Kids will have the opportunity to paint Decoy Ducks, catch and learn about the variety of insects that live in our ponds and much more. Photo by David Kalb

YOLO COUNTY, CA (MPG) – Yolo Basin Foundation is hosting California Duck Days, Northern California’s wetlands and wildlife festival, on Saturday, April 25. This family-friendly event will take place at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters and will include live animals, wetland themed arts and crafts, environmental education activities, hourly tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area and more. Through interactive exhibits or natural arts and crafts, there will never be a dull moment at the festival for those curious about the natural world.

California Duck Days is Yolo Basin Foundation’s biggest event of the year, and we have many volunteer positions still available. While the event itself runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., most shifts are two to three hours long throughout the day.

California Duck Days offers live animals, wetland themed arts and crafts, environmental education activities, hourly tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area and much more. Through interactive exhibits or natural arts and crafts, there will never be a dull moment at the festival for those curious about the natural world. Photo by David Kalb

Volunteer opportunities include helping kids paint Decoy Ducks, helping children catch and learn about the variety of insects that live in our ponds, assisting at event registration and more. To volunteer, contact [email protected] or visit https://yolobasin.org/volunteer/.

The festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters at 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road), Davis, CA. Admission is $25 per vehicle. Dogs are not permitted at the festival.