FREEPORT, CALIF. Walk on the Wildside!" Outdoor Festival  May 19, 2012, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.   Cost: Free

Beach Lake Preserve
Freeport  
(916) 875-WILD
fws.gov

Lively entertainment and up-close and personal views of many wildlife species are featured at Walk on the Wildside at Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Celebrating International Migratory Bird Day and local conservation successes, the event is held near Freeport, California, at the Beach Lake Picnic Area.

Event Highlights from 2011-- Similar Schedule offered in 2012

Live wild animal presentations by Wild Things, Inc.
Live folk music by Horse Sense
Falconry demonstration by Karl Kerster
Children's puppet show by Jason Adair
Tours of wetlands and heron rookeries
30+ Conservation exhibitors & hands-on activities
Friendly Farming Petting Yard by Elk Grove High School FFA
Children's activity center, games & prizes hosted by Girl Scouts
Presentations on local plants and wildlife
Special appearances by the Refuge "Blue Goose" Mascot & the Sac. County Park's "Ollie Otter" Mascot
Outdoor BBQ hosted by Elk Grove High School FFA and Rotary Club
Event and parking are FREE!

Live animal show at Walk on the Wildside

Friendly helper for the 'Wild Things!' animal presentation on-stage. (Yes! That's a real porcupine!)

Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is a mere ten miles from the State capitol in Sacramento. Explore wetlands and a riparian forest on your own or with a guided tour, and discover the rich natural history right in Sacramento's own backyard. This is a great opportunity for adults and children to experience a fun outdoor event with many activities and educational entertainment. Children will win a prize by participating in fun activities run by the local Girl Scouts and watch live wildlife during special presentations by Wild Things, Inc. Visit exhibits, buy a snack to eat, and listen to toe-tapping music by Horse Sense.

Restoring native Central Valley habitats and wildlife, the event focuses on environmental issues and efforts, and offers a great opportunity to access normally closed wildlife areas. Be sure to enjoy the special guided tours of restored wetlands, checkout active heron rookeries on the Bufferlands, and spruce-up your garden with a native plant sale hosted by All Things Wild showcasing many local native species that are hard to find!