Events filling up for Eagles and Agriculture

Staff Reports

The Carson Valley agricultural and ranching community, with the Carson Valley Visitors Authority, Audubon Society and Great Basin Birding Observatory host Eagles and Agriculture, the annual birds of prey viewing and agricultural education experience, Feb. 27 through March 1.

The Owl Prowl Barn Tour is sold out, but several tours and workshops are still available.

Birds of prey lecture and reception is Feb. 27 with speaker Dr. Alan Gubanich from the Lahontan Audubon Society who discusses, "What is Not a Red-tailed Hawk." Doug Busselman from the Nevada Farm Bureau discusses Nevada agriculture, and falconers Lew Souder and Mark Moglich bring a North American goshawk and an ornate hawk eagle. The $35 per person entry fee includes hors d'oeuvres and a no-host bar. Cost is $30 for those who plan to attend the Ranch Tour on Feb. 28.

Chartered bus tour and buffet lunch is 8-11:30 a.m. Feb. 28. Observe birds of prey feeding among calves and cattle during the field tour of area ranches with the opportunity to photograph wildlife from vantage points not available to the general public. Cost of $60 includes lunch.

A two-day photography workshop is 3-6 p.m. Feb. 28 and 8-10 a.m. March 1. Instruction and discussion on Saturday and a nature photo shoot at an area ranch on Sunday. Cost is $60 per two-day workshop and is limited to 30 participants.

Observe eagles, hawks and falcons and other wildlife during a guided raft/kayak trip on the Carson River, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 1, weather permitting. Cost, $75.

Register for Eagles and Ag at the Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department, 782-9835 or at www.visitcarsonvalley.org

Special lodging rates and visitor information at the Carson Valley Visitors Authority, 782-8144 or (800) 727-7677.