Birding Festival and Event Training: The Minnesota Office of Tourism is planning a one-day workshop "How to Organize a Birding or Nature Festival" with nationally accredited trainer, Nancy Millar, executive director of the McAllen Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau, on Wednesday, November 19 at the St. James Hotel in Red Wing.
This workshop will introduce you to the benefits of capturing the wildlife watching recreational market with a step-by-step organizational manual for promoting and implementing an event in your area. A seminar rate of $68 per person includes continental breakfast, lunch and workshop materials. Contact the Minnesota Office of Tourism at 800-657-3637 for more information, or e-mail Cindy Schneider at [email protected] Lodging is available at the St. James Hotel for the special rate of $79; call 800-252-1875.
