Experience the Sights, Sounds, & Wonders of Birds of the Pacific Flyway!

Join us in the search for winter birds of the Pacific Flyway on 4 days of action-packed field trips with experienced trip leaders, plus more.

Schedule:
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Field Trips
7:30am - 12:00pm: Birds, River & Riparian Forests at Brayton Restoration - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
8:15am - 3:15pm: Gray Lodge Wildlife Area - Adult - $35, Youth - $15
8:30am - 1:00pm: On Foot - The Brad Freeman Trail at North Forebay - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
8:30am - 1:00pm: Soils, Landforms & Vegetation of Bidwell Park - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
8:45am - 2:30pm: Thermalito Afterbay & Forebay - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
8:45am - 3:00pm: Wings & Wine Tasting in Vina - Adult - $45   
9:00am - 1:00pm: Rancho Esquon - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
9:00am - 2:00pm: Up the Creek with a Pair of Binoculars (BCCER) - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
9:15am - 12:30pm: Pine Creek Nature Trail - Adult - $25, Youth - $10
9:30am - 11:30am: Bidwell Park Bird Walk - Adult - $15, Youth - $10
10:00am - 1:00pm: River Partners Restoration Art - Seeing the birds through theTrees! - Adult - $30, Youth - $20
12:00pm - 4:30pm: Raptor Run Cottonwood/Nelson South of Chico - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
2:00pm - 6:30pm: Eagle Roost Safari - Adult - $125, Youth - $125
2:00pm - 6:30pm: Historic Rancho Llano Seco - Wildlife & Habitat Conservation - Adult - $35, Youth - $15
2:00pm - 6:30pm: Llano Seco Fly-Off - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
2:00pm - 8:00pm: Lundberg Family Farms Bird Tour & Welcome Reception - Adult - $35, Youth - $25

2:00pm - 8:00pm: Field Trip: Lundberg Family Farms Bird Tour & Welcome Reception at Lundberg Family Farms

Cost:  $35 Adult; $25 Youth

Friday, January 27, 2023
Field Trips
6:30am - 12:00pm: Book Family Farm & Llano Seco Viewing Platform - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
6:30am - 5:00pm: Butte County Big Day - Adult - $35, Youth - $20
7:00am - 3:00pm: Red Bluff Recreation Area - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
8:00am - 3:00pm: Winter Raptor Run North & South - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
8:00am - 4:00pm: Paskenta's C & R Ranch (includes lunch) - Adult - $40, Youth - $20
8:00am - 4:00pm: Sutter Buttes Hike -- Dean Place - Adult - $45, Youth - $30
8:45am - 3:45pm: Dye Creek Preserve - Adult - $30   
9:00am - 1:00pm: Feather River Trail - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
9:30am - 11:30am: Bidwell Park Bird Walk - Adult - $15, Youth - $10
9:30am - 3:30pm: Paradise Lake Birds & Botany - Adult - $35, Youth - $20
10:00am - 1:30pm: Paddle the North Forebay - Adult - $50, Youth - $35
10:00am - 2:00pm: Forest Therapy - Bidwell Sacramento River Park - Indian Fishery Loop - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Historic Chico Cemetary Tour & Birds - Adult - $25, Youth - $10
2:00pm - 6:30pm: Eagle Roost Safari - Adult - $125, Youth - $125
2:00pm - 6:30pm: Llano Seco Fly-Off - Adult - $27, Youth - $10
4:30pm - 9:00pm: Winter Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding - Adult - $45, Youth - $35

Presentations/Workshop
10:00am - 2:00pm: Bird Carving Seminar for Beginners - $40

5:00pm - 8:00pm: “For the Love of Birds” Friday Reception at Museum of Northern California

Saturday, January 28, 2023
Field Trips
7:00am - 12:00pm: Raptor ID, Trapping & Banding - Adult - $45, Youth - $20
7:00am - 3:00pm: Tehama Bird Trek - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
7:45am - 11:00am: Beginning Birding by Ear - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
7:45am - 4:00pm: Sutter Buttes - Peace Valley - Adult - $45, Youth - $30
7:45am - 4:00pm: Sutter Buttes Hike -- State Park's House Hill - Adult - $45, Youth - $30
8:00am - 4:00pm: Sutter Buttes Hike -- Dean Place - Adult - $45, Youth - $30
8:30am - 12:30pm: Llano Seco Viewing Platform - Adult - $25, Youth - $10
8:30am - 2:30pm: Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge -- Day - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
9:00am - 1:00pm: Rancho Esquon - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
9:00am - 3:00pm: Fire Ecology, Burns & Paradise Lake - Adult - $30, Youth - $20
9:15am - 12:30pm: River Birds off River Road - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
9:15am - 1:30pm: Oxidation Ponds & Indian Fishery - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
9:30am - 4:15pm: Birding, History & Wine Tasting in Durham - Adult - $45   
9:30am - 4:30pm: Refuge to Refuge -- Snow Geese Galore! - Adult - $35, Youth - $20
10:00am - 1:30pm: Paddle the North Forebay - Adult - $50, Youth - $35
10:00am - 2:00pm: Forest Therapy - Butte Creek Ecological Preserve - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
10:00am - 3:00pm: Raptors & River - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
12:00pm - 4:30pm: Raptor Run Cottonwood/Nelson South of Chico - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Winter Raptor Run North of Chico - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
2:00pm - 6:30pm: Eagle Roost Safari - Adult - $125, Youth - $125

9:00am – 3:00pm: Exhibitors & Family Activities
Family Activities
Fun Free activities for the family and kids, there will be nature games, NorCal Bats, crafts, Live bats, and more.

Exhibitors
Exhibits displays by State, Federal, and Non-profit organizations, Out of this World Optics selling binoculars to scopes, and local authors selling nature and bird books. Don’t forget to get your Goose Gear, Snow Goose Festival hats, vests, gloves, t-shirts, jackets, and more.

5:30pm – 10:00pm: "Gathering of Wings" Banquet & Silent Auction at Bell Memorial Union Auditorium
Don’t miss the biggest event of the Snow Goose Festival, our “Gathering of Wings” Banquet. This treasured evening is a mix of great food, great company, and great entertainment and is anticipated by many as the one chance per year they have to visit and catch up with fellow birders and friends in the community. Join field trip leaders, and all our hard-working committee members and volunteers in celebrating this special evening.

Featured Keynote Speaker: Julie Rentner, President, River Partners

Silent Auction
Silent auction begins at 5:30 pm
The Silent Auction tables will accompany us while we dine at the BMU and will include a variety of exquisite items including works of art, wine, and services. Your financial participation directly affects our ability to ensure that the Snow Goose Festival remains the North State's premier birding event, so enjoy the evening bidding for an event or item that you love. You won't be disappointed!

Cost per person: $40 Adult, $30 Youth (17 years and younger) and students with ID
Beer & Wine (no host)

Sunday, January 29, 2023
Field Trips
6:30am - 6:30pm: Yuba County Big Day - Adult - $35, Youth - $20
7:00am - 12:00pm: Raptor ID, Trapping & Banding - Adult - $45, Youth - $20
8:00am - 3:00pm: Bird the Shores of Black Butte Lake - Adult - $30, Youth - $15
8:00am - 4:00pm: Sutter Buttes Hike -- Shaeffer Ranch - Adult - $45, Youth - $30
8:00am - 5:00pm: Yana Trail - Adult - $35, Youth - $20
8:15am - 12:15pm: Birds & Trees of Butte Creek Ecological Preserve - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
8:15am - 4:30pm: Gray Lodge & Cordi Winery - Adult - $45   
8:30am - 12:30pm: Llano Seco Viewing Platform - Adult - $25, Youth - $10
8:30am - 1:00pm: Upper Bidwell Park's Yahi Trail - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
9:30am - 1:30pm: Birds & Brews - Adult - $35   
10:00am - 1:00pm: Chico Seed Orchard Bird Walk - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
10:00am - 1:00pm: Lundberg Family Farms - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
12:30pm - 4:00pm: Forest Therapy - Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve - HQ Loop - Adult - $25, Youth - $15
2:00pm - 6:30pm: Eagle Roost Safari - Adult - $125, Youth - $125

9:00am – 3:00pm: Exhibitors & Family Activities
Family Activities
Fun Free activities for the family and kids, there will be nature games, NorCal Bats, crafts, Live bats, and more.

Exhibitors
Exhibits displays by State, Federal, and Non-profit organizations, Out of this World Optics selling binoculars to scopes, and local authors selling nature and bird books. Don’t forget to get your Goose Gear, Snow Goose Festival hats, vests, gloves, t-shirts, jackets, and more.

Date: January 26 - 29, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Chico, CA

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