Balcones National Wildlife Refuge will again be sponsoring the Children’s Activities at this years Jonestown Swift Festival. The Festival will be held on August 27 from 3:45 PM (start set up) until 7:00 PM. Volunteers are needed to help with the following events:
1. Swift Toss – “fling” the wooden swift into a chimney and hollow log replicas
2. Chimney Swift Adventure Game (bird hurdles) – run the obstacle course to survive the day
3. Swift Fun & Cool Swift Facts (Make a Swift) – tape together paper pieces to make a Swift that flaps its wings and learn cool facts about Swifts
4. How To Make a Window Cling (SOS – save our Swifts) – save Swifts from window collisions by making your own window cling
5. Swift Migration Game – hazards of migration
6. Chimney Swift Avian Antics – life sized wings to try on and imitate the unique flight of Swifts
Will need at least 2 volunteers per station but more are welcome. Training is available. Volunteers should bring water and a snack, if wanted (food vendors will be selling various types of food). Master Naturalist volunteer credits can be earned.
The Fest will be held at Jonestown which is 3 miles East of Lago Vista on FM 1431. For additional information contact Jane Brunclik at jbrunclik@outlook.com or by telephone at 512-466-6813.