August 30, 2009

Arizona Field Trip 2009

Thirteen SFVAS birders met in southeast Arizona for 8 days of birding led by Michael McQuerry. We covered the canyons of the Huachucas, the San Pedro Riparian area, Willcox Ponds and Portal and the scenic canyons and high elevations of the Chiricahuas. Altogether 156 bird species were seen with another 5 heard, plus some interesting… read more
August 24, 2009

Galileo Hill/Silver Saddle Ranch Access Policy

What follows is a new directive pertaining to access at Galileo/Silver Saddle Ranch. The news is not good, but it is also not as bad as some of the rumors have been. Please be mindful that our behavior will influence possible changes in the future – for the good or the bad. This remains private (i.e.… read more
August 6, 2009

Sustainable Gardening Workshops Slated

Alan Pollack, our Audubon-at-Home Chair, will be giving his lecture/slide show on Restoring Habitat One Yard at a Time/Creating a Wildlife Friendly Garden at the CSUN Botanic Garden on Saturday, September 19 and at an Extension Division Workshop at Pierce College on Saturday October 17. In addition to his lecture, the workshop will feature Art… read more
August 4, 2009

LA River Cleanup Scheduled in August

The friends of the LA River are hosting two Cleanup events in August. The first, on August 22, will be in Sepulveda Basin. The second, on August 29, will be at Taylor Yard. More information is available at www.lariver.org. read more
July 27, 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. TOPIC: Olga Clarke will present the birds and wildlife of Cabo San Lucas No stranger to San Fernando Valley Audubon members, Olga Clarke will share… read more
July 17, 2009

BE WATERWISE Classes in Calabasas

The Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants and the Mountains Restoration Trust present SUMMER CLASSES IN BEAUTIFUL CALABASAS FOR WATERWISE GARDENERS Look, Ma, No Lawn! with Lili Singer Take out your turf and fill the space with low-care native plants that need no fertilizer and use a fraction of the water required… read more
July 13, 2009

Monthly Field Trip to Huntington Central Park and Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Meet at the Slater Avenue parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Directions from the San Fernando Valley: Take the San Diego Freeway (405) south and exit at Golden West. Go south approximately three miles on Golden West to Slater. Turn left on Slater to the parking lot on the right. Bring lunch. We will picnic at… read more

Antelope Valley General Meeting

The Prime Desert Woodland Preserve in the Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center, at 43201 35th Street, Lancaster. Contact Bob or Bonnie Weatherman at (661) 269-2051. Program posted on www.avaudubon.com. read more

Sepulveda Basin Flashlight Walk

Meet at the Wildlife Reserve Amphitheater at 6:45 p.m. for a 1 1/2-hour sunset program and walk led by SFVAS and City park rangers. Look for birds, bats and owls. Designed for families and adults. Bring flashlights, insect repellent, light wrap. Directions: Go north ½ mile from Burbank Blvd. on Woodley Ave. Turn east (right)… read more

O’Melveny Weekday Walk at O’Melveny Park

Directions: Take the 118/Ronald Reagan Freeway and exit at Balboa Blvd. Turn north, driving two miles to Sesnon, turn left going west .6 mile, turn right at park entrance. Meet in the parking lot. RAIN CANCELS. Contact Carolyn Oppenheimer at, (818) 885-7493, with any questions (before 7 p.m., please) or carolyn.oppenheimer@sfvaudubon.org. read more