The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
GSC Spring Migration Festival
CANASTOTA>> The Great Swamp Conservancy will host its 16th annual fundraiser honoring the return of migratory birds on May 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This Spring Migration Festival will be full of down home environmental and conservation activities and entertainment for all ages.
Saturday, May 6 includes: David Garrett of Peaceful Hollow Farm exhibiting a variety of migratory and domestic geese and ducks with scheduled presentations. Jennifer Clark, wildlife rehabilitator, will bring her petmobile for a hands on animal experience. Wanderer’s Rest and 7 Trees goat farm will also be present. A chicken barbecue will be served with a half chicken, baked beans, baked potato, roll, dessert and water for $10. Food
will also be available at the Lady Bug Café. Dove Creek will provide Americana folk tunes for the afternoon. A guided bird walk to the Great Blue Heron Rookery to view the baby Blues will be on the “don’t miss” agenda both days. Wildlife artists and crafters will be
displaying and selling their wares.
Sunday, May 7 will in- clude Utica Zoo Mobile, Falconer Rick West with “Westy’s” Birds of Prey. Music will be performed by the Greene Days & High Water Band. A 20th year anniversary cake will be served to everyone attending the festival on Sunday.
Both days include a Duck Call contest, tractor/wagon rides to the Overlook, guided bird walks, children’s nature area with games, corn pit and craf ts. Bring your own drums for the drum circle, visit the baby pheasants, stop by the “Wetland Creature of the Hour” talk/demo, explore pond life to catch, identify and release, make a birdhouse, and visit the book sale. Free garden seeds and starter pots will be available at the admission gate.
Donation is $ 3 for adults and $1 for children younger than 12. The Great Swamp Conservancy is located at 8375 N. Main St. For information, call (315) 697-2950 or visit www.greatswampconservancy.org.