JAMESTOWN – The winter weather is also proving to be perfect backdrop for an event set to take place throughout the day tomorrow. The Audubon Center and Sanctuary’s annual Snowflake Festival is set to run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and will include past favorites along with new opportunities. Some of the attractions include horse-drawn sleigh rides, sled dog and live bird demonstrations, crafts, food, outdoor recreation activities and demonstration, a Chinese auction and more.
With something for all ages and most activities on-going throughout the day, those with specific times include:
- 10:30 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m.: Hike with a Naturalist – Explore the grounds with a guide and see what is happening in the winter world.
- 11:30 a.m.: Daytime Sky Hunters presentation featuring live animals by Paul Fehringer, wildlife rehabilitator and founder of Wild Spirit Education.
- Noon to 4 p.m.: Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
- Noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m.: Kicksled Demonstrations outdoors by Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue
- 1 p.m.: Owls of the Region presentation featuring live owls by Paul Fehringer, wildlife rehabilitator and founder of Wild Spirit Education.
- 2:30 p.m.: Bruce Robinson: Gardening for Wildlife
Admission to the Snowflake Festival is only $5; children under 12 are $2, and those two and under are free. Extra fees apply for horse-drawn wagon rides, bluebird house building, Chinese auction, raffles, and food.
The Audubon Center and Sanctuary is at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren.
For more information, call (716) 569-2345 or visit jamestownaudubon.org.
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