Archive for April, 2012
THE GUNSIGHT MOUNTAIN HAWKWATCH WEEKEND will be held at Mile 118 on the Glenn Highway. Celebrate the return of spring migrating raptors with this annual Anchorage Audubon first field trip of the spring. Migrating raptors that can be seen along the ridgeline near MP 119 include golden eagle, red-tailed hawk, rough-legged hawk, sharp-shinned hawk, northern goshawk, American kestrel, peregrine falcon and merlin. Swainson’s hawk and osprey have also been seen migrating through this area. Bring warm clothing, binoculars, spotting scopes, lunch, snacks, and lawn chairs and sit back while you watch migrating raptors glide over the nearby ridge. Rooms are available at Sheep Mountain lodge, and a special Hawkwatchers’ Dinner will take place Saturday night by reservation only. For Reservations, call the lodge at (907) 745-5121. Meet at 10am at the wayside at Milepost 119, Glenn Highway. A short raptor identification talk will take place at 10:30am. On Sunday, Mat-Su Birders will host their annual Hawk Watch Potluck BBQ at the same location. For details, go to www.matsubirders.org/html/calendar.html.
The Exciting Wild and Scenic Film Festival is Less Than a Month Away. Get Your Tickets Today!
If you are looking for a fun filled event to help transition from the darkness of winter into spring and to help motivate planning for your summer trips, you will not want to miss the exciting Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Palmer on April 26th. Join Friends of Mat-Su, local businesses and a variety of non-profit partners for this fun and exciting family friendly community event.
About the Wild and Scenic Film Festival
The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival is one of the largest traveling environmental film festivals in North America. It is renown for leaving attendees feeling INSPIRED and MOTIVATED. The Palmer event will do no less. We’ve included many award winning films that explore how community leaders and average citizens are working together to develop innovative solutions to current challenges facing their communities. We guarantee those who attend will LEARN about new ideas from inspiring environmental and adventure based films, EXPERIENCE the adrenaline of trekking across the globe or skiing in the backcountry, and CELEBRATE the many splendors of the natural and wild world.
Event Details
In addition to the stellar selection of films the event will include:
- Bluegrass and old timey music from High Lonesome Sound
- Delicious local foods
- Cash bar
- Featured local artists
- Wild bird exhibit
- Educational Forum
- Great Door prizes
Space is limited so we encourage you to book your tickets today!
WHEN: Thursday, April 26th, 6pm-10pm. Reception begins at 6pm and Films begin at 7pm.
WHERE: Historic Train Depot in Downtown Palmer
COST: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. KIDS UNDER 10 ARE FREE!
For more information, to book advance tickets, or to view some of the film trailers please visit the festival website at http://www.valleyfilmfestival.com/ or contact festival Director, Jeremiah Millen via email at: director@foms.net or by phone at (907) 746-0130.
