Cathy Harrington, immediately past president of Friends of Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, presents The City of Lago Vista with a plaque in appreciation for their continuing support of the annual Songbird Festival. Accepting the award is Mayor Randy Kruger.
Harrington acclaimed, "The City of Lago Vista has consistently been a valued partner in the Balcones Songbird Festival. We wish to express our gratitude for your continuous contributions throught the 10 years of the Festival."
The Songbird Festival encourages the preservation of the Refuge's critical habitat through the festival's education tours, exhibits, and children's activities which provide the opportunity to experience the animals, plants and habitats of the Texas Hill Country. Next year's event is already scheduled for April 29-May 2, 2011.
Other upcoming events are in celebration of National Refuge Week, October 23, 2010 and SparrowFest, February 2011.