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January 14th - 20th

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
*Avalanche Awareness Class
Kirk Bachman, Sawtooth Mountain Guides, presents an evening of Avalanche Awareness which will focus on the Mountain Snowpack and the effect of terrain in avalanche hazard. This free clinic presentation will include information on the mechanics of slab avalanche, Snowpack and its development of layers, effects of weather leading to changes in snow stability, terrain features and the effects of elevation and slope. Come to REI and increase your avalanche awareness.
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Friday, January 18th, 2008
*Jackson Hole Ski Extravaganza
Come Join the CSI Outdoor Program for the MLK 3-day weekend in Jackson Hole, Wyoming!!

2 days of skiing and Lodging for $169.00
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*Natural History and Conservation of the Orange-breasted Falcon
You are invited to a free public seminar on the Natural History and Conservation of the Orange-breasted Falcon which will be given by Robert B. Berry, Co-Founder and Director of The Peregrine Fund. The seminar will be held at the World Center for Birds of Prey.

The seminar is richly illustrated by images of the species’ life history with a minimum of maps and tables, including its status, habitat, threats, foraging behavior, prey base and reproduction. Also included are conservation and research, captive propagation, and the first ever experimental release of captive bred Orange-breasted Falcons in Belize in 2007.

Bob Berry was a first-hand witness to the extinction of the Eastern Anatum Peregrine Falcon in the 1950s and ‘60s, which had a profound influence on his life’s work in conservation. A falconer from the age of 10, Bob began experimenting with captive propagation of Peregrine
Falcons in 1964 and helped found The Peregrine Fund in 1970. He did pioneering work with behaviorally conditioned raptors and has successfully propagated all of the species he has worked with, including Goshawks, Peregrine Falcons, Gyrfalcons, Ornate Hawk Eagles, Teita Falcons, and Orange-breasted Falcons. Bob is the founding President of the North American Raptor Breeder’s Association. He is the Director of The Peregrine Fund’s Orange-breasted Falcon Project, which aims to establish and study an experimental population within the species’ former range in tropical Central America.

Where: The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey
Velma Morrison Interpretive Center
5668 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise
When: 7.30 p.m. Friday 18th January 2008
Light refreshments provided ● Call for directions: (208) 362-3716

Saturday, January 19, 2008
*Avalanche Awareness Class-Field Day
Kirk Bachman, Sawtooth Mountain Guides, leads this day at Bogus Basin Ski Resort practicing skills for avalanche hazard awareness as a follow-up to the Avalanche Awareness class. Emphasis for the day will be placed on avalanche beacon use and learning to assess Snowpack stability while touring. Registration for this field day requires attendance at the REI Avalanche Class, minimum of intermediate or higher ski/snowboard ability, and registration and payment of the following instructor fees:

Cost: Registration forms available at REI Customer Service. $85.00 fee payable to Sawtooth Mountain Guides. Class is limited to 12 people. First come first served. A limited number of restricted use lift passes will be available for individuals who do not have lift passes.
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*Birding on Snowshoes – Hosted by the Environmental Resource Center
An adventure viewing birds in the Silver Creek area.
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*Winter Walks/ Cross country ski tours/ Snowshoe walks
Join the Silver Creek Preserve manager, Dayna Gross for snowshoeing, cross country skiing or walking around the Preserve (snow dependent). Please call ahead to find out what equipment you will need (or bring it all!!).
10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m

Winter is a magical place at Silver Creek. Come see the beautiful scenery and wildlife. Free. Please call ahead to register, 788-7910.
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*Winter Ecology Workshop
Explore a cooler side of Craters of the Moon on a Ranger guided winter ecology snowshoe walk and workshop. The workshop starts with a 45-60 minute classroom session followed by several hours out in the park on snowshoes. Snowshoes are available for use or you are welcome to bring your own. Reservations are required and participants need to be at least 10 years of age for this moderately strenuous walk.
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Sunday, January 20th, 2008
*Winter Trails 2008 – Blaine County Rec. District
We will offer a ski free day at Quigley Nordic (Hailey) that day. In addition, we will offer free rentals & mini clinics for new skiers only. Participants will need to sign up in advance for the rentals & mini-clinics at our co-sponsor, Sturtevants' in Hailey.
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