ANNUAL
Let Us Take You Under Our Wing & Show You the Magic of the Pacifi c Flyway!
Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific FlywayJanuary 23 – 27, 2019Chico, CA
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Altacal Audubon Society
California Conservation Corps
California State Parks Northern Buttes District
Chico News & Review
River Partners
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Thank You to our
2019 Sponsors!Major Sponsors
Snow Goose ($2,500 or more)
Supporting Sponsors Great Blue Heron ($1,000 or more)
The Printed Image
Tundra Swan ($500 or more)
California Rice Commission
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
Snowy Egret ($250 or more)
Brome Bird CareChico Chamber of Commerce
Friends of Bidwell ParkLundberg Family Farms
Western Canal Water District
White-faced Ibis ($100 or more)
Baker’s BirkenstockFriends of Butte CreekDr. Scott Hood, D.D.S
Mountain SportsSacramento River Discovery Center
Snow Plows Direct
Please take special note of the location your field trip departs from.Bell Memorial Union, CSU, Chico (BMU)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)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.Chico Masonic Family Center (CMFC)Snow Goose Festival Headquarters & Welcome Center1110 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)1513 State Hwy 99, Gridley 530-846-3222Directions 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 Platform7 Mile Road, Chico-DaytonDirections: 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.Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge (SNWR)752 County Road 99W, Willows (530) 934-2801Directions: Located south of Willows off Interstate 5. Call Refuge for directionsSacramento River Discovery Center (SRDC)1000 Sale Lane, Red Bluff, 530-527-1196. Directions arriving from Chico on CA-99: Continue onto State Hwy 36W/Antelope Blvd. Turn left on Sale Lane. Entrance gate is approximately 2 miles down Sale Lane.Studio 561561 E. Lindo Ave., Chico, 530-370-1285. Directions: Mangrove Ave to E. Lindo, across from S&S Produce.
Online Registration:Closes at 12:00pm Tues., Jan. 22
www.snowgoosefestival.orgWalk-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. Begin-ning 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 notifi ed 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)
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REGISTRATION DEADLINES20th Annual Snow Goose Festival
DIRECTIONS TO FESTIVAL LOCATIONS
Rancho Esquon, Inc. Explore
Butte County The Nature Conservancy
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Wednesday, January 23FIELD TRIPS
Soils, Landforms, & Vegetation of Bidwell Park Wed 7:30 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$25 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Andrew Conlin and Birder, John Seid
Up the Creek with a Pair of Binoculars Wed 9:00 am - 2:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$27 - Y$10 Level 3Field Trip Leaders: Jon Aull and Charlie Cornell
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge & Vicinity Wed 9:00 am - 3:00 pmMeet 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 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 Level 2Field Trip Leaders: Bill Smith and Mary Muchowski
Oxidation Ponds & Indian Fishery Wed 12:00 pm - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: JT Lewis and Mike Skram
Raptor Run Wed 12:00 pm - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Gary Nielsen
Sacramento Refuge Fly-Off Wed 12:30 pm - 7:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Fred Thomas
After the Basics: Intermediate Wildlife Photography Workshop (Wednesday) & Field Trip (Thursday) NEW Wed 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$38 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Kirby Flanagan
Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUTWed 2:00 pm - 6:30 pmMeet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confi rmation email)For more information, call Henry Lomeli at (530) 864-8594 $125 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Henry Lomeli and Lindsay Wood
Bat Safari Wed 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Linda Angerer
Thursday, January 24FIELD TRIPS
Marathon Big Day Birding in Butte County SOLD OUTThu 7:00 am - 6:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 Level 4 Field Trip Leaders: Rob Doster and Liam Huber
Lake Oroville Pontoon Boat Tour SOLD OUTThu 7:45 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$60 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Dave Garcia and Craig Roth
Winter Raptors Thu 8:00 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Bruce Webb, Swarovski Optik Field Tech
Divide Ranch (includes lunch) Thu 8:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$38 - Y$20 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Mike and Kathy Landini and Pamela Waldsmith
Feathers, Figs, & Olives NEW Thu 8:15 am - 2:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Bill Smith, Bob Steinacher and Bill Frey
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Thu 8:15 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Victor Paz and Ruth Paz
Bidwell Park Bird Walk Thu 8:30 am - 11:00 amMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$15 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Roger Lederer and Carol Burr
Bird the Shores of Black Butte Lake Thu 8:30 am - 3:30 pmMeet 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 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Jan Martinez
Basics of Wildlife Photography Workshop (Thursday) and Field Trip (Friday) NEW Thu 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Dean Carrier
Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUTThu 2:00 pm - 6:30 pmMeet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confi rmation 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 Thu 2:00 pm - 6:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$15 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Richard Thieriot and David Wimpfheimer
Winter Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding SOLD OUTThu 4:30 pm - 9:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$37 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Ken Sobon and Owl Monitoring Team
PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS
“Heron in Cattails” Painting Class NEW Thu 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmMeet at Studio 561All ages welcome. $45 Presenter: Christine Mac Shane
Friday, January 25FIELD TRIPS
Cole & Book Family Farms NEW Fri 6:30 am - 11:30 amMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Keith Book, Gary Cole, Jerry Dirnberger and Lorraine Smith
Marathon Big Day Birding in Sutter County Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$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 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterField Trip Leader: Carrie Wendt
Red Bluff Recreation Area Fri 7:30 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center at 7:30 am; Meet at Sacramento River Discovery Center at 8:30 am A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: David Dahnke
Llano Seco Rancho: Farms, Water, & Wildlife Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Paul Kirk and John W. Hunt
Sutter Buttes Hike: Dean Ranch Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Gridley McDonald’s A$45 - Y$30 Level 3Field Trip Leader: Peter Sands
Yana Trail Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$30 - Y$15 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Andy Tomaselli and Bill Frey
Rancho Esquon Fri 8:15 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Shane Romain, Herman Gray and David Samuels
Bidwell Park Bird Walk Fri 8:30 am - 11:00 amMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$15 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Roger Lederer and Carol Burr
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge Fri 8:30 am - 2:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Joseph O’Neil
Dye Creek Preserve Fri 8:45 am - 3:45 pmMeet 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 Fri 9:00 am - 2:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$40 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Gaylord Grams and David Wimpfheimer
Sacramento Refuge Fly-Off Fri 12:30 pm - 7:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Steve Emmons
Raptor Run thru Butte County SOLD OUTFri 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmMeet 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 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$38 - Y$20 Level 1 Field Trip Leader: Jeffrey Rich, Wildlife Photonaturalist
Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUTFri 2:00 pm - 6:30 pmMeet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confi rmation 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 pmMeet at Chico Creek Nature CenterA$12 - Y$5 Level 1 Field Trip Leader: Scott Torricelli
PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS
Bird Carving Seminar for Beginners SOLD OUTFri 11:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center Must be fifteen years or older. $35Presenters: Jim Burcio, Bob Solari and Ken Nelson
“Nest” Painting Class NEW Fri 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmMeet at Studio 561All ages welcome. $45 Presenter: Christine Mac Shane
Saturday, January 26FIELD TRIPS
Valley Wetlands & Wintering Waterbirds: For the Serious Birder Sat 6:30 am - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$20 Level 4 Field Trip Leader: Jay Bogiatto
Raptor ID, Trapping, & Banding SOLD OUT Sat 7:00 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$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 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Skip Augur
Wilbur Road & the Afterbay SOLD OUTSat 7:30 am - 1:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2Field Trip Leader: Phil Johnson
Tehama Bird Trek Sat 7:30 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: David Dahnke
Sutter Buttes Hike: State Park’s Peace Valley Sat 7:45 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$45 - Y$30 Level 3Field Trip Leader: Noel Lopez
Sutter Buttes Hike: State Park’s Peace Valley & “House Hill” Sat 7:45 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$45 - Y$30 Level 4 Field Trip Leader: Ranger Zack Chambers
Tundra Swan Viewing: District 10 (includes lunch) SOLD OUTSat 8:00 am - 1:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$32 - Y$15 Level 1Field Trip Leaders: Charlie Mathews and Dale Whitmore
Lassen Volcanic National Park Snowshoe Hike Sat 8:00 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 4 Field Trip Leader: Gregory Purifoy
Sutter Buttes Hike: Dean Ranch Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Gridley McDonald’sA$45 - Y$30 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: Laura Lush
Birds & Trees of the Chico Seed Orchard Sat 8:15 am - 12:15 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$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 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$30 - Y$12 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Joe Silveira and David Wimpfheimer
Llano Seco Viewing Platform Sat 8:30 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Shelly Kirn
Wings & Wine Tasting in Vina Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$40 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Dawn Garcia, Jo Anna Arroyo and Bill Smith
Winter Birding in the FoothillsSat 8:45 am - 2:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterYou will be hiking in an area affected by the Camp FireA$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Amy Darwin and Everett Ayers
Explore the Wild Side of Butte Creek Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterYou will be hiking in an area affected by the Camp FireA$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: Dan Efseaff
The Maze of MapsSat 9:00 am - 4:00 pmSun 9:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterThis 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 GaloreSat 9:00 am - 4:00 pmSun 9:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterDisplays by State, Federal, and Non-profit organiza-tions. Plus vendors selling everything from binoculars to bird books.
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Display Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pmSun 9:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterAll 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 GooseSat 9:00 am - 4:00 pmSun 9:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterSmokey 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 HomeSat. 9:00 am - 10:30 amSun 9:00 am - 10:30 amLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterCalifornia 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 ActivitiesSat 10:00 am - 3:00 pmSun 10:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterAlong with the Live Raptor Presentation, meet Smokey
Bear and Blue Goose, Junior Duck Stamp Display, children may earn a Junior Naturalist Certificate by participating in a few activities designed just for chil-dren. There will be nature crafts, opportunities to build bird feeders, make a bird call and much, much more!
Skins & SkullsSat 10:00 am - 4:00 pmSun 10:00 am - 3:00 pmWe’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 ONLYSlow the FlowSat. 9:00 am - 12:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterWant 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 plant-ing native trees along the creek. Presenters: Timmarie Hamill and Lise Smith-Peters
Live Raptor ExperienceSat. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterCome 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 pmBirds use the sun’s polarized light as one of their navi-gation 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 ONLYAll About Bats!Sun. 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family CenterThey are one of the most beneficial, yet most misun-derstood 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 WetlandsSun. 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family CenterThis 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 DemoSun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family CenterLearn 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 pmLocation: 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.
Chico Masonic Family Center 1110 W. East Ave., ChicoSaturday & Sunday, Jan. 26–27
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20th Annual SNOW GOOSE FESTIVAL FIELD TRIPS & WORKSHOPS
FIELD TRIPS KEYLevel 1= Mostly birding by car and/or easy walkingLevel 2= Walking, could involve distance but largely fl atLevel 3= More vigorous hiking, some elevation gain/lossLevel 4= A true adventure trip, lots of driving and hiking = Wheelchair accessible A= Adult Y= Youth
FREE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Family Hike at Bidwell Park’s Five Mile Recreation Area NEW Sat 10:00 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Heidi Gysin
Oxidation Ponds & Indian Fishery Sat 11:30 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Mary Muchowski and Matt Forster
For complete descriptions and to register, visit:
snowgoosefestival.org
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BANQUETSaturday, January 26, 2019 • 5:30pm – 10:00pmBell Memorial Union Auditorium, CSU, ChicoCorner of 2nd Street and Chestnut Street, Chico COST: $40 Adult, $30 Youth (17 years & younger) and students w/ IDBeer & 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 commit-tee 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 dra-matic 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 dynam-ic areas for migratory and nesting birds that are icons for the richness of the California coast. The diverse habitats of Point Reyes hold large num-bers of waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and landbirds espe-cially 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 com-ing 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.
“Gathering of Wings” BANQUET & SILENT AUCTION
Snow Goose Festival Wildlife Art Exhibit
at theMuseum of Northern California Art
January 24 to February 10, 2019 900 Esplanade, Chico (530) 487-7272Hours: Thursday –Sunday, 11:00am -5:00pmFeast 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 ReceptionFriday, January 25, 20195:00pm to 8:00pm at moncaFREE to the PublicParking 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!
Special Showing:2018-2019 Traveling Audubon Photography Awards ExhibitWalk 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 photog-raphers from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and 10 Canadian provinces. Sponsored by Canon.
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Sutter Buttes Hike: Mid-Mountain Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Gridley McDonald’sA$45 - Y$30 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Marty Steidlmayer and Mike Hubbartt
Sutter Buttes Hike: Summit Ascent Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Gridley McDonald’sA$45 - Y$30 Level 4 Field Trip Leaders: Marty Steidlmayer and Mike Hubbartt
Marathon Big Day Birding in Yuba County Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$20 Level 4 Field Trip Leaders: Mary Muchowski and Matt Forster
Birds & Trees of Butte Creek Ecological Preserve Sun 8:15 am - 12:15 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterYou 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
Gray Lodge & Cordi Winery Sun 8:15 am - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Gaylord Grams
Llano Seco Viewing Platform Sun 8:30 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Shelly Kirn
Upper Bidwell Park’s Yahi Trail Sun 8:30 am - 1:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: Charlie Cornell
Foothill Bird TrekSun 8:45 am - 12:45 pmMeet 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 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$30 - Y$12 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Shane Romain and David Wimpfheimer
Oxidation Ponds & Indian Fishery Sun 9:00 am - 1:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$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 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$15 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Heidi Gysin
Raptor Run Sun 9:30 am - 2:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Michelle Ocken and Gary Nielsen
Wing-It to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Michael Denega
Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUTSun 2:00 pm - 6:30 pmMeet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confi rmation 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 amMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: John “Mac” McCormick
Build a LEGO Bird! Sun 11:00 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterYouth 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 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Colin Dillingham
Raptor Run Sat 12:00 pm - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Ken Sobon and Gary Nielsen
Tundra Swan Viewing: District 10 Sat 12:30 pm - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 1 Field Trip Leader: Dale Whitmore
Youth Nature Photography Field Trip Sat 1:00 pm - 3:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterYou will need to bring your own camera. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardianY$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Steve Emmons
Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUTSat 2:00 pm - 6:30 pmMeet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confi rmation email). For more information, call Henry Lomeli at (530) 864-8594 $125 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Henry Lomeli and Lindsay Wood
Saturday, January 26
PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS
Less Lawn, More Wildlife: Gardens as Habitat Sat 9:00 am - 10:30 amMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$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 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5Presenter: Jeffrey Rich, Wildlife Photonaturalist
Bird Migration in the Klamath Basin NEW Sat 11:00 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Kirby Flanagan
Build a LEGO Bird! Sat 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterYouth ages 6-12 welcome Y$10Presenters: Matthew Greening and Amber Drake
Wildfi re, Wildlife, & Being Firewise NEW Sat 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Maya Khosla
The History & Mystery of the Sutter Buttes Sat 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Mike Hubbartt
The Life of the Rough-legged Hawk Sat 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Jeff Kidd
Sunday, January 27FIELD TRIPS
Little Big Day NEW Sun 7:00 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Ross Schaefer
Raptor ID, Trapping, & Banding Sun 7:00 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Jeff Kidd, Scott Thomas and Colin Dillingham
Understanding Bird Language NEW Sun 7:30 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 1 Field Trip Leaders: Wyatt Hersey and Anasuya Basil
Coast Range Foothills via Newville Road Sun 7:30 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Phil Johnson
Beginning Birding by Ear Sun 7:45 am - 11:00 amMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Scott Huber
Birds, River & Habitat Restoration Sun 7:45 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Michael Rogner
Bird the Shores of Black Butte Lake Sun 8:00 am - 3:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 3Field Trip Leaders: Andy Tomaselli and Bill Frey
Remarkable Lives: The Intertwined Worlds of Birds
and HumansJanuary 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 publicLocated on the Chico State campus:
400 W 1st St, Chico • (530) 898-5397Special Public Opening Reception:
Thurs., January 24, 5:00pm–6:30pm
at the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology