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ARIZONA STATE PARKS: For Immediate Release
Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518, or Monica Enriquez at (602) 542-6997. Contact by Email: pio(at)azstateparks.gov

Registration Now Open for April's Birding Festival at Dead Horse Ranch State Park

(Phoenix, AZ - February 18, 2009) - Registration for attendance at the 2009 Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival is now open. The festival will be held at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood from Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26, 2009. The theme for this year's event is "The River is the Reason" and will feature field trips, guided walks and presentations focusing on the Verde River.

Many favored events from past years will be included this year, such as the trip to the Grand Canyon to view the famed condors or a guided canoe trip on the Verde River followed by a catered riverside brunch. New this year is birding on horseback on the state park trails and a "just for fun" kayak trip down the Verde. The popular Keynote Address and Dessert Reception will feature Jim Burns, Arizona birder, author and photographer. Workshops, exhibits and tradeshow round out the event. Workshops and field trips are led by experts who enthusiastically share their expertise in birding, geology, area history, and other areas of specialization.

The registration fee for the entire festival is $10. This fee includes admission to the park, parking and access to exhibits and booths. Field trips, guided walks, workshops, seminars and some special events have an additional fee. The events fill quickly, so register as early as possible to ensure spaces will be available.

For more information call Barbie at (928) 282-2202 or visit birdyverde.org to view the offerings and register for field trips, workshops and other activities planned for the festival.

Dead Horse Ranch State Park is located in Cottonwood. With its cottonwood-willow habitat along the Verde River, Dead Horse Ranch State Park is the base camp for this event and offers camping facilities, fishing and other amenities for families during this event.

For more information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit azstateparks.com.

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