Snowflake Festival 2009 « Audubon Center & Sanctuary

Snowflake Festival 2009

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One of our favorite traditions is gathering on Superbowl Sunday (February 1, 2009!) to enjoy a day of indoor and outdoor activities before returning home to watch the big game. Fun for the whole family 11am-5pm. Admission: $5/person, children under 12 are admitted free of charge.

(All programs and activities subject to change without notice.)

Auditorium Presentations

Birds of Prey: Paul Fehringer, wildlife rehabilitator from Wild Spirit Rehab and Release Center, will bring a few of his non-releasable birds so that you can learn about these wonderful animals up close! Arrive early! Paul can only stay until 2pm this year. Presentations at 11:30am and 1pm.

New Hope Assistance Program of Warren: Learn how dogs can be used to enrich the lives of people with disabilities. Presentation at 12:30pm.

Energy Conservation: Learn from our very own energy nerd, Jeff Tome, how you, too, can green your home as well as your wallet. He’ll share simple things you can do to live a greener lifestyle while saving money. Presentation at 2pm.

Reptiles: Learn about our resident reptiles from one of our resident naturalists. Here, teacher-naturalist Sarah Hatfield teaches about Garter Snakes. (We’re working on another surprise… hopefully we’ll be able to show you some non-native species, too!) Presentation at 3pm.

Activities

Children’s Crafts
Take the elevator to the third floor to find tables set up with craft opportunities. Volunteers will be on hand to assist and instruct.

Crafts will be available throughout the day, or until supplies run out.

Sleigh Rides: For $5/person (children under 12 free) you can enjoy a wintery horse-drawn sleigh ride! Rides are available from noon until 4pm.

Build a Bluebird Nest Box
For a small fee, you can build your own nest box out in “The Clubhouse”. Take it home and put it up on your property to attract cavity-nesting birds. Our amazing volunteers will have cut out kits and will be on hand to help you build the box with ease. Cost: $5/kit. Bird box building will continue throughout the day, or until supplies are depleted.

Snowshoe Demonstration: Try on a pair of snow shoes and see how you like it! (Evergreen Outfitters).

Fine Dining
Pizza, homemade chili, chicken noodle soup, baked goods and beverages are for sale in our kitchen and the Discovery Room is converted into a Dining Room.

Vendors / Displays / Demonstrations

Tales of the Tundra: Siberian Husky rescue and scooter and kick sled demonstrations. Andrea DiMaio and friends will be playing with the sleds throughout the day. Two more formal presentations will be at 11:30am and 2:30pm.
WNY Llama Association: Mark Wetzel and two of his llamas!
Winter Camping and Outdoor Cooking Demo:
Local Boy Scouts set up an demonstration area in our backyard and tempt our tastebuds with delicious recipes from the campfire.
Kettle Corn: by Lyle Franklin. Yum!
Evergreen Outfitters: Snowshoe demonstrations. Try them out. See how you like them.
Chautauqua County Humane Society: Be careful around this booth… You may fall in love with a kitten or puppy!
New Leash on Life: If the Humane Society didn’t get you, maybe this group will…
New Hope Assistance Program of Warren: This organization trains dogs to assist people with disabilities.
Solar Liberty: Learn about our solar panels, and perhaps panels that would work at your house!
Ahlstrom Schaeffer: Find out how Audubon cut electricity usage by changing our lights.
Braymiller Builders: Learn about energy efficient windows.
Busti Cider Mill: Want to find out more about community supported agriculture? Here’s your chance!
Stedman Corners: Did you know your coffee choices can affect the birds? Find out how and have a taste of some bird-friendly coffee.
Sugar Shack: Maple syrup and fruit syrup products. Yum!
Liberty: Eagle Care-taker, Linda O’Brien, will be on hand to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we care for our injured bald eagle named Liberty.
Lights that Shine: Unique gifts and decorating ideas.
Sue Wymer: Beauticontrol: beauty products.
Herbs R4U: Find out more about how herbs can improve your health.
Southern Tier Astronomy Society: Members will be on hand with amazing photos from the galaxy. Find out how they do it.
Audubon Photography Club: Member photos will be on display. Talk to members about joining this fun-loving group.

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