River Prairie Festival by Bird City Altoona

On May 11, 2019, the City of Altoona is hosting River Prairie Festival (formerly the P10 Festival last year). This event will promote the education and awareness of birds and nature. This event will consist of various educational speakers (including a bird/birding education session), recreational activities, photography contest, and activities for the whole family to enjoy. This event is currently being planned and is developing rapidly. We've chosen a bird as our festival art the last two years (a Blackburian Warbler in 2018 and a Crow this year in 2019). We are also planning to showcase our festival bird image throughout Altoona, with a guerilla marketing campaign. Our event will incorporate the IMBD theme relating to plastic pollution awareness, with recycling stations present and a deliberate emphasis during our bird education session.