Nature Center Plans Holiday Bird Seed Sale

Don't forget our feathered friends this winter and holiday season. The MK Nature Center's seventh annual Holiday Bird Seed Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 7. Stock up on winter bird seed and find that special gift for the outdoor person on your list. Purchase premium bird seed in 5-, 20- or 40-pound bags. Seed that will be sold includes No Mess - sunflower chips, hulled white millet and small peanut pieces; Dove & Quail - millet with safflower, cracked corn and oat groats; Deluxe Blend - blackoil and striped sunflower, white millet and safflower; Nyjer thistle; Blackoil Sunflower; Sunflower Chips; Cracked Corn; and Safflower. Other items for sale include nature books, apparel, jewelry and children's gifts. Many of the items are made in Boise. Bring the kids to make take home bird feeders in the auditorium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds from the sale benefit Nature Center educational programs. The sale is presented by Idaho Fish and Game's MK Nature Center and Wild Birds Unlimited. The MK Nature Center is behind Fish and Game headquarters at 600 South Walnut, Boise. For questions please call Sue Dudley at 208-287-2900 or email sue.dudley@idfg.idaho.gov.