Children five to 12 years old will have a hands-on opportunity to see how scientists study quail during Quailapalooza from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday (April 23) at the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) in Lubbock.
“For many ranchers, the Northern Bobwhite Quail is a treasured rangeland inhabitant. Unfortunately, bobwhite populations are declining throughout their historic range in Texas,” said Dr. Brad Dabbert, a Texas Tech University professor who will share his knowledge with some of the area’s youngest students.
The NRHC will partner with the Department of Natural Resources Management at Texas Tech, Quail-Tech Alliance and Quail Forever to host a hands-on educational presentation designed for children. Participants will be given the opportunity to see live adult quail and chicks, observe a quail nest and eggs, learn what quail eat, see how scientists capture quail and learn about quail predators.
The program is free to children of Ranching Heritage Association members but will cost $5 for non-members.
Supported by Texas Tech University and the Ranching Heritage Association, the National Ranching Heritage Center is a unique 27-acre museum and historical park located at 3121 Fourth St.
(News release from the National Ranching Heritage Center)
