Wonders of Winter Wildlife (WOWW)

Wonders of Winter Wildlife (WOWW)
Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area – January 17, 2015

If the onset of “cabin fever” is beginning to set in, the Wonders of Winter Wildlife at Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area will set you free.  Bring the whole family.
Start off with “Birds and Breakfast”.  The Park supplies the rolls and juice while the University of Arkansas catches and tags birds, and then releases them.  Bring your camera to photograph these birds close up.
Local wildlife rehabilitator, Lynn Sciumbato, will give her always popular “Raptor Rescue” program at the Hobbs visitor center using live birds native to northwest Arkansas.  You will love “Igor” the turkey vulture.
Learn why “Form Follows Function” regarding bird skulls, and learn how to recognize frogs by their calls.  Memorable, family-oriented programs, short trail hikes, astronomy program, and an eagle watch cruise complete the activities. 

Where:  Hobbs State Park visitor center located on Hwy 12 just east of the Hwy 12/War Eagle Road Intersection
When:   Saturday January 17, 2015

9 – 10:30 am   Birds and Breakfast – Cost Free
10:30 am – Guided hike on the Ozark Plateau Trail – Cost Free
11 am – 2 pm – “Form Follows Function” bird skull programs – Cost Free
1 – 2 pm – Identifying Frog Calls – Cost Free
2 pm – Guided hike on the Ozark Plateau Trail – Cost Free
3 p.m.  Raptor Rescue with Lynn Sciumbato– Cost free
3 p.m. – Eagle Cruise*   
4:30 pm – Beginning Astronomy Class – Cost Free
5:30 pm – Astronomy night sky viewing – Cost Free
*Eagle cruises require pre-registration  
Cost:  $10/adult + tax, $5/child 6-12 + tax

For more information and to register for the eagle watch tour call:  479-789-5000