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Wings Over Wascana Nature Festival 2009
May 7- 9, 2009
Special Guest: Mark Brigham - The Bat Man
Born in Barrie Ontario, Mark Brigham enjoys the outdoors, travel, sports and learning. Mark has a degree in Biology from Queen's University. His first experience with bats resulted in him pursuing an M.Sc. at Carleton with Professor Brock Fenton the dean of bat research in Canada.
Mark and Professor Fenton later decided on a field study of bats for a PhD. This also led him to study the Common Nighthawks, members of a very poorly studied group of birds which, along with bats, Mark has continued to study ever since.
Mark is presently with the University of Regina as professor in the Department of Biology and its Head. He supervises students doing research in areas such as hibernation to ecological studies of endangered bird and mammal species. Dr. Brigham has authored or co-authored over 125 papers and is an associate editor for the Journal of Mammalogy. He is a co-chair of the Terrestrial Mammal Species Specialist sub-committee and member of Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. In 2006, he received the Gerritt S. Miller Jr. Award from the North American Society for Bat Research. As a result of his scientific work and public involvement, he is often affectionately referred to as 'the Bat Man'.
Mark is a strong proponent of bringing science and research to the public. He regularly gives "bat talks" to school groups, naturalists organizations, service clubs, and in Provincial Parks. Bats provide perfect vehicles for popular talks as they are often misunderstood and for demonstrating why "esoteric" research can be important".
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Photos:
Cyndie Knorr
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May 7th - Fundraising Dinner Conexus Arts Centre (Jacqui Schumiatcher Room)
Our entertaining keynote speaker is Mark Brigham - The Bat Man. 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 8th - 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, pond dipping, guided hikes, eco-games, field sketching and a special presentation from Mark Brigham - The Bat Man! Each participant will spend a fun day filled with hands-on and minds-on outdoor activities. These experiences will provide students numerous opportunities to discover, investigate, research and reflect throughout the day. Dress for the weather!
*** Grades 4-6 teachers who are interested in having their class attend this event, please review the School Application Process
Application deadline is Friday March 20, 2009
For more information here is the School Day Schedule and School Day Map (pdf formats)
Please note that Friends of Wascana Marsh will cover the bussing costs for successful applicants.
May 8th - WOW Evening Programs
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. At the Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive (see map)
FREE public programs featuring live bats and owls, night hikes and star gazing (weather permitting.)
May 9th - 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!
Click here for the 2009 Public Detailed Schedule of Events
As well, the WOW 2009 Poster and Pamphlet
Click here for the 2009 Festival Site Map
Click here to review past festivals
2009 Sponsors:
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2009 Festival Co-Hosts:
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