The 6th Annual HURON FRINGE BIRDING FESTIVAL is just a month away. It runs from May 23 to June 1, at MacGregor Point Provincial Park.
The migratory corridor that runs along the Huron shores through MacGregor Point Provincial Park provides a unique setting for studying both birds and nature in general. The Park¹s mixed and varied forests offer a refuge for passing birds, and present an excellent nesting site for many bird species. MacGregor Point Provincial Park encompasses beaches, wetlands, sand dunes, and varied forest habitats. All of which bask in world class sunsets, that the local Lake Huron shores are known for. Our events schedule includes - birds - insects - butterflies - dragonflies - reptiles - amphibians - plant life (including carnivores, wildflowers and trees) - history - geomorphology - owl prowls - slide show presentations - improving your nature photography. Mix into the program a little forest mythology, some astronomy, and you have the magic recipe that makes this Festival a yearly success Enjoy this tribute to nature. Choose from a diversity of 48 events over 9 days. Be entertained by many expert naturalists. Visit the festival for one day, one weekend or stay for the entire 9 day festival. Lunches and dinner are provided at reasonable cost. FESTIVAL FEES (include entrance into MacGregor Point Provincial Park) Entire Festival individuals $25.00, family $50.00 Weekend (includes Friday) individuals $15.00, family $30.00 Single Event individuals $7.00, family $15.00 INFORMATION: For complete details and schedule of the Festival¹s 2003 Programme, check the Friend¹s of MacGregor Point Provincial Park web site at: http://www.friendsofmacgregor.org Or, call MacGregor Point Provincial Park at (519) 389-6231, for information and a brochure. For campsite and yurt reservations at MacGregor Point Provincial Park, check Ontario Parks¹ web site http://www.ontarioparks.com/ Port Elgin and Southampton are popular Ontario tourist destinations. For local area information including accommodations, see http://www.sunsets.com Fred Jazvac, Southampton, Ontario Fred & Beth Jazvac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
