February 18, 2004

Galveston Featherfest

Galveston County Historical Museum and Galveston Historical Foundation are hosting the Second Annual "Architecture Is For the Birds" birdhouse building contest on Saturday, April 3 as part of FeatherFest on Galveston Island.  FeatherFest will be held April 1 through 4, 2004 and will include many community activities showcasing Galveston's abundant collection of migratory and indigenous birds in their natural habitat.

"The 'Architecture Is For the Birds' birdhouse building contest encourages children to recognize the richness of Galveston Island's natural and architectural resources," states Christy Carl, Director of Galveston County Historical Museum.  "The success of the inaugural year was apparent in the varying displays of birdhouses. We are very excited about this project because it encompasses so many aspects of Galveston Historical Foundation's mission while engaging the Island's youth in a creative and fun learning experience."

Birdhouses will be judged on creative interpretation of a Galveston historic landmark, the materials used and the overall quality of the workmanship. Children up to age 18 may participate in one of two divisions: Division I, Grades Kindergarten through 6 or Division II, Grades 7 though 12. Birdhouses must not exceed 18" in width, depth and height and any combination of materials for construction may be used.

Three birdhouses from each division will be selected from the entries, with cash prizes awarded to the first, second and third place winners. Each of the top three winners will also receive a bird study kit and all entries receive a certificate of participation. 

Registration information is available at Galveston Historical Foundation and Galveston County Historical Museum. Completed entry forms must be returned by March 8 to Lori Farned, Director of Education for Galveston Historical Foundation. The birdhouses must be delivered to Galveston County Historical Museum between March 15 and March 24.

For more information call Lori Farned at (409) 765-7534 extension 37 or lori.farned@galvestonhistory.org or Christy Carl at (409) 766-2340 or christy.carl@galvestonhistory.org.  

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