Field Trip:​ Night flight, no flight

Cost: $10/Adults, $5/Youth
​Date/Time: Friday, 11/08/19 at 5:30-7:30PM
                    Saturday, 11/09/19 at 5:30-7:30PM
Meeting Spot: Swan Central, Feather River Academy 1895 Lassen Blvd, Yuba City
Level: 1-Children's program
Duration: 5.5 hours
Driving Miles: 10

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Description

​​Are you good at creeping around in the dark?  Many interesting things are out and about in the night.  Come use your senses to find out clues about the local plants and animals that make this night environment their home.
This tour is especially designed for families with young children.  All ages welcome. ​

Field Trip Leaders

Echo (Bethany Thomas)
Echo is at Shady Creek for her sixth year. She came from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Growing up in a city did not give her much time outside. While at Penn State, she participated in an Outdoor School program and saw how important it is for kids learn about the environment they live in. After a few years of being a part of such an amazing program, she realized that she was on the path she wanted to continue on after graduating with a degree in Wildlife and Fishery Sciences. Her goal at Shady Creek is to help students find something they care about in nature so they can teach people about it and to show them that they can make a difference.

Special note about the field trip​

A special note about Field Trips Please arrive at the location indicated 30 minutes prior to your scheduled event. This will allow us time to check you in and ensure the trip leaves promptly. We ask that you follow your field trip leader from the meeting location to the final destination. Anyone arriving after the field trip leader has left may not be able to join the group. Most field trips will be limited to the first 20 reservations. Walk-in registration may be available for some events during the weekend of the Festival. Weather may change a trip's itinerary, but most trips will be conducted rain or shine. The weather in the valley during January is variable. It is generally cold and sometimes rainy, with daytime highs ranging from 50F to 65F. Be sure to bring the following on your field trips: rain gear, waterproof footwear, layered clothing, headlamp, five senses to use being a nature detective, water and sack dinner. Please also check out the Tips & Etiquette below to help you enjoy your day to the fullest.

Tips & Etiquette for bird watchers

To make your trip more enjoyable for yourself and others, we ask you to please use these following etiquette tips:

• Wear clothing suitable for the weather and area you'll be hiking in. It's practical to layer clothing to accommodate fluctuations in temperature. Wear comfortable shoes that have a good grip and are waterproof when necessary. You may want to take sunscreen, a hat or rain gear.
• Bring binoculars or a scope for a better viewing experience.
• Bring water on long outings to stay hydrated.
• Bring a Field Guide if you are interested in learning more about the birds you see. If you are a beginning birder, look for a guide that specializes in birds of northern California.
• Be courteous to other explorers. Stay with your group and pay attention to your trip leader. Walk quietly and slowly. Do not disrupt animals or damage their habitats (breaking branches, trampling vegetation). Turn off cell phones or other electronic devices. If you are taking children with you, explain to them proper etiquette before the trip. Always behave in a manner that will enhance the image of the birding communities in the eyes of the public.
• Tune up your senses and listen carefully. Scan the horizon and tree canopies. Look to the ground for prints, feathers and other traces of wildlife. Please remove litter and leave natural items where they belong. This will keep it enjoyable for others when they visit.
• No dogs or pets allowed on any California Swan Festival event, workshop, or program. Please leave Fido with friends or family and not in the car during a field trip.