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Activities

Enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities at the Festival.

Bird Walks - Throughout the morning, st arting at 8 am and whenever folks gather, the Audubon Society will lead introductory bird walks - loaner binoculars available. Meet by the dinosaur dig area, east end.

Dinosaur Dig - Unearth the bones of the most powerful reptiles ever to roam the Earth.

Solar Viewings - Visit the Gilbert Rotarian Centennial Observatory to look at the sun through our special filter.

Interpretive Dance - Studio3 Performing Arts hosts their own performing groups, and then teaches a special song and dance to celebrate the festival for anyone who wants to join in.

Booth Activities

photo, children petting turtlesFrog Hop - Hosted by Troop 1173
  Play a game that simulates the challenges of life as a frog.

Face Painting - Hosted by Higland High Ecology Club
  Show off your favorite part of nature with your smile.  $1 donation requested.

Mural, Mural on the Wall - Hosted by Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Kids can add critters to the mural of a desert landscape.

Origami - Hosted by GS Troop 1127, am only, needs pm shift volunteer
  See what animal shapes you can make by folding a piece of paper.

Bird Behavior Bingo - Hosted by Maricopa Audubon
  Hosted by Maricopa Audubon. Use the binoculars and scopes to spot birds showing these different behaviors and earn a Bingo.

photo, women at bird hollow eventPinecone Bird Feeders - Hosted by GS Troop 264 and Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Pinecones, peanut butter and birdseed - yumm, yumm. It’s a real feast. $1 donation requested.

Nests and Eggs - Hosted by Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Nesting material placed in a container to be hung where your neighborhood birds can shop for their bedding.

Beaks and Bites - Hosted by Mesquite Ecology Club
  Hosted by Mesquite Ecology Club, John Dole. Try out different types of beaks and see how successfully they work to collect your 'food.'

Arizona’s Mammals - Hosted by ASU Wildlife Society
  Pelts and skulls are available to examine - can you tell which animal is which?

Going Batty - Hosted by GS Troop 1011
  Test your Bat IQ and play the Echolocation Game.

photo, child looking at bug jarWhat’s In a Seed? - Hosted by Riparian Institute Volunteers
  Samples of seeds and seedlings, sprouting potatoes, etc. are displayed. Kids can plant seeds in a paper cup 'to go'. $1 donation requested.

Aquatic Ecosystems - Hosted by Mesquite High School Ecology Club
  Make your own aquatic ecosystem.

Aquatic Insects - Hosted by Mesquite High School Ecology Club
  Learn more about aquatic insects through observation and discovery.

Don't Feed the Ducks - Hosted by Mesquite High School Ecology Club
   Too many ducks collecting in one pond can upset the balance of the pond ecosystem - Learn how you can help.

Water Cycle Game - Hosted by Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Travel as a water drop through the water cycle and collect bead souvenirs of your adventures.

photo, close up of birdAll About Owls  - Hosted by Defenders of Wildlife
Learn about these special birds, and dissect owl pellets to discover more. $2 donation requested.

Riparian Scavenger Hunt - Hosted by ASU Wildlife Society
  Use your observation skills to find the special items at our preserve and earn a prize

Plant Parts - Hosted by Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Use microscopes to learn about the different parts of a plant

Recycling Games - Hosted by Superstition Springs Farm
 Don’t trash it - Reuse it!  Think about how simple items can be used for fun  and games.

Bird Brains - Hosted by Desert Rivers Audubon
Learn about the many special features of our fine feathered friends!

Water Drops - Hosted by GS Troop 752
 Who knew water could be so fascinating?  See some fun ways to explore the special properties of this stuff we often take for granted.

Art and Nature - Hosted by Arizona Museum for Youth
 Find the beauty of nature through your artwork.


To volunteer your group to host a booth, contact Lisa Herrmann

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