International Migratory Bird Day Festival 2009

Keweenaw's IMBD in Copper Harbor, Michigan

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2009 Schedule of Events

Keweenaw’s 4th Annual Migratory Bird Day In Copper Harbor

Friday, May 15th

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Registration and Evening Activities
at Community Center with shade grown coffee and cookies.
Chili and corn bread dinner and a bon-fire can be enjoyed in the Community Park

6:00 pm
Feeding the Birds Workshop
- Karen Karl takes you on an educational tour through local birds and their feeding habits. How to attract your favorite feathered friends to your backyard with various feeders and food.

7:00 pm
A Natural History of Loons
- Keren Tischler a biologist with our local non-profit, Common Coast Research and Conservation, will be giving this informative and interesting talk and slide presentation.

Saturday, May 16th

7:00 am - Registration and Activities at Community Center. Find information about days activities; birding hot spots with experienced birders at post, bird walks and more.

11:00 am
Winged Wonders
- Brought to us by Raptor Education Group, Inc. Have you ever met an owl face to face? What about a hawk? A falcon? Meet some of Michigan’s common, but rarely encountered birds. Discover what a raptor is, hear their stories and learn what you can do to ensure they remain a significant part of the ecosystem. All ages.

1:00 pm
Feeding the Birds Workshop
- Karen Karl takes you on an educational tour through local birds and their feeding habits. How to attract your favorite feathered friends to your backyard with various feeders and food.

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Food and music in the Park
- Gourmet burgers, vegi burgers and chicken sandwiches will be served with assorted pop and brews from Keweenaw Brewing Co. Enjoy live acoustic music with Justin Plichta of the Black Flies and a bon-fire. Township Park behind the Visitor Center.

4:00 pm
Winged Wonders
(same as 11:00 am)

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
101 Ways to Add Birds to Your Life
- Author Steve Betchkal will be giving this fun and informative program.