Sensational Spring Programs Spring into action at the Montezuma Audubon Center with these family friendly programs and special events! Space is limited. Registration required. To register or for more information about the Montezuma AudubonCenter please call 315-365-3588 or e-mail montez...@audubon.org. *Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex receive a 50% discount for programs marked with an asterisk.* April 7, Saturday, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Birding at Howland’s Island Howland’s Island is 3,500 acres of state land located in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. It offers countless recreational opportunities and it provides excellent habitat for many types of birds. We’ll hike around the island and identify the birds we see on the way. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Fee*: $3/child; $5/adult; $15/family. April 11, Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Spring Break Out! Spring break is here and the fun is blossoming! Children ages 6-12 will enjoy a spring adventure program that includes wetland and forest hikes, Spring Olympics, hands-on exploration, and arts and crafts. Come for the entire day (bring your lunch) or just the morning or afternoon session. Fee: $25/full day; $15/half day. April 18, Wednesday, 9:00AM-12:00PM Montezuma Birding Van Tour It’s migration madness in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Buckle up in the MAC van and we’ll drive to the Montezuma’s birding hotspots and experience the spring migration first hand. Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras and binoculars or borrow our binoculars. Fee: $7.50/child; $10/adult; $30/family April 21, Saturday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Volunteer Trail Tracker Event After a mild and wet winter, our trails and flower beds are in need of some TLC. Join us for a fun morning of trail maintenance, mulching and bird watching too. The birds will whistle while we work! Lunch will be provided. Fee: FREE! April 25, Wednesday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM Derby Hill Hawk Watch Visit Lake Ontario for the spectacular spring raptor migration and leave the driving to us. Travel in the Montezuma Audubon Center van to witness hundreds and perhaps thousands of broad-winged hawks, red-tailed hawks, bald eagles and many more! If weather conditions do not cooperate, the program will be moved to Thursday, April 26. This program is offered in cooperation with the Onondaga Audubon Society. Bring your lunch. Fee: $15/child, $20/adult.
Chris Lajewski Education Manager Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146 315.365.3588 clajew...@audubon.org http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma.htm -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
