BROWNSVILLE TN (May 21, 2018): Bird watchers and nature enthusiasts are invited to learn about the many species of birds that occur in West Tennessee during the sixth annual Hatchie BirdFest Friday, June 1 – Sunday, June 3, in Brownsville. The three-day event will offer a variety of activities for all ages including canoeing, hikes, educational seminars and bird related exhibits.
Official BirdFest activities begin Friday morning, 9 a.m., with a canoeing event at Oneal Lake on the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge. Ranger Tara Dowdy will lead youth and adults in a canoe trip around the lake to identify birds and learn more about West Tennessee’s refuge system. You may choose from two times for this activity, 9 a.m. or 11 a.m.
Friday evening will feature an opening reception for attendees. Guests are asked to gather at Temple Adas Israel, 135 N. Washington, beginning at 6 p.m., where you will enjoy refreshments and music by the Dirt Pilgrims, a quirky, acoustic folk band from Jackson, Tenn. Tennessee State Naturalist, Randy Hedgepath, will present “Wildlife Watching in Tennessee” at 7 p.m., followed by a question and answer session.
Saturday and Sunday activities will originate at the Delta Heritage Center, 121 Sunny Hill Cove, and includes hikes, seminars and nature related exhibitors. Saturday morning hikes include treks designed for all ages with longer time afield for seasoned birders and shorter hikes for beginners and youth.
