25th Annual GOCBS Spring Bird Fair April 26, 2009

The Greater Omaha Cage Bird Society is hosting the 25th Annual Spring Bird Fair on Sunday, April 26, 2009 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mid-America Center, One Arena Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Admission is only a $2.00 donation and kids under 12 years old are free. The first 250 people will receive a free "goody bag." Activities at this special Bird Fair will include: Door Prizes, Raffles, viewing and sales of Exotic Birds, Cages, Toys, Food, Treats and more. Presentations on basic bird care will be given by a Certified Avian Specialist & Certified Aviculturist at no additional charge to entrants. Funds raised during this celebration will be used for projects on the local, state, and national levels. Over 900 people attended the 2008 Spring Fair. The public is encouraged to attend.

The purpose of the GOCBS is to benefit avian education and research. The Spring Fair is the largest event bringing public attention to the health and ecological importance of cage birds. It offers a learning experience for the public, enabling people to see up close and personal the different birds available for companionship and products available to support and entertain birds at home.

The GOCBS hosts monthly meetings on the third Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Scandinavian American Society Hall, 7575 Crown Point Ave, Omaha, Neb., offering information and support to people interested in cage birds. It has a lending library of books on training, care and husbandry. The Group provides support to the community, education, rescue and adoption services. All volunteer GOCBS board members are experienced bird owners and include a Certified Avian Specialist and Certified Aviculturist who is trained and accredited by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council and the American Federation of Aviculture.

To learn more about the Greater Omaha Cage Bird Society and the Spring Bird Fair, visit
www.GreaterOmahaCageBirdSociety.com. To contact the Fair Coordinator about the 25TH Annual Spring Bird Fair, phone 402-933-5686.

Official Website: http://www.GreaterOmahaCageBirdSociety.com