 14th Annual Earth Day Celebration
Come delight in the tales of Native American
storyteller Pony Gilbert and enjoy the acoustic music of Forgotten
Works, Sweet Water, Conjugal Visitors, Mood Area 52 and Bindaas as it
filters through the woodland setting. Refreshments, courtesy of
local food vendors, will be available, along with drawings with lots of
terrific prizes donated by area artists and businesses. A variety
of family activities and bird information galore will appeal to
visitors of all ages. Stroll along forest paths to view 33
species of native Oregon birds, including the newest member of the CRC
education team: Denali, an Alaskan bald eagle.... see twelve species of
owls from pygmy owl to snowy, eight species of hawks, five of falcons;
and lots of others in between.
Forgotten Works [11 AM-Noon]
Sweet Water [Noon-1 PM]
Conjugal Visitors [1-3 PM]
Mood Area 52 [3-4 PM]
Bindaas [4-5 PM]
Pony Gilbert, a Native American Storyteller, will be in the Education
Pavilion sharing wonderful stories from 11 AM-Noon, 1-2 PM, and 3-4 PM.
Also, Handler Talks and Reading with Raptors throughout the day.
Natural history displays including nests,
feathers, skulls, eggs, and identification posters can be found with
lots of knowledgeable help to answer questions. Volunteers will
be ready to show you behind the scenes at the wildlife rehabilitation
facility, and to answer questions about the workings of the clinic and
the birds treated. Handlers will have numerous birds out on the
glove during the day for that special up-close look at these
magnificent birds.
CRC’s 2008 Earth Day Celebration is generously
sponsored by KVAL TV, Unique Properties, Inc., Capella Market, Stash
Tea, Rogue Breweries, Emge & Whyte CPAs, and Springfield Utility
Board. THANK YOU!
CRC is dedicated to the care of injured, sick, and
orphaned raptors, and their return to the wild - as well as to public
education about wildlife and the world we share. In a wooded
setting next to the Ridgeline Trail, CRC houses 60 birds with permanent
disabilities who form the basis for an active public education program.
These resident hawks, owls, falcons, vultures, osprey, kites and eagles
serve as ‘animal ambassadors’ for their species in outreach visits to
schools and other groups, as well as to nature center visitors. CRC has
worked with over 2000 raptors since its incorporation in 1990.
Each year, CRC receives between 150 and 200 birds for care and spends
well over 130 days providing community education programs to groups
ranging from pre-schools to senior centers. CRC is open to the
public Tuesday through Sunday from 10AM to 6PM and for group tours by
appointment. An admission fee is charged to groups and
non-members, to help support the operations of the center. Call
541/485-1320 or visit www.eRaptors.org for more information. |
