September 23, 2011

General Membership Meeting: SPECIAL Field Trip to the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology

See page two of the October 2011 issue of the Phainopepla for more information about this event Directions: From the San Fernando Valley, take Hwy. 101 to Pleasant Valley/Santa Rosa Road exit in Camarillo, turn left at the end of the off-ramp, going back over the freeway. Follow Pleasant Valley west for 2 miles to…

Second Saturday Bird Walks For Families and Beginners

October through March Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve    (FREE) The San Fernando Valley Audubon Society will lead FREE bird walks for families and beginners on the second Saturday of the month, October 2011—March 2012.(Saturdays: Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, and Mar. 10.) Stroll through the lovely Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, enjoying…
September 21, 2011

Guy Commeau Presents…

Flora and Fauna of Alaska and Victoria Come to the SFVAS Membership Meeting Thursday night, September 22, 2011, 7:00 PM at the Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd., Encino. Guy is an exceptional photographer, birder and traveler who spent six months in Alaska and will be sharing his Alaskan adventures with us through his stories and…
July 23, 2011

Alternative Boating Plan to begin August 12

The Corps of Engineers has developed an alternative proposal for a pilot recreational boating program on the Los Angeles River in the Sepulveda Basin that appears to sufficiently address the primary concerns of the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society. The put-in and take-out points have been changed and restricted to areas that will not have…
July 8, 2011

SFVAS Objects to LA River Boating Plan as Proposed

SFV Audubon Conservation Chair Kris Ohlenkamp has sent two letters of comment to the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding the pending proposal to permit non-motorized boating in the portion of the Los Angeles River lying within the boundaries of the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area. His letters express the concerns that the SFVAS Board of…
May 3, 2011

Yet Another Birdathon Update!

The Children's Birdathon Event will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The Youth Birdathon Event will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2011 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Both events will be held at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area. Click here for more information and entry forms.
April 16, 2011

BIRD CALLS REPOSITORY

A growing online library of bird sounds, photos and information offers a new resource for backyard birders and seasoned ornithologists alike. MSU’s Avian Vocalizations Center, or AVoCet, offers free downloads of bird sounds from around the world. It also features sonograms that visually chart the sounds, photos of birds recorded, Google Earth maps of recording…
April 5, 2011

Support Our Annual Birdathon!

Spring is upon us and it's time to go out and find all the migratory and resident nesting birds -- all in great fun and to raise money to support our many SFVAS projects, especially our education programs. To help you find all the relevant information on this subject, a new page has been created.…
March 26, 2011

Cleanup Volunteers Wanted!

Come and be a part of our annual cleanup of this important wildlife reserve on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 9 AM until Noon. Mark your calendars now! Open the link: Clean2011.fly for more information. The College Student Conservation Committee invites all college students to participate together in this event. To have a certificate of…
February 16, 2011

Board Nominations Announced

The Nominations Committee is pleased to announce the following slate of candidates to serve on the Board of Directors of San Fernando Valley Audubon Society for our 2011–2012 program year. President: Dave Weeshoff 1st VP:    Mike Van Norman 2nd VP:    Rose Leibowitz Treasurer: Ann Ohlenkamp (continuing a 2-year term) Corresponding Sec: Diana Keeney Recording Sec: …