January 28, 29, 30 & 31

Roadrunners & Red Rocks

Free fun for beginning & experienced birders

Evening Programs:

Thursday:

Join Rick Fridell this evening and learn about the wide diversity of birds and their habitats in Washington County during this lecture and presentation. Southwest Utah habitats can attract as many as 375 species throughout the year. Rick is the Native Aquatic Project Leader for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Southern Region. Social & Refreshments » 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM » Following the presentation, join us in viewing the Photo Contest entries in the BLM lobby, socialize with other birders and enjoy some refreshments.

Friday:

Friday evening at Dixie State College Dunford Auditorium – a presentation “Conserving Utah’s Biodiversity” Dave Livermore, State Director for The Nature Conservancy of Utah, is a Vice President and 29 year veteran of the national organization. During his career Dave has been involved in a number of major conservation projects include helping to acquire over 10,000 acres of critical wetland & upland habitat on the eastern shore of the Great Salt Lake. The Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan in Clark County, Nevada; purchasing water rights to benefit the Stillwater Wetlands near Fallon, and raising over $6 million to acquire the 255,000 acre Dugout Ranch in San Juan County, Utah at the entrance to Canyonlands National Park. Dave has also spearheaded four capital campaigns in Utah over the past two decades, which together have raised $97 million for conservation. All told, under Dave Livermore’s direction, the Conservancy has completed over 150 conservation projects preserving nearly 900,000 acres of private and public land in Utah alone.

Dave Livermore currently serves on the boards of Envision Utah, Salt Lake Solutions, and was a member of the Wallace Stegner 100 Committee. Dave lives with his wife Rebecca, and daughter, Jennifer, in Salt Lake City.

Saturday:

Saturday evening banquet at the Best Western Abbey Inn – a keynote presentation “Through the Eyes of a Birding Botanist” Renée Van Buren, PhD, is currently a Biology Professor at Utah Valley University, Director of the Capital Reef Field Station, Advisor for the UVU Botany Club, and Director of the Harper Botany Endowment at UVU.

Renée has been researching rare and endangered plants such as the Dwarf Bearclaw Poppy in southern Utah for several years. She is familiar with the terrain, water precipitation, birds that frequent the area, and new species coming into the area. Her knowledge and sense of humor make her a favorite among students. Renée’s hobbies include birding, music, wandering in Utah Deserts, and travel – mostly birding.

Saturday Evening Bird Festival Banquet: