Hawk Watch and Green Bazaar
By gb on Sep 14, 2009 with Comments 0
Audubon Greenwich
11th Annual Hawk Watch Festival & Green Bazaar
September 19 & 20, 2009
11am – 5pm, Rain or Shine
Come out to celebrate the annual hawk migration over Audubon Greenwich’s “Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch” – an official raptor counting site. This scientific raptor count has been happening since 1970 and birders are out counting daily from August 20 to November 20. If the weather is cooperative, it is hoped that this special weekend will be the peak of the Broad-winged Hawk migration, where they can form ‘kettles’ of several hundreds birds, circling birds above the hawk watch site. Rain or shine, we will have a lineup of Eco-friendly Vendors on-site, environmental exhibits and loads of activities for all ages. So, save the date and come out for this exciting two-day Festival in the hills of northern Greenwich.
SPECIAL EVENT SCHEDULE:
‘Birds of Prey’ shows at 1 & 3 pm: with Bill Robinson (Saturday) & with Talons (Sunday)
Nancy Tucker Live In Concert: fun, nature-themed music at 2 pm (Saturday)
The Magic of Energy Show: by Miz Liz and Company at 2 pm (Sunday)
Bird Walks & Guided Honey Harvest Tours: starting at 12 pm / 2 pm / 4:15 pm
Bird-related Talks by Audubon Staff: inside at 12 pm and 2 pm
Rehabilitated Bird Release: by Wildlife In Crisis at 4 pm (Sunday only)
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:
Visit the ‘eco-friendly vendors’ and the Audubon’s Nature Store
See exhibits & tables by regional conservation organizations
Play nature games & enjoy kid-friendly activities
Visit Indian Spring Ponds in search of frogs and creatures
Visit the Honey Barn and see how honey is collected
Enjoy great food & refreshments by Will Morton’s Rotisserie and others
Festival admission:
Audubon members: $5 for youth 3 years old & up / $7 for adults over 18 years
Non-members: $7 for youth 3 years old & up / $10 for adults over 18 years
Children under 3 years old can enter the HawkWatch Festival for free.
About Membership & Renewals:
$35 Annual Family Memberships to the National Audubon Society will be available at the gate.
For more information contact Jeff Cordulack at 203.613.8813.
Filed Under: Birds • Eco-Friendly • Family Events • Festivals • Going Green • Nature • Wildlife
