4th Annual Michigan Hummingbird Festival July 31, 2010

Festival organizer, Pat Morgan says, “While hummingbirds are the main attraction, they are not the only draw at this event.” Russ Schipper, with the Kalamazoo Audubon Society, will lead a nature walk from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. A “Live Birds of Prey” presentation will be offered by Kalamazoo Nature Center from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Magician Rick Fisher will stroll the festival grounds from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm and Becky Beard and her puppets will entertain from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Self-guided walking tours are also offered on River Lake Inn’s nature trails, Freiburger Nature Trail and River Lake Inn’s Butterfly Garden. Trail tours are also available with guides who will take guests via motorized cart.

Vendors, artists and exhibitors will display nature-related items for sale. Representatives from many non-profit organizations will also be on hand to interact with visitors.

Morgan adds, “This is truly an event for all ages. Throughout the day, there are many activities for children of all ages from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. It’s a day to bring your curiosity, your camera and your questions.”
All events, except the afternoon presentations, are free to the public. There is a $4 parking fee per vehicle.

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