Storytelling by Ane Rovetta - Come let your imagination run away with you as you watch master storyteller, Ane Rovetta, weave legends and science together in this animated presentation. Ane was a field assistant for research projects concerning pelagic bird rookeries and shorebirds on the California coast as well as landbirds in the Sierra Nevada. In her presentation she mixes a deep appreciation of bird adaptations with stunning drawings and a lively sense of humor. Her personal experience stories about the life of research zoologists are both humorous and riveting.

How to draw a duck and a sandpiper - Come learn to bring the wetlands to life by working with an illustrator to draw two of the birds that live here. Ane has illustrated five books and in this hour of colorful fun, she will share the tricks she uses to produce realistic images. Ane will provide all the materials. 5 years and up.

From Earth to Art: making paint and chalk from the soil around us - Earth pigments have been used all over the world since the dawn of time. They create beautiful, gentle colors that are non-toxic and permanent. In this workshop, Ane will teach participants how to make art supplies out of soil. Everyone will make a piece of chalk and some paint. Suitable for 9 years and up (no young children, please).

Archaeological Excavation - Learn the basics as well as the reasons for "Digging". Use the tools of an archaeologist. You will find the treasure guided by professional archaeologist, William C. Davis.

Landscaping for Birds and Butterflies - by Lynda Nelson. How can I plant a garden in Northern Nevada that will be attractive to birds and butterflies? When is the best time to plant certain plants? How do I get a plant to bloom all year long? How can I attract more hummingbirds? Lynda is a horticulturalist, birder, and gardener who has nurtured the arboretum at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno for eleven years and she will provide the answers to all those questions.

Exploring the Past: Explore the rich native cultural heritage of the Stillwater marshlands and learn how people have used the plants and animals for food, clothing and shelter. The heritage area includes traditional skills demonstrations such as atlatl throwing and flintknapping, hands on activities, and informative displays for children and adults. Saturday - 10:30 until 4:30.

Bird Photography with Bob Goodman - This workshop will cover various methods of getting close to birds, type of helpful equipment, etiquette on all wildlife photography, and how learning behaviors of species proves helpful. A program of examples will be shown.

40 Mile Desert - is a stretch of land north of Fallon, roughly bordered by the Humboldt Dike on the northeast, by the Truckee River on the west, and by the Carson River on the southwest. It consists mainly of alkali flats, sand, greasewood, and little to no water. It was, however, an extremely important part of the immigrant trail. Why? Karen McNary from the Churchill County Museum will attempt to answer that question.

Landscaping for Birds and Butterflies - by Lynda Nelson. How can I plant a garden in Northern Nevada that will be attractive to birds and butterflies? When is the best time to plant certain plants? How do I get a plant to bloom all year long? How can I attract more hummingbirds? Lynda is a horticulturalist, birder, and gardener who has nurtured the arboretum at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno for eleven years and she will provide the answers to all those questions.

Exploring the Past: Explore the rich native cultural heritage of the Stillwater marshlands and learn how people have used the plants and animals for food, clothing and shelter. The heritage area includes traditional skills demonstrations such as atlatl throwing and flintknapping, hands on activities, and informative displays for children and adults. Saturday - 10:30 until 4:30.

Bird Photography with Bob Goodman - This workshop will cover various methods of getting close to birds, type of helpful equipment, etiquette on all wildlife photography, and how learning behaviors of species proves helpful. A program of examples will be shown.

40 Mile Desert - is a stretch of land north of Fallon, roughly bordered by the Humboldt Dike on the northeast, by the Truckee River on the west, and by the Carson River on the southwest. It consists mainly of alkali flats, sand, greasewood, and little to no water. It was, however, an extremely important part of the immigrant trail. Why? Karen McNary from the Churchill County Museum will attempt to answer that question.

Birds of the Great Basin - Dr. Fred Ryser - The Great Basin is home to over four hundred species of birds. This talk will focus on the science and pageantry of the bird migrations in the Great Basin each year. Dr. Ryser is the author of "Birds Of the Great Basin", the most comprehensive book yet published on its diverse bird life. Based on 30 years of research, his ornithology classes at the University of Nevada, Reno, and published accounts on the life histories, physiology, behavior, courting, nesting, hunting, and ecology of birds have enlightened and inspired generations of birders. Saturday afternoon.

Breeding Birds in Nevada - Ted Floyd - What kinds of birds breed in Nevada's high mountains, pinyon-juniper woodlands, valleys, and high sagebrush country? Four years of data from breeding bird surveys are being analyzed by Ted Floyd of the Great Basin Bird Observatory in Reno. Ted will describe what we've learned about new distributions and even new species breeding in Nevada and how the Nevada Breeding Bird Atlas will be put together. Ted frequently leads birding tours for the Lahontan Audubon Society.