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SUMMARY:Aves Argentinas: From Rescue to Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 9\, 2025\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nSpeakers: Hernan Casanas and Tamara Zalewski \nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nFor over a century\, Aves Argentinas has been at the forefront of bird and nature conservation in Argentina. As the country’s leading ornithological and conservation NGO and the national partner of BirdLife International\, its mission is to protect birds and biodiversity through science\, education\, advocacy\, and collaboration. \nHernan and Tamara will discuss how by tending to critically endangered bird species and landscapes they have built large-scale conservation programs. \nSpeaker Bios:\nHernan Casanas\nHernan is the Executive Director of Aves Argentinas\, responsible for the organization’s strategies and the building of strategic alliances\, which have been instrumental in the creation of national protected areas.  He has a degree in Biological Sciences from the Universidad de Buenos Aires and has written over 100 publications on the environment and ornithology. \nTamara Zalewski\nTamara grew up in Patagonia\, where she learned to love and care for nature from a young age. She graduated from college with a degree in fine arts but went to work to protect nature professionally. She leads partnership development efforts\, looking for partners worldwide who are driven to save species and ecosystems.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/aves-argentinas-from-rescue-to-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T080000
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SUMMARY:Marin Art and Garden Center - Ross
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 11\, 2025\n8:00 AM to 10:30 AM\nBirding with Rich Cimino \nNo registration required. All participants are welcome to join this trip. \nOur trip to Marin Art and Garden Center offers an opportunity to experience its 11 acres of spectacular gardens\, which support several different habitats\, including two water features. We’ll listen for Black-headed Grosbeak\, Hairy Woodpecker\, Band-tailed Pigeon\, both White-breasted and Pygmy Nuthatches\, possible Orange Crown\, Wilson and Black-throated Gray Warblers. Who knows\, we may stumble on an exciting species visiting\, like singing Purple Finch or Western Tanager. \nTrails are flat and easy to navigate. The location has bathrooms and parking. \nMeet in the Marin Art and Garden Center parking lot located at 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Ross.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/marin-art-and-garden-center-ross-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T120000
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SUMMARY:Rodeo Lagoon - Marin Headlands
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025\n7:30/8:15 AM to noon **Please note below start times for this field trip\nBirding with William Legge and David Wiechers \nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration is required for this trip. Registration opens on Sunday\, October 5 at 8 AM. \nJoin William and David for this fourth fall migration field trip at Rodeo Lagoon. This is their long-time “patch\,” which never seems to disappoint birders with daily variations in species and a good chance of an unusual sighting. On this trip\, our group will be targeting Parasitic Jaeger\, migrating shorebirds and scarcer migrant passerines. We will begin the morning with a Sea Watch from Rodeo Beach at 7:30 AM. Those arriving later may join us at 8:15 AM for a circuit of the lagoon. A brief mid-morning ‘coffee-stop’ is planned at Headlands Center for the Arts and it would be appreciated if participants come willing to contribute via the onsite ‘tip-jar’ as a thank you to the Headlands Center for the Arts for accommodating our group. This field trip is less suitable for beginners. \nDIRECTIONS: Head south on Hwy 101 and take the last Sausalito exit just before the Golden Gate Bridge. At the exit stop sign\, turn right and go under the freeway\, then follow the road down to the left. Within 300 feet turn left at the sign to the Marin Headlands (This is the only available left turn before you begin the descent into Sausalito). You should see the tunnel with the five-minute light. Proceed through the tunnel on Bunker Rd to the Rodeo Lagoon Parking Lot at the end. Meet by the bridge over the channel to the beach or join MAS birders with scopes along the nearby beach area.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/rodeo-lagoon-marin-headlands-24/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Olompali State Historic Park - Fall Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025\n8 AM to noon\nBirding with Rich Cimino and Evan Weissman\nNo registration required. All participants are welcome to join this trip. \nJoin us to explore for fall migrants and year-round residents in Olompali’s diverse ecosystems. Bird enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome! We expect to see and hear thirty or more species – including woodpeckers\, raptors\, sparrows\, and more – as we walk along the old ranch road\, exploring grasslands\, historic gardens\, savannah\, and up to the riparian zone by the park’s small reservoir. \nWe’ll walk at a fairly slow pace\, about 2 miles roundtrip\, on gravel and well-packed dirt trails\, with moderate slope in portions. There are several picnic tables to rest at along the partially shaded route. Because the walk is a slow out-and-back\, folks are welcome to join late or leave early as needed. Note that the only restrooms are at the parking lot. \nWear layered clothing\, walking shoes\, bring snacks\, sunscreen\, plenty of water\, and binoculars and a birding field guide if you have one. We’ll also have two binoculars to loan. \nThere is an $8 parking fee\, payable by cash\, check\, or via smartphone with QR code at the parking lot. No fee is charged if you borrow a free State Park pass from your local public library.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/olompali-state-historic-park-fall-bird-walk/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T083000
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SUMMARY:Farallon Islands Boat Trip - From Clipper Yacht Harbor\, Sausalito
DESCRIPTION:Farallon Islands Boat Trip – From Clipper Yacht Harbor\, Sausalito\nSunday\, October 26\, 2025\n8:30 AM to 4 PM\nWith David Wimpfheimer \nRegistration is required for this trip. Registration opens on September 14 at 8:00 AM.  \nREGISTER HERE \nA waitlist will open if the trip sells out. Add your name to the list by clicking Contact Organizer prompt on the ticketing page. \nJoin us for a day of seabird and marine mammal watching as we head out to the Farallon Islands and offshore waters. Naturalist David Wimpfheimer will be our guide aboard Captain Christian’s power catamaran\, Outer Limits. When we last did this cruise\, sightings included Humpback Whales\, Laysan and Black-footed Albatross\, Tufted Puffin\, Rhinoceros and Cassin’s Auklets\, shearwaters and jaegers. We will get a close-up look at the islands and hear about their interesting natural and human history. This is a trip that both experienced and first-time birders and nature lovers enjoy. \nA rain jacket and pants are recommended no matter what the weather on shore. If you get seasick easily\, this is not the trip for you. We will be on the boat all day. \nRescheduling might be necessary at the last minute due to sea conditions. \nThe trip costs $165. A waitlist will open if the trip sells out. Add your name to the list by clicking Contact Organizer prompt on the ticketing page. \nIf you cancel your registration by October 20 and we can fill your spot with someone else on the waitlist\, you will be reimbursed\, minus a small transaction fee\, unless you would like to convert your registration fee into a tax-deductible donation to MAS. \nDIRECTIONS:\nTake Highway 101 to the Marin City/Sausalito exit\, head south on Bridgeway. Turn left at Mollie Stone’s onto Harbor Drive and proceed to the parking area at the end. We will meet on the south side of the parking lot to check in before boarding. Plan to arrive by 8:30 AM for check-in and instructions.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/farallon-islands-boat-trip-from-clipper-yacht-harbor-sausalito/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T150000
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SUMMARY:Las Gallinas & Hamilton Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Birding in Marin\, Season 10 – Trip 11\nSaturday\, November 1\, 2025\n8:30 AM to mid afternoon\nBirding with Jim White and Bob Battagin\nRegister HERE for this Field Trip \nRegistration required. Registration opens at 8 AM on October 22 \nJoin Jim and Bob on an easy\, birdy walk of 1.5 miles around the Las Gallinas ponds where we are likely to see 10 species of ducks\, five of herons\, five of raptors\, five of sparrows and some rails like Ridgway’s\, Sora\, and Virginia with Gallinules\, coots\, swans and geese! \nAfter lunch we are going to visit the Hamilton Wetlands\, restored by the Army Corp. of Engineers in the recent 5–10 years to the SF Bay ecosystem\, which have become the winter home of some ten thousand birds.We will try to find 10 species of shorebirds here while staying alert to many other possibilities. \nDIRECTIONS: From 101 north San Rafael take the Lucas Valley/Smith Ranch Road exit east. In about 0.5 miles\, immediately after crossing the RR tracks\, left turn and follow the road another 0.5 mile to the Las Gallinas parking at the end.  \nTo the Hamilton Wetlands return to 101 North\, take the second exit\, Nave Drive toward Hamilton. Stay on Nave Dr\, heading north\, to Main Gate Dr and turn right. Go east to Hanger Ave and park along the levee behind Hanger 7.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/las-gallinas-hamilton-wetlands/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T120000
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SUMMARY:The Ponds at the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District (LGVSD) - San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 6\, 2025\n8:30 AM to noon\nBirding with Mark Clark \nRegistration is not required. All participants are welcome to join this trip. \nOn this trip we especially welcome beginning birders to join Mark Clark\, along with bird enthusiasts of all levels\, on our monthly walk around the ponds at Las Gallinas. On our search we’ll be looking for waterfowl\, waders\, songbirds\, raptors\, rails and swallows. We are likely to spot some interesting species\, so come assist in our search. \nThe packed dirt paths around the ponds are wide\, flat and easy to navigate. Heavy rain cancels. There is a portable restroom in the parking area for public use. \nDIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101\, exit at Smith Ranch Rd. Drive east on Smith Ranch Rd. toward McInnis Park. Turn left immediately after crossing the railroad tracks and drive about 0.5 mile through the LGVSD gates and into the parking lot at the end of the road. Meet the group by the bridge just past the parking lot.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/the-ponds-at-the-las-gallinas-valley-sanitary-district-lgvsd-san-rafael-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T210000
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SUMMARY:Motus Wildlife Tracking System
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 13\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nSpeaker: Kianna Leung \nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nThe Motus Wildlife Tracking System (‘Motus’) is an international collaborative research network that uses automated radio telemetry to study the movements of birds\, bats\, and insects. Motus\, meaning “movement” in Latin\, uses coordinated arrays of receiver stations that detect animals carrying miniaturized radio transmitters\, enabling researchers to simultaneously track hundreds of individuals at local to hemispheric scales. Developed as a program of Birds Canada\, Motus provides key insights into animal movement and behavior that are fundamental to wildlife conservation and habitat management. This presentation will provide an overview of the Motus system and its research applications. \nSpeaker Bio:\nKianna Leung is a Motus Technician with Birds Canada and is based in Vancouver\, British Columbia. She is currently working to support the growth of the Motus network in Western Canada and has assisted with the development and implementation of Motus-based research projects across northern British Columbia. Since joining the BC Motus team in 2022\, Kianna has had the pleasure of collaborating on projects focusing on White-throated Sparrows and Bank Swallows.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/motus-wildlife-tracking-system/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
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SUMMARY:Bothin Marsh Preserve - Mill Valley
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21\, 2025\n8:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nBirding with Michelle Muir \nRegister HERE for this Field Trip \nRegistration required. Registration opens at 8 AM on November 11 \nMichelle Muir along with Rich Cimino welcome beginning birders\, and bird enthusiasts of all levels\, on a walk through the Bothin Marsh Preserve.  Enjoy scenic bay views as we look for early winter waterfowl\, shorebirds\, songbirds and an occasional raptor.  Some that we hope to see include American Wigeons\, Green-winged Teal\, Buffleheads\, Black-necked Stilts\, Greater Yellowlegs\, Egrets and a several species of gulls and sandpipers.  This will be a 3 mile relatively flat and easy to navigate walk\, primarily on the Mill Valley-Sausalito Multiuse Pathway with a few dirt path detours.  We will meet at the entrance to the Mill Valley Community Center\, 180 Camino Alto\, near the flagpole circle.  Restrooms are available at the Sewage Agency\, about 15 minutes into our walk\, and at the Community Center at the end of our walk. \nHeavy rain cancels\, with a rescheduled date of Friday\, December 5\, 2025.  Participants will be notified of cancellation via email by 6:30 am the morning of the walk. \nDirections: From Hwy 101\, take exit 447 toward Blithedale Ave.  Continue on Blithedale for about .7 miles and turn left at Camino Alto to the Mill Valley Community Center.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/bothin-marsh-preserve-mill-valley/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
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SUMMARY:Rodeo Lagoon and Marin Headlands
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 26\, 2025\n7:30/8:15 AM to noon **Please note below start times for this field trip\nBirding with William Legge and David Wiechers \nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration is required for this trip. Registration opens on Sunday\, November 16 at 8 AM. \nJoin William and David for this fifth fall migration field trip at Rodeo Lagoon. This is their long-time “patch\,” which never seems to disappoint birders with daily variations in species and a good chance of an unusual sighting. On this trip\, our group will be targeting scarcer passerines and other mid-fall migrants. We will begin the morning with a Sea Watch from Rodeo Beach at 7:30 AM. Those arriving later may join us at 8:15 AM for a circuit of the lagoon. A brief mid-morning ‘coffee-stop’ is planned at Headlands Center for the Arts and it would be appreciated if participants come willing to contribute via the onsite ‘tip-jar’ as a thank you to the Headlands Center for the Arts for accommodating our group. This field trip is less suitable for beginners. \nDIRECTIONS: Head south on Hwy 101 and take the last Sausalito exit just before the Golden Gate Bridge. At the exit stop sign\, turn right and go under the freeway\, then follow the road down to the left. Within 300 feet turn left at the sign to the Marin Headlands (This is the only available left turn before you begin the descent into Sausalito). You should see the tunnel with the five-minute light. Proceed through the tunnel on Bunker Rd to the Rodeo Lagoon Parking Lot at the end. Meet by the bridge over the channel to the beach or join MAS birders with scopes along the nearby beach area.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/rodeo-lagoon-and-marin-headlands/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
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SUMMARY:The Ponds at the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District (LGVSD) - San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 4\, 2025\n8:30 AM to noon\nBirding with Mark Clark \nRegistration is not required. All participants are welcome to join this trip. \nOn this trip we especially welcome beginning birders to join Mark Clark\, along with bird enthusiasts of all levels\, on our monthly walk around the ponds at Las Gallinas. On our search we’ll be looking for waterfowl\, waders\, songbirds\, raptors\, rails and swallows. We are likely to spot some interesting species\, so come assist in our search. \nThe packed dirt paths around the ponds are wide\, flat and easy to navigate. Heavy rain cancels. There is a portable restroom in the parking area for public use. \nDIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101\, exit at Smith Ranch Rd. Drive east on Smith Ranch Rd. toward McInnis Park. Turn left immediately after crossing the railroad tracks and drive about 0.5 mile through the LGVSD gates and into the parking lot at the end of the road. Meet the group by the bridge just past the parking lot.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/the-ponds-at-the-las-gallinas-valley-sanitary-district-lgvsd-san-rafael-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20251018T162600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T162600Z
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SUMMARY:Bahia\, Horseshoe Pond and Rush Creek
DESCRIPTION:Birding in Marin\, Season 10 – Trip 12\nSaturday\, December 6\, 2025\n8:30 AM to mid afternoon\nBirding with Jim White and Bob Battagin\nRegister HERE for this field trip \nRegistration is required and opens November 26 at 8 AM \nMAS acquired and restored to tidal action the diked bay lands around the residential Bahia neighborhood. As the ebbing tide exposes the mudflats thousands of shorebirds now descend to feed\, while on the flood tide hundreds of ducks and some gulls float\, forage and loaf about. The oak-wooded ridge stretching from Hwy 101 to Bahia\, also saved from development by MAS\, holds Oak Titmice\, White-breasted Nuthatch\, Hutton’s Vireo\, at least four woodpecker species and many sparrows in the winter. \nHorseshoe Pond (Homeowners Lagoon) at the southeast end of Topaz is a great place to look for wintering ducks. Goldeneyes\, Scaup\, Canvasbacks\, Buffleheads\, and Mergansers seem to like it and it has been Marin’s best place for Barrow’s Goldeneyes the last few years. \nAfter lunch we plan to look at the nearby Rush Creek area from the Airport Rd which parallels Hwy 101 north of Atherton. \nDIRECTIONS: From 101 in north Novato take Atherton Avenue east\, take the Y left onto Bugeia which becomes Bahia Drive\, near the end at the bottom of the hill take a right onto Topaz\, follow Topaz to its end and park.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/bahia-horseshoe-pond-and-rush-creek-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
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SUMMARY:Corte Madera Marsh Ecological Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Corte Madera Marsh Ecological Reserve\nSunday\, December 7\, 2025\n8:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nBirding with Lisa Hug \nRegister HERE \nRegistration is required. Registration opens November 26 at 8 AM. \nThis field trip is an eBird workshop for those participating in the Christmas Bird Count in Southern Marin County.  We will walk the Corte Madera Marsh Ecological Reserve starting at the Marin Audubon Society site Lookout. The walk is level and easy. We will be making observations using eBird. We will see waterfowl and shorebirds in the estuary as well as upland suburban residents.  Experienced birders and Christmas Bird Count Leaders as well as eBird newbies can enjoy counting and compiling together in an informal and fun setting. \nDirections: From 101 North\, take Lucky Drive Exit to Wornum\, turn left on Tamal Vista Blvd and left on Madera Blvd. Go under freeway and take a left on Redwood Highway and turn right into the Trader Joe’s /World Market mall.  Stay to the right and park behind World Market. \nFrom 101 South take the Corte Madera exit left over the freeway on Tamalpais Dr. Take a left on Redwood Blvd. and Right into the World Market Mall\, staying right and parking behind. Meet in the parking lot.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/corte-madera-marsh-ecological-reserve/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
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SUMMARY:Elephant Seals at Point Reyes: 45 Years and Still Growing Strong
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 11\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nSpeaker: Dr. Sarah Allen\nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nElephant seals were hunted to extinction at Point Reyes over 150 years ago\, but in 1980\, the colony recolonized the Point and gradually spread throughout the peninsula. Younger colonies may exhibit novel behaviors such as male altruism and adaptations to changes in climate. Marine protected areas such as national seashores and marine sanctuaries are critical to the recovery and persistence of species and ecosystems. \nSpeaker Bio:\nSarah Allen grew up in Marin County where she learned and has a passion for conservation. Sarah received her M.S. and Ph.D. studying marine birds and mammals from UC Berkeley and retired after 26 years as an employee of the National Park Service (NPS)\, 15 years of which were at Point Reyes National Seashore and then as Science Program Lead for the Pacific Region. She previously worked for 15 years with Point Reyes Bird Observatory. She has authored and co-authored publications\, including the UC Press\, Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast: Baja\, California\, Oregon\, Washington\, British Columbia. Sarah lives with her husband in Inverness\, California.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/elephant-seals-at-point-reyes-45-years-and-still-growing-strong/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20251201T125400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T125400Z
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SUMMARY:The Ponds at the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District (LGVSD) - San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 1\, 2026\n8:30 AM to noon\nBirding with Mark Clark \nRegistration is not required. All participants are welcome to join this trip. \nWe welcome bird enthusiasts of all levels\, especially beginning birders\, to join leader Mark Clark on our monthly walk around the ponds at Las Gallinas. On our search we’ll be looking for waterfowl\, waders\, songbirds and raptors. We are likely to spot some interesting species\, so come assist in our search. \nThe packed dirt paths around the ponds are wide\, flat and easy to navigate. Heavy rain cancels \nDIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101\, exit at Smith Ranch Rd. Drive east on Smith Ranch Rd. toward McInnis Park. Turn left immediately after crossing the railroad tracks and drive about 0.5 mile through the LGVSD gates and into the parking lot at the end of the road. Meet the group by the bridge just past the parking lot. There is a portable restroon in the parking area for public use.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/the-ponds-at-the-las-gallinas-valley-sanitary-district-lgvsd-san-rafael-6/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20251217T195720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T195750Z
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SUMMARY:Dragonflies
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 8\n7:00 – 9:00 PM\nSpeakers: Kathy Biggs and Sandra von Arb\nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nLearn about the colorful and interesting Dragonflies and their unique biology with enthusiast Kathy Biggs and field biologist Sandra von Arb. These co-authors of Dragonflies (Anisoptera) of California will teach about the 47 species that occur here\, how to identify them and present what the Dragonflies need for survival\, where to find them and their migratory habits. Seeing these colorful beauties on your screen will be a delight. \nSpeaker Bios:\nKathy Biggs has been a nature lover all her life. When she built a wildlife pond in the backyard in 1996\, dragonflies arrived and she found her true passion. Wanting to share her passion\, she developed websites for her wildlife ponds\, and those matured into her authoring California’s first Dragonfly Guide\, Common Dragonflies of California\, as well as other publications. \nShe manages the eGroup CalOdes and is a member of several other Odonate groups\, and tracks flight data and distribution for California and the greater southwest. \nSandra von Arb has been a professional wildlife biologist for 30 years\, focusing on sensitive and endangered species in northern California\, southern Oregon\, and northern Illinois. She is a co-founder of Biodiversity Education and Research Foundation\, whose mission is to foster ecological stewardship through science and education.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/dragonflies/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20251201T133120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T133120Z
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SUMMARY:Skaggs Island Road
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 16\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nBirding with Daniel Edelstein\nRegister HERE for this Field Trip \nRegistration required. Registration opens January 6 at 8 AM. \nSkaggs Island Road; flat\, level hiking on road for no more than 1.5 miles; lunch at bridge (~.6 mile from the parking area at Highway 37.) \nDaniel invites you to discover the joy of a wilderness-like paradise — Skaggs Island Road — that often attracts dozens of shorebird and duck family members\, in addition to uncommon\, visiting non-breeding raptors such as Rough-legged Hawk\, Ferruginous Hawk\, and Merlin (along with sightings of White-tailed Kite and other raptor species). \nClosed to the public\, Skaggs Island Road is accessed by meeting our group in the parking area adjacent to Hwy. 37 (approximately 3 miles east of Reclamation Road and 2 miles east of the Highway 121/Sears Point Raceway intersection (at the stoplight). We’ll meet on the north side of Hwy. 37 where it intersects with Skaggs Island Road. \nPlease be careful turning into this road when coming from Marin County. Oncoming traffic is often heavy. \nHere’s a map link that shows where we’ll meet: \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/search/Skaggs+Island+Road\,+Highway+37/@38.1563398\,-122.3935838\,14z \nDaniel is a freelance Birding Guide (WarblerWatch.com) and Consulting Avian Biologist. His web site (WarblerWatch.com) features abundant birding information\, in addition to his 17-year-old warbler-centric blog (WarblerWatch.blogspot.com).
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/skaggs-island-road-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20251223T234020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T234020Z
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SUMMARY:Corte Madera Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Corte Madera Marsh\nThursday\, January 22\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nBirding with Michelle Muir and Rich Cimino \nRegister HERE\nLimit of 15 participants for this trip.\n \nRegistration is required. Registration opens January 12 at 8 AM.\n \nThis trip is perfect for both beginning birders looking to learn how to identify waterfowl and shorebirds\, as well as experienced birders interested in honing their skills.  We will explore the Corte Madera Ecological Reserve. Much of the area has undergone extensive restoration for rare and endangered saltmarsh species.  On this field trip\, we will walk the Reserve starting at the Marin Audubon Society site lookout.  The walk is level and easy\, about two miles. \nDress with warm layers\, and bring binoculars\, scopes\, snacks and water.  In case of rain\, participants will receive an email by 7:00am the morning of the field trip informing them of cancellation. There are restrooms at nearby stores\, though no public restrooms on the walk. \nDIRECTIONS: Corte Madera Marsh Ecological Reserve is located behind Trader Joe’s in Corte Madera. Meet in the parking lot behind the store\, accessed by the driveway on the southside of World Market. 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/corte-madera-marsh/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20251224T162318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T162452Z
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SUMMARY:Jean and John Starkweather Shoreline Park - San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Jean and John Starkweather Shoreline Park – San Rafael\nSunday\, February 1\, 2026\nNoon – 2:00 PM\nBirding with Rich Cimino and Janet Bodle \nNo registration required.  All participants are welcome to join this trip. \nJean and John Starkweather Shoreline Park is a narrow strip of parkland in east San Rafael that stretches for 2 miles along the Bayshore and freshwater ponds. We will walk a section of the Bay Trail that travels the edge of the park\, including two ponds\, and will be provided with plentiful birdwatching of wintering diving ducks\, dabbling ducks\, wetland waders\, peeps\, shorebirds and possible rail. \nDirections: Meet in the Target parking lot\, 125 Shoreline Parkway\, at the southeast corner close to the pond vista point. Bring your scope. Rain at any level cancels.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/jean-and-john-starkweather-shoreline-park-san-rafael/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20260101T193906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T193906Z
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SUMMARY:The Ponds at the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District (LGVSD) - San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 5\, 2026\n8:30 AM to noon\nBirding with Mark Clark \nRegistration is not required. All participants are welcome to join this trip. \nWe welcome bird enthusiasts of all levels\, especially beginning birders\, to join leader Mark Clark on our monthly walk around the ponds at Las Gallinas. On our search we’ll be looking for waterfowl\, waders\, songbirds and raptors. We are likely to spot some interesting species\, so come assist in our search. \nThe packed dirt paths around the ponds are wide\, flat and easy to navigate. Heavy rain cancels \nDIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101\, exit at Smith Ranch Rd. Drive east on Smith Ranch Rd. toward McInnis Park. Turn left immediately after crossing the railroad tracks and drive about 0.5 mile through the LGVSD gates and into the parking lot at the end of the road. Meet the group by the bridge just past the parking lot. There is a portable restroon in the parking area for public use.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/the-ponds-at-the-las-gallinas-valley-sanitary-district-lgvsd-san-rafael-7/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20251224T165228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T165228Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Birds of the Delta - Boat Trip
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 8\, 2026\n8:40 AM to 4:00 PM\nBirding with David Wimpfheimer\nRegister HERE for the Boat Trip \nRegistration for this trip opens January 6 at 8 AM.\nThe trip costs $130. Limit of 25 participants for this trip. \nThis popular cruise is a winter highlight for birders and provides a specialized look at the richness and history of the California Delta. After meeting at 8:40 for sign in and instructions\, we’ll depart from the Antioch Marina at 9 AM \nAs we head east\, we enter sloughs and waterways with views out over the flooded agricultural fields that provide a refuge for flocks of geese\, ducks\, swans and shorebirds that nest in the north but winter here.  Well known birder and naturalist David Wimpfheimer will provide commentary and captain Ronn Patterson will fill in bits about the history of the delta. \nCoffee\, tea\, hot chocolate is provided\, bring lunch and snacks.  As bad weather can cancel as with any winter trip\, there is an inclement weather date set for February 22. Light rain will not cancel. \nWaitlist: A waitlist will open if the trip sells out. Add your name to the list by clicking Contact Organizer prompt. \nCancellation: If you cancel your registration before February 1 and we can fill your spot with someone else on the waitlist\, you will be reimbursed\, unless you would like to convert your registration fee into a tax-deductible donation to MAS. \nDirections: Approximately one week prior to the trip\, ticketholders will receive instructions and directions to the Antioch Marina\, where the trip begins and ends.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/winter-birds-of-the-delta-boat-trip-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20260112T165429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T170604Z
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SUMMARY:Phalaropes in the Big City: Can Human Habitats Help Save the Birds of America's Saline Lakes?
DESCRIPTION:Phalaropes in the Big City: Can Human Habitats Help Save the Birds of America’s Saline Lakes?\nThursday\, February 12\n7:00-9:00 PM\nSpeaker: Nathan Van Schmidt\nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nWilson’s Phalaropes and Red-necked Phalaropes are exceptionally unique shorebirds that specialize in hypersaline habitats. Nathan will discuss the challenges facing phalaropes within the San Francisco Bay and across their intercontinental migration. He will discuss monitoring data within the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project\, how saline lakes like California’s Mono Lake have declined under the pressure of unstainable water withdrawal and climate change and key research questions and next steps that the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) plans to address these conservation science needs. \nSpeaker Bio:\nNathan Van Schmidt is the Director of Regional Strategies at SFBBO. He obtained his B.S. from University of Wisconsin – Madison and his Ph.D. at U.C. Berkeley. He currently leads monitoring and research on non-breeding waterbird guilds\, colonial waterbird breeding activity\, waterbird disease and abatement research\, and is the Lead Author of the Central Coast Regional Report for California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment. \nPhoto Credit: Don Dvorak
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/phalaropes-in-the-big-city-can-human-habitats-help-save-the-birds-of-americas-saline-lakes/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20251224T170712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T170745Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton Wetlands - Novato
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 20\, 2026\n8:30 AM to noon\nBirding with David Sexton and Matt Keller \nNo registration required. All participants are welcome to join this trip. \nBirders of all experience levels are welcome to join us for an exciting morning at Hamilton Wetlands with Point Blue Conservation Science!  Spotting scopes and binoculars will be available. We recommend bringing your own pair of binoculars\, water\, sun protection\, layers of clothing\, and comfortable walking shoes. We will be on a wide\, flat compacted dirt/gravel levee. A fully accessible bathroom will be available at the start and end of the event. \nDirections: meet at Point Blue’s Novato Baylands native plant nursery at 737 Aberdeen Road\, Novato\, CA. From Hwy 101\, take exit 458 to merge onto Nave Dr toward Hamilton Field. Turn right onto Hamilton Pkwy. Turn left through an open gate onto Aberdeen Rd\, then keep to the right at the fork to proceed to the nursery.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/hamilton-wetlands-novato-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20260114T160327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T112601Z
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SUMMARY:Rodeo Lagoon - Marin Headlands
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026\n7:30/8:00 AM to noon **Please note below start times for this field trip\nBirding with William Legge and David Wiechers \nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration is required for this trip. Registration opens on Sunday\, February 15 at 8 AM.\nLimit of 15 participants for this trip. \nWith early spring migration underway will be looking out for migrant wildfowl\, grebes\, loons\, gulls\, and passerines.  As usual\, the weather will dictate our focus with onshore northwest winds ideal for spring sea watches\, while offshore easterly winds promise a good selection of late winter and early summer passerine migrants. Join us for a Sea Watch at 7:30 AM or arrive later at 8:00 AM for a circuit of the lagoon. A brief mid-morning ‘coffee-stop’ is planned at Headlands Center for the Arts and it would be appreciated if participants come willing to contribute via the onsite ‘tip-jar’ as a thank you to the Headlands Center for the Arts for accommodating our group. This field trip is less suitable for beginners. \nDIRECTIONS: Head south on Hwy 101 and take the last Sausalito exit just before the Golden Gate Bridge. At the exit stop sign\, turn right and go under the freeway\, then follow the road down to the left. Within\n300 feet turn left at the sign to the Marin Headlands; this is the only available left turn before you begin the descent into Sausalito. You should see the tunnel with the five-minute signal light. Proceed through the tunnel on Bunker Road to the Rodeo Lagoon Parking Lot at the end and meet by the bridge over the channel to the beach.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/rodeo-lagoon-marin-headlands-25/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20260226T233506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T233506Z
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SUMMARY:The Ponds at the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District (LGVSD) - San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 5\, 2026\n8:30 AM to noon\nBirding with Mark Clark \nRegistration is not required. All participants are welcome to join this trip. \nWe welcome bird enthusiasts of all levels\, especially beginning birders\, to join leader Mark Clark on our monthly walk around the ponds at Las Gallinas. On our search we’ll be looking for waterfowl\, waders\, songbirds\, raptors and swallows. We are likely to spot some interesting species\, so come assist in our search. \nThe packed dirt paths around the ponds are wide\, flat and easy to navigate. Heavy rain cancels \nDIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101\, exit at Smith Ranch Rd. Drive east on Smith Ranch Rd. toward McInnis Park. Turn left immediately after crossing the railroad tracks and drive about 0.5 mile through the LGVSD gates and into the parking lot at the end of the road. Meet the group by the bridge just past the parking lot. There is a portable restroon in the parking area for public use.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/the-ponds-at-the-las-gallinas-valley-sanitary-district-lgvsd-san-rafael-8/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20260220T233411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T233447Z
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SUMMARY:Bluebirds in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Bluebirds in the 21st Century\nThursday\, March 12\nSpeakers: Georgette Howington and Mike Azevedo\nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nThroughout history\, the bluebird has been iconic in many cultures\, inspiring art\, music\, poetry\, songs and mythology. Tonight\, we invite you to learn about bluebirds and how they are an indicator of ecosystem health\, as well as their important place in the ecosystem\, where they are incredibly effective at controlling insect populations. Also\, we will discuss how conservation efforts such as nest box programs have stabilized their populations in North America. \nSpeaker Bios:\nGeorgette Howington is State Co-Director of the California Bluebird Recovery Program and has been a nest box monitor for 25 nesting seasons. She is a certified Horticulturist and UC Davis Naturalist of the Mt. Diablo Region. Her affiliation as a conservationist includes membership in Mt. Diablo Bird Alliance. \nMike Azevedo is co-director for the California Bluebird Recovery Program. Mike has a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Management and has been a wildlife enthusiast for four decades\, serving as a naturalist and park ranger. He works with several Audubon Societies in the South Bay. \nPhoto Credit: Rajesh Ramani \n 
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/bluebirds-in-the-21st-century/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20260226T233806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T131223Z
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SUMMARY:Rodeo Lagoon - Marin Headlands
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026\n7:30/8:00 AM to noon **Please note below start times for this field trip\nBirding with William Legge and David Wiechers \nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration is required for this trip. Registration opens on Sunday\, March 15 at 8 AM.\nLimit of 15 participants for this trip. \nWith early spring migration underway will be looking out for migrant wildfowl\, grebes\, loons\, gulls\, and passerines.  As usual\, the weather will dictate our focus with onshore northwest winds ideal for spring sea watches\, while offshore easterly winds promise a good selection of late winter and early summer passerine migrants. Join us for a Sea Watch at 7:30 AM or arrive later at 8:00 AM for a circuit of the lagoon. A brief mid-morning ‘coffee-stop’ is planned at Headlands Center for the Arts and it would be appreciated if participants come willing to contribute via the onsite ‘tip-jar’ as a thank you to the Headlands Center for the Arts for accommodating our group. This field trip is less suitable for beginners. \nDIRECTIONS: Head south on Hwy 101 and take the last Sausalito exit just before the Golden Gate Bridge. At the exit stop sign\, turn right and go under the freeway\, then follow the road down to the left. Within\n300 feet turn left at the sign to the Marin Headlands; this is the only available left turn before you begin the descent into Sausalito. You should see the tunnel with the five-minute signal light. Proceed through the tunnel on Bunker Road to the Rodeo Lagoon Parking Lot at the end and meet by the bridge over the channel to the beach.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/rodeo-lagoon-marin-headlands-26/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20260226T233613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T233613Z
UID:10000316-1775118600-1775131200@marinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:The Ponds at the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District (LGVSD) - San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 2\, 2026\n8:30 AM to noon\nBirding with Mark Clark \nRegistration is not required. All participants are welcome to join this trip. \nWe welcome bird enthusiasts of all levels\, especially beginning birders\, to join leader Mark Clark on our monthly walk around the ponds at Las Gallinas. On our search we’ll be looking for waterfowl\, waders\, songbirds\, raptors and swallows. We are likely to spot some interesting species\, so come assist in our search. \nThe packed dirt paths around the ponds are wide\, flat and easy to navigate. Heavy rain cancels \nDIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101\, exit at Smith Ranch Rd. Drive east on Smith Ranch Rd. toward McInnis Park. Turn left immediately after crossing the railroad tracks and drive about 0.5 mile through the LGVSD gates and into the parking lot at the end of the road. Meet the group by the bridge just past the parking lot. There is a portable restroon in the parking area for public use.
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/the-ponds-at-the-las-gallinas-valley-sanitary-district-lgvsd-san-rafael-9/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111213
CREATED:20260227T133323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185126Z
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SUMMARY:Birds\, Plants and Wildflowers of Mt. Burdell
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 2\, 2026\n8:30 am – 1:30 pm\nBirding with David Edelson and Michelle Muir \nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration is required. Registration opens Monday\, March 23 at 8 AM.\nLimit of 15 participants for this trip \nOn this moderate 4-mile hike\, we will look and listen for birds\, and also stop to appreciate native plants and habitat\, particularly wildflowers which should be in abundant bloom. \nMount Burdell\, a Marin County Open Space Preserve located just west of Novato\, is a hotspot of plant and avian diversity\, with diverse oak woodlands\, grasslands\, serpentine outcrops and a vernal pool (Hidden Lake).  Some of the birds we’ll hope to see include spring migrants like orange-crowned warblers\, house wrens\, lark sparrows\, and Bullock’s orioles\, as well as year-round residents like oak titmice\, Bewick’s wrens\, western bluebirds\, and multiple species of woodpeckers.  This trip is suitable for all levels of birders and plant enthusiasts. \nWe’ll meet at the San Andreas trailhead.  To get there\, exit Highway 101 at San Marin Drive\, go west approximately 2.5 miles\, turn right (north) on San Andreas Drive and go roughly .6 mile to the trailhead.  There is parking along the road but no bathrooms or water.  We are planning a 4-mile hike which includes some uphill and/or rocky sections where hiking poles might be useful. We recommend hiking shoes or trail shoes with good traction.  Please bring lunch/snacks\, ample water\, sunscreen\, a hat\, and of course binoculars.
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CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Adelie Penguins: Their Past\, Present and Future in a Changing Antarctica
DESCRIPTION:Adelie Penguins: Their Past\, Present and Future in a Changing Antarctica\nThursday\, April 9\nSpeaker: Grant Ballard\nEvent is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. \nTopic:\nPoint Blue Conservation Science has monitored the Adelie penguins of Antarctica for decades\, witnessing firsthand the profound effects of climate change\, including the recent\, rapid decline in Ross Sea ice that is now threatening their survival.  Grant will share recent research made possible by their advanced technology and extensive\, multi-decade datasets\, including new findings into the evolutionary past of penguins\, and will show how comparing their ancient history with their current condition and challenges can teach us about the unique and globally important Southern Ocean ecosystem. \nSpeaker Bio:\nGrant joined Point Blue as a volunteer in 1991 and is currently Chief Science Officer\, responsible for overall leadership and coordination of Point Blue’s scientific activities. He has a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Auckland and a BA in English from Cornell University and has expertise in evaluating climate change impacts on wildlife and human populations. \nPhoto Credit: Annie Schmidt
URL:https://marinaudubon.org/event/adelie-penguins-their-past-present-and-future-in-a-changing-antarctica/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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