The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary will be joining in Kingsville’s celebration for its Migration Festival Weekend. On Saturday Oct. 17, there will be activities, demos and displays for the public set up at the Unico Hall at 37 Beech St, Kingsville. And of course there will be festivities at the Sanctuary itself at 332/360 Road 3 West in Kingsville, on both October 17 and 18.
Here’s a look at the weekend schedule at the Bird Sanctuary.
On Saturday:
Banding demonstration at 11 a.m.
Walking tour at 1 p.m.
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On Sunday:
Goose/Duck Call Demonstration at 11 a.m.
Bird Walk and ID at 12 p.m.
Bee/ Pollination Talk at 1 p.m.
Banding Demonstration at 2 p.m.
Walking Tour at 3 p.m.
Both the house and museum are open this weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Masks must be worn when entering any buildings.
About Jack Miner
Jack Miner was both a hunter and a conservationist. He had a great respect for the importance of wildlife and its natural environment. Wild Goose Jack, as he became known, is considered to be the father of conservation. His work began both Canada’s conservation movement and our waterfowl refuge management system.
The Sanctuary had its origins in 1904. Jack started banding ducks in 1909, and Canada geese in 1915, so as to gather information every season on the migrating birds. He attached a Bible verse to each band.
The Miner house and museum have been dedicated to the work that he began for migratory birds. Even after the Migration Festival is over, the house and museum tours are available on Saturday and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments for other times are available. To book a tour, please call (519) 733-4034 or email at questions@jackminer.com
For more information:
The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation
Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary Festival schedule
Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary Facebook page
Kingsville’s Annual Migration Festival Facebook page
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