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S NOW G OOSE F ESTIVAL OF THE PACIFIC FLYWAY 2019 YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE SPECIAL PULL-OUT ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE CHICO NEWS & REVIEW www.snowgoosefestival.org Snow Goose Festival Headquarters Chico Masonic Family Center 1110 W. East Ave., Chico Wednesday – Sunday January 23–27 ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Photo by Mike Peters Wildlife Education Exploration & Birding Adventures Informative & Hands-on Workshops Banquet & Keynote Speaker Wildlife Art Show Exhibits • Vendors Free Nature Activities for the Entire Family 20TH ANNUAL Let Us Take You Under Our Wing & Show You the Magic of the Pacific Flyway! Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway January 23 –27, 2019 Chico, CA

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SNOW GOOSE FESTIVALOF THE PACIFIC FLYWAY • 2019

YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE

SPECIAL PULL-OUT ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE CHICO NEWS & REVIEW

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Snow Goose Festival HeadquartersChico Masonic Family Center1110 W. East Ave., ChicoWednesday – Sunday January 23–27

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Photo by Mike Peters

• Wildlife Education • Exploration & Birding Adventures• Informative & Hands-on Workshops • Banquet & Keynote Speaker• Wildlife Art Show • Exhibits • Vendors • Free Nature Activities for the Entire Family

20TH ANNUAL

Let Us Take You Under Our Wing & Show You the Magic of the Pacifi c Flyway!

Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific FlywayJanuary 23 – 27, 2019Chico, CA

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Altacal Audubon Society

California Conservation Corps

California State Parks Northern Buttes District

Chico News & Review

River Partners

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Thank You to our

2019 Sponsors!Major Sponsors

Snow Goose ($2,500 or more)

Supporting Sponsors Great Blue Heron ($1,000 or more)

The Printed Image

Tundra Swan ($500 or more)

California Rice Commission

Central Valley Joint Venture

Chico Creek Nature Center

David & Patria Forster/Yellow Rose Ranch

Lake Oroville Marina

Northern California Regional Land Trust

Out of this World Optics

Oxford Suites

Snowy Egret ($250 or more)

Brome Bird CareChico Chamber of Commerce

Friends of Bidwell ParkLundberg Family Farms

Western Canal Water District

White-faced Ibis ($100 or more)

Baker’s BirkenstockFriends of Butte CreekDr. Scott Hood, D.D.S

Mountain SportsSacramento River Discovery Center

Snow Plows Direct

Please take special note of the location your field trip departs from.Bell Memorial Union, CSU, Chico (BMU)Corner of 2nd & Chestnut St., Chico, 530-898-4636. Directions: From U.S. Hwy 99, take the East First Avenue Exit. Proceed west on East First Avenue following signs to campus. After approx. 1.5 miles, turn left on Esplanade, into downtown Chico. Turn right at 2nd St, then three blocks to corner of 2nd St & Chestnut St. If coming from Hwy 32, turn east at the W. 2nd St stoplight. BMU is six blocks, on the left, at corner of 2nd & Chestnut St. FREE PARKING on weekends at Chico State’s parking structure and in lots across the street from the BMU. Chico Creek Nature Center (CcNc)1968 E. 8th Street, Chico, 530-891-4671. Directions from Chico: From Hwy 99 take the Hwy 32 Chester Exit #385. Head northeast on CA-32 East toward Chester/E. 9th St. Turn left on Fir St., which turns into E. 8th St. The CCNC will be ¾ mile on the left.Chico Masonic Family Center (CMFC)Snow Goose Festival Headquarters & Welcome Center1110 W. East Avenue, Chico, 530-342-7143. Directions from Chico: From Hwy 99, take East Avenue exit. (two exits north of East 1st Avenue exit.) Turn west on East Avenue. The CMFC is approx. 1.5 miles from Hwy 99 exit, on the right (north) side of East Avenue. If coming from Nord Avenue on Hwy 32, turn east at the W. East Avenue stoplight. CMFC is on the left, after crossing railroad tracks from the Hwy 32 and East Avenue intersection. Gridley McDonalds (GMcDo)1513 State Hwy 99, Gridley 530-846-3222Directions from Chico: Take Hwy 99 South to Gridley McDonalds, west side of Hwy 99 in Gridley. Driving time and distance from Chico: 35 minutes, 29 miles.Llano Seco Viewing Platform7 Mile Road, Chico-DaytonDirections: From Chico, take Dayton Road south approximately five miles, turn west onto Ord Ferry Road. Continue west approximately three miles, turn south onto Seven-mile Lane. Travel two miles to the Unit entrance.Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge (SNWR)752 County Road 99W, Willows (530) 934-2801Directions: Located south of Willows off Interstate 5. Call Refuge for directionsSacramento River Discovery Center (SRDC)1000 Sale Lane, Red Bluff, 530-527-1196. Directions arriving from Chico on CA-99: Continue onto State Hwy 36W/Antelope Blvd. Turn left on Sale Lane. Entrance gate is approximately 2 miles down Sale Lane.Studio 561561 E. Lindo Ave., Chico, 530-370-1285. Directions: Mangrove Ave to E. Lindo, across from S&S Produce.

Online Registration:Closes at 12:00pm Tues., Jan. 22

www.snowgoosefestival.orgWalk-In Registration:

May be available for some events Wednesday–Sunday, 9am-4pm at the Chico Masonic Family Center, Snow Goose Festival Headquarters, but cannot be guaranteed. For further information on registration please call:

530-592-9092

Cancellation Policy: No cancellations or refunds will be available online. To cancel and receive a refund, minus a processing fee, you must call or email the Snow Goose Festival office by Monday, January 7, 2019. Begin-ning Tuesday, January 8, no cancellations or “no shows” will be refunded. If the Snow Goose Festival must cancel an event, registered attendees of that event will be notifi ed via email. Attendees will be offered the following options:

• register for substitute activities of the same value• donate registration fee to SGF programs• full refund (allow up to 4 weeks processing)

Llano Seco Rancho

REGISTRATION DEADLINES20th Annual Snow Goose Festival

DIRECTIONS TO FESTIVAL LOCATIONS

Rancho Esquon, Inc. Explore

Butte County The Nature Conservancy

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Wednesday, January 23FIELD TRIPS

Soils, Landforms, & Vegetation of Bidwell Park Wed 7:30 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$25 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Andrew Conlin and Birder, John Seid

Up the Creek with a Pair of Binoculars Wed 9:00 am - 2:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$27 - Y$10 Level 3Field Trip Leaders: Jon Aull and Charlie Cornell

Colusa National Wildlife Refuge & Vicinity Wed 9:00 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Joyce Bond and Carol Anderson

Birding, History, & Wine Tasting in Durham Wed 9:30 am - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 Level 2Field Trip Leaders: Bill Smith and Mary Muchowski

Oxidation Ponds & Indian Fishery Wed 12:00 pm - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: JT Lewis and Mike Skram

Raptor Run Wed 12:00 pm - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Gary Nielsen

Sacramento Refuge Fly-Off Wed 12:30 pm - 7:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Fred Thomas

After the Basics: Intermediate Wildlife Photography Workshop (Wednesday) & Field Trip (Thursday) NEW Wed 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$38 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Kirby Flanagan

Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUTWed 2:00 pm - 6:30 pmMeet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confi rmation email)For more information, call Henry Lomeli at (530) 864-8594 $125 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Henry Lomeli and Lindsay Wood

Bat Safari Wed 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Linda Angerer

Thursday, January 24FIELD TRIPS

Marathon Big Day Birding in Butte County SOLD OUTThu 7:00 am - 6:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 Level 4 Field Trip Leaders: Rob Doster and Liam Huber

Lake Oroville Pontoon Boat Tour SOLD OUTThu 7:45 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$60 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Dave Garcia and Craig Roth

Winter Raptors Thu 8:00 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Bruce Webb, Swarovski Optik Field Tech

Divide Ranch (includes lunch) Thu 8:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$38 - Y$20 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Mike and Kathy Landini and Pamela Waldsmith

Feathers, Figs, & Olives NEW Thu 8:15 am - 2:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Bill Smith, Bob Steinacher and Bill Frey

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Thu 8:15 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Victor Paz and Ruth Paz

Bidwell Park Bird Walk Thu 8:30 am - 11:00 amMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$15 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Roger Lederer and Carol Burr

Bird the Shores of Black Butte Lake Thu 8:30 am - 3:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Wyatt Hersey and Charlie Cornell

Delevan NWR & Sacramento Refuge Fly-Off Thu 12:30 pm - 7:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Jan Martinez

Basics of Wildlife Photography Workshop (Thursday) and Field Trip (Friday) NEW Thu 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Dean Carrier

Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUTThu 2:00 pm - 6:30 pmMeet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confi rmation email). For more information, call Henry Lomeli at (530) 864-8594 $125 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Henry Lomeli and Lindsay Wood

Historic Llano Seco Rancho: Wildlife & Habitat Conservation with David Wimpfheimer Thu 2:00 pm - 6:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$15 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Richard Thieriot and David Wimpfheimer

Winter Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding SOLD OUTThu 4:30 pm - 9:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$37 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Ken Sobon and Owl Monitoring Team

PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS

“Heron in Cattails” Painting Class NEW Thu 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmMeet at Studio 561All ages welcome. $45 Presenter: Christine Mac Shane

Friday, January 25FIELD TRIPS

Cole & Book Family Farms NEW Fri 6:30 am - 11:30 amMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Keith Book, Gary Cole, Jerry Dirnberger and Lorraine Smith

Marathon Big Day Birding in Sutter County Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$20 Level 4 Field Trip Leaders: Mary Muchowski and Matt Forster

Upper Bidwell Park’s Yahi Trail Fri 7:30 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterField Trip Leader: Carrie Wendt

Red Bluff Recreation Area Fri 7:30 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center at 7:30 am; Meet at Sacramento River Discovery Center at 8:30 am A$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: David Dahnke

Llano Seco Rancho: Farms, Water, & Wildlife Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Paul Kirk and John W. Hunt

Sutter Buttes Hike: Dean Ranch Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Gridley McDonald’s A$45 - Y$30 Level 3Field Trip Leader: Peter Sands

Yana Trail Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$30 - Y$15 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Andy Tomaselli and Bill Frey

Rancho Esquon Fri 8:15 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Shane Romain, Herman Gray and David Samuels

Bidwell Park Bird Walk Fri 8:30 am - 11:00 amMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$15 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Roger Lederer and Carol Burr

Colusa National Wildlife Refuge Fri 8:30 am - 2:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Joseph O’Neil

Dye Creek Preserve Fri 8:45 am - 3:45 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$27 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Jesse Klingler and Donald Beers

Birds & Wine with Purple Line with David Wimpfheimer Fri 9:00 am - 2:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$40 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Gaylord Grams and David Wimpfheimer

Sacramento Refuge Fly-Off Fri 12:30 pm - 7:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Steve Emmons

Raptor Run thru Butte County SOLD OUTFri 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Bruce Webb, Swarovski Optik Field Tech and Gary Nielsen

Waterfowl Photography at Colusa NWR NEW Fri 1:30 pm - 7:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$38 - Y$20 Level 1 Field Trip Leader: Jeffrey Rich, Wildlife Photonaturalist

Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUTFri 2:00 pm - 6:30 pmMeet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confi rmation email). For more information, call Henry Lomeli at (530) 864-8594 $125 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Henry Lomeli and Lindsay Wood

Family Owl Prowl Fri 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmMeet at Chico Creek Nature CenterA$12 - Y$5 Level 1 Field Trip Leader: Scott Torricelli

PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS

Bird Carving Seminar for Beginners SOLD OUTFri 11:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center Must be fifteen years or older. $35Presenters: Jim Burcio, Bob Solari and Ken Nelson

“Nest” Painting Class NEW Fri 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmMeet at Studio 561All ages welcome. $45 Presenter: Christine Mac Shane

Saturday, January 26FIELD TRIPS

Valley Wetlands & Wintering Waterbirds: For the Serious Birder Sat 6:30 am - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$20 Level 4 Field Trip Leader: Jay Bogiatto

Raptor ID, Trapping, & Banding SOLD OUT Sat 7:00 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Jeff Kidd, Scott Thomas and Colin Dillingham

Refuge to Refuge: Snow Geese Galore! Sat 7:00 am - 5:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Skip Augur

Wilbur Road & the Afterbay SOLD OUTSat 7:30 am - 1:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2Field Trip Leader: Phil Johnson

Tehama Bird Trek Sat 7:30 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: David Dahnke

Sutter Buttes Hike: State Park’s Peace Valley Sat 7:45 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$45 - Y$30 Level 3Field Trip Leader: Noel Lopez

Sutter Buttes Hike: State Park’s Peace Valley & “House Hill” Sat 7:45 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$45 - Y$30 Level 4 Field Trip Leader: Ranger Zack Chambers

Tundra Swan Viewing: District 10 (includes lunch) SOLD OUTSat 8:00 am - 1:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$32 - Y$15 Level 1Field Trip Leaders: Charlie Mathews and Dale Whitmore

Lassen Volcanic National Park Snowshoe Hike Sat 8:00 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 4 Field Trip Leader: Gregory Purifoy

Sutter Buttes Hike: Dean Ranch Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Gridley McDonald’sA$45 - Y$30 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: Laura Lush

Birds & Trees of the Chico Seed Orchard Sat 8:15 am - 12:15 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Joseph O’Neil and John Meserve

Vina Plains to Pine Creek & the River with David Wimpfheimer Sat 8:15 am - 12:15 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$30 - Y$12 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Joe Silveira and David Wimpfheimer

Llano Seco Viewing Platform Sat 8:30 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Shelly Kirn

Wings & Wine Tasting in Vina Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$40 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Dawn Garcia, Jo Anna Arroyo and Bill Smith

Winter Birding in the FoothillsSat 8:45 am - 2:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterYou will be hiking in an area affected by the Camp FireA$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Amy Darwin and Everett Ayers

Explore the Wild Side of Butte Creek Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterYou will be hiking in an area affected by the Camp FireA$27 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: Dan Efseaff

The Maze of MapsSat 9:00 am - 4:00 pmSun 9:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterThis year we will feature an eclectic assortment of interesting maps from around the North Valley and beyond. Get the bird’s eye view of our local landscape features. Stroll through maps in the CMFC hallway and let your curiosity take you on a tour.

Exhibits & Vendors GaloreSat 9:00 am - 4:00 pmSun 9:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterDisplays by State, Federal, and Non-profit organiza-tions. Plus vendors selling everything from binoculars to bird books.

Federal Junior Duck Stamp Display Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pmSun 9:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterAll 100 California winners from nearly 2,000 entries will be on display. Don’t forget to see the Chico winners.

Meet Smokey Bear and the Blue GooseSat 9:00 am - 4:00 pmSun 9:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterSmokey the Bear and the National Wildlife Refuge’s Blue Goose will be visiting at various times courtesy of the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Also be sure to visit the US Fish & Wildlife Service fire safety exhibit booth.

Wolves in California: The Long Journey HomeSat. 9:00 am - 10:30 amSun 9:00 am - 10:30 amLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterCalifornia is excited to celebrate the beginning of what could be one of our state’s most inspiring conservation stories: the return of the gray wolf. As a keystone predator, wolves provide a critical balance to the ecosystem in which they belong. No other animal in history has so captured the imagination of people than the wolf! Come learn about the true nature of this dynamic predator and what the return of this iconic species means to our golden state. Presenter: Bre Owens

Junior Naturalist ActivitiesSat 10:00 am - 3:00 pmSun 10:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterAlong with the Live Raptor Presentation, meet Smokey

Bear and Blue Goose, Junior Duck Stamp Display, children may earn a Junior Naturalist Certificate by participating in a few activities designed just for chil-dren. There will be nature crafts, opportunities to build bird feeders, make a bird call and much, much more!

Skins & SkullsSat 10:00 am - 4:00 pmSun 10:00 am - 3:00 pmWe’ll open a treasure box on loan to us from Lassen Volcanic National Park and explore a brand new educational set of over 20 demonstration skulls and pelts. Gently feel the sharp teeth of a large predator, the tip of an eagle’s beak, a beaver’s buck tooth, or a deer’s grinding molars. Skulls are beautiful in form and function. Each skull is full of clues as to what the animal eats and how it makes its living. Our high quality animal pelts include the thick fur of river otter and beaver, the silky fur of bobcat and rabbit as well as that of a rare red fox and more. Presenter: David Samuels

SATURDAY ONLYSlow the FlowSat. 9:00 am - 12:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterWant to learn how to prevent water pollution? We will discuss water-wise landscaping practices that prevent water pollution including rain gardens, bioswales, pervious pavers, and use of native plants. Then we’ll take a field trip to Lost Park to see a constructed stormwater treatment project. We’ll also join The Stream Team in monitoring water quality in Big Chico Creek and in assisting Friends of Bidwell Park in plant-ing native trees along the creek. Presenters: Timmarie Hamill and Lise Smith-Peters

Live Raptor ExperienceSat. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family CenterCome see the Center for Reconnecting with Nature’s display of raptors and falcons. Live birds of prey will be present and the Center will be sharing about their mission, which focuses on reconnecting both youth and adults with nature. The exhibit of live raptors will be open from 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm.

Our Magnetic Sun & Solar Viewing Sat. 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmBirds use the sun’s polarized light as one of their navi-gation tools during migration. First, a talk about our sun, sunspots, solar prominence, flares, and coronal mass ejections. Then we’ll explore light using simple diffraction gratings. Finally, skies permitting, we’ll go outside and do solar viewing using a safe, dedicated solar telescope. Presenter: David Samuels

SUNDAY ONLYAll About Bats!Sun. 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family CenterThey are one of the most beneficial, yet most misun-derstood animals in the world. Learn more about the habits, habitats, and species of bats that reside within the unique ecosystems of California’s valleys and forests. Presenter: Linda Angerer

Birds in Sacramento Valley’s Winter WetlandsSun. 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family CenterThis film is a follow-up to Henry Ganzler’s previous film, Wetlands’ Wildlife - The Sacramento Valley. Both documentaries were filmed in the Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge, the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, the Llano Seco Wildlife Refuge, and the wetlands and rice fields in and around the counties of Butte and Colusa in California. The new film gives viewers a close-up look at many of the migratory birds that come from as far away as Siberia and the Arctic Circle to make their homes in the Sacramento Valley’s wetlands each winter. Included are Snow Geese, Ross’s Geese, Greater White-Fronted Geese, Canada Geese, Tundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, and several other species not included in the first film. Presenter: Henry Ganzler

Optics DemoSun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Location: Chico Masonic Family CenterLearn the basics about binoculars and spotting scopes for bird watching! What do the numbers mean? Isn’t higher power always better? This will be a “show and tell” discussion about the differences in size, quality, and construction of optics so that you can make a good choice for your needs and budget. Sample optics will be available from numerous manufacturers to illustrate. Presenter: Marilyn Rose from Out of this World Optics.

Raptor Force Assembly Sun. 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: Chico Masonic Family Center West Coast Falconry is coming to the Snow Goose Festival! Falconers have played a pivotal role in raptor conservation, captive breeding techniques, and educating the public on seeing the world through the eyes of nature’s elite predators. Get an up-close look at hawks, falcons, owls, and a precocious vulture. Bring your cameras and questions – we’ll be flying several birds during the presentation.

Chico Masonic Family Center 1110 W. East Ave., ChicoSaturday & Sunday, Jan. 26–27

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20th Annual SNOW GOOSE FESTIVAL FIELD TRIPS & WORKSHOPS

FIELD TRIPS KEYLevel 1= Mostly birding by car and/or easy walkingLevel 2= Walking, could involve distance but largely fl atLevel 3= More vigorous hiking, some elevation gain/lossLevel 4= A true adventure trip, lots of driving and hiking = Wheelchair accessible A= Adult Y= Youth

FREE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Family Hike at Bidwell Park’s Five Mile Recreation Area NEW Sat 10:00 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Heidi Gysin

Oxidation Ponds & Indian Fishery Sat 11:30 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Mary Muchowski and Matt Forster

For complete descriptions and to register, visit:

snowgoosefestival.org

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BANQUETSaturday, January 26, 2019 • 5:30pm – 10:00pmBell Memorial Union Auditorium, CSU, ChicoCorner of 2nd Street and Chestnut Street, Chico COST: $40 Adult, $30 Youth (17 years & younger) and students w/ IDBeer & Wine (No Host)

Don’t miss the biggest event of the Snow Goose Festival, our “Gathering of Wings” Banquet. This treasured evening is a mix of great food, great company and great entertainment and is anticipated by many as the one chance per year they have to visit and catch up with fellow birders and friends in the community. Join field trip leaders, workshop presenters and all our hard-working commit-tee members and volunteers in celebrating this special evening. Special Guest & Keynote Speaker: Naturalist and Birding Guide David Wimpfheimer

A resident of Point Reyes since the early ‘80s, David will outline some of the factors that result in the dra-matic diversity of the migratory and breeding birds in his lively keynote presentation: “Point Reyes and the Farallon Islands: A Mecca for Birds and Birders.”

Point Reyes and the Farallon Islands are two dynam-ic areas for migratory and nesting birds that are icons for the richness of the California coast. The diverse habitats of Point Reyes hold large num-bers of waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and landbirds espe-cially during the winter.

Several species of birds are seen in totals unmatched in North America due to temperate, mild conditions. As evidenced by the Christmas Bird Count, more

Peregrine Falcons occur at Point Reyes in this season than anywhere else in North America. Only

twenty miles south of Point Reyes, Southeast Farallon Island is the largest seabird rookery in the contiguous United States. It is also a magnet and oasis for lost birds, some com-ing from Asia or the eastern part of North America. Over 400 species have been seen

on this iconic 80-acre granitic isolated island.Naturalist David Wimpfheimer has

lived at Point Reyes since the 1980s, teaching classes and leading field trips at Point Reyes and to the Farallons. In this lively presentation he’ll outline some of the factors resulting in such a dramatic diversity of birds, examine any trends or changes and share stories of some of the special birds viewed over the decades.

SILENT AUCTION begins at 5:30 pm The vibrant Silent Auction tables will accompany

us while we dine at the BMU and 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!

Interested in donating an item or service to our auction? Please contact our office at 592-9092 or email [email protected].

“Gathering of Wings” BANQUET & SILENT AUCTION

Snow Goose Festival Wildlife Art Exhibit

at theMuseum of Northern California Art

January 24 to February 10, 2019 900 Esplanade, Chico (530) 487-7272Hours: Thursday –Sunday, 11:00am -5:00pmFeast your eyes on wonderful art by artists whose subjects include wildlife and habitat along the Pacific Flyway. This impressive art exhibit, located at the Museum of Northern California Art will feature the work of many artists in a variety of media, including sculpture, clay, oils, fiber arts, watercolor, acrylics, mixed media, glass, and photography.

Snow Goose Festival Wildlife Art ReceptionFriday, January 25, 20195:00pm to 8:00pm at moncaFREE to the PublicParking at: Chico High School, Esplanade, Oleander Ave., First Christian Church, 295 E Washington Ave (two blocks east), and Chico Jr. High School.View the inspiring collection of artwork, enjoy refreshments, live music, splendid conversations, and a no-host bar. Bring a friend and meet the artists, along with fellow festival participants, presenters, and field trip leaders. This is a truly special evening you won’t want to miss!

Special Showing:2018-2019 Traveling Audubon Photography Awards ExhibitWalk among 12 stunning bird photographs on display at the Museum of Northern California Art Showing Only Thursday–Sunday, January 24-27,11:00am – 5:00pm (FREE admission for Snow Goose Festival attendees)The winning photographers and their stunning photographs were selected from more than 8,000 entries submitted by photog-raphers from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and 10 Canadian provinces. Sponsored by Canon.

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Sutter Buttes Hike: Mid-Mountain Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Gridley McDonald’sA$45 - Y$30 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Marty Steidlmayer and Mike Hubbartt

Sutter Buttes Hike: Summit Ascent Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Gridley McDonald’sA$45 - Y$30 Level 4 Field Trip Leaders: Marty Steidlmayer and Mike Hubbartt

Marathon Big Day Birding in Yuba County Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 - Y$20 Level 4 Field Trip Leaders: Mary Muchowski and Matt Forster

Birds & Trees of Butte Creek Ecological Preserve Sun 8:15 am - 12:15 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterYou will be hiking in an area affected by the Camp Fire. A$22 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leaders: Jon Aull, Joseph O’Neil and Miguette Sansegundo

Gray Lodge & Cordi Winery Sun 8:15 am - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$35 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Gaylord Grams

Llano Seco Viewing Platform Sun 8:30 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Shelly Kirn

Upper Bidwell Park’s Yahi Trail Sun 8:30 am - 1:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 3 Field Trip Leader: Charlie Cornell

Foothill Bird TrekSun 8:45 am - 12:45 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center You will be hiking in an area affected by the Camp Fire. A$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Jerry Dirnberger and Lorraine Smith

Rancho Esquon with David Wimpfheimer Sun 9:00 am - 1:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$30 - Y$12 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Shane Romain and David Wimpfheimer

Oxidation Ponds & Indian Fishery Sun 9:00 am - 1:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Skip Augar and Lisa Winslow

Birds, Plants, & History in Bidwell Park NEW Sun 9:30 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$15 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Heidi Gysin

Raptor Run Sun 9:30 am - 2:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Michelle Ocken and Gary Nielsen

Wing-It to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Michael Denega

Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUTSun 2:00 pm - 6:30 pmMeet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confi rmation email)For more information, call Henry Lomeli at (530) 864-8594. $125 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Henry Lomeli and Lindsay Wood

PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS

Chico Backyard Birds Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 amMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: John “Mac” McCormick

Build a LEGO Bird! Sun 11:00 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterYouth ages 6-12 welcome Y$10 Presenters: Matthew Greening and Amber Drake

Ranges, Movements, & Migration of Peregrine Falcons in Plumas County NEW Sun 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Colin Dillingham

Raptor Run Sat 12:00 pm - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Ken Sobon and Gary Nielsen

Tundra Swan Viewing: District 10 Sat 12:30 pm - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 1 Field Trip Leader: Dale Whitmore

Youth Nature Photography Field Trip Sat 1:00 pm - 3:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterYou will need to bring your own camera. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardianY$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Steve Emmons

Eagle Roost Safari SOLD OUTSat 2:00 pm - 6:30 pmMeet at (Directions provided at bottom of registration confi rmation email). For more information, call Henry Lomeli at (530) 864-8594 $125 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Henry Lomeli and Lindsay Wood

Saturday, January 26

PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS

Less Lawn, More Wildlife: Gardens as Habitat Sat 9:00 am - 10:30 amMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: John Whittlesey

Bald Eagles in the Wild: A Visual Essay of America’s National Bird NEW Sat 11:00 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5Presenter: Jeffrey Rich, Wildlife Photonaturalist

Bird Migration in the Klamath Basin NEW Sat 11:00 am - 12:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Kirby Flanagan

Build a LEGO Bird! Sat 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterYouth ages 6-12 welcome Y$10Presenters: Matthew Greening and Amber Drake

Wildfi re, Wildlife, & Being Firewise NEW Sat 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Maya Khosla

The History & Mystery of the Sutter Buttes Sat 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Mike Hubbartt

The Life of the Rough-legged Hawk Sat 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$12 - Y$5 Presenter: Jeff Kidd

Sunday, January 27FIELD TRIPS

Little Big Day NEW Sun 7:00 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Ross Schaefer

Raptor ID, Trapping, & Banding Sun 7:00 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family Center A$35 - Y$20 Level 2 Field Trip Leaders: Jeff Kidd, Scott Thomas and Colin Dillingham

Understanding Bird Language NEW Sun 7:30 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$25 - Y$10 Level 1 Field Trip Leaders: Wyatt Hersey and Anasuya Basil

Coast Range Foothills via Newville Road Sun 7:30 am - 3:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Phil Johnson

Beginning Birding by Ear Sun 7:45 am - 11:00 amMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Scott Huber

Birds, River & Habitat Restoration Sun 7:45 am - 12:00 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$22 - Y$10 Level 2 Field Trip Leader: Michael Rogner

Bird the Shores of Black Butte Lake Sun 8:00 am - 3:30 pmMeet at Chico Masonic Family CenterA$27 - Y$10 Level 3Field Trip Leaders: Andy Tomaselli and Bill Frey

Remarkable Lives: The Intertwined Worlds of Birds

and HumansJanuary 25–September 21, 2019

Reg. hours: Tues–Sat, 11:00am – 3:00pm (Also open Sunday January 27, 11:00am – 3:00pm only for the Snow Goose Festival.)

FREE and open to the publicLocated on the Chico State campus:

400 W 1st St, Chico • (530) 898-5397Special Public Opening Reception:

Thurs., January 24, 5:00pm–6:30pm

at the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology