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Daylong Photography |
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Tickets:
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Meet at WCC:
5:50 AM
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Return:
4:00 PM |
$100.00
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Spend time with two wildlife photography experts at Whitewater Draw and other southeastern Arizona sites, photographing Sandhill Cranes and other birds.
Walking: Less than ½ mile of easy walking.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Photographers
Includes: Lunch, drinks, and rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Thomas Whetten Detail
George Andrejko Detail
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Sunrise Sandhill Crane |
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Tickets:
36
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Meet at WCC:
6:05 AM
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Return:
9:45 AM |
$30.00
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Watch Sandhill Cranes take flight as they begin their morning feeding. Local wildlife experts who track the flocks will provide locations.
Walking: Approximately ¾ mile of easy walking is required. The walking is along an unpaved road with occasional potholes. Be prepared for a cold morning, prior to sunrise below freezing temperatures are possible. Bring a flashlight for the pre-sunrise walk.
Level: Beginner
Includes: Rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Alan Blixt Detail
Matt Brooks Detail
Steve Marlatt Detail
Jeff Babson Detail
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Chiricahua Montane Specialties |
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2
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Meet at WCC:
6:20 AM
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Return:
4:00 PM |
$60.00
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The mountains of Cochise County are well known for spring and fall migrants and sought-after birds that are winter residents. The tour travels to the mountains of the Chiricahua National Monument and may visit Pinery Canyon, Turkey Creek, Rustler Park, or Barfoot Park. The tour will look for Montezuma Quail, Mexican Chickadee, Olive Warbler, Northern Pygmy-owl, Arizona Woodpecker, and other boreal and Madrean species. Be prepared for possible snow. Significant snowfall may restrict access to the upper elevations of the Chiricahuas.
Walking: Approximately one mile of easy to moderate walking with several stops.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Includes: Lunch, drinks, and rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Bill Grossi Detail
Scott Olmstead Detail
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Southwest Winter Specialties |
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Tickets:
8
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Meet at WCC:
6:50 AM
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Return:
4:30 PM |
$60.00
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Some of the most sought-after birds in North America spend their winters here in Cochise County. The tour travels the grasslands of the Sulphur Springs Valley and includes stops at Whitewater Draw and Cochise Stronghold. The tour will look for Scaled Quail, Arizona Woodpecker, Mountain Plover, Sage Sparrow, Ferruginous Hawk, Vermilion Flycatcher, and White-winged Dove, as well as a variety of waterfowl, raptors and shorebirds. Be ready for other rare and exciting finds.
Walking: Approximately one mile of easy to moderate walking with several stops.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Includes: Lunch, drinks, and rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Michael Marsden Detail
Jake Mohlmann Detail
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Daylong Hawk Stalk |
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Tickets:
1
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Meet at WCC:
6:50 AM
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Return:
5:00 PM |
$70.00
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Hawk experts will travel the length of the Sulphur Springs Valley pursuing more than 15 species of hawks, eagles, falcons and owls. Glimpses of javelina and mule deer may add to your viewing pleasure.
Walking: Less than ½ mile of easy walking.
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Includes: Lunch, drinks, and rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Tom Wood Detail
Sheri Williamson Detail
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Half-day Hawk Stalk #1 |
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Tickets:
21
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Meet at WCC:
7:05 AM
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Return:
11:15 AM |
$35.00
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A shorter version of the Daylong Hawk Stalk pursues the same types of hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons. Morning and afternoon tours offered. NOTE: Due to the excitement this trip offers, the tour may run 15-20 minutes behind schedule.
Walking: Less than ½ mile of easy walking.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Includes: Rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Tim K. Snow Detail
John Yerger Detail
Tony Battiste Detail
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Beginning Birdwatching |
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Tickets:
10
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Meet at WCC:
7:20 AM
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Return:
9:30 AM |
FREE |
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Learn and practice basic identification skills. Time will be spent at the Willcox ponds and nearby areas observing and identifying common bird species.
TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED. This tour will require that you bring your own car and binoculars.
Walking: Less than ½ mile of easy walking.
Level: Beginner
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Trip Leaders:
Erika Wilson Detail
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Observación de las aves para principiantes (tour en español) |
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Tickets:
20
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Meet at WCC:
7:50 AM
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Return:
11:00 AM |
FREE |
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Aprende y practique habilidades básicas en la observación de las aves, tal como el uso de los binoculares y guías de campo y más. Pasaremos tiempo observando e identificando especies comunes de aves en las lagunas de Willcox y otras áreas cercanas. Proveamos binoculares y guías de campo para usar durante el tour.
NO PROVEAMOS EL TRANSPORTE PARA EL TOUR. Participantes deben tener su propio carro o compartir transporte con otro participante. Tour a pie: Una caminata fácil de menos de media milla. Nivel: Principiante
Tour spoken in Spanish: Learn and practice basic identification skills, such as how to use binoculars, how to use a field guide to identify birds, and more. We will spend time observing and identifying common bird species at the Willcox ponds and nearby areas. Binoculars and Spanish field guides will be provided.
TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED FOR THIS TOUR. Participants must bring their own car or carpool. If this tour does not have a minimum of 6 participants, it will be cancelled.
Walking: Less than ½ mile of easy walking.
Level: Beginner
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Trip Leaders:
Jennie Duberstein Detail
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Half-day Sparrow Seek #1 |
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Tickets:
9
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Meet at WCC:
7:50 AM
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Return:
12:00 PM |
$35.00
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The grasslands of the Sulphur Springs Valley are well known for the diversity of sparrows, towhees, and longspurs that are winter residents. Over 24 species of Emberizids (members of the sparrow family) may winter in Cochise County and as many as 19 species have been observed during the festival weekend. The tour starts with an hour-long class on sparrow identification, followed by a field trip seeking a dozen sparrow species. Morning and afternoon tours offered.
Walking: Less than ½ mile of easy to moderate walking and includes brushy areas.
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Includes: Rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Homer Hansen Detail
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A Naturalist's Saunter in Chiricahua National Monument |
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Tickets:
8
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Meet at WCC:
7:50 AM
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Return:
4:00 PM |
$50.00
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Join naturalist, wildlife biologist, and guide Vincent Pinto as he journeys into the incomparable beauty and diversity of Chiricahua National Monument. Applying a wide variety of disciplines, you’ll learn about the area’s unique rock formations and geology, delve into the region's human history, become acquainted with countless plants and their uses (food, medicine, shelter, tools) be introduced to the art and science of tracking animals, discover winter weather patterns, and (of course!) look for birds and other wildlife. You'll also learn how to use a nature journal to record and further enjoy your many discoveries. Here is a great opportunity to weave together many of WOW'S field trip topics into one amazing walk! As we will drive to only one location, this outing requires the ability to walk moderate distances (2- 4 miles total) in varying terrain.
Includes: Lunch, drinks, and rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Vincent Pinto Detail
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Apache Station Tour |
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Tickets:
22
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Meet at WCC:
8:20 AM
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Return:
11:30 AM |
$10.00
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Since 1961, Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (AEPCO), has been a customer-owned utility producing electricity at its Apache Generating Station in Cochise, Arizona. AEPCO began operations with just one unit producing 10 megawatts of power. Today, Apache Station is capable of producing 560 megawatts of electric energy from three steam units and four gas turbines. We invite you to tour the facility and see firsthand how electricity is produced and distributed to consumers. Participants must wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes and will walk across open grating. TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED. Participants will drive or carpool to the Apache Generating Station in Cochise. The distance from Willcox is approximately 50 miles roundtrip.
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Trip Leaders:
Michael Nelson Detail
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Archaeology |
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Tickets:
3
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Meet at WCC:
8:50 AM
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Return:
2:00 PM |
$50.00
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Tour a partially excavated prehistoric archaeological site on a private ranch. Visit the ranch repository, view many of the artifacts excavated and collected from this site, and hear an explanation of their construction and uses. An archeologist will discuss the local prehistory and environment. Afterwards enjoy a ranch-style lunch with the Working Cattle Ranch tour group.
Walking: Less than ¼ mile of easy, short walks.
Includes: Ranch-style lunch, drinks, and rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Casey Dennis Detail
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Working Cattle Ranch |
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Tickets:
12
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Meet at WCC:
8:50 AM
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Return:
3:00 PM |
$50.00
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Lush grasslands of the Sulphur Springs Valley supported large ranches and ranchers once shipped more cattle from Willcox than any other point in the U.S. Visit a historic, working cattle ranch continuously operated by descendants of one of the earliest pioneer ranchers. Your rancher-guide will discuss ranching history, show and explain modern cattle and range management practices, and discuss relationships between ranching and wildlife. If it's cold in Willcox, it's cold on this tour!
Walking: Less than ¼ mile of easy, short walks.
Includes: Ranch-style lunch, drinks, and rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Jim Riggs Detail
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Ft. Bowie History and Geology |
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12
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Meet at WCC:
8:50 AM
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Return:
3:00 PM |
$45.00
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A major emigrant road crossed through Apache Pass southeast of Willcox in the mid-to-late 1800s. Thousands used the road to travel west, including the 49ers en route to California in search of gold. Because of conflicts with the Apaches over use of water from Apache Spring, the U.S. Army built Fort Bowie to protect emigrants. Geologic processes are responsible for the location of the spring and the landscape, in general. An interpreter from the Fort Bowie National Historic Site will explain the local history and your tour guide will describe the geology.
No prior knowledge of geology is needed and technical jargon will be used sparingly. Walking: Approximately 1/2 mile over unpaved trails. The trails are not steep, but are covered with loose gravel in places.
Level: Beginner
Includes: Lunch, drinks, and rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Larry Fellows Detail
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Wetlands, Woodlands and History |
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Tickets:
16
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Meet at WCC:
10:05 AM
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Return:
4:30 PM |
$45.00
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This tour’s first stop is Cochise Lake in Willcox, then a drive to Apache Station Wildlife Viewing Area to observe Sandhill Cranes during their loafing period. We will then move to Cochise Stronghold Ranch for lunch and an informative talk on the history of Sulphur Springs Valley, the ancient people of Sulphur Springs Valley and the Ranch. Our tour will conclude with visits to the ponds at Shadow Mountain Golf Course. All of this is subject to change depending upon where species have been spotted.
Walking: Approximately ½ mile of easy to moderately easy walking.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Includes: Lunch, drinks, and rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Jim Paterson Detail
Michael Marsden Detail
Erika Wilson Detail
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Owls by Day |
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Tickets:
0
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Meet at WCC:
12:50 PM
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Return:
5:00 PM |
$65.00
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Owls are fascinating birds to observe! Join us on this unique tour looking for owls during the day. We will visit a few locations seeking glimpses of Great Horned, Barn, and Screech owls. This tour will begin with a one hour presentation by our featured keynote speaker, Scott Weidensaul who will also join the tour as a tour guide.
Walking: Easy to moderate walking for short distances over a few stops.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate Includes: Rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Gene Brosseau Detail
Scott Weidensaul Detail
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Easy Birding Sampler  |
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Tickets:
5
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Meet at WCC:
12:50 PM
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Return:
5:00 PM |
$35.00
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A slow pace and comfortable, easy viewing will be emphasized on this trip designed for birders with limitations of endurance or mobility. We will visit Willcox Twin Lakes for waterfowl and shorebirds, Kansas Settlement for raptors and sparrows, and AEPCO Ponds for Sandhill Cranes. As we travel from site to site we will have chances to stop to observe other bird species.
Walking: Most birding will be done from the vehicle or in close proximity to vehicle and the short excursions will be wheelchair accessible.
Level: All
Includes: Rest stops.
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Trip Leaders:
Darlene Smyth Detail
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Half-day Hawk Stalk #2 |
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Tickets:
21
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Meet at WCC:
12:50 PM
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Return:
5:00 PM |
$35.00
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A shorter version of the Daylong Hawk Stalk pursues the same types of hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons. Morning and afternoon tours offered. NOTE: Due to the excitement this trip offers, the tour may run 15-20 minutes behind schedule.
Walking: Less than ½ mile of easy walking.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Includes: Rest stops .
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Trip Leaders:
Steve Marlatt Detail
Tim K. Snow Detail
John Yerger Detail
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Half-day Sparrow Seek #2 |
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Tickets:
14
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Meet at WCC:
12:50 PM
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Return:
5:00 PM |
$35.00
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The grasslands of the Sulphur Springs Valley are well known for the diversity of sparrows, towhees, and longspurs that are winter residents. Over 24 species of Emberizids (members of the sparrow family) may winter in Cochise County and as many as 19 species have been observed during the festival weekend. The tour starts with an hour-long class on sparrow identification, followed by a field trip seeking a dozen sparrow species. Morning and afternoon tours offered.
Walking: Less than ½ mile of easy to moderate walking and includes brushy areas.
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Includes: Rest stops
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Trip Leaders:
Homer Hansen Detail
Tony Battiste Detail
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Featured!!
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Banquet & Keynote Speaker |
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Tickets:
143
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Meet at WCC:
6:00 PM
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Return:
9:00 PM |
$25.00
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Come and enjoy a wonderful evening with other festival participants, volunteers, and tour leaders. Arrive early and chat with old friends, meet new ones, and preview the silent auction items. An excellent dinner will be served followed by the keynote speaker's presentation (for details Click Here).
Evening Schedule:
6:00 pm Silent auction and social time
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Keynote speaker presentation
Location: Willcox Elks Lodge, 247 E Stewart Street.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED due to limited seating. Please note whether you want a chicken, steak or vegetarian dinner. If you are selecting more than one meal type, please ADD each order separately.
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Trip Leaders:
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