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Show iThe Page B2 Jiuu'S-3ln2rprttiic- Thursday, May 23,2002 nt . . Locals flock to festival honoring feathered residents Adults and Children Celebrate Migratory Bird Day at Matheson Wetlands Preserve than M-r- uiult- - dren rv Hri s .uni h ii'ii vn-iv- I 'vtani i v hi! untect l.v tl cdchr i e the riturn nf"iropnai mij.Tiinr bird-dinin- Nitmnil r g i Utah "t Kiev M iitu Kin 1W ' Hicil Div il ITieN.itiiiv grtl.'rv (mv, "ll,md-M- s ot to lliv-- I'ht.'irun turd ei UuiM.e-t- ol ail id ttle testival high ighted rv t Wildlde at the and re,rve emphasized its habi roll ii a i nt u al 'toj ttie daer-it- x r tat tor imgr ti.r birds "We welt n pleas'd with the tiMwd that gathered this v ear said mda hit ham, 1 signed to educate anil t .msrnatnm Planner Fduca tor for The Nature Confers ancy of I'tah 'It s wonderful to see the local community so enger ti learn almut and appreciate the amamg animals that rely on M, Mtfs unique habitats The testival's main event, an expert led walk celebrating the appearance of migratory turds, prob'd a huge success Magnificent colors and melodious songs filled the air as onlookers focussed their binocu-lar- s to identity the many neotropical visitors More than 50 species were seen and heard lurking throughout the preserve revealing the amazing diversity of life that is dependent on this desert oaMS m- All morning, a range uf ac- tivities and stations, set up - throughout the preserve, gave festival goers a chance to learn alsmt various aspects of animal life at Matheson Wetlands Preserve Kids of all ages pered into the microscopic world of agnatic insects with names like r clops and daphnia as mosquito expert Hob Phillips explained their interesting life histories Fourth graders from HMK F.lementary arrived with parents m tow to show off the migratory bird day pisters theyd made during a recent class visit to the preserve Also on display at the festival were native and non native amphibians, and a variety of non living birds of prey including an adult golden eagle, mammal skulls, tracks, and scat samples. As part of the Moving Waters Celebration, experts hiarre-soundm- Baskctballcrs go to the Bar-- M Coach Paul Morris treated 18 ol his players to an evening of fun at the Bar M Chut kwugon last week Team members demonstrated their lassoing skills and depleted the Camp Cookies chuck bo and kitchen during a tasty meal of barbecue and beans Summer open gym For those interested in working on their game this summer, there is a s hedule for oen gvni lor Imth !ks and girls For inforumtiuii i all mm h Ryan Nielson at 259 9182 or com h Tract Thompson at 2.r9 89111 WfiKAlJEnt 40 a G'.3 JCI g On display at the Migratory Bird Day Festival were native and non native amphibians, and a vanety of birds of prey including an adult golden eagle, mammal skulls, tracks and scat samples. non-livin- g the Ih vision of Wildlife Resources provided native from fishes decals and offered visitors historical accounts of Colorado River endangered fish The Nature Conservancy is proud to sponsor the annual National WctlandsMigratory Bird Day at its preserve to help spread the word about the importance of migratory birds as well as the role that Utah wetlands play in providing critical habitat for birds and a range of other animals. The mission ot ihe Nature and its more than one million memliers have protected more than 12 million acres in the United States and helped protect more than 80 million acres in the Americas, Asia and the Pacific httpf I nature arg Conservancy of Itah is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Farth by protecting the lands and waters they need to sur vive To date, the Conservancy DHV EDUCATION CLA55E5 Utah State Parks & Recreation is offering the Motorbike Education Certification Class This will bt for youth ages 8 to IS that hava a Motorbikt. Remember It Is Illegal to drive on public land without the certificate. This GCHS wraps up successful golf season cass will be June 8. sign up call: 1 Dale Parriott in Moab at or Class space is limited so call soon! To 433 259-762- The GCHS hoys golf team enjoyed a very successful at 200 12002 season where they had a winning record of 9 and t fs Qi r. Moab players were undefeated at their home course; - , their only loss in regular Gnivcwmrr, held in Nephi where Grand County took second place. The state tournament, playtnJ on May 6 and 7, was played at the Sky Mountain Golf Course outside St George, Despite challenging weather with high winds, the Red Devils took third place overall as a team. The GCHS team was headinl up by Jon Auxier, Zach Wilson, James Dane, David CooHr, and (inly Thompson Then go see Jim Lewis, physical therapist, at Mountain Land Rehabilitation. Several activities have leen planned for the Arches Bird Field Trip Program See a s bed ule of events as follows Better Bird watching at Arches National Park from fi 8 pm Thursday, May 30 Guided field trip along Courthouse Wash to identify birds in the different types of habitat such as And, unlike your spouse, he'll never tell you that you're too old to he doing this stuff 620 West 400 North in Moab. Call 259 3600 for an appointment Ptrfmd jHovidrr ftw Hlu umRluShHd Must IhMJMru ( Mountain I and. StHASIIITAIION rptfd moab ftaj photo lab Grand County's 1 golfer, Jon tsk scond place individually at Region and fifth place at state. He was recently Auxier, 9f!r TTT T V?' ifes ;v& First TV'am All w ,.j hi t State GoinVam. t ehruhland, clifTs, pinyon junqs-woodland and riparian woodland Meet at bridge at Courthouse Wash (lieyond Hwy, 191) inside park For more information call 2837. or BirdwaUb-in31. May Fnday, at Deiulhorse State Puik, 810 a in Guided field trip along Run IVnil Mist at Otxsrvntion Center lit Main r 4 park and its birds using software that providea photos, video and aounda For more information call 435-252614 or 2837. Friday. May 31 at Desert Sun Motel Gift Store from p.m. LaFleur will have his computer set up to answer questions. Software purchase will include a free copy of the Imok, Master Bird Checklist for the Mountain West. For more information call 435-252837. 5448 or Friday, May 31, Bird watching at ArchiVC anyonlands, 7 ft 30 alide program p.m. A multi-midiusing photos and aounda to teach identification of common migrant and breeding bird of the area. Preferred habitat for each jcie will also be discussed. Meet at the Moab Information Center For more information call or Field tnpa and program are by Joe LaFleur, a wildlife biologist from Fort Colima and author of Better Birduntihing and Putneer Nature, software, videos and bixiks about outdoor travel and nature In the Mountain West and Alaska. 2-- 9 - JW nnmid to the Utah Station PGA Overlisik From 10 a m 12 30 p m. author Joe DtFleur will have his computer act up at the visitor renter to answer questions atxnit the m . r y?v Jon Auxier Colorado author keynotes Arches program Jim will help you get better fast and he'll work with you to create a fitness plan that will help you avoid future Injury - c:px: Regional playoffs were OIDgIDini 1 sea- son play was to Rowland Hall at Cnrlxin Country Club. r y? t PR I VAT I CUIDI SIRVICI JQR DAILY BIKE TOUR AND HIKES IN THK CANYONS Ik fefVf.mUrv W Mf g . . K &M1B Thurtdayi May 13 Fallen Arches, square dance, p.m Clvte Center. Moving Water Lecture Series, River sceneat hleterle llim, Rey Webb, 7 p.m,, Meab Information Center. Friday. May 14 Friendship Crula Green River to Moab , May Chesa Club, MARC Purpla Room. Saturday, May is Guided Nature Walka, sponsored by The Nature Con aorvaney, S a.mH meet at the Metheaon Wetianda Preserve perking lot. Tutaday, May is Southeast Utah Rock Country Horeomon, mssting, bi) p.m Old City Park, If Thuraday, May 1 Rock Art and Water Waya Moving Water Lecture Series, Sally Cola, 7 p.m. MIC 7-- tl 14-1- a If you have a picture you would like to submit as Photo of the Week, drop it off at Moab Photo Lab by Friday each week. 26 W. Center 259-418- 1 Oo & 0 lc-- Ccxcring the country, one home at 2471 S. Hwy. 191, Moa! 8-- 6 M-- I; 8-- 1 a tine. 259-800- 7 Sal POOR jsw |