Kaskaskia Valley Audubon Society

Kaskaskia Valley Nature Festival

Co-sponsored by
Kaskaskia Valley Audubon Society with
Illinois Audubon Society

Hanft Park, New Athens, IL
Saturday, JUNE 9, 2012
8:00-12:00

(located 1 mile south of New Athens)

The 2012 festival is in planning; check back for details.

2011 Events:

Bluebird House Workshop-$5

Hummingbird Banding/Release/Adoption-$5

American Kestrel Banding/Release

Turtle Presentation/Viewing

Snake Presentation/Viewing

Treehouse Wildlife Rescue

2011 Presenters:

(tentative)

9:00 AM-Tim Dever

The Importance of Insects

9:45 AM–Martin Kemper

Illinois Biodiversity

10:30 AM–Susan Dees

Butterflies and Moths in Your Ecosystem

11:15 AM–Vera Bojic

The Secret Lives of Stream Animals

Cold Drinks and Snack Items Available for Purchase

Plant Sales

Prize Drawing

Family Event with a Children’s Activity to Earn Prizes

Presenter Schedule is Tentative

Held Rain or Shine

There will a voluntary $2 parking donation,
1/2 of which will go to Illinois Audubon Land Trust fund. http://www.illinoisaudubon.org/MAINLINKS/LANDCONS/landconservation.html

All events are outdoors, so dress accordingly.
Weather should be hot. Stay hydrated.
Strollers, coolers, and chairs welcome.
This is a family event