{"id":109070,"date":"2019-09-12T17:24:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T21:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=109070"},"modified":"2019-09-12T11:29:03","modified_gmt":"2019-09-12T15:29:03","slug":"great-swamp-announces-18th-annual-fall-migration-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=109070","title":{"rendered":"Great Swamp announces 18th annual Fall Migration Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"213\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/westy-pic.jpg?resize=213%2C236&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/westy-pic.jpg?w=213&amp;ssl=1 213w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/westy-pic.jpg?resize=135%2C150&amp;ssl=1 135w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Westy\u2019s Birds of Prey will be one of the many attractions at\nthe Great Swamp Conservancy\u2019s 18th annual Fall Migration Festival, at the GSC\u2019s\nNorth Main Street Road, Canastota, center. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4\np.m. Sept. 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In honor of migratory birds returning to their winter homes\nwhere the food source is abundant, the celebration will include participation\nby the Onondaga Audubon Society, a guided bird walk, wildlife artists,\ncrafters, flea market vendors, Utica Zoo Mobile, Little Bitty Farm, Maple Hedge\nFarm horse rides, 7 Trees Goat Farm, Wanderers\u2019 Rest Humane Association, live\nmusic, raffle basket extravaganza, children\u2019s wild crafts and games, Chicken\nBBQ, wagon rides to the scenic Overlook in search of migratory birds (weather\npermitting), ribbon cutting&nbsp; of new trail\nsigns and receive a free a bag of trail mix, drum circle and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Environmental exhibits and demonstrations for all ages\ninclude Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution, Wetland Creatures, Year of the\nBeaver, Oneida Nation Corn Husk doll making, Madison County\u2019s Departments of\nSolid Waste and Health and Cub Scout Pack 44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a family-oriented day full of environmental nature\nfun that serves as a fundraiser for the GSC\u2019s conservation efforts. Admission\nis $4 for adults, $1 for children 12 and under with a family max of $10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, call 315.697.2950.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Westy\u2019s Birds of Prey will be one of the many attractions at the Great Swamp Conservancy\u2019s 18th annual Fall Migration Festival, at the GSC\u2019s North Main Street Road, Canastota, center. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21. 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