Onancock Kickoff Events Calendar
for Thursday, September 17, 2009 | Onancock Town Square Park*
Ward Museum Exhibit
Time: 1-5 pm
Description:
Ward Museum at the Town Square Park
The most comprehensive collection of wildfowl art in the world can be found at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in Salisbury, MD. For this year's Kick-Off event in Onancock, the Museum is taking their "show on the road" with lots of information, samples of decoy carvings and activities for everyone. Try carving with tools and instruction provided from members of the Museum staff. There will be crafts, a bird behavior scavenger hunt as well a bird beaks activity called "Fill the Bill." Ward Museum Education: http://groups.google.com/group/ward-museum-education.
Contact: Annie Jones, 757-302-0330
Cost: FREE
Birdwatching and History on Onancock Creek
Time: 10 am - 12 pm and 2 - 4 pm
Description:
Kayak Tours at the Wharf
It's said that to truly appreciate Onancock, you must see it from the water. From Onancock's Historic Wharf, we will explore Onancock Creek's enticing mix of fringe salt marshes and water views of 19th Century homes. In its quiet reaches, this Chesapeake Bay tributary's shallow water and mud flats make for prime wading bird habitat. Along its forested shorelines migrating songbirds find both shelter and food. Bald eagles nest in the tall loblolly pines, and as you paddle out the Creek's main branch, osprey nests crown the channel markers. You'll also hear stories about this 1680 Colonial port town and its trading vessel captains who built many of the town's finest homes.
This tour is suitable for all skill levels. SouthEast Expedition provides kayaks, life jackets and paddles. Your guide is a trained naturalist and kayak instructor. Guests should wear clothing appropriate for being on the water, and are responsible for drinking water, snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, hats, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet, and binoculars.
Contact: Bill Burnham, 757-787-2933
Cost: $45 per person
Live Raptor Demonstration
Presented by the City of Virginia Beach
Time: 4-6:00 pm
Description:
Live raptors and other wildlife will be presented at a FREE program appropriate for all ages in the the Town Square Park (at the Gazebo) Onancock.
Contact: 757-709-0955, Jean Hungiville
Cost: FREE
Judy Fieth and Michael Male's Bird-Filming Tales documentary
Time: 8-9pm
Description:
Bird-Filming Tales, presented by film makers Michael Male and Judy Fieth, will be held at the North Street Playhouse on Market Street in Onancock. The program will feature previews and behind-the-scenes stories from the just-finished "Watching Warblers-West" and some brand new scenes that were filmed this year of wintering Waterfowl and Shorebirds here on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The presentation will include a Q&A segment.
Contact: 757-787-2050, North Street Playhouse
Cost: $7 adults, $5 children (under 10)
Bill and Mary Burnham book signing
Time: 2-4pm
Local outdoor writers and kayak guides
National Outdoor Book Award winners
* Rain venues scheduled
For more information, call Lisa LaMontagne at 757-789-7711.