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Join Audubon Greenwich for the 11th Annual
HawkWatch Festival & Green Bazaar
September 19 & 20, 2009
11 am - 5 pm, Rain or Shine

Young Red-tailed Hawk © Ted Gilman

Come out to celebrate the annual hawk migration over Audubon Greenwich's "Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch" - an official raptor counting site. This scientific raptor count has been happening since 1970 and birders are out counting daily from August 20 to November 20. If the weather is cooperative, it is hoped that this special weekend will be the peak of the Broad-winged Hawk migration, where they can form 'kettles' of several hundreds birds, circling birds above the hawk watch site. Rain or shine, we will have a lineup of Eco-friendly Vendors on-site, environmental exhibits and loads of activities for all ages. So, save the date and come out for this exciting two-day Festival in the hills of northern Greenwich.

SPECIAL EVENT SCHEDULE:

• 'Birds of Prey' shows at 1 & 3 pm: with Bill Robinson (Saturday) & with Talons (Sunday)
• Nancy Tucker Live In Concert: fun, nature-themed music at 2 pm (Saturday)
• The Magic of Energy Show: by Miz Liz and Company at 2 pm (Sunday)
• Bird Walks & Guided Honey Harvest Tours: starting at 12 pm / 2 pm / 4:15 pm
• Bird-related Talks by Audubon Staff: inside at 12 pm and 2 pm
• Rehabilitated Bird Release: by Wildlife In Crisis at 4 pm (Sunday only)

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:

• Visit our 'eco-friendly vendors' and the Audubon's Nature Store
• See exhibits & tables by regional conservation organizations
• Play nature games & enjoy kid-friendly activities
• Visit Indian Spring Ponds in search of frogs and creatures
• Visit the Honey Barn and see how honey is collected
• Enjoy great food & refreshments by Will Morton's Rotisserie and others

HYBRID CAR RAFFLE: Come out or call us for your last chance to support conservation via a raffle ticket for a Toyota Prius. This will be your last chance to enter to win this and other great prizes. The drawing will be shortly after 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 20, 2009. Call the Nature Store at 203-869-5272 x221 to buy your ticket on the phone today or come to the festival before 4 pm on Sunday. Credit cards are accepted over the phone and will secure you chance to win (only 500 tickets will be sold - $100 per ticket support Audubon CT conservation programs).

FOR ALL THE RAFFLE DETAILS, FOLLOW THIS LINK: Hybrid Car Raffle Information.

FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE FESTIVAL: Click here

Festival admission:
Audubon members: $5 for youth 3 years old & up / $7 for adults over 18 years
Non-members: $7 for youth 3 years old & up / $10 for adults over 18 years
Children under 3 years old can enter the HawkWatch Festival for free.

About Membership & Renewals:
$35 Annual Family Memberships to the National Audubon Society will be available at the gate.
For more information about memberships, click here.

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ALL VENDORS, EXHIBITORS, SPONSORS AND THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION.

AUDUBON GREENWICH THANKS ITS MANY SPONSORS:

GOLDEN EAGLE SPONSORS

Birds & Beans Coffee Company: Fresh-roasted, bird-friendly coffee available online
Fairfield Parent & Westchester Parent Magazines: parent-friendly advice & events
Granata Sign Company: quality signs, banners, posters, design work and much more
Miz Liz & Company: exceptional party entertainment, face painting, school shows and much more
Natural Awakenings Magazine (Fairfield County Edition): a holistic health magazine
Tools for Life, Inc: A foundation aimed at improving the lives of children

NORTHERN HARRIER SPONSORS

Connecticut Parent Magazine: parent-friendly advice & events
Hersam Acorn Newspapers: weekly newspapers serving communities throughout Connecticut
Natural Awakenings Magazine (Westchester & Putnam Edition): a holistic health magazine
New Canaan Nature Center: a nature center with live animals exhibits & programs all year
Sound Solar Systems: your local source for installing solar on your home or business
Westchester Family Magazine: parent-friendly advice & events

AMERICAN KESTREL SPONSORS

CT Environmental Headlines: a one-stop resource for environmental-related articles and news
Green Home Consulting, LLC: expert help for creating eco-friendly homes and workplaces
Milford Pedicab: pedal-powered cab rentals for special events and for use in towns near you
Nancy Tucker Music Band: fun, kid-friendly music shows and albums
Nikon: high-quality optics for birders and photographers
Whitby School: America’s oldest Montessori school

ATTENTION VENDORS, EXHIBITORS, & SPONSORS:
To exhibit or vendor at for the weekend event, open the Application link below and then mail or email the form to Jeff Cordulack - the Events & Communications Manager. Click on this link for the form: Festival Vendor & Exhibitor Application

For information on Vending fees and various Sponsorship levels, please refer to this document: Vendor & Sponsor Information.

Potential sponsors of the event, should call Jeff Cordulack directly at 203-613-8813.