Teach the River 2007

Do you want to learn more about the natural world of the Central Valley where our water comes from, the name of that bird in your backyard, where to find spectacular wildflowers or where to take a hike? We invite you to rediscover Teach the River. Teach the River is now open to the general public, including families, teachers, parents, or anyone who wants to learn and discover the wonders where you live. A wide variety of seminars, field trips and other special events are offered from January through June, all located in the greater Fresno area.

Visit www.teachtheriver.org for a calendar of activities and to register (academic credit available)!!!

Upcoming January & February opportunities: Eagle Canoe Tours, Weekend Nature Walks, River Workdays, Wetlands tour in Los Banos, Junior Duck Stamp Contest (for kids).

Special Events

Teach the River Kick-Off: Wednesday January 10, 12pm – 1 pm; Free
The San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust and the California Department of Fish and Game are starting Teach the River 2007 with a kick-off celebration. We are proud to be entering our 7th successful year of helping people discover the wonders where they live! Community leaders will be treated to a bald eagle tour of Millerton Lake, followed by the “Our Land. Our River. Our Way of Life.” press conference, which is open to the public. The press conference will help us launch new public service announcements about the San Joaquin River and highlight more upcoming Teach the River activities.

River Workdays: The first Saturday of every month; Free

Junior Duck Stamp Contest (for kids): Monday, February 12 - A School Holiday! 9am to 3pm; $35.00 - Materials fee included

Other Special Events Include:

• Educator Appreciation Afternoon at the River Center: Tuesday, May 1, 4pm – 6pm; Free
  
• River Restoration Forum - TBA
• “IT’S FOR THE BIRDS!” – Fourth Annual Birdhouse and Birdfeeder Contest: Contest entries due April 13 – 15; Awards ceremony and festival on Sunday April 22
  
• Celebrate California's Free Fishing Day - TBA
  
• National Rivers Clean-Up - Saturday June 7

Field Trips

Bald Eagle Canoe Tours: 8:00am to 12 noon; $40.00 - academic credit available
Saturday, January 20
Saturday, February 3
Saturday, February 20

Weekend Nature Walks: Saturday mornings 8:30 – 12:00; Free to River Parkway Trust Members and children under 6, all others $2.00
January 1, 13, 20
February 3, 10, 17
March 3, 10
April 7, 14
May 5, 12

Other Field Trips include:

• Ducks, Elk and Wetlands - Saturday, February 10, 9am-3pm; Fee: $20.00 ages 10 and up, 9 and under free. Maximum $50.00 per family - academic credit available
  
• Gorge-ous Day of Hiking - Saturday, March 3, 9am – 4pm: $10.00 - academic credit available
  
• Hite Cove Wildflower Walk - Saturday, March 17, 8:30am – 5pm; Fee: $10.00 - academic credit available
  
• Wildflowers and Native Cultural History of the River Gorge - Saturday, March 24, 9:30am – 2pm; Fee: $10.00 - academic credit available
  
• Pin Cushion Peak Hiking Adventure - Saturday, March 31, 8am – 12:30pm; Fee: $10.00
  
• Field Biology Walkabout - Friday, April 13, 9am – 2pm; $20.00 - academic credit available
  
• Canoe Tours - TBA $25.00 half day or $40.00 full day