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Registration April 2012 |
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Welcome to the 12th Annual |
Online registration begins February 1, 2012 at 8:00AM Arizona time.Register HERE. |
You can go to the registration tent in the River Day Use Area at Dead Horse Ranch State Park from 3 - 5 pm on Wednesday, April 26th, or during festival hours starting April 28, if you want to register.
If you decide to register by snail mail please send the completed form with your check, money order, or credit card information to the address on the form and below on this page.
For a copy of the 2012 registration form in "Word" format-
Click here.
For a copy of the 2012 registration form in "PDF" (Adobe Acrobat) format-
Click here.
Registration:
The registration fee for the entire festival is only $10. This fee includes admission to the park, parking and access to exhibits and booths. The Welcome Reception on Thursday evening is also included. Field trips, guided walks, workshops, seminars and some special events have an additional fee.
Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce
1010 S. Main St., Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Group sizes have been kept small to assure the best possible birding experience. Be sure to register as early as possible. Pre-registration will ensure the best availability of field trips, workshops and tours. Please remember that most events have limited seating and reservations will be filled in the order received. Reservations should be received prior to April 16, 2012. You may also register during the festival at the on-site registration booth at Dead Horse Ranch State Park.
Registration/Information Booth Hours: |
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Day |
Time |
Location |
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 |
3:00pm-5:00pm |
RDU-Reg Tent |
Thursday, April 26, 2012 |
5:30am-4:00pm |
RDU-Reg Tent |
Friday, April 27, 2012 |
5:30am-4:00pm |
RDU-Reg Tent |
Saturday, April 28, 2012 |
5:30am-4:00pm |
RDU-Reg Tent |
Sunday, April 29, 2012 |
5:30am-noon |
RDU-Reg Tent |
Exhibit and Trade Show Schedule: |
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| Day | Time | Location |
| Thurs.-Sat | 9am-5pm | RDU-Tent |
| Suday | 9am-1pm | RDU-Tent |
Note: You must be registered for the festival in order to attend any tour, field trip, guided walk, seminar or workshop. Some walks during the Saturday Family Nature Fair are exempt from this rule.
As in any outdoor experience, you may encounter nature’s hazards. We recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather, wear a hat, proper footwear, use sunscreen, and bring along bug repellant.
Field Trip Cancellation Policy:
The festival committee reserves the right to cancel or revise any event for any reason. If it becomes necessary to cancel a field trip, we will try to place you on an alternative trip. If there is no other trip available that you would like to attend, we will refund the entire field trip fee.
Refund Policy:
-- The registration fee is non-refundable.
-- If you change your plans and must cancel your festival reservation, you will be given a full refund minus the $10 registration fee so long as we hear from you before the end of business on April 15. Please let us know as soon as possible.
-- No refunds after April 15.
Schedule Changes:
There are no refunds after April 15 for any reason. We post any changes, corrections or additions to the trips and workshops on our website. Although we try to contact our registered participants regarding issues that may affect them, it is the responsibility of the participant to check the website for any changes and to let us know if there is a potential problem.
Field Trips:
-- First come-first served. Reserve early. Most trips will fill quickly. We recommend you make your registration as soon as possible after February 1st to reserve your place.
-- Field trips leave from the main event area in the River Day Use area at Dead Horse Ranch State Park unless noted otherwise.
-- Most field trips include transportation unless noted otherwise.
-- Some of our trips are easy walks and others are considered strenuous. We have established a system to rate the difficulty of the trips. We do advise you to be aware of your own limitations. We want you to have an enjoyable experience.
-- Those trips that may require special skills include mountain bike rides and canoe trips. There is a weight limit of 200 lbs on these trips. We recommend that you have some knowledge of your skill and physical limitations.
-- Some field trips include meals. We will supply coolers with water for all trips. You may also want to bring along additional water and snacks. It is recommended that you always carry plenty of water in the Arizona outdoors.
--"We allow birders of all ages on the guided field trips as long as young birders consider themselves serious birders and able to participate following the ethics of good birding. All birders should understand their obligation to the group to keep up, keep quiet and respect the other birders."
Park Walks:
Please sign-up for Park Walks on your registration form. There is a registration fee connected with the walks. The number of participants will be limited on these walks to provide you with the best possible experience.
Workshops:
Please sign-up for workshops/presentations on your festival registration form. Most workshops are being held at the Studio at the far end of the park. Shuttles are available to take participants to the site. Shuttles will leave from the River Day Use area 15 minutes prior to the start of the workshop. Try to arrive at least 5 minutes prior to departure. Restroom facilities are located in the buildings. We do offer limited off-site activities that require your own transportation. Please be aware of these exceptions.
Lunch and Learn: These special workshops include a box lunch that you will pick up from the hospitality ramada near the Aviary prior to loading onto the shuttle. Water and sodas will also be available to take with you.
Camping and Accommodations:
Camping is available at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Sites include a table and grill. Water and showers are available. Sites are available in the park on a first come-first served basis. Hook-up sites with electricity are $25 per night. Non-hookup or tent sites are $15 per night. Reservations are not available at this time. Check for availability with the park immediately upon your arrival. Camping fees are paid directly to the park. Please check for any changes in the fees. The park also has cabins to rent within a short walk to the River Day Use area. These must be reserved in advance. Call the park at 928-634-5283 for cost, availability and reservations.
Contact the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce at visitcottonwoodaz.org for information on hotels in the area. Some hotels offer discounts to festival-goers. Please ask when you make your reservations. We encourage you to check with advertisers in the booklet.
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