Spring Wings Festival Announcements for Today

Today's the big day!

Registration will take place in the Multipurpose Building lobby will open 30min before the start of each tour; please plan to arrive early if paying at door - cash, check or cc are accepted.

Please check in for each tour you are taking; if you're part of a group, only the person who purchased the tours needs to check in the whole group.

Each person taking tours will receive one Registration packet when they check-in for their first tour; the primary purchaser for a group will receive all packets for the members of their group to distribute.

While waiting for tours, check out the raffles, enter for a door prize, shop the Spring Wings gift store; on Saturday, check out the exhibits or sit in on one of the Free seminars!

We will post a list of open tour seats available for last minute purchase each day--so keep an eye out!

We will have light snacks for sale Sat and Sun morning: assorted juice, yogurt, granola bars, coffee - .50c each;

Box lunches (Turkey or Roast Beef mini subs, chips, cookie) for sale on Sat and Sun for $7; food service available in town, but keep in mind if you are on a Sat morning AND afternoon tour, you will have VERY LIMITED time between tours! Please plan accordingly. Tours will depart on time from the fairgrounds.

Bottled water is provided on all tours; you are responsible for providing any on-tour food items if needed; vans will not stop for purchases during the tours.

We're looking forward to another fun-filled year! See you all shortly!

Tour Availability Update May 15

The following tours have completely sold out:
Meander the Marsh Kayak Floats-- all four sessions;
Carson Lake Wetlands Loop Friday afternoon;
and both Saturday aftenoon Owl Prowls

The following tours have one remaining seat:
Navy Nature Trail Friday afternoon;
Birds of Town and Country Saturday morning;
and Wild for the Woodies! Wood Duck tour Saturday morning.

The following tours have two remaining seats:
Carson Lake Wetlands Loop Sunday morning;
and Wild for the Woodies! Wood Duck tour Sunday morning.

There are 4 Owl Prowl seats left for Friday afternoon but they sell quickly on-site. Others will sell quickly as well, so reserve yours before they're gone. Go to www.springwings.org 

Seat opened up on sold-out tour!

We just received a cancellation for the Birds of Town & Country - Churchill County Bird tour for Saturday, May 18 from 7-11 am. There are still 6 seats available on the Sunday tour if you'd like to bring a friend. Cost is only $10. It's a great way to find out more about birding in and around Fallon. Go to www.springwings.org today!

Hidden Cave Tour--10 Seats Added!

The Grimes Point tour that visits the Churchill County Museum sold out; but not to worry--we found an extra van and added 10 more seats. So get them while they're still available! Only 1 week to go! Go to www.springwings.org.

Friday Owl Prowl added!

We've added an Owl Prowl tour. It will be just like the sold-out Saturday tours, but will take place on Friday afternoon. The cost is $20 and it will run from 2:30-5:30 pm. Seats are available for purchase now. There are 8 left.
We had to pull 10 seats from the NAS Fallon tour which leaves 5 spots left on that one now. Don't delay--these sell out quickly!
Sign up for these or any of the others at www.springwings.org.

Spring Wings Tour Availability: 5-6-13

The following tours have completely sold out:
Meander the Marsh Kayak Floats for Friday and Saturday afternoons;
Birds of Town and Country Saturday morning;
and both Owl Prowls.

The following tours have one remaining seat:
Carson Lake Wetlands Loop Friday afternoon;
Wild for the Woodies! Wood Duck tour Saturday morning;
and Meander the Marsh Kayak Float Sunday morning.

The following tours have two remaining seats:
Meander the Marsh Kayak Float Saturday morning;
and Wild for the Woodies! Wood Duck tour Sunday morning.

This means that four or more seats are available on the other tours, so there are still plenty of spots left to book for your group. But don't delay--the NAS Fallon tour started selling seats this weekend and although we had to take a van from the Hidden Caves tour, that one only has five seats left as of right now. Go to www.springwings.org today!

New NAS Fallon Tour Announced Today!

We just added a new tour at the NAVY Base in Fallon! The cost is $10 per seat and as of tonight, there are 20 seats available. It will take place on Friday, 5/17/13, from 1-5pm.

On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see the flight line, control tower, aircraft display/museum, and gift shop out at the Base. On your return trip, NAS Fallon Resource Manager Gary Cottle will guide you along the Navy Nature Trail where we hope you'll spot some interesting birds and local wildlife.

We will be required to submit your names to the Base Security Center for clearance prior to the tour, but by doing so, you will be allowed this one-time pass in which NAS Fallon will be open to the public, allowing you a behind-the-scenes look at the country's Top Gun Training Center.

So sign up today! These tours sell quickly. Go to www.springwings.org

Grimes Point Tour Offered this Year!

We're looking forward to the debut of a brand new tour at this year's festival that we think you'll love! It's called People of the Stillwater Marsh.

In this tour you'll explore the rich, cultural treasures of the valley.

You will begin this journey to the past at Churchill County Museum with the help of their knowledgeable Education Director. From there, you'll travel to Grimes Point to view petroglyphs and then continue on to the nearby Hidden Cave where local experts will share with you the secrets of the Stillwater Paiute Tribe and how they survived life in the marsh for centuries.

A short, uphill walk to enter the cave will allow you to discover the cool temperatures many birds in the area enjoy throughout the late spring and summer.

The tour starts at 9:30 AM and will conclude around 12:00. The cost is only $10. It's a great way to discover and/or learn more about a unique place within a short drive from Fallon. You don't want to miss it!

Sign up today at www.springwings.org

Wild Images Nature Photography Courses

We'd like to introduce you to Jim Stamates...our instructor for this year's Wild Images tour.

Stamates, of Low Impact Wildlife Photography, has been taking photographs for over 30 years. He was selected by the National Wildlife Service to document the American White Pelican on Pyramid Lake in Nevada. What he produced in that time, "Pelicans of Pyramid", exceeded expectations.

His images have been published and enjoyed throughout the world. He received the prestigious award of Wildlife Photographer of the Year from the Natural History Museum in London, England.

We are very grateful to have him join our festival this year and hope you take advantage of this opportunity to learn from the best.

Feel free to visit his website at: http://www.stamates.com/wildlife-photographer/

And don't wait to sign up for one of his informative and interesting classes on May 18 or 19 of the Spring Wings Festival which will undoubtedly help you to hone your photography skills at www.springwings.org.

Marsh Float Tours--a Great Way to Spend the Day!

Come and join us on one of our four Kayak Tours this year:

at Willow Lake on Friday, May 17 from 12:30pm-5:30pm,

Stillwater Point Reservoir on Saturday, May 18 from 7:30-11:30am or 1:30-5:30 pm,

or at Tule Lake on Sunday, May 19 from 7:30am-12:30pm.

Or...come for more than one outing--each promises to be an exciting experience led by expert guides from Great Basin Sports.

(Check out their website here: http://www.greatbasinsports.com/.)

You'll feel accomplished and fulfilled after having spent the day on the water alongside all the amazing avian species in and around the Stillwater Reservation.

Sign up today at www.springwings.org to ensure seats for you and your guests!