quito Hill (fees will be collected on April 25) Sub Sandwich Lunch Cost $5.00 □ I plan to join the luncheon at Mos- London) yard for judging purposes. - Registration closes April 27 □ Judges may enter my (City of New Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________________________ Street Address: _______________________________________________City: ______________________________________________________ Phone #/ Email: (_______)________________________________/_______________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Name: __________________________________________ Phone: (______) ____________________________ Current/Applicable Medical Conditions? ________________________________________________________________________ host website and bring them with me on April 25. April 25, 2015: Birding by Boat (please check the necessary boxes) □ I will reserve a free boat from Wolf River Paddle Sports (Call Jeff: 920-538-5198) □ I will supply my own canoe or kayak □ I agree to wear a PFD during the entire water-based portion of the trip □ I prefer to join the PM paddle □ I prefer to join the AM paddle □ I will sign the Participant Agreement Forms on April 25 or Print them from a Please call to register or return this form to Mosquito Hill or the New London Parks Dept. Best Bird-Friendly Yard Competition Register online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/newlondon PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FORM - FEATHER FEST 2015 Thanks to these Sponsors for their support of Mosquito Hill Nature Center New London’s Feather Fest 2015: The City of New London City of New London Mosquito Hill - Parks & Recreation Attn: Julia Martinson Nature Center Attn: Steve Petznick 215 N. Shawano Street New London, WI 54961 Phone: 920-982-8524 www.newlondonwi.org N3880 Rogers Road New London, WI 54961 Phone: 920-779-6433 www.mosquitohill.com & Welcome You to: Feather F e s t 2 0 1 5 “Beyond the Bird Houses & Bird Feeders” Browse these Vendor booths inside Mosquito Hill Nature Center: Murray Photo & Video, Inc. New London Public Museum WI Department of Natural Resources Wild Ones - Fox Valley Area Saturday April 2 5 t h Event Information & Registration Form Feather Fest 2015 Active, Outdoor Events All outdoor events are FREE! Please register online, in person, or by phone for events marked with *asterisks* Small fee for the picnic lunch. Guided Bird Hike at Mosquito Hill 7:00-10:00 a.m. An easy walk to various avian hotspots on the Nature Center property. Bring binoculars (or borrow from the nature center) and waterproof footgear is recommended. Guided Bird Walk in Hatten Park 8:00–10:00 a.m. Experience the diversity of this city park’s vegetation and birdlife. Easy walking on established trails. Bring binoculars and if necessary waterproof footgear. Feather Fest 2015 Educational Sessions in the Mosquito Hill Great Room All indoor events are FREE! Native-Based Landscaping 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn what you can do to make your yard more bird-friendly during this indoor presentation by Wild Ones. Showcasing native plant to give you ideas on how to improve your local landscape. *Picnic at the Hill* Bring your own lunch or join us for a light lunch of sub sandwiches, chips, fruit and drinks. Pre-registration appreciated. $5.00 fee for sub lunch will be collected on April 25. Aerial Predators 2:30–4:00p All Ages Show! Staff from Aves Wildlife Alliance in Neenah will show live hawks & owls to sharing information about Wisconsin’s aerial predators. They will demonstrate how these birds hunt and find shelter and what you can do in your own yard to help these birds. *Picnic at the Hill* Bring your own lunch or join us for a light lunch of sub sandwiches, chips, fruit and drinks. Preregistration appreciated. $5.00 fee for sub lunch will be collected on April 25. *Birding by Boat* 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Pick an AM or PM paddle & Bring your own canoe/ kayak & your binoculars to paddle Mosquito Hill’s Oxbow ponds or the backwaters of the Wolf River. No boat? No problem! Borrow one (free) from Wolf River Paddle Sports LLC! Paddles are geared towards older youth & adults Special Thanks to the Northeast Wisconsin Birding Club for sponsoring this presentation! *Best Bird-Friendly Yard Contest* Register your yard in the competition! Yards will be ranked on the quality and variety of natural habitat and man-made offerings as well. Sign up now or during Feather Fest. Great Prizes! Winners will be notified and announced on May 9, International Migratory Bird Day. City of New London residents only. Feather Fest 2015 Young Birder Activities All activities are FREE! Learn about Birds– 8a.m.- 4:00p.m. N.L. Public Museum shares their Avian Discovery Chest bringing great hands-on learning opportunities for beginning birders of any age. (Mosquito Hill Conference Room) Guided Children’s Hike 10:30a - noon Explore the nature center property for natural and manmade bird homes. Search for old and new nests. Learn how plants we think of as “weeds” provide food & shelter for many bird species. Meet in front of the Nature Center. *Picnic at the Hill* Bring your own lunch or join us for a light lunch of sub sandwiches, chips, fruit and drinks. Pre-registration appreciated. $5.00 fee for sub lunch will be collected on April 25. *Best Bird-Friendly Yard Contest* Make your own bird feeder at Feather Fest to hang in your yard. Different types of feeders hold different types of seeds and will attract different bird species. How many can you count in your yard!? Feather Fest is one of many activities that help qualify the City of New London as a “Bird City.” If you’d like to be part of next year’s Feather Fest planning committee, please contact Steve at Mosquito Hill or Julia at the New London Parks Department (Pool office).
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