Caption: A variety of activities, such as painting and decorating birdhouses, are available for children attending the Tucker Spring Fair and Art Festival April 21-22.
Spring Fair April 21-22
Arts and Nature Celebration at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
April 11, 2012 :: No. 140
What:
Community members are invited to tour the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary and meet artists and crafters as they display and sell their work at the annual Spring Fair and Art Festival April 21-22. Live music, art and nature programs, a barbecue, children’s activities and Earth Day celebration also highlight the family-oriented event.
Caption: More than 50 arts and crafts vendors will be showing their wares during the annual fair and art festival at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary.
When:
Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
29322 Modjeska Canyon Road, Modjeska Canyon 92676
Cost:
$5 a person; children under 12 are free.
Why:
Proceeds to benefit Tucker’s education program and transportation scholarships to bring disadvantaged students from local schools to the sanctuary, owned by Cal State Fullerton and operated by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Quote:
“This annual spring event is a great way to introduce the community to Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary and all the programs we have to offer children and adults throughout the year,” said Karon Cornell, sanctuary director.
Weekend Program:
Some 50 arts and crafts vendors, including members of the CSUF Ceramics Club are expected, along with a rescue reptile organization that will offer conservation information and live reptile appearances.
1 p.m. — Mark Mendez, a Chumash Indian, will present a program on California Indians
2 p.m. — Nature Hike led by naturalist (advanced reservations required)
3:30 p.m. — “Leave No Trace” class for children
Sunday Only
11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Tours of the Helena Modjeska Home
More:
Artwork for sale includes: ceramics, jewelry, photographs, oil and water color paintings, soap and candles, knitted and crocheted items, copper and metal jewelry and yard art, handmade purses and eco-friendly totes. Drought-tolerant native plants will be for sale in Tucker’s greenhouse, and attendees can participate in bird-watching walks, craft activities and face painting for children.
Free Parking:
Event visitors may park in the lot on the corner of Santiago Canyon and Modjeska Canyon roads and board a shuttle bus to Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary. Parking at the sanctuary is limited.
More Info:
Visit www.tuckerwildlife.org, call 714-649-2760 or email event coordinator Shauna Brady at sbrady-hart@fullerton.edu
Media Contacts:
Karon Cornell, 657-278-3896, 714-269-0625 (mobile) or kcornell@fullerton.edu
Shauna Brady, 949-201-7894 or sbrady-hart@fullerton.edu
Debra Cano Ramos, 657-278-4027 or dcanoramos@fullerton.edu
