Deadline to Register for Birdfest Has Been Extended

To give birders more time to plan, we have changed the deadline for registration for Foxburg’s bird watching weekend from April 2, 2012 to April 21, 2012. The schedule of events are as follows:

On Saturday there will be an 8:00am birding tour and lunch at the historic Riverstone Estate in Foxburg (handicap accessible-cost is $20.00), a 5:00 pm buffet dinner at the Allegheny Grille followed by educational presentations by Seneca Rocks Audubon Society member Michael Leahy and keynote speaker Jason Hill. Cost of the dinner is $26.40.  The Riverstone Estate will be hosting an Owl Prowl at 8:00pm for a fee of $5.00.

On Sunday there will be an 8:00 am birding tour of Mount Zion/Piney Tract Important Bird Area near Sligo, PA.  This event is FREE.

Birders staying at the Foxburg Inn Hotel will receive special lodging rates. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the hotel at 724-659-3116. Also you may email Kirsten with any questions you may have at kwilliams@foxburginn.com.