A Celebration Of Swans
Prepared by:Scott CameronApril 20162015Wildlife Viewing ProgramA Celebration of Swans
A CELEBRATION OF SWANS:WILDLIFE VIEWING ANNUAL REPORT2015Yukon Department of EnvironmentFish and Wildlife BranchPR-16-05 2016 Yukon Department of EnvironmentCopies available from:Yukon Department of EnvironmentFish and Wildlife Branch, V-5ABox 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6Phone (867) 667-5721, Fax (867) 393-6263Email: environmentyukon@gov.yk.caAlso available online at www.env.gov.yk.caSuggested citation:CAMERON, SCOTT. 2016. A Celebration of Swans: Wildlife Viewing Program annual report 2015.Yukon Fish and Wildlife Branch Report PR-16-05, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
SummaryA key feature of the Wildlife Viewing Program is the annual A Celebration ofSwans birding festival and our related activities at Swan Haven. A Celebrationof Swans is held during April each year, to coincide with the return ofmigratory waterbirds to Yukon. The festival provides many opportunities forYukoners to enjoy and learn about native swan species. A Celebration of Swansis part of the larger Yukon Biodiversity Awareness Month, which takes place inApril.Swan Haven is located on the shores of M'Clintock Bay at the north end ofMarsh Lake, approximately 35 km southeast of Whitehorse. This is a criticalstaging area for migrating birds as they travel each spring from southernwintering areas to northern breeding grounds.The focal point for visitors to Swan Haven is the interpretive centre. Thisfacility is located on Swan Haven Drive, Marsh Lake. Visitors can enjoyinterpretive displays both inside and outside the building, waterbird viewing,interactions with staff, interpretive activities, and a picnic area.This year, the interpretive centre was open and staffed from 1 April to 10May, however, the grounds are open year-round. The extended hours allowedus to promote learning and discovery of shorebirds in the area. The SwanHaven Interpretive Centre is managed by the Wildlife Viewing Program. GirlGuides of Canada own the property and the Yukon government owns all assets.This year Nikon Canada donated a spotting scope to be used as a festivalgrand prize. Participants in festival events were given the chance to enter araffle to win the spotting scope. A Whitehorse resident was the grand prizewinner.Both the festival andthe Swan HavenInterpretive Centre werewell attended this year,with above averageparticipation. The programcontinues to be popularwith Yukoners and visitorsalike.ScopeThis report describes SwanHaven / A Celebration ofSwans program activitiesfrom January toDecember, 2015.The Swan Haven Interpretive Centre, ready for the season.A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Reportiii
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Table of ContentsSummary .iiiScope .iiiTable of Contents . vList of Figures . viList of Tables . viA Celebration of Swans . 1Supporters and Partnering Organizations . 3Swan Haven Interpretive Centre . 3Poster Contest . 4Student Art Display and Contest . 4Storefront Challenge . 5Swan Cam . 5Open House for Local Residents . 6Festival Grand Prize Draw . 6Swan Buttons . 6Swan Mugs . 6“Flipbook” Collection of Festival Posters . 7School Program at Swan Haven. 7Advertising and Promotion . 8Infrastructure and Property . 10Shoreline Revegetation . 10Visitation Monitoring Tools . 10Fire Safety Inspection and Equipment . 11Hazard Tree Removal . 11Rain gutters . 11Other work . 11Next Steps . 12Infrastructure and Property, Swan Haven Interpretive Centre. 12A Celebration of Swans . 12APPENDIX 1 Yukon Biodiversity Awareness Month Calendar of Events201513APPENDIX 2 A Celebration of Swans Thank-you Ad. 16APPENDIX 3 Sample “The Swan Haven Report” . 18A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Reportv
List of FiguresFigure 1.Participation trends by festival component, 2003 to 2015. . 1List of TablesTable 1.Table 2.Table 3.Table 4.Participation summary for A Celebration of Swans, 2015. . 1A Celebration of Swans Events, 2015. . 2Supporters and partnering organizations for A Celebration ofSwans 2015. . 3Summary of advertising and promotion techniques. . 8A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Reportvi
A Celebration of SwansFor this year, we promoted thefestival as “April 2015”, however theSwan Haven Interpretive Centre wasopen until 10 May, with our finalevent wrapping up at the same time(Appendix 1).Table 1.Centre attendance and eventparticipation were up slightly over2014 and were higher than average.School program participation wasbelow average, at 75% of averageattendance. Total festivalparticipation was up slightly from2014, remaining above average for thesecond year in a row.Participation summary for A Celebration of Swans, 2015.Festival ComponentNumber of People201520142013Average(2003-2015)Interpretive CentreEventsSchool ProgramTotal participationFigure 482,9857365294,250Participation trends by festival component, 2003 to 2015.A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Report1
Table 2.A Celebration of Swans Events, 2015.DateEventSwan Haven OpenHouse31 MarchLocationSwan HavenDescriptionA meet and greet for Marsh Lakeresidents before the centre opens.A short walk and talk about theoverwintering swans in the area.An informal Q&A with retiredbiologist Jim Hawkings.Attendance124 AprilWinter SwansJohnsonsCrossing4 AprilAsk Jim AnythingSwan Haven6 AprilSpiritualCelebration ofSwansSwan HavenMulti-faith service, songs and quietreflection.3010 AprilHavre des cygnes mise à jourWhitehorseA presentation and craft atl’Association franco-yukonnaise’sCafés-rencontres.1711 AprilTagish Stories andCampfireTagish11 AprilCoffee HouseMusic NightSwan Haven12 AprilBird PhotographyWorkshopSwan HavenIntroduction to wildlife photographyon the shoreline.1012 AprilWillow WeavingWorkshopSwan HavenDrop-in workshop to weave willowswans and ducks for the fence.1818 AprilForest Birds ofSwan HavenSwan Haven18 AprilA Bird’s Eye ViewSwan Haven19 April19 AprilFrom Image toIdentityWatercolourLandscapeWorkshopFirst Nation stories about springaround a campfire with tea andbannock.Musical jam session with lightrefreshments.Bird banding display by Society ofYukon Bird Observatories.Presentation on bird banding bySociety of Yukon BirdObservatories.020Swan HavenDrop-in watercolour paintingworkshop.291Outdoor swan viewing.25 & 26AprilFamily WeekendSwan HavenSwan viewing, face painting, crafts,games, activities, food concessionby Girl guides of Canada.29 AprilSenior’s TeaSwan Haven2 MayShorebirds of SwanHaven: volume ISwan Haven7 MayFrog WalkWhitehorseShorebirds of SwanHaven: Volume II110Carcross10 May30Bird identification workshop.Carcross BirdingDagay-Swan Way(Swans of Kluane)20Swan Haven21 April9 May8BurwashLandingSwan HavenDrop-in event hosted by the MarshLake Community Society with tea,coffee and baked goods.A birding walk focused onshorebirds.A short walk and talk about WoodFrogs.Walk and talk along the shores ofKluane Lake with waterfowlviewing. Tea, bannock and stew.A birding walk focused onshorebirds.Attendance sum:A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Report500503221447992
Supporters and PartneringOrganizationsTwenty-five different organizationseither hosted or aided in the deliveryof A Celebration of Swans events.Many individuals also contributed(see Appendix 2).Swan Haven Interpretive CentreThe centre was open daily in April,from 5 to 9 pm on weekdays and 12Table 3.to 7 pm on weekends and holidays.This year, we were able to keep thecentre open daily from 1 to 10 Maythanks to a financial contributionfrom Ducks Unlimited Canada. Acontractor (Jukka Jantunen) wasresponsible for day-to-day operationsof the centre, visitor reception, anddaily counts of waterfowl. Mr.Jantunen is an accomplished birderand photographer and has beeninvolved in many recent Yukon birdSupporters and partnering organizations for A Celebration of Swans 2015.OrganizationContributionAssociation franco-yukonnaise‘Havre des cygnes : Regard sur le passé’ eventL’Aurore boréalePromotionCarcross/Tagish First NationCBC/Radio-CanadaCity of WhitehorseCKRW The RushDucks UnlimitedPromotion and support for ‘Tagish Stories and Campfire’ eventTV, radio and web promotionDisplay space in Canada Games CentreRadio promotionFinancial contribution to centre operation.Environment CanadaPromotion and waterfowl dataGirl Guides of CanadaFood concession, property accessGureeta RaiContributed photograph for posterHougen Group of CompaniesPromotion (sign on 3rd Avenue walkway)Hurlburt Enterprises Inc.Kluane First NationMarsh Lake Community SocietyNikon CanadaSnow clearingPromotion and support for ‘Swans of Kluane’ eventHosting ‘Senior’s Tea’ eventDonation of spotting scope for festival grand prizeScience Adventures(Yukon College)School program promotionSociety of Yukon BirdObservatoriesPromotion, ‘Forest Birds of Swan Haven’ event, and ‘A Bird’s EyeView’ eventWhat’s Up YukonNewspaper and web promotionWhitehorse Public LibraryWhitehorse StarWhitehorse United ChurchYukon Conservation SocietyYukon EnergyHosted swan displayNewspaper and web promotion‘Spiritual Celebration of Swans’ eventPromotionSponsored festival poster and swan cam, promotionYukon NewsNewspaper and web promotionDepartment of Tourism andCultureTwitter and Facebook promotionA Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Report3
monitoring programs. Our staff alsoworked at the centre during peakvisitation times.Visitors to the Swan HavenInterpretive Centre could enjoy theexhibits, view waterbirds from thecentre’s two decks, and interact withour knowledgeable staff andcontractor. Total visitation at theSwan Haven Interpretive Centre wasestimated at 3,170 people during the2015 operating season, howeverwithout a formal registration processit is difficult to know exactly howmany people visit the centre andgrounds each year.Poster ContestFor the past 15 years we haveproduced a festival poster tocommemorate A Celebration of Swansand increase local engagement. Weheld a contest to obtain a swanrelated image for use in the posterdesign. A total of 62 images by 14artists were submitted forconsideration. Whitehorsephotographer Gureeta Rai submittedthe winning entry this year. PaulGowdie of Tarius Design designed theposter layout, and Yukon Energyagain sponsored the design andprinting.Student Art Display and ContestWe invited Yukon students in grades2 through 6 to submit originalartwork for display at the SwanHaven Interpretive Centre throughoutthe month of April. Visitors to SwanHaven could vote for their favouritepieces in a “people’s choice” stylecontest.Entries from students in Holy FamilyElementary and Jack HullandElementary were voted as the winnersand we displayed their artwork at theCanada Games Centre from 12 to 29May.Mask-making at Swan Haven, 2015.A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Report4
Poster design, 2015.Storefront ChallengeThrough our website and posterdistribution, we encouraged localbusinesses to recognize A Celebrationof Swans by decorating theirstorefronts or offices. The challengewas not a primary focus this year asinterest has been low in recent years.A volunteer created a display at theWhitehorse Public Library. Manyfestival posters were visible aroundWhitehorse during the festival.River, south of the car bridge. Wehoped this new location wouldprovide closer views of swanscompared to previous years.Unfortunately, with early ice meltSwan CamYukon Energy again hosted andmaintained a live-feed, web-based“swan cam”. We selected a newlocation this year along the TagishA Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual ReportSwan Haven open house, 2015.5
most water birds were spread outnorth of the car bridge and far fromthe camera.In 2016, we plan to examinealternate camera locations to improvethe quality of camera footage.Open House for Local ResidentsOn 31 March, we hosted an openhouse for Marsh Lake residents at theSwan Haven Interpretive Centre. Thiswas an opportunity for local residentsto enjoy Swan Haven before the Aprilcrowds and meet Environment Yukonstaff.Swan ButtonsWe produced collectible buttons for ACelebration of Swans this year. Thebuttons were available for free at theSwan Haven Interpretive Centre. Wehad intended for the buttons to serveas a proxy for visitation and assist incounting our guests. Unfortunately, itquickly became apparent that manypeople were not taking buttons andthe rate of button usage could not beused to estimate visitation.The buttons did serve as apromotional piece for the festival andfor Swan Haven.Swan MugsWe also produced coffee mugs withthe festival logo printed on the side.The mugs were used as thank-yougifts for guest speakers and duringevents when refreshments wereserved. These professional lookingmugs were well received—furtherenhancing our festival branding.Our grand prize winner tries out her new scope.Festival Grand Prize DrawFor this year, Nikon Canada donateda spotting scope to be used as afestival grand prize. Festivalparticipants could enter a raffle for achance to win the spotting scope. Weawarded the prize to a Whitehorseresident on 22 May 2015.Branded coffee mugs for the festival.A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Report6
“Flipbook” Collection of FestivalPostersWe designed and produced a“flipbook” of every festival poster todate. The flipbook is a sturdy,portable document that can be usedto showcase A Celebration of Swansin many professional situations, suchas community meetings and tradeshows. The book’s binding isadjustable to allow for the addition offuture posters.“Flipbook” collection of festival posters.School Program at Swan HavenWe again offered free outdooreducation activities at Swan Havenfor regional schools (grades 2 to 6).We hired three staff members formost of April to deliver this program.Teachers could select morning andafternoon time slots (24 total) onweekdays from 9 to 24 April.Programs were curriculum matchedto each grade level and allowedstudents to enjoy and learn aboutswans and other migrating birds.We sent a promotional package toschools in February to encourageregistration. The final school programparticipation was 389 people (belowaverage). Only 11 of the available 24time slots were utilized by schoolgroups. Grades 2, 3 and 4 continue tobe the most common participants.Our staff completed other taskssupporting A Celebration of Swanswhen not delivering school programs.A school group enjoys a game about migration, 2015.A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Report7
program. The show’s staff oftenchecked the latest “Spring Updatefrom Swan Haven” and discussed iton-air.Word-of-mouth continues to be aneffective advertising technique as well.Advertising and PromotionWe promoted Swan Haven and ACelebration of Swans through print,radio, web, and social media (Table4).Radio coverage, particularly byCBC Radio’s morning show A NewDay, was very supportive of ourTable 4.Summary of advertising and promotion techniques.TechniquePrint adRadio adWeb adOnline adOutletl'Aurore boréaleWhat's Up YukonWhitehorse StarYukon NewsCHONCKRWWhitehorse StarFacebookRadio interviewsCBCCKRWTV interviewCBCENV Twitter account-Wildlife ViewingFacebook page-ENV website:“The Swan HavenReport”All About Birds festivallistingSwan “Cut-outs”-Third Avenue sign-Event posters-Cornell Lab ofOrnithology-NoteGenerally small ads directing people to our onlineevents calendar. A full-page ad was placed in What’sUp Yukon as we received a 50% discount.30-second ads.Ads appearing on the Whitehorse Star website.Ads appearing in Facebook feeds in the Whitehorsearea.Live, on-air interview on the morning show (A NewDay). Described upcoming events and recent swannumbers.Recorded interview played on CBC Northbeat andweb portals.Promotion of events and Swan Haven InterpretiveCentre.Promotion of events and Swan Haven InterpretiveCentre. Recent sightings and bird counts.A daily, online report summarizing the swanmigration at Swan Haven, events and interestingsightings.An online festival and events listing service from thepremier birding authority in North America.Large, wooden swan cut-outs placed aroundWhitehorse and Marsh Lake to indicate the SwanHaven Interpretive Centre is open. Locations:1) Bottom of Two Mile Hill2) Second Avenue and Quartz Road(SuperStore)3) Robert Service Way roundabout4) Lewes Boulevard (FH Collins)5) Alaska Highway and Swan Haven Drive6) Swan Haven Interpretive CentreA large (8 x 2’) sign advertising Swan Haven placedon the pedestrian overpass near Main Street.Posters advertising individual festival events postedaround Whitehorse.A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Report8
Advertisement in What’s Up Yukon.A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Report9
Visitation Monitoring ToolsVegetation and compost on the upper slope.Infrastructure and PropertyWe know the Swan Haven InterpretiveCentre receives visitors year-round,especially during the summer monthswhen the building is not staffed. Wehave started work on quantifying this“off-season” usage. Accurate visitationdata will inform decision-makingregarding site maintenance, capitalprojects, and educational activities.On 26 May, we installed apneumatic traffic counter at the“driveway” approach to the SwanHaven Interpretive Centre. Thecounter’s tube was positioned to betriggered by a vehicle when enteringthe drive, but not on exiting. As of 10September, the traffic counter hadbeen triggered 2,454 times over the107 days of deployment. Subsequenttesting suggested the counter wasmalfunctioning and these results aretherefore suspect.Shoreline RevegetationGrasses and shrubs continue to growalong the upper portion of theshoreline, above the gabion matsinstalled in 2013. This new growthwill help anchor the soil and protectagainst erosion.In August 2015, we added compostand native grass seeds to the upperslope, providing nutrients and seedstock for further plant growth. Giventhe success to date, we will continueto employ simple, low-cost methods topromote re-vegetation.Trail counter on the shoreline viewing deck.A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Report10
We will consult with Highways andPublic Works staff regardingpneumatic traffic counters. Based onthese discussions, we may againdeploy a counter in 2016.We also began testing an infrared“trail counter” at the Swan HavenInterpretive Centre. The devicerecords the passage of people throughan infrared beam. The unit wasdeployed on 10 September for a 22day test period. Based on initial dataanalysis, we estimate 196 peoplevisited the site during this period. In2016, we will deploy the trail counterfrom March to September to improveour visitation estimates.Fire Safety Inspection andEquipmentOn 26 May, Deputy Fire MarshalKevin Taylor conducted a Fire SafetyInspection Report including anoccupancy load declaration for thecentre’s building.Mr. Taylor also provided newsmoke and carbon monoxidedetectors, which we installedimmediately. He also recommendedan escape ladder as a secondarymeans of egress from the secondfloor. We purchased a ladder andplaced it on the second floor.Hazard Tree RemovalWe identified five trees at the centreas having significant dieback androtten stem wood. The risk of humaninjury and property damage was high;a contractor removed the trees inAugust.Rain guttersThe existing rain gutters on thecentre were old, separating and didnot adequately collect rain water offthe roof. This resulted in significantpools of water around the building inApril. These pools would freezeovernight causing a slip hazard forstaff and visitors.We installed new rain gutters anddownspouts in September 2015 toreduce this risk and to move wateraway from the building.Other workWe conducted routine maintenance,garbage collection and outhousemaintenance as needed, from May toSeptember 2015. On 10 September,we completed winter shutdownprocedures to reduce damage toinfrastructure by snow fall and snowploughs.Swan Haven, ready for winter.A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Report11
Next StepsInfrastructure and Property,Swan Haven Interpretive CentreWe will undertake the followingactions in 2016: monitor built structures forsafety issues and effectiveness,particularly erosion protectionfeatures; continue to comply with termsand conditions of our waterlicense (annual report,January); monitor the seeded areas of theproperty and assess the needfor further re-vegetation action(April-August).The seeded, upper portion of theshoreline has hosted some plantgrowth since last year. This isdesirable for aesthetics and to helpanchor the soil.A Celebration of SwansWe will continue to build upon thesuccess and popularity of ACelebration of Swans. Festival eventsin 2015 were generally well-attended.We will review each individual eventfor relevance, popularity and value forthe 2016 festival.Through promotion and teacherengagement activities, we willcontinue to encourage participation inthe Swan Haven School Program.Encouragingly, participationincreased in the student art contestthis year. Anecdotal evidencesuggests the art display and “people’schoice” style voting is very popularwith Swan Haven visitors. The artA Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Reportcontest may be a means of drawingmore teachers to the on-siteeducational programs.Tracking visitation to Swan Havenhas been challenging. With no “frontgate” or sales receipts, our figures areestimates, and should be considereda minimum visitation number.Pending discussions with Highwaysand Public Works staff, in 2016, wewill continue using a pneumatictraffic counter to complement staffcollected figures. In addition, we willuse a trail counter to record visitationfrom March to September 2016.We will continue producing thedaily “Swan Haven Report”. We willmake small improvements to thedesign of the updates and work withthe Web CommunicationsCoordinator to maximize the reach ofthese updates. Also, we have startedworking with Environment Canadastaff to automate the graphgeneration.This year, we conducted aninformal review of the Wildlife ViewingProgram; it would be beneficial tocomplete a more formal evaluationprocess specific to A Celebration ofSwans. A professional review ofaudience needs, expectations anddesires would help inform futureprogram development. Audience(visitor) segmentation tools are widelyused in the tourism industry.Application of these tools to ourvisitors may yield insights foradjustments. A gap analysis ofcurrent activities would contribute towise, future decision making.A Celebration of Swans has greatcommunity support. We will continueto strengthen this program byfocussing on high quality experiencesfor participants.12
APPENDIX 1 YUKON BIODIVERSITY AWARENESS MONTHCALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015[see next page]A Celebration of Swans – 2015 Annual Report13
Spring Events Calendar 2015Yukon’s premier birding festivalbrings residents and visitors alikeout to great swan viewing areas towelcome spring to the North. Theshallow open waters of M’ClintockBay, Tagish Lake, Teslin Lake,Kluane Lake, and Lake Labergeare critical stopovers on the swans’long migration to northern nestinggrounds. These lakes provideaccess to food, good visibility,and little disturbance. In return fora safe place to stay, we are giventhe chance to experience a springspectacle of birds not to be missed.May 1 to 3In spring, tens of thousands of Sandhill Cranes darken theskies above Faro as they migrate to their breeding groundsin northern Yukon and Alaska. Come and enjoy a weekendof wildlife appreciation at Faro’s annual Crane and SheepFestival. The awe‐inspiring number of cranes continues toApril is Yukon Biodiversity Awareness Month (YBAM)Many Yukoners recognise the importance of maintainingbiodiversity both here and around the world.With the participation of: Association franco-yukonnaiseCarcross/Tagish First NationCBC YukonCity of WhitehorseCKRW The RushDucks Unlimited CanadaEnvironment CanadaGirl Guides of CanadaKluane First NationMarsh Lake Community AssociationNikon Canada Society of Yukon BirdObservatories Town of Faro What’s Up Yukon Whitehorse Star Whitehorse United Church Yukon College Yukon Energy Yukon News Yukon Wildlife PreserveAbove: Enjoying Family Weekend activities at Swan Havenin 2014.Cover photo: Arctic Grayling spawn in spring, shortly afterthe ice melts on creeks and streams.(Peter Mather Photography)attract and inspire visitors. Catch a glimpse of the Fannin’ssheep that are unique to the area in the hillsides surroundingthe town. Festival events include the ever popular earlymorning bird walks, crane and Fannin’s sheep viewing tours,art displays and BBQ.
Biodiversity Month Events 2015Wednesday, April 1 - Swan Haven InterpretiveSunday, April 12 - Willow Weaving WorkshopWednesday, April 29 - Swan Haven Seniors TeaSwan Haven, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (drop‐in). The Marsh LakeCommunity Association invites you to enjoy tea, coffee, homemadegoodies, and peaceful swan viewing. For more information call660‐4999 or email, marshlake@gmail.com.Johnsons Crossing, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon. Join AdamSkrutkowski at the boat launch under the bridge to get the latestupdate on overwintering swans at Johnsons Crossing. Bring apicnic lunch to enjoy on the shores of the Teslin River.Swan Haven, 1:00 – 5:00 pm. 1:00 – 3:00 pm (drop-in workshop),3:00 – 5:00 pm (demonstration and installation). Help us put thefinishing touches on our post‐and‐rail fence. Shiela Alexandrovichwill help you weave a simple swan design with willow branches,and later incorporate it into our new fence on the shores of SwanHaven. No experience required and materials are provided.Depending on demand, there may be a sign‐up sheet and shortwait upon your arrival at the event.Saturday, April 4 - Ask Jim AnythingSaturday, April 18 - Forest Birds of Swan Haven:Centre OpensSee On-going Events for details.Saturday, April 4 - Winter SwansSwan Haven, 1:30 – 2:30 pm. Jim Hawkings spent decadesworking as a biologist, studying and conserving migratory birdsand their habitat in Yukon. Ask him all about it in this informal Q&A.Monday, April 6 - Spiritual Celebration of SwansSwan Haven, 10:30 – 11:30 am. All are welcome at this specialtime to give thanks for the return of spring. Join in song andprayer during this multi‐faith service, while enjoying time for quietreflection with the swans.Vendredi 10 avril - Havre des cygnes - mise à jourToutes les dernières nouvelles concernant le Havre des cygneset plus encore, durant le café‐rencontre. Au programme : courteprésentation, jeux et bricolages pour les enfants. Venez vousinformer sur la migration des oiseaux ce printemps. Prix du repas :12 pour les non membres, 11 pour les membres AFY.Saturday, April 11 - Picnic and Stories Aroundthe CampfireTagish River Bridge, Day Use Area, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm. Cometo this great swan viewing area with your own picnic lunch andsit around the campfire enjoying a cup of tea and homemadebannock. Carcross/Tagish First Nation Elder Ida Calmegane willshare some traditional stories of spring in Yukon. Be sure to bringa mug for tea, a lawn chair, and a blanket so that you can sit backand relax!Saturday, April 11 - Coffee House Music NightBird Banding DisplaySwan Haven, 1:00 – 2:00 pm. The Society of Yukon BirdObservatories will have a mist net set up at Swan Haven todemonstrate bird banding and to discuss what we hope to learnfrom our feathered friends. This is your chance to get a closer lookat some beautiful forest birds. Don’t forget your camera.Saturday, April 18 - Bird’s Eye ViewSwan Haven, 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Come learn all about Yukon’s threebird banding stati
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