Mid-day Magazine: Prairie Chicken Festival

Sharon Schwab and Kasey Martin discuss the festival's history, why they brought it back, and what to expect this year. Listen to the Podcast

Be the first bird in your lek to own our new Prairie Chicken Festival T-shirt! They will be available at the festival on Saturday, April 13. $25 

Monday, April 8 

• Movie • Carbon Cowboys • McMillan Library • 1:30 pm & 6:00 pm 

Saturday, April 13

• Birding Tour by Bus 6:00 am • Eron Event Barn • Guided by Susan Vos and Stan Skutek (tour is full)

• Prairie Chicken Viewing:  before 4:00 - 8:00 • Paul J. Olson and Buena Vista  (blinds are full)

• Breakfast 7:30 am - 10:00 • Eron Event Barn

• Morning Speakers - 8:30 to 10:30

  1.  Farmers of Mill Creek: Members of the group will discuss their role in managing the PJO Wildlife area.

  2.  Live kestrel presentation - Amber Eschenbach

  3.  Audubon Society: New Programs available – Ashley Steinke

  4.  GPC population update – Lesa Kardash

  5.  Natural Resource Education – Dan O’Connell and Tracy Arnold

•  Vendors: Nature Artists and Conservation Organizations 

• Kids Activities – fun for all ages!

•  Silent Auction

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. George Archibald, Co-Founder of The International Crane Foundation • McMillan Library • 3:00 to 4:30 pm

Sunday, April 14

• Prairie Chicken Viewing before 4:00 - 8:00 • Paul J. Olson and Buena Vista  (blinds are full)

The Kellner House is available if you are looking for accommodations for the festival weekend.  Up to 10 people can share the house. Visit http://TheKellnerHouse.com or see The Kellner House on Facebook.