Central Wisconsin
Prairie Chicken Festival
"A Celebration of Grasslands for Birders & Bookies"
April 18-20, 2008
Earth Day Weekend

Come and see an amazing sight. Greater Prairie Chickens mate for the year in April after that these ground nesting birds raise their you and forage on the grasslands.

See the Prairie Chickens on their "Lek" (mating or booming grounds)

• You will be up with the sun. We meet at 4:30 AM
• Bring your camera, you will be up close and personal with these birds
• $25.00 earns you entrance to the blinds, breakfast and access to all the other events of the weekend
• Call 715-343-6215 for Reservations

Their mating dance is crucial to the survival of the species, but also to the Grasslands. Prairie Chickens are a key species in the Grassland habitats, as their numbers decline, it denotes a loss of habitat. The Grasslands are disappearing from Central Wisconsin and with it a truly amazing and picturesque species.

Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors. This Festival would not be possible without them.

• Dane County Conservation League
• Wisconsin Department of Tourism
• Wisconsin Public Radio
• Emy J's - Stevens Point
• The Companion Shop - Stevens Point
• Sugar Cubed - Stevens Point
• Pat & Jim Keir - Wisconsin Rapids

Hotel Information

The following is a list of hotels and bed & breakfasts that are giving special rates for Prairie Chicken Festival goers. To get special rates at these locations, use the "Prairie Chicken Festival" name.
*Rates do not include tax*

Hotel/Bed & Breakfast	Address	Phone	Room Rate
AmericInn	1501 American Drive, Plover WI 54467	715-342-1244 or 800-634-3444	$71.95
Artha Sustainable Living Center	9784 County Road K, Amherst	715-824-3463	$55 - $75
Country Inn & Suites	301 Division Stree North, Stevens Point, WI 54481	715-345-7000	$89-Standard $109-Whirlpool $119-Suite
Hampton Inn	3090 Village Park Drive, Plover WI 54467	715-295-9900	$61.00
The Inn on Main Street	2141 Main Stree, Stevens Point WI 54481	715-343-0373 or 800-491-4010	$65.00-$85.00 (10% discount on 2nd night)
La Quinta Inn & Suites	4917 Main Street, Stevens Point WI 54481	715-344-1900 or 800-301-0217	$85.00-$105.00
Royale Inn	5110 Main Street, Stevens Point WI 54481	715-341-5110 or 877-811-0217	$59.00-Standard $69.00-Poolside
Sleep Inn & Suites	1560 American Drive, Plover WI 54467	715-342-0400	$64.00
The Victorian Swan	1716 Water Street, Stevens Point WI 54481	800-454-9886	10% off 2nd night of stay
Baymont Inn & Suites	2170 N. Central Avenue, Marshfield WI 54449	715-384-5240	$59.00
America's Best Value Inn	3410 8th Street S, WI Rapids, WI 54494	715-423-8080	$46.74 - single $51.75 - double
America's Best Value Inn	247 N. Division Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481	715-341-8888	$46.74 - single $51.75 - double
Motel 6	911 Huntington Avenue, WI Rapids, WI 54494	715-423-3211	$65.00
Econo Lodge	3300 8th Street S., WI Rapdis, WI 54494	715-384-5240	$59.00
AmericInn	3010 8th Street S, WI Rapids, WI 54494	715-424-3444	$84.90
Sleep Inn	4221 8th Street S, WI Rapids, WI 54494	715-424-6800	$84.90

Travel Green Wisconsin is a voluntary, affordable program that reviews, certifies, and recognizes tourism businesses that have made a commitment to continuously improve their operations in order to reduce their environmental impact.

Silent Auction

Click Here to see items being included in the Silent Auction at the Mead Wildlife Area on Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 10 am to 4 pm.

Vendor Information

For more information about becoming a Vendor at the Prairie Chicken Festival, call Jodi at 715-343-6215

Hosted By:		Promotional Support Provided By:
	Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. 1462 Strongs Avenue Stevens Point, WI 54481