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9th Annual Snow Goose Festival: Jan. 25-27, 2008:
Gathering of Wings Banquet & Silent Auction

 

Saturday, January 26, 2008
5:30 pm - 10 pm
Bell Memorial Union Auditorium
CSU, Chico
Corner of 2nd Street and Chestnut Street, Chico, CA
Cost per Person: $35, $20 for youth (17 years and younger) and students with ID
Beer & Wine (No Host)

Free Parking on weekends at Chico State’s parking structure and on lots across the street from BMU.

Featured Speaker:
Kenn Kaufman, Birder, Author and Photographer
“Birds and the Undiscovered World"

The advances of modern science, and the reality of instant global communication, may lead us to assume that everything in our world is well known. But this is an illusion: in fact, the unknown is all around us, beginning right outside our doors. A close look at the world of birds and nature is enough to remind us that we are still surrounded by fascinating mysteries. Kenn Kaufman will draw on the adventures of his own life to talk about the unknown realms of nature, the potential for discovery, and the power of personal observation to rekindle our sense of wonder.

Special book signing by Kenn Kaufman from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm prior to the dinner.

Silent Auction & Raffle!

Begins at 5:30 pm

The Silent Auction tables will include a variety of exquisite items including works of art, wine and services. In addition to the auction items, raffle tickets for the Owl Night Out and Kayaking Trip will be available. 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 that you love. You won’t be disappointed!

Two Raffles!!

1 ticket $5
5 tickets $20

Owl Night Out

You and 5 of your friends can learn about the migratory ecology of the Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) in the Sierra Nevada foothills with licensed bird bander Dawn Garcia and apprentice banders Mike Fisher and Julie Nelson. Guests will observe and may assist with data collection, banding, and release of the petite owls. The banding will be conducted at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve where Dawn is researching owl migration, now in its 3rd season. A specific date between October 15 and November 15, 2008 will be arranged between the parties as the owl migration season approaches.

Kayak Trip

You and 3 others can join Jennifer Patten, Vice President of Altacal Audubon Society as you kayak, bird and picnic on the beautiful Forebay in Oroville. Vests, paddles, kayaks and food will be provided. A date will be determined in 2008.

Tickets can be purchased at the Snow Goose Festival booth at the Chico’s Saturday Farmers Market in January and during the Festival.

Drawing will be held at the close of the festival on Sunday, January 27. You need not be present to win.

Proceeds from the raffle and silent auction will go towards the continued support of the Snow Goose Festival.

Free Parking on weekends at Chico State’s parking structure and on lots across the street from BMU.