Thursday, October 9, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Speakers: Hernan Casanas and Tamara Zalewski Event is free. Register HERE for this speaker series. Topic: For 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. Hernan and Tamara will discuss how by tending to critically endangered bird species and landscapes they have built large-scale conservation programs. Speaker Bios: Hernan Casanas Hernan 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. Tamara Zalewski Tamara 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.

Saturday, October 11, 2025 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM Birding with Rich Cimino No registration required. All participants are welcome to join this trip. Our 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. Trails are flat and easy to navigate. The location has bathrooms and parking. Meet in the Marin Art and Garden Center parking lot located at 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Ross.