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Lake Thunderbird State Park's new Nature Center will open for a celebration of Bird Migration Day Saturday.

The event will begin with a bird walk, followed by bird-related presentations for adults and children.

The schedule for the day includes:

9 a.m. -- Bird walk, led by Warren Harden

10:15 a.m. -- "Some Interesting Things About Birds." Warren Harden. An audience-participation presentation about local birds, including applications to our own lives. Ages 7 to adult.

11:15 a.m. -- "Birds of Central Oklahoma." Matthew Vandenbroeke. General information about Oklahoma birds, featuring photographs and identification. Ages 7 to adult.

Noon -- Tour the new Nature Center with the naturalist. Bring a picnic lunch.

1 p.m. -- "Birds for Kids." Information and activities about birds for children ages 2 to 6.

For details and directions, call Kathy Furneaux at 321-4633 or e-mail crowssecret@sbcglobal.net.