Karval Community Alliance Inc.

April 25, 26, 27, 2008

• Bird Watching

• Wildlife Viewing

• Country Hospitality

• Western Entertainment

• Antiques, Arts & Crafts Fair

  Spotted during the 2007 festival
• Mountain Plover
• Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher
• Burrowing Owl
• Ferruginous Hawk
• Lark Sparrow
• Loggerhead Shrike
• American Avocet
• Eared Grebe
• Golden Eagle
• Wilson’s Snipe
• White Crowned Sparrow

Comments From Past Participants

• “We visited ranches that have been in the same family for over 100 years. The history is as fascinating as the birding.”
• “Watching a Mountain Plover performing a mating dance was certainly a highlight.”
• “Our tour guides were so patient and willing to go out of their way to accommodate us. The hospitality of the entire community was remarkable”

Experts
Sessions will be presented by personnel from the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Colorado Division of Wildlife and local ranchers. These individuals have been studying the Mountain Plover habitat in the area for several years and have a wealth of knowledge to share.

Festival Events

Times are tentative ~ depending on weather, enthusiasm and interests of participants.

The Antique, Craft & Art Show open throughout weekend.

Friday, April 25
6:00— 8:00 pm Registration, Ice Cream Social

Saturday, April 26
Breakfast
6:00 am. Early Riser Tours
8:00 am Late Registration
12:00 pm ~ 1:00 Lunch
3:30 pm Evening Tours
6:30 pm Chuck Wagon Dinner and Western Entertainment

Sunday, April 27
Breakfast
6:00 am Last chance Early Risers Tour
11:00 Brunch
Exploring designated properties on your own if you wish.

Where is Karval?
From Colorado Springs take Hwy 94 East to Hwy 71 at Punkin Center South 7 miles to County Road T, follow the black top to town.

Where can I stay?
Accommodations for camping and motor homes can be arranged. Some accommodations with local residents will also be available.

Click Here for a list of local accomodations that have been announced.

Need more info?
Carl and Cherry Stogsdill
719-446-5354
Cell: 719-892-0020 or 0021
Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Registration is $150 per participant
Includes day tours and meals for the entire weekend.
Saturday Only $100
Sunday Only $75

Register by April 15, 2008.
Register by April 15th to guarantee space.  Late reservations accepted on a space available basis only.

To register by mail, send the following:

• Name
• Number in Party
• Telephone Number
• E-mail
• Camping Space Needed

Make checks payable to
Karval Community Alliance
P.O. Box 37
Karval, CO  80823

Click Here for Photos of Last Year's Event
Click Here for PDF Brochure