| Celebrating a Century of Conservation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) plans for the Centennial Anniversary of the National Wildlife Refuges to include considerable attention to showcasing and strengthening the entire agency's programs. As the Service's land management arm, and because of annual refuge visitation by more than 35 million Americans, the National Wildlife Refuge System is the stage for putting the Service in the limelight, and its Centennial can be the best opportunity to do so. Much has already been accomplished to lay the foundation for the celebration. Congress has declared year 2003 as “The Year of the National Wildlife Refuge” and the President has been requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to conduct appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities to accomplish the goal of such a year. FWS invites you to help celebrate a century of conservation! Visit http://refuges.fws.gov/centennial/index.html for more information on the Centennial or attend any or all of the events listed below if you can!
The Tramp and the Roughrider, March 14–15, 2003 Join us as we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future of natural resource conservation in the United States. Discover the events leading up to the creation of the System through The Tramp and the Roughrider, a two–man play re–enacting the historic discussion between President Teddy Roosevelt and California naturalist John Muir. Whether you're a naturalist, a sportsman, or a historian you will be captivated by this passionate performance. Tickets on sale by the SF Bay Wildlife Society. Friday Evening: $12 adults, $8 seniors/students. Saturday Matinee: $10 adults, $6 seniors/students. To order, call 510.792.0222 and ask for the Wildlife Society Visitor Center Desk.
International Migratory Bird Day, May 9–10, 2003 Visit the Bay Area's celebration of this international event! Beginning birding for families and adults, as well as craft projects for all ages. Attend bird gardening workshops, then stop by our native plant sale to create a wildlife refuge in your own backyard. The main event will be held at the Environmental Education Center in Alviso, with more bird walks offered at other Refuge sites. Don't forget to enter our annual Migratory Bird Day poster contest! Individuals and classes are all welcome to submit entries. Call Sharon Miyako at 408.262.5513 for International Migratory Bird Day information, contest rules, and entry forms.
National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 12–18, 2003 Join us for Shark Day in Alviso, where you can pet a live shark and find out how these awe–inspiring creatures form a part of our wetland ecosystem. Take a stroll along the Tidelands Trail in Fremont at the Twilight Marsh Walk, where you'll watch the sun set and learn about the Bay and its inhabitants. Learn how to rig a fishing rod, cast a line, and catch a fish at Connections to Pier Fishing. This full week of festivities promises to be a fantastic finish for our year–long Centennial Celebration! # # #
California Biodiversity News: Volume 10, Number 1 |
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