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Wings Over Wascana Nature Festival 2008
May 8 - 10, 2008
Special Guest: John Acorn - The Nature Nut
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John Acorn was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1958, and has been fascinated with animals his entire life. He still lives in Edmonton with his wife, Dena, and their two young boys Jesse and Benjamin.
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John is perhaps best known as the writer and host of the television series "Acorn, The Nature Nut," a family-oriented, how-to-be-a-naturalist show. He also hosted "Twits and Pishers," a travel show for bird watchers, and is the video host for the galleries of the Royal Tyrell Museum, where he is also a research associate. These days, John lectures at the University of Alberta, as well as travels widely as a public speaker. He also finds time for the study and photography of insects and is an Associate of the E. H. Strickland Entomology Museum at the University of Alberta. John has written 16 books, including many well-received field guides.
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John is the recipient of the University of Alberta's Distinguished Alumni Award, the Alberta Science and Technology Leadership Awards Foundation Prize for Excellence in Science and Technology Journalism, two "Rosies" (as Best Host, in the Alberta Motion Picture Industry Awards), and two nominations for Canada's national television award, the Gemini. Both the Entomological Society of Alberta and the Canadian Society of Zoologists have formally recognized his contributions to public education.
May 8th - Fundraising Dinner Conexus Arts Centre (Jacqui Schumiatcher Room)
Our entertaining keynote speaker is John Acorn - The Nature Nut. There will be raffles, a silent auction, and other surprises to raise funds for a viewing tower/outdoor classroom to be located in the Waterfowl Display Ponds. Ticket prices are $40.00/single or $300.00 for a table of 8. For tickets, contact Lorne Scott at (306) 695-2047 or by email. Dress is business casual.
May 9th - WOW School Day
Over 200 grades 4-6 students from Regina and surrounding area will explore Wascana Marsh to learn about wetlands and wildlife through a variety of nature awareness activities. These activities include bird watching with binoculars, pond dipping, guided hikes, scavenger hunts, owl pellet dissection, eco-games, field sketching, live raptors, and a special presentation from John Acorn - The Nature Nut!
*** Grades 4-6 teachers who are interested in having their class attend this event, please review the School Application Process
Please note that Friends of Wascana Marsh will cover the bussing costs for successful applicants.
May 9th - WOW Evening Programs
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. At a tent village located at McDonald Street & Assiniboine Avenue (see map)
FREE public programs featuring live bats and owls, night hikes and star gazing (weather permitting.)
May 10th - WOW Public Day (International Migratory Bird Day)
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. At a tent village located at McDonald Street & Assiniboine Avenue (see map)
FREE public programs for people of all ages:
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AND SO MUCH MORE!
** NEW ** John Acorn will be hosting a free Parent's Clinic on how to engage youth with nature. This one hour session will include fun tips and ideas for anyone interested in mentoring youth in nature but do not know where to start or do not feel they have enough naturalist knowledge.
Click here for the 2008 Public Schedule of Events
In an effort to save paper, we encourage you to read the above Schedule of Events but only print this one-page Condensed Event Schedule. Keep half for yourself and give the other half to a friend!
Click here for the 2008 Festival Site Map
Click here to review past festivals
2008 Sponsors:
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2008 Festival Co-Hosts:
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