| Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex
4009 Hill Road Tulelake, CA 96134 |
Contact:: Dave Menke April 30, 2003
Theodore Roosevelt speech to highlight Tule Lake Festival
The Tule Lake Migratory Bird Festival on May 24th will feature a rousing speech by Theodore Roosevelt actor Keith McGough! Appearing in the persona, dress and speaking style of the 26th President of the United States, Mr. McGough has enthralled audiences across the United States with his impassioned representation of one of America's most popular Presidents. The speech, which is scheduled to begin at 1:30, is only one of many events scheduled during this one-day family festival.
The Tule Lake Migratory Bird Festival, now in its second year, will be held in the new Tulelake Community Center known as the Honker. All events are free and open to the public. Events include a 10 kilometer run, tours of nearby wildlife refuges, art and photography displays, wildlife talks, exhibits, vendor booths, many on-hands programs for kids, food, music and much more. Special events at this year's festival will include a wildlife art and photography show featuring many local artists and a ribbon cutting for the new Klamath Basin Birding Trail following the Roosevelt speech. The festival is sponsored by the Tulelake Community partnership and other local agencies and organizations.
Festival Programs will be offered on the following schedule:
9:00 a.m - 10 kilometer "Run for the Birds"
9:00 - 1:00 - Clay Pigeon shoot
9:30 - 1130 - Guided bus tour of Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
10:00 - 10:40 - Bird of Prey of the Klamath Basin (Presentation)
10:30 - noon - Guided tour of Captain Jack's Stronghold at Lava Beds National Monument
10:45 - 11:15 - Wildlife Photography in the Klamath Basin Season-by-Season (Presentation)
11:30 - 1:30 - Raptor Identification guided bus tour:
12:00 - 1:30 - Art Exhibit Reception
12:00 - 12:40 - Recent Habitat Changes and Wildlife Responses on Tule Lake Refuge (Presentation)
12:00 - 4:00 - Barbeque by the Tule Lake Fire Department
12:30 - 1:00 - Hispanic Cultural Dancing
1:00 - 1:20 - "A Year in the Life of the Basin" video by Ander's Tomlinson (Presentation)
1:30 - 2:30 - Guest Appearance by Theodore Roosevelt
2:45 - 3:00 - Ribbon cutting for the Klamath Basin Birding Trail with Theodore Roosevelt and local dignitaries
All day activities scheduled from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm will include
Art and Photography show
Commercial Exhibitors
Wildlife Booths
Dog Training Demonstrations
Wildlife Art Demonstrations for Kids
Music
For additional information contact Katrina at the Tule Lake Community Partnership office-
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