Exhibitors at the Festival 2007
On Saturday and Sunday Exhibitors from throughout the United States
will have displays in the large tent on the Promenade or in field locations
on the loop roads. Environmentalists, animal rescue workers, educators
and vendors are available to share their work with you. Many exhibits
feature live animals, so bring your cameras, children and questions.
The Promenade
and Exhibits are an annual feature of the Festival of the Cranes.
You will have a unique opportunity to get dramatic close ups. Remember that the folks displaying these animals do so at considerable effort and expense. When you get a great shot put a little something in the collection jar. And if you use the photograph be sure to give credit. I took this shot last year at the Hawks Aloft booth.
Audubon Central New Mexico Chapter
Our Chapter is about 1500 members strong and includes Albuquerque and
Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Placitas, Corrales, Los Lunas, Belen and
all bosque communities;
East Mountain communities as far east as Moriarity, as well as Indian Pueblos
such as Sandia and Isleta, and many old acequias and drainages. We funded
the Phil Norton Photography Blind, where our volunteers will be sharing
scopes, binoculars, ID expertise, enthusiasm for nature, and love
of the Refuge,
in furtherance of our missions: "To appreciate, experience, and conserve
birds, other wildlife and their habitats. To encourage and support environmental
education in New Mexico."
www.NewMexicoAudubon.org/cnmas/ Elizabeth Hurst-Waitz: brave_e@juno.com
Audubon New Mexico
Audubon New Mexico is devoted to the protection preservation, and enjoyment
of the environment, with a particular emphasis on birds. Join Audubon educators
as we investigate the unique adaptations of birds and discover the importance
of the conservation of birds and other wildlife.
Eileen Everett: eeverett@audubon.org
Eagle Optics
Eagle Optics is dedicated to supplying quality binoculars and spotting scopes
for bird watchers. We deal with all major manufacturers. Our goal is to increase
the joys of birding by providing quality optics at a fair price and with
quality service.
We may be reached at (800) 289-1132 or at our website www. Eagleoptics.com
Hawks Aloft, Inc.
Hawks Aloft Inc. is a non-profit, founded in 1994 to conserve the birds of New Mexico and their habitats. Hawks Aloft fulfills this mission through research, education and co- operation with others. The live, non-releasable raptors displayed at Bosque del Apache are viewed by thousands of New Mexico residents each year, many of whom are children. Please visit us to learn more about the birds of New Mexico, our projects and how you can join Hawks Aloft in conservation!
New Mexico Fire District-USFWS
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fire management personnel from Bitter Lake NWR, Bosque del Apache NWR and Sevilleta NWR support resource management programs at 6 National Wildlife Refuges and 2 National Fish Hatcheries throughout New Mexico through wildfire prevention, suppression, prescribed fire management and other fuels management activities.
Come see the Fire Management and Prevention Displays. Free fire prevention and education materials are available for adults and Children
Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center
Organization Description:
The Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center serve the Rio Grande Nature Center
State Park by providing volunteers and resources. This 270-acre park offers
people and wildlife a healing, peaceful oasis in the heart of Albuquerque.
Led by a force of 200 trained volunteer naturalists, the Friends serve
visitors with classes, guided walks, and other educational activities.
Volunteers also conduct outreach sessions for schools and seniors.
Exhibit Description:
The exhibits will consist of a mammal trunk and a children's activity
table. The mammal trunk includes skulls and pelts of carnivores, herbivores,
and
omnivores. Animal tracks will be identified. The relationship between humans
and other mammals will be shown. Our exhibit will include a children’s
activity table and a mammal trunk. Visitors can see and feel skulls and
pelts of carnivores,
herbivores and omnivores, learn to identify animal tracks, and learn about
the relationship between humans and other mammals.
New Mexico Herpetological Society
The New Mexico Herpetological Society invites all Festival attendees
to visit our exhibit in Lannan South at the visitor's center and
view the live snakes,
lizards, frogs, toads and salamanders on display! Most of these interesting
animals are from New Mexico and include the State Amphibian (the New Mexico
Spadefoot) and the State Reptile (New Mexico Whiptail), designated as such
by Governor Richardson on June 20th of 2004.
If you've never before touched or held a live snake, this is your best
chance to get up close and personal with one of our spectacular large bullsnakes,
an albino corn snake, or one of our beautiful milk snakes. All of our critters
are non-venomous, and quite friendly towards Festival-goers. Learn how
to
tell venomous snakes (and the single venomous lizard in the USA) from harmless
ones, or how to determine if your pet snake, lizard or turtle is a male
or female. The experts from NMHS can help you identify that strange-looking
lizard you saw last summer in your garden, or the large pink snake that
zipped
across the road in front of your car. Free tips on caring for your pet
herp can be yours by just asking the members of the New Mexico Herpetological
Society at the Festival of the Cranes. Come see us in the Visitor Center!
Ted Brown: brownlizard2279@msn.com
Museum of New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies
People have been witnessing the primordial migration of birds at the
Bosque del Apache area for thousands of years. Visitors to the Festival
of the
Cranes are just the latest wave of people experiencing this concentrated
wealth of bird resources. Bosque del Apache is surrounded by a rich cultural
heritage ranging from campsites of the first Paleo-Indian families to
the detonation site of the first atomic bomb. Our goal as archaeologists
is
to share with visitors the story of the 12,000-year cultural legacy.
See what birds look like under the feathers, and how they were portrayed
on
murals and pottery. Experience how Native Americans made yucca cordage,
and stayed warm with turkey-feather blankets. Finally, find out exactly
what an atl-atl actually is and how it was used by prehistoric hunters.
Learn about a wide range of prehistoric and historic artifact types at
our hands-on exhibit.
Charles Hannaford: chuck.hannaford@state.nm.us
Project WlLD Activities New Mexico Department of Game and Fish—Kid’s Corner
Attention kids! This is your special spot at the Festival. Join the Project WlLD staff for free, fun, hands-on wildlife activities for the entire family. Use water-colors and modeling clay to create your very own fish. Investigate the mysteries of owl pellets. See what bones are inside and take them home. Try your hand at identifying New Mexico pelts and skulls. Win free prizes for participating!
National Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary
It happens only in central Nebraska. What is it? It is the largest gathering of cranes in the world! Every spring over 500,000 cranes gather along the Platte River and Rowe Sanctuary is in the heart of the spectacle. Rowe offers interpretive displays and guided trips to view the cranes. Learn about this magnificent gathering and come shop our great selection of "crane goods”. www.rowesanctuary.org
The Santa Fe Raptor Center
The Santa Fe Raptor Center assists in the rehabilitation, release, and preservation of New Mexico's native wild birds. The Center's special focus is on the treatment of injured and orphaned birds of prey. We also have programs involving our non-releasable raptors, which we offer at no charge for nearby schools and other interested groups. Our purpose is to promote appreciation, understanding, and respect for New Mexico wildlife. Lori Paras: sfrc@mac.com.
Southwest Artist Blacksmith Association
Southwest Artist Blacksmith Association (SWABA) is a not-for-profit organization
of amateur and professional artists/blacksmiths formed for the purpose of
sharing knowledge of blacksmithing with its members and the public at large.
It was established on the premise that information about he trade must be
shared in order to preserve it. SWABA is a chapter of the national blacksmithing
organization, ABANA-the North American Artist Blacksmith Association.
Just follow the sound of hammers hitting metal and the smell of burning
coal to our exhibit trailer located on the Promenade. Here you will see demonstrations
of the black- smithing art, and may purchase art objects that you have seen
made by the artists themselves.
http: / /swaba.abana-chapter.com
New Mexico State Parks
New Mexico State Parks protects and manages some of the premier birding
locations along the Rio Grande at Elephant Butte Lake, Percha Dam,
and Leasburg Dam
State Parks. Plan on attending the annual "Migration Sensation" each
spring at Percha Dam State Park. Look for exciting developments coming
soon to the newly established Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, just south
of Las Cruces. More information is available at our booth in the Exhibitor's
Tent.
www.nmparks.com
Van of Enchantment
A mobile museum, the Van of Enchantment is a converted RV that tours
New Mexico carrying exhibitions from the state museums and monuments.
A sensory
treat, the Van of Enchantment brings its contents to life with dynamic
activities and complementary audio-visual material. The Van is one of
several outreach programs of the Museum Services Division of the
State of New Mexico
Department of Cultural Affairs. There is never an admission fee for the
Van of Enchantment.
This year the Van will tour the state with the exhibition, "Lasting Impressions: the Private Presses of New Mexico." It's currently on exhibit at the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe and a scaled-down version has been installed on the Van of Enchantment. The exhibition focuses on some of the people behind the presses in New Mexico as well as the printing process. We'll be offering fun and educational activities that complement the on-board exhibit. For more information and supplementary materials for the exhibition please visit the website at www.privatepress.org
Our division's outreach mission is to promote public awareness of the role
of the State of New Mexico's museums and monuments as stewards of the state's
cultural heritage, and to create an ongoing relationship between the state
museums and monuments with the people of New Mexico. This mission is maintained
and nourished through a number of actions, including collaboration and partnership
with Department of Cultural Affairs and other state and community agencies,
traveling to each of the 33 counties of the State of New Mexico with one
or more outreach programs, gathering new cultural information from New Mexicans
through outreach activities, and maintaining an interactive and informative
website that encourages return visits on a regular basis.
Sharon Berman: sharon.berman@stte.nm.us
Wildlife Rescue, Inc., of New Mexico
Our organization rehabilitates and releases injured and orphaned wild
animals that are found by the public. In doing this, we aid the displaced
wildlife
and concerned people who find them; disseminate scientifically correct
information about the wildlife of New Mexico; and educate New Mexicans
about the necessity for the preservation of natural habitat for wildlife.
There will be a live bird exhibit as well as informational handouts.
Sales of our fetish jewelry and photographs support our work. Stop
by our booth
to learn about our raffle opportunity.
Madge Rice: madgeRICE@aol.com
Wildlife West Nature Park
Wildlife West is a 122 acre wildlife refuge and rescued wildlife zoo
for native New Mexico wildlife. Overnight wildlife adventures, a
special gift
shop, and nature trails featuring 24 species of rescued wildlife may
be found on our Edgewood, NM campus. Our sales help us maintain the
sanctuary.
www.wildlifewest.org
River Partnerstm Mapping the Rio Watershed Education
'through the eyes of children‘
Hands on activities will be happening for all those who love the river!!
During the festival we will be creating a living sculpture as testimony to
the river's restoration. Mapping the Rio is an evolving curriculum created
for students in the Socorro School District. The river is the connecting
force for ecological, cultural, ethical, and geographic studies.
The Watershed Project takes us outdoors to investigate our local watershed, offering students an opportunity to explore the land we call home and to gain an awareness of their personal impact in the life of our planet.
“Come see our exhibits will include river photos, maps, murals, watershed models...and more. We’ll also show a DVD giving voice to the Rio Grande's journey. See us in the Education annex: Lannan North.
Zoo to You
For over 20 years, Albuquerque's Rio Grande Zoo has offered an hour-long,
indoor educational program about wildlife conservation. Given by zoo volunteers,
this presentation utilizes not only slides and biofacts such as skulls
and animal pelts, but also education ambassadors like birds, reptiles,
amphibians and small mammals. We offer several ZOO TO YOU programs, each
targeting a specific interest or age group, from kindergarten through adult.
Stop by our exhibit for more about how to request a free visit by ZOO TO
YOU to your local New Mexico school or organization.
Lorraine Powdrell: lpowdrell@cabq.gov
HISTORIC SOCORRO OPEN HOUSE
We invite you to discover our historic community. You may explore Old
Socorro on your own, beginning at the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE on the
town plaza, where
you will find information and walking tour maps to assist you.
You'll want to stop by the new SOCORRO HERITAGE AND VISITORS CENTER,
217 Fisher Avenue, and learn about the history and culture of Socorro
and its
surrounding area. Historic artifacts, photos and documents are on display.
Stop in for maps, area information or a cup of coffee with our friendly
staff. Tuesday-Friday 9-5, Saturday 10-2.
Or join one or more free Open House Tours of Socorro's historic buildings. Just make sure to reserve your tickets for these free tours on the Festival reservation form.
HANDS-ON COOKING
SAN ACACIA LONGHORN TOUR
SAN MIGUEL MISSION TOUR
HAMMEL MUSEUM
SMITH MUSEUM TOUR
1ST STATE BANK HISTORIC PHOTOS
SOCORRO COUNTY ART GALLERY
FULLINGIM ISENHOUR LEARD GALLERY
IRIS-PASSCAL LAB TOUR
MINERAL MUSEUM TOUR
ETSCORN OBSERVATORY STAR PARTY
FESTIVAL OF THE CRANES
ARTS & CRAFTS
FAIR IN THE GARCIA OPERA HOUSE