This free day of exploration and fun is made possible in partnership with our friends at Amigos Alados,
Friends of the Festival sponsors, individual donations, and volunteers.

Calling all families with fledglings ages 3 and up!
Join us for a family day of full of fun and wonder in downtown Point Reyes Station.
Show your spirit and dress WILD: Think wildlife-inspired costume wigs, wings, headwear, masks, face paint, etc.

Families are also encouraged to bring a blanket, snacks, and lunch, so you can hang on the lawn.
Rain cancels the event, but attendees will receive updates via email.

Self-Guided Activities

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Volunteers will be on-site to assist you.

Start your day off by picking up your activity passport at the Amigos Alados (Winged Friends) table, and collect a sticker from each activity station to receive a goodie bag with gifts from our in-kind sponsors at World Migratory Bird Day once you have completed the activities.

Science, Art & Educational Activities

• Skulls, feathers, and egg discovery Touch Table
  View a variety of wildlife and bird skulls, and other naturalist finds at our touch table.

• Barn Owl Pellet Dissection Station, courtesy of Carolina
  Discover what Barn owls eat by dissecting their “pellets”.

• What’s Your Wing Span?
  Check out our wing span banner and compare your arm span to common birds.

• Binocular Boot Camp & Bird ID
  Learn how to use binoculars and about 16 birds who migrate between Marin and Mexico.

• Get Crafty at Our Art & Crafts Stations
  With bird mask making, animal origami, and wire animal sculptures!

• Water Science with Point Blue Conservation Science
  Participate in a hands-on demonstration of the sources and effects of water pollution and how stormwater runoff carries pollutants through the watershed. Then learn some ways we can prevent this type of pollution from occurring.   

• For the Young Advocate! Visit our Advocate, Protect What You Love: Bringing Science, Policy & People Together office exhibit
  Learn about the importance of local grassroots advocacy, featuring six touchstone mission moments to highlight the lasting impact of our work.

• Check out books and bird backpacks with the Point Reyes Marin Country Free Library
  Join their table for nature-inspired books, and learn how you can check out a birding backpack through the library.

• Get Involved with our Winged Friends, Amigos Alados
  Learn more about their successful school program.

• Learn about wildlife with the Marin Monarch Working Group, California Wolf Foundation, and more.

Guided Activities

Time 10:30 AM | Give a Hoot: All About Owls Presentation

Our event will kick off with an a visit from the All About Owls docents and two rescue owl bird ambassadors. Docents will introduce our feathered friends, and share a little life history of each owl. This is a rare and memorable opportunity to see these owls up-close, learn about their natural history, their fascinating adaptations, and the essential roles they play in our local ecosystems. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive on time, take a seat on the lawn, and help us keep the birds calm by listening with your owl ears!