The 6th Annual HURON FRINGE BIRDING FESTIVAL, runs from May 28 to June 6 at MacGregor Point Provincial Park this year.
NEW this year are WORKSHOPS on bird behaviour, beginning birding and art, using drawing and painting techniques to interpret nature. Also NEW, are outdoor astronomy viewing, poetry in the Park, rattlesnakes , a boat trip to Chantry island, and an overnight stay at the Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory. Choose from insects, butterflies, dragonflies, reptiles, amphibians, plants (including carnivores, wildflowers and trees), history, geomorphology, slide show presentations and key note speakers . You may become overwhelmed by the choices you will have to make. And what a setting to hold the festival in. A migratory corridor along the Huron shores runs right through MacGregor Point P.P. encompassing, beaches, wetlands, sand dunes, open areas and varied forest habitats. And if that is not enough, our hikes also will take you to the northern and southern reaches of the Bruce. Imagine a festival in a beautiful environment, held in an area famous for it¹s world class sunsets. Our new policy is to limit all hikes to 20 people, and as a result, we are now offering pre-registration to control numbers. With 64 guided hikes to choose from, we should be able to keep everyone happy, even those who show up late without pre-registering. Take a tip from the retirees who come to our annual event. They camp for one or to weeks at MacGregor Point Provincial Park and enjoy an economical holiday immersed in nature. Mark your calendars and make plans to come. For more detailed information on the Huron Fringe Birding Festival and how to pre-register, please check the Friend¹s of MacGregor Web Site at http://www.friendsofmacgregor.org Or, call MacGregor Point Provincial Park at (519) 389-6231, for information and a brochure Or, e-mail for information at [EMAIL PROTECTED] For campsite and yurt reservations at MacGregor, check Ontario Parks¹ web site at http://www.ontarioparks.com Port Elgin and Southampton are popular Ontario tourist destinations. For local area information including accommodations, see http://www.sunsets.com Fred Jazvac, Southampton, Ontario. Fred and Beth Jazvac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
