What is the Mountain Plover?

The Mountain Plover is a bird that begins arriving

to Colorado’s Eastern Plains in early April.

Plovers find the short grass prairie and fallow

fields in the area to be excellent nesting grounds.

What is the Karval Mountain Plover Festival?

The Karval Mountain Plover Festival began when

Karval community members were looking at

economic opportunities for this small community.

We decided to “bring the bird lovers to the bird”.

This is a weekend full of Bird Watching, Wildlife

Viewing Tours, Entertainment, History, Arts and

Crafts, Antiques, and LOTS OF GOOD FOOD!

Along with bird watching, here are some of the

other things you will enjoy:

►You’ll get the chance to mingle with farmers

and ranchers who choose to live in the local

community and learn about their lifestyle.

►Eat home-style food at every meal. Most meals

are prepared by the community non-profit

organizations.

►Saturday evening includes a Chuck Wagon

dinner with authentic western entertainment.

►Learn about conservation practices and history

of the area.

►Tour Private Land that would normally not be

accessible.

►Make new friends!

Who should come to the Karval Mountain

Plover Festival?

Plover Lovers. Learn how landowners and biol-

ogists work together to study and preserve the

nesting grounds of this elusive species.

Wildlife Enthusiasts. Far away from the hustle

and bustle of the city, attendees enjoy watch-

ing many species of prairie wildlife in their

natural habitat.

History Lovers. Talk with third generation

ranchers, the sons and daughters of home-

steaders. Walk the spring hunting grounds of

the Native Americans. Visit a prairie school

house.

Nature Lovers. Vistas that go on for miles with-

out a sign of man’s footprint. Visit playas, tree

groves, man-made lakes, natural springs, and

fallow fields.

Event Highlights:

►Two day tours and one night tour.

►Tours on private land.

►Country hospitality with all meals included

from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch.

►Photography Contest.

Where to stay?

►Home stays with local families. Stay with

working farmers and ranchers.

►Electric hookups for motors homes are avail-

able.

►Primitive camping sites available.

Please call (719) 446-5354 or visit our

website www.karval.org for more information!

A visual tour of what to expect while attending the

Mountain Plover Festival…

Photos from the 2014 Festival Photo Contest

Conserving and Enjoying

Karval boasts the scenic, open landscapes of the

Eastern Plains of Colorado. The area is enjoyed by

fishermen, hunters, birdwatchers, photographers,

campers, and hikers. For those who enjoy broad,

open expanses of land and clear, blue skies—Karval

is a true haven. Stay up late or rise early to take

advantage dark-sky stargazing around Karval.

Colorado Birding Trail

Several Karval area ranchers have opened their

choice habitats to birdwatchers on the Colorado

Birding Trail as part of the Eastern Plains Kingbird

Trail. These rolling grasslands and treeless horizons

are home to coyotes, badgers, Swift Foxes, Prong-

horns, Golden Eagles, Mountain Plovers, and King-

birds—three species that fiercely defend territories

along this trail. The trail is full of fresh air from start

to finish!

96 Species were seen at the

2014 Plover Festival, including:

Mountain Plover

Ferruginous Hawk

Eastern Screech Owl

Golden Eagle

Ruby Crowned Kinglet

Green-tailed Towhee

A full list is available at www.karval.org

From the Intersection of Hwy 94 & Hwy 71, take Hwy 71

South 7 miles to County Rd T, follow the black top to the town

of Karval.

Friday April 24, 2015

6:00—7:30 pm Registration, Sandwiches,

and Ice Cream Social

7:00pm-Dark~ Dusk Wildlife Tour

Saturday April 25, 2015

5:30—8:30 am Breakfast

6:15 am Early Risers Tour

12:00—1:00pm Lunch

1:00—6:00 Afternoon Tour

4:00—7:00 pm Entertainment

6:00 pm Chuckwagon Dinner

Sunday April 26, 2015

7:00—9:00am Breakfast

All meals served at the Karval Community Building

All schedule times/events are subject to change.

Colorado State

Wildlife Areas

Karval

Reservoir Enjoy 229 acres of

hunting, stocked warm

water fishing, camping,

and wildlife viewing. Hunting opportunities

include deer, rabbit, scaled quail, dove,

and waterfowl. Restrooms and shade shel-

ters are available. To get to Karval Reser-

voir, head 10 miles south from the junc-

tion of State Highways 94 and 109. From

downtown Karval, the reservoir entrance is

only 2 miles east and 1 mile south.

Kinney Lake

Hunting, fishing, wildlife observation,

camping, and photography can all be en-

joyed at Kinney Lake. The area boasts 354

acres for hunting, small game, water-fowl,

antelope, and deer. In warmer months, the

lake is stocked with trout. Campsites are

also available. From Hugo, go 14 miles

south on CR 109 to CR 2G. Then drive 2.5

miles east to CR 2J and one more mile

east to get to the area entrance.

Hugo State Wildlife Area

Hugo State Wildlife Area is Lincoln Coun-

ty’s largest State Wildlife Area with 1,941

acres. Warm water fishing, stocked with

trout in the spring. Deer, antelope, rabbit,

dove, and waterfowl hunting are popular.

The area is also great for camping, hiking,

and wildlife viewing. From Hugo, go 14

miles south on CR 109 and then 2.25

miles east on CR 2G.

Karval State Wildlife

Area

Karval Reservoir

2015 Price Structure and Registration

Information—Register Today!!

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►$200.00 registration fee includes all events and activities.

Or, bring a friend and both attend for $350.00! This includes a

$20.00 discount for registering for all events and $90.00 off if

you are bringing a friend for the weekend.

►Registrations will be accepted on a space available basis

only.

►The Mountain Plover Registration form can also be found on

our website—www.karval.org. Please fill out this registration and

return via e-mail or US Postal Service. Email and telephone

information are listed below. Registrations should be mailed to:

Mountain Plover Festival Registration

P.O. Box 37

Karval, Colorado, 80823.

Cancellations will be refunded in full if notified 1 week in ad-

vance. Late cancellations will receive half of paid fees.

►Closest motels are in Limon, Colorado—45 miles northwest

of Karval. Local accommodations can be found on the website.

Please call listed contacts to make arrangements for rooms.

►ala carte fees: $50 includes all Friday events and activities or

2 attendees for $80 $150 includes all Saturday events and

activities or 2 attendees for $270

For additional information, please contact:

Carl and Cherry Stogsdill (719) 446-5354 Ranch

(719) 892-0020 or 0021 Cell karvalalliance@gmail.com

or Visit the Karval Alliance Website

www.karval.org

Karval