Saturday, April 5, 2008
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
   Shreve Elementary School
598 North Market Street (State Route 226), Shreve, Ohio 44676

Peak spring bird migration event includes self-guided tours with experts located at Help Stations in the nearby Killbuck Marsh, Shreve Lake, Brown’s Bog and Funk Bottoms wildlife areas, Ohio’s largest inland natural wetland complex, covering 5,512 acres. Professional workshops, birding, wildlife and wetland vendor displays, pancake breakfast and lunch concessions, as well as children’s programs are held in the Shreve Elementary School.

A $10.00 admission ($15.00 per family) includes any or all events and workshops. Registration will open at 7:00 a.m. at the Shreve  Elementary School with FREE MAPS to the Help Stations (located in the marsh and at three other sites, all near Shreve). The vendor hall opens at 8:00 a.m.

The Shreve Spring Migration Sensation is sponsored by the ODNR Division of Wildlife; Friends of the Killbuck Marsh, Inc.; The Wilderness Center; Greater Mohican Audubon Society; Triway Local Schools; Shreve Library and Shreve Business & Community Association.

Full Schedule of Events
7:00 to 10:00 —. Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Relay for Life
8:00  to 4:00 — Vendor Hall Open
8:00 a.m. to noon, Cemetery Road — Dip-Net for Marsh Creatures, by Carrie Elvey, The Wilderness Center
8:30 to 9:15 a.m. — Beyond the Bird Feeder, by Jamey Graham, Division of Wildlife
9:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., School Cafeteria — Spring Migration Story Time and Craft, by Shreve Branch Library
9:30 to 10:15 a.m. — Getting Better Wildlife Photos, by Tim Daniel, Staff Photographer, Division of Wildlife
10:00 a.m. — Johnny Appleseed presentation fro children
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Birdhouse/Feeder Building in Vendor Hall, by Shreve School. Stop by and learn how to build a birdhouse.
10:30 to 11:15 a.m. — "America's Most Wanted": the Purple Martin, by Larry Hunter
11:15 a.m. to noon, Speakers’ Auditorium — Animal Show, by Akron Zoo Mobile Live Animal Show
12:30 to 1:15 p.m. — Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, by Doug Wynn
1:00 p.m. — Amazing Marsh Aminals, by Lynda Price, The Wilderness Center
1:30 to 2:15 p.m. — Birding in the Bobolink Area, by Bruce Glick
2:30 to 3:15 p.m. — What Lies Beneath: Macro-invertebrates of the Marsh, by Carrie Elvey, The Wilderness Center
*** All day: Bird Banding by Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors



Workshop Speaker Details
 
 
8:30 to 9:15 a.m. — Beyond the Bird Feeder, by Jamey Graham, Division of Wildlife

         Most of us can agree that wildlife is absolutely fascinating. To have a songbird, a butterfly or a deer visit our home can be an exciting experience. Join Jamey Graham from the Ohio Division of Wildlife to learn more about reaching beyond the bird feeders to attract wildlife to your yard. There are many ways to attract wildlife by simply provid-ing these critters with their four basic needs for survival. All animals need food, water, shelter and space to survive comfortably. If you provide these elements, your yard too can become a haven for wildlife!


9:30 to 10:15 a.m. — Getting Better Wildlife Photos, by Tim Daniel, Staff Photographer, Division of Wildlife

          Improving your wildlife photo skills will be discussed by Tim in this fast-paced workshop, along with tips on attracting wildlife to your home for photographing. Learn how to get good results with the camera you now own using the methods covered in this workshop. Selecting a great location, being creative and using good techniques will make your results improve, and you will be learning these tips from a professional who makes his living photographing wildlife.


10:30 to 11:15 a.m. — "America's Most Wanted": the Purple Martin, by Larry Hunter

          Did you know purple martins are the largest swallows in North America, and they are right here in Ohio? Join Larry Hunter from the Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association in Akron to learn how to attract these fascinating birds to your property. Topics in the program will include the many reasons why purple martins are great to have around, how to build proper artificial structures to attract these birds, and how to ensure population growth. A question-and-answer session will follow at the end. Purple martins in Ohio are completely dependent on human-supplied housing, so please join in to learn how to be a great, not just "gourd," landlord to these wonderful feathered friends!


12:30 to 1:15 p.m. — Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, by Doug Wynn

         The eastern massasauga rattlesnake, also known as the swamp rattler, is the smallest rattlesnake in Ohio. It prefers wet meadows and lowland swamps. The massasauga was once common in the Great Lakes basin, but is now restricted to small isolated populations. Doug Wynn, a science teacher at Westerville City Schools, has been working under contract with the Ohio Division of Wildlife to study this nonaggressive snake. Massasauga rattlesnakes have been studied in Ohio since 1978. This PowerPoint presentation will include their reproduction, habitat utilizations, prey studies, movement patterns and relationships with humans.


1:30 to 2:15 p.m. — Birding in the Bobolink Area, by Bruce Glick

         This workshop will discuss birding in the bobolink area that covers 12 counties, including Mohican, Killbuck and Funk wildlife areas; the Wilds; area reservoirs; etc. Bruce is involved in helping with the Bobolink Birding Journal, writes a column for the Bargain Hunter and enjoys birding, especially in our home area. Bruce is an experienced birder and has been instrumental in developing the skill of beginners as well as seasoned birders.


2:30 to 3:15 p.m. — What Lies Beneath: Macro-invertebrates of the Marsh, by Carrie Elvey, The Wilderness Center

          Just beneath the surface of the marsh, life abounds. Aquatic insects, crustaceans and worms (macro-invertebrates) carry out their lives with all the twists and turns of a soap opera plot. This talk will cover the life histories and habits of common aquatic macro-invertebrates, such as dragonfly and damselfly nymphs, giant water bugs, mayflies, caddisflies and predaceous diving beetles, and their importance as a food source and front-line indicator of wetland health. For the past several years, Carrie, a Holmes County native, has run the "dip-net for marsh creatures" help station during Shreve Migration Sensation, where folks get a hands-on look at these aquatic critters. This talk is a chance to learn more about the most numerous (and most overlooked) creatures in the marsh.


In Addition to the 6 Workshops, Enjoy These "SENSATIONAL" Activities:

All Day  —  Bird Banding, by Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors
           Bird banding studies show us where the birds travel. Each year over a million birds are banded under the supervision of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Get a close-up look at our winter feeder birds as licensed banders from Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors band birds caught in seed-baited traps.



8:00 a.m. to noon, Cemetery Road — Dip-Net for Marsh Creatures, by Carrie Elvey, The Wilderness Center
           Ever wonder what lurks in the marsh’s murky depths? Stop by the help station on Cemetery Road from 8:00 to noon. Wilderness Center naturalist Carrie Elvey will help you dip-net for aquatic invertebrates and learn about the most numerous creatures in the marsh (you may wish to wear boots). Great for kids of all ages!


9:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., School Cafeteria — Spring Migration Story Time and Craft, by Shreve Branch Library
          The Shreve Branch of the Wayne County Library will bring creepy crawlers to the Spring Migration with a story and craft. Come and join the fun; hear a story and make your own creepy crawlers. All ages are welcome.


10:00 a.m. — Johnny Appleseed presentation for children


10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Vendor Hall: Birdhouse/Feeder Building, by Shreve Elementary.
          Stop by and learn how to build a birdhouse/feeder.


11:15 a.m. to noon, Speakers’ Auditorium — Animal Show, by Akron Zoo Mobile Live Animal Show
1:00 p.m., Room 408 —  Amazing Marsh Animals, by Lynda Price, The Wilderness Center

         Children will learn about the animals that live in the marsh. We will talk about the common birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians that make the marsh their home. Children will be able to touch preserved birds and mammal pelts, as well as some live marsh animals.