February 22, 2010
For further information:
David Plunkett, 979-297-3322
Migrationcelebration.org
Migration Celebration makes good family fun:
Free children’s activities, outings and programs for all ages
The 16th annual Migration Celebration will be April 16 through 18 at the San
Bernard National Wildlife Refuge.
This year’s Celebration will include a keynote
address “Texas: The State of Coastal Waters” given by Ross Melinchuk, Deputy
Executive Director, Texas Parks & Wildlife, at the Fundraising Dinner at River Place on
Friday evening. The winning Migration Celebration photo contest entries will also be on
display. A silent auction and gourmet dinner round out the evening’s festivities.
Programs on Saturday feature several free hands-on activities for children, as
well as birding tours and seminars geared for beginning, intermediate, and advanced
birders. Tours will be given by highly qualified naturalists and can be enjoyed by marsh
buggy or van.
Additional presentations will be offered on identifying dragonflies and butterflies,
shore birds and ducks, reptiles, and the spectacular Birds of Prey show by EarthQuest.
Sunday’s “Amazing Adventures” involve smaller, focused groups to explore
biological relationships at the refuges and in the Brazosport Area. Adventures include
Neotropical birding, a herpetology tour, and kayaking Cedar Lake Creek. A guided tour
to the largest Live Oak tree in Texas will also be available. Advanced registration is
required for Sunday’s events.
Brazosport is located on a major migration flyway. The Migration Celebration is
scheduled for the most active period of migration, so expect some great opportunities to
see waterbirds, orioles, tanagers, buntings and warblers.
The Migration Celebration is a fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the
Brazoria Refuges and all profits go toward educational and conservation programs.
For more information and a schedule of events visit our web site at
migrationcelebration.org or call toll-free at 866-403-5829.
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