The Kountze Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome you to our eighth annual BIRDING IN THE BIG THICKET at Kountze Middle School Cafeteria on Saturday, April 28, 2007.

We hope you will enjoy our activities, birds and the natural beauty of the Big Thicket with its diverse ecosysytems and uniqueness. There are also several events in the area that may interest you, the Kirby-Hill House Museum, the Big Thicket Visitor Center with its display of exhibits and others. A children's Program will be offered on Saturday with hands-on projects. Workshops for children 8:30 to 10:00 am with various activities. A snack will be provided at 10:00. Participants must bring their own lunch. Participants may choose a bustrip to High Island (water will be provided). Bus Participants must be accompanied by an adult or group leader. The bus will leave at 10:30 and return approximately 4:00 pm.

Registration is at 8:00 am on Saturday. The bus trips are $3.00 for each including children, adults & group leaders. The adults only Owls Tour in Village Creek State Park is $2.00 (pay at park).

For more information call 409-246-3413 or www.kountzecoc.com or email elaineallums@sbcglobal.net