NEWS FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2003
CONTACT: Becky Zelinski, 661/664-2138, bzelinski@csub.edu
or Mike Stepanovich, 661/664-2456, mstepanovich@csub.edu
 

CSUB hosts  FACT open house

The California State University, Bakersfield Facility for Animal Care and Treatment (FACT) will be open to the public on Saturday, May 3 from 1 to 4 p.m.

CSUB students and volunteers will conduct tours, talks and demonstrations featuring live birds of prey. Visitors can see a variety of local wildlife including hawks, owls, eagles, songbirds, dragonflies, squirrels, gophers, lizards and more.

Educational gifts and souvenirs will be on sale with proceeds supporting the non-profit wildlife rescue and education program. Tickets for the 21st Annual Barbecue for the Birds will also be available.

Admission and parking are free. FACT is located at the CSUB environmental studies area, located on the southeast side of the campus. For more information, call (661) 664-3167 or visit www.csub.edu/fact/bbq.html.