Get Involved: Monte Vista (Area 17) - Crane Festival

Crane Festival

Description:

Local, San Luis Valley volunteers preferred. Support CPW's role in the annual Monte Vista Crane Festival the 2nd weekend in March at the Craft Fair and vendor booths. Festival information can be found here. 

Responsibilities: 

Volunteers may provide educational information for the public by helping CPW host an agency booth at the Ski Hi Building during the festival's duration Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 

Qualifications:

Knowledge of the San Luis Valley, the Sandhill Crane Migration, and general bird identification is helpful. Educational prep materials and training will be provided. 

Time Commitment:

The full span of this event is from Thursday evening (set-up) through Sunday afternoon, usually the second weekend in March. Volunteers commit to 1-3 full days to support the booth. 

Volunteer Benefits:

Opportunity to interact with CPW staff and other volunteers with wildlife/birding knowledge & interests. Represent CPW and educate people of all ages about the area, viewing, and wildliife.

Interests:

Education - Festivals/Information Booths, Special Projects - Assist with Special Events, Outdoors and Community Science - Bird Watching, Customer Service - Customer Service/Visitor Information, Education - Education and Outreach

Skills:

Birding, Bird ID