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Banquet & Silent Auction
Saturday, January 24, 2009
5:30 pm - 10 pm
Bell Memorial Union Auditorium
CSU, Chico
Corner of 2nd Street and Chestnut Street, Chico, CA
Cost: Adult 1/$40 or 2/$75, $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:
Ed Harper: Photographer, Expert Birder, World Traveler
“The Migration of Birds”
Throughout recorded history the migration of birds has fascinated human kind. The outmoded myths and archaic speculations that once dominated beliefs have been largely replaced by illuminating research and ingenious scientific studies. We now know the feats of avian migration truly exceed our wildest imaginations. Just as birds fascinate and command our interest, understanding the great phenomenon of bird migration further enhances the joy and wonder that birds bring into our lives. Through a series of beautiful images and enlightening discourse, Ed Harper will share an evening of insight and awe into the beauty and inspiring aspects of bird migration.
Ed Harper's interest in birds goes back to his early childhood when he was growing up in Montana. It was there his interest and love of natural history blossomed. Always a teacher at heart, Ed taught mathematics at American River College from 1969 until his retirement in 2003. With his passion for birding, Ed has also taught a variety of classes in field ornithology for the ARC Extension. He designed and taught many popular classes including bird song, migration, introduction to the birds of the Sacramento area, and various classes on field identification for birds of prey, shorebirds, and gulls. He is a popular and frequent speaker at many birding festivals and conferences.
An experienced world traveler, Ed Harper has traveled to all the continents in search of birds. An avid photographer, he has photographed over 2000 species of birds. Some of his photos are found in books and periodicals whereas other images highlight talks and slide lectures. In North America alone, he has photographed over 750 species of birds. Starting out as a tour leader for the Massachusetts Audubon Society in 1981, Ed now operates Sandpiper Journeys with his wife, Susan Scott. Together they have conducted many birding and natural history tours throughout the world.
Silent Auction, Live Auction & Raffles!
Silent auction begins at 5:30 pm
The vibrant Silent Auction tables will accompany us while we dine in the auditorium. The Silent Auction 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!
Special Live Auction
4 Day 3 Night Birding Expedition To Find Nevada's Himalayan Snowcock!
Traveling to the Ruby Mountains in Nevada to find the Himalayan Snowcock is one of the most adventurous and enjoyable trips you will take to find a bird. The Snowcock is one of a handful of Northern American birds whose distribution is so limited that it can only be found in one small area of the country - the Ruby Mountains of northeastern Nevada. Join SCOTT HUBER, local professional bird guide and owner of BIG BIRDERS BIRDING TOURS for a four-day trip along with only EIGHT others, as you search for the exotic Snowcock. You should also find Black-Rosy Finch, Calliope, Black-Chinned, Broad-tailed and Rufous Hummingbirds, Clark’s Nutcracker, Lewis’ Woodpecker, Townsend’s Solitaire, Red-Naped Sapsuckers, Mountain Bluebird, Cordilleran Flycatcher and Golden Eagle for a total of well over 100 western species. The tour also includes a trip to nearby Ruby Marsh, one of the west’s only locations for Trumpeter Swan and Bobolink as well as the nation’s largest breeding population of Canvasbacks. This package includes all accommodations, all meals, all vehicle and fuel costs and 4 days of professional guiding from Elko Nevada. Group size is limited to 9 participants. This tour is regularly priced at $995. Starting bid is $400.
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 Mike Fisher. Guests will observe and may assist with data collection, banding, and release of the petite owls. Now in its 4th season, the banding will be conducted at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve where Dawn is researching owl migration. A specific date between October 15 and November 15, 2009 will be arranged between the parties as the owl migration season approaches. |
Kayak Trip
You and 3 others will join Jennifer Patten, Vice President of Altacal Audubon Society, as you bird, kayak, and picnic on the beautiful Forebay in Oroville. Vests, paddles, kayaks, and food will be provided. A date will be determined in 2009. |
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 25. 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.
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