Stock up on winter bird seed for your feathered friends and find that special gift for the outdoor person on your list.
The eleventh annual Holiday Bird Seed Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 1 and 2 at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Morrison Knudsen (MK) Nature Center in Boise.
Assorted types of locally-preferred bird seed will be available for purchase, as well as feeding supplies, books, apparel, jewelry, children’s gifts and nature-themed holiday gifts. MK Nature Center staff will be available to help with seed selection and for education.
“Feeding birds is a great way to brighten a cold winter day for the whole family,” said Sue Dudley, Nature Center Gift Shop Manager. “It's also a never-ending source of entertainment and enjoyment.”
Family-friendly activities are planned for Saturday, December 2 including kid’s take home crafts from 11 to 2 p.m. and live bird presentations at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.
Proceeds will help fund the nature center’s educational programs. The sale is presented by MK Nature Center and Wild Birds Unlimited. The nature center is located behind Fish and Game headquarters at 600 South Walnut.
For questions, contact Sue Dudley at 208-287-2900 or email sue.dudley@idfg.idaho.gov.