(Open Mic Night, Music, Sing-Along and Night-time Star Gazing)
SUNDAY AUGUST 15
8:00am - Breakfast
8:45am - depart for the Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area
9:15am - Guided tour of Wildlife Area and Bird Sanctuary with Joseph Kotlar (driving ecotour with small hikes). Opportunities for Wildlife photography.
12:00pm - Ecotour Wrap-up
Suggested visits to Manitou Beach, Manitou Mineral Spa, Stalwart National Wildlife Area
About Last Mountain Lake:
Last Mountain Lake represents the first federally recognized bird sanctuary in North America, and has been recognized as a “Wetland of International Importance” along with 30 other sites in Canada.
Over 280 species of birds have been recorded at Last Mountain Lake during migration. Up to 50,000 cranes, 450,000 geese and several hundred thousand ducks may be observed when migration peaks. Birds travelling through at least 25 different countries, from arctic Canada to Argentina, use Last Mountain Lake's rich habitats. Besides its values as a migratory stopover and a breeding area, Last Mountain Lake provides appropriate habitat for 9 of Canada's 36 species of vulnerable, threatened and endangered birds.
We have booked accommodation at the Nokomis Hotel.
Spaces are limited, so please book early! Please register using attached registration form (see below).
Contact Paul <info@craikecovillage.com> for more information.
LMBO Sign photo courtesy of Brenda Schmidt. Yellow Warbler photo courtesy of Jared Clarke.
Travel with SOEEA and special guests to visit Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area (LML NWA)and Last Mountain Regional Park.
Schedule:
FRIDAY AUGUST 13
6:00pm - Registration begins at the Nokomis Hotel
6:30pm - Supper
7:45pm - An overview of Last Mountain Lake & putting the weekend into context. Learn about importance of the area to birds and other wildlife.
8:45pm - Photo slideshow created by Nick Saunders (www.saskbirder.com) and social
SATURDAY AUGUST 14
8:00am - Breakfast and Registration
8:45am - Travel to Last Mountain Bird Observatory in Last Mountain Regional Park
9:15am - Discover bird monitoring through bird banding
12:00pm - Picnic Lunch in Picnic shelter of regional park
1:00pm - Geocaching competition and outdoor activities lead by SOEEA
3:30pm - Free Time! (Canoe on the lake, Swim in the pool, Afternoon nap, Yoga, etc)
6:00pm - Supper at Nokomis Restaurant
7:30pm - Head back to Nokomis hotel/bar - Special Announcement of EECOM 2011 Conference
(Open Mic Night, Music, Sing-Along and Night-time Star Gazing)
SUNDAY AUGUST 15
8:00am - Breakfast
8:45am - depart for the Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area
9:15am - Guided tour of Wildlife Area and Bird Sanctuary with Joseph Kotlar (driving ecotour with small hikes). Opportunities for Wildlife photography.
12:00pm - Ecotour Wrap-up
Suggested visits to Manitou Beach, Manitou Mineral Spa, Stalwart National Wildlife Area
About Last Mountain Lake:
Last Mountain Lake represents the first federally recognized bird sanctuary in North America, and has been recognized as a “Wetland of International Importance” along with 30 other sites in Canada.
Over 280 species of birds have been recorded at Last Mountain Lake during migration. Up to 50,000 cranes, 450,000 geese and several hundred thousand ducks may be observed when migration peaks. Birds travelling through at least 25 different countries, from arctic Canada to Argentina, use Last Mountain Lake's rich habitats. Besides its values as a migratory stopover and a breeding area, Last Mountain Lake provides appropriate habitat for 9 of Canada's 36 species of vulnerable, threatened and endangered birds.
We have booked accommodation at the Nokomis Hotel.
Spaces are limited, so please book early! Please register using attached registration form (see below).
Contact Paul <info@craikecovillage.com> for more information.
LMBO Sign photo courtesy of Brenda Schmidt. Yellow Warbler photo courtesy of Jared Clarke.
