Author: Jim Houghton - Page 26
Jim has slowly learned how to operate a fairly primitive WordPress website. It doesn't look like much, but all the SFVAS information anyone needs is here. Gifts of good-quality white wine are welcome but not required.
May 29, 2009
California State Parks Threatened – Again!
This statement was released by California State Parks on May 29, 2009. Proposal to Close 220 State Parks The State of California is faced with a dire fiscal situation. To help meet the state's budget deficit, there is a budget proposal to eliminate the General Fund support of California State Parks. California State Parks has…
May 20, 2009
Fledgling Herons at Risk in Sepulveda Basin
The Black-crowned Night Herons nesting in the Sepulveda Basin have begun to fledge and the young are right on a popular walking, running, and dog walking path. This morning there were two fledglings on the path. One of them was picked up by a concerned walker yesterday and brought to a rehab facility ¾ it…
May 13, 2009
Birds, Beasts and Bergs—a Southern Ocean Experience
Birds, Beasts and Bergs— a Southern Ocean Experience. Dave Weeshoff, SFVAS Board Member, will present photos and quips of his recent travels to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. Included will be penguins, albatrosses, petrels, whales, cute seal pups, sea lions, and other rascally creatures, as well as amazing icebergs and landscapes…Annual Potluck and Members’ Slideshow
Thursday, June 25. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. Annual Potluck and Members’ Slideshow. 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd., Encino. Located between Moorpark and Ventura Blvd., on the west side of Balboa, just south of the Presbyterian Church. The evening’s program will include the installation of new officers for the 2009-2010 year. It…Antelope Valley Committee Meeting
The Prime Desert Woodland Preserve in the Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center, at 43201 35th Street, Lancaster. Contact Bob or Bonnie Weatherman (661) 269-2051.
May 1, 2009
General Membership Meeting
Everyone welcome. Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd., Encino. Located between Moorpark and Ventura Blvd., on the west side of Balboa, just south of the Presbyterian Church. Come early for social hour. Birds, Beasts and Bergs—a Southern Ocean Experience. Dave Weeshoff, SFVAS Board Member, will present photos and quips of his recent travels to the…Chatsworth Nature Preserve – A BIRDATHON EVENT!
Sunday, May 10, 7:00 a.m. Chapter members will once again join members of the Southwest Herpetologist Society on a tour in- side the Preserve. We will divide according to interest, Herps or birds. Directions: Meet at the Plummer/Valley Circle gate on the north side of the Preserve approximately .9 miles west of the intersection of…Tejon Ranch Breeding Bird Count
The Tejon Ranch Conservancy has organized a summer bird count and has invited SFVAS to bird one of the five sections that make up the entire 240,000 acre property now managed by the Conservancy. This is an excellent opportunity to get a first hand look at this beautiful property and help count birds. If interested…
April 8, 2009
SFVAS Reaches Out at Chatsworth Reservoir
Dave and I had a very busy, but enjoyable day! We arrived at 7:30 am to set up our tables. Being early, we had our choice of spot in the Oak Grove, so set up at the beginning of the grove, under a very old and large Valley Oak. It was a wonderful setting and…
March 29, 2009