FOUNDATIONS IN GENESIS OF IDAHO/OREGON
PRESENTS
HAGERMAN BIRD TRIP
a field
adventure to identify bird species between Meridian & Hagerman
led by: Dr.
John Lee, Keith Ricketts, & Ken Lewis
Field
Adventure Objectives
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To gain a better appreciation of the
fascinating and vast world of birds that God has created!
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To learn the key features that God
placed in birds that allows them to fly!
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To identify as many bird species as
possible between Meridian & Hagerman!
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To gain a better understanding of a
bird’s spring migration!
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To observe and study the birds that
are generally found in the various habitats in SW Idaho!
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To observe the many different
behaviors of the spring mating season!
Field Adventure Leaders
The leaders of this trip all love birds and marvel at how God created them!
Dr. John Lee – Veterinarian for 34 yrs in Meridian; worked on birds for over 25
yrs. Performed over 3125 surgeries on injured birds; He has re-habilitated
numerous birds to go back in the wild; Was Morley Nelson’s personal vet who
Morley brought Birds of Prey to on a regular basis after Morley discovered that
John was willing to work on them. Morley was an icon for raptor enthusiasts
around the world. The work that John & Morley did was one of the reasons the
Peregrine Fund located to Boise.
Keith Ricketts – Taught Biology at Meridian High School for 33 years; Keith is
an avid birder; He taught ornithology to his students and led birding trips to
Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Central Oregon for 31 years.
Ken Lewis – Taught Biology at Kuna High School for 15 years; has led birding
trips to Malheur Wildlife Refuge and the Oregon Coast for over 10 years. He is
the current Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in the Treasure
Valley
Itinerary
Saturday, June 6th
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7:00 AM - Meet at Valley Shepherd Church
of the Nazarene on Meridian Rd in Meridian.
(The church is a 1/2 mile south of I-84 and the Meridian Exit)
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7:30 AM - Bus Departs—begin bird watching
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Stops along the way: Blacks Creek
Reservoir, Indian Creek Reservoir & stops in the Hagerman Valley
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11-Noonish - Arrive in the Hagerman
area - bird watch in that area.
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6 PM - Arrive back in Meridian at
approximately 6 PM
This is a great opportunity for anyone
wanting to get involved in birding! No experience is necessary! Beginners to
experts are welcome!
Meals
Please bring a sack lunch, we won’t have time
to stop at any stores along the way. We will have a few large ice chests to keep
your lunch cool.
Cost: $5 per person
Includes:
Bus Transportation for the entire Day!
Field Trip information folder
What to Bring
Needed!
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Binoculars-A must!- (Borrow if you have to!)
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Sack lunch and snacks to last all day
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Water or non-caffeinated beverages
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Wear pants & good walking shoes
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Pen or Pencil & a notebook
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Bird Field Guide—if you are wanting to buy
one, Sibley has a very nice small western version & a larger North American
version that has become our favorite. The Peterson Bird Guide is a great choice
and is a classic favorite amongst birders. A bird guide is a great investment that
you’ll use for years. Bookstores often give discounts to Homeschoolers. Used
bookstores are a good place to check as well.
Optional
Don’t Bring
Guidelines
The following are guidelines which will make
the trip more enjoyable for all participants.
RESPECT— Remember, there are other groups that are going to be at these same
areas observing birds and wildlife. So, remain quiet when moving around. You
will learn a lot by listening to the bird calls. Be sure to listen to the
leaders as they present and help you learn.
Sign-ups & Questions
Please let FIGI know if you will be attending
so that we will know how many buses to schedule.
Please signup by replying to this e-mail giving us your name, phone number, and
number of people in your party
or contact Brent Carter at
Brent@figionline.com or telephone 208-375-9592 (Boise)
or Kathy Harris at
Kathy@figionline.com or
telephone 208-642-9207
(Payette)
or signup at the May FIGI Meeting
UPCOMING SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
Sep 24 & 25:
Evolution in the Classroom by Dr. Mastropaolo
Oct 29 & 30: Darwin's 200th Birthday: How does the Evidence Stand? by Dr.
Thomas Kindell
UPCOMING FIELD ADVENTURES
Other Field Adventures will be scheduled in the summer of 2009
Please address correspondence regarding Field Adventures
to:
Brent@figionline.com
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FOUNDATIONS IN
GENESIS OF IDAHO/OREGON
Foundations In Genesis of
Idaho/Oregon, also known as ‘FIGI’ (pronounced fig-ee), is a local Creation
Science organization that hosts Adult & Children's science seminars and
geological field adventures. Bringing in scientists who are experts in their
fields, FIGI Seminars & Field Adventures offer fascinating information and
cutting edge evidence which encourages critical thinking and an understanding of
factual science which are key in which worldview (biblical or evolutionary) a
person chooses.
“For by Him all things were created…” Colossians 1:16
“For in six days the Lord
made the Heavens and the earth,
the sea and all that is
in them...”
Exodus 20:11
What does science tell us
about the scriptures above? Did everything evolve millions of years ago from a
big bang or are we living on a relatively young earth created by God?
Please join us. Our seminars are lay people friendly and are offered at no
charge. Our geological field adventures consist of local one day trips and
camping expeditions and costs are minimal. Check out our website for a history
of our past seminars & Field Adventures and for upcoming events.
Please visit our website at:
www.figionline.com
Boise Contact & Field Adventures:
Brent Carter,
Brent@figionline.com or
208-375-9592
Ontario Contact & Children' Program:
Kathy Harris,
Kathy@figionline.com or 208-642-9207
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