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"Walk
on the Wildside!"
Outdoor Festival
May 19, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.
at the Beach Lake Preserve, Freeport
(916) 875-WILD
If you'd enjoy a fun, FREE family-oriented day in the country with lively entertainment and up-close
personal views of many wildlife species, mark your calendar and plan
to attend Walk on the Wildside on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Join Stone Lakes
National Wildlife Refuge and local partners in celebrating International
Migratory Bird Day and local conservation successes. The free event is
held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. near the town of Freeport, California,
at the Beach Lake Picnic Area.
Event Highlights:
- Live wild animal presentations
by Wild Things, Inc.
- Live folk music by Horse
Sense
- Children's puppet show by
Jason Adair
- Falconry demonstration by Karl Kerster
- Tours of wetlands, riparian forests, and heron
rookeries
- 20+ Conservation exhibitors
& hands-on activities
- Children's activity center with
games & prizes hosted by the Girl Scouts
- Girl Scout badgework activities
- Food Vendors
- Event
and parking are FREE!

Friendly
helper for the 'Wild Things!' animal presentation on-stage. (Yes! That's
a real porcupine!)
2012 Main
Stage
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10:00 |
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Music by Horse Sense |
11:00 |
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Falconry Demonstration (adjacent to stage) |
11:45 |
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Puppet Show (Puppet Tent) |
12:15 |
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Wild Things! Animal Presentation |
12:45 |
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Music by Horse Sense |
1:30 |
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Wild Things! Animal Presentation |
2:00 |
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Puppet Show (Puppet Tent) |
3:00 |
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Puppet Show (Puppet Tent) |
3:30 |
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Music by Horse Sense |
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This fun outdoor
celebration highlighting local efforts
in protecting and restoring native Central Valley habitats and wildlife
offers a great opportunity to access normally closed wildlife areas. 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 peaceful outdoor event with many activities and live
‘edu-tainment’. Children can 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.
Directions: Exit I-5 at Pocket Road and head east. At Freeport Blvd., turn south. Continue two miles on Freeport (River Road 116) through the town of Freeport and past the golf course. Turn left at the signs (across from Cliffs Marina) and continue until you reach the Beach Lake Picnic Area.
Event and Parking are FREE!
Sorry, no dogs or alcohol are allowed in the event.

2012 Event Partners:
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - California Department of Water Resources
- Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District - Sacramento County Regional
Parks, Recreation & Open Space - Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Association -
Elk Grove High School, FFA - Tierra del Oro, Girl Scouts of America - National Audubon Society - Ecorps, Inc - Sacramento River Watershed Program
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Last updated:
May 8, 2012