SonomaBirding events and activities are based at the Sonoma Community Center - 276 E. Napa St, To sign up for classes phone - 707-938-4626 x1. The VOM Nature Lecture Series is underwritten by Darren Peterie of Wachovia Mortgage - 707-322-5725. A partnership with SCC and Sonoma Arts & Lectures.
Sat. May 17th - 12 Noon to 3PM - Sonoma Whole Foods joins with SonomaBirding.org this month to celebrate the 2008 spring bird migration - International Migratory Bird Day - Connecting Sonoma's migrating and resident birds & their habitats with people of all ages. Stop by our booth and share a bird story this Saturday. Thursday - June 5th - 7:30-8:45PM - Saving the Elusive Snow LeopardGuest speaker - Dr. Rodney Jackson, Founder - Executive Director, Snow Leopard Conservancy Based in Sonoma. - Winner of the Rolex Award and leading expert on the Snow Leopard. $5.00. Rodney is a finalist for the Indianapolis Award! The largest individual monetary award for animal conservation in the world. Sat. June 7th - 9:00-5:00 PM Bird & Nature Illustration with renowned artist and naturalist John Muir Laws, of the CA. Academy of Science. $65. Limited class size. June 7-14th - Cornell Lab of Ornithology Audio Workshop. Once a year a team of experts from the Macaulay Library teach state-of-the-art techniques for recording the sounds of wildlife in the Tahoe National Forest. Particpants learn through daily field recording sessions and lecture/discussions. June 16-20th (9:00-11:30AM (ages 8-12) Bird Camp For Kids - A partnership with Madrone Audubon & SCC. Each day the Bird Camp will have a special focus helping youngsters discover the joy of birding one bird at a time. A team of five experienced instructors will enrich kids basic identification, respect and helpful field skills in lively Sonoma Valley venues...offering daily tips and outings to discover seasonal backyard birds, hawks, owls, ducks and unique wetland birds. (5 sessions - $125 - Scholarships Available). Parents provide transportation to and from the daily venue. Wed. August 13 - 7:00-9:00 PM Shorebirds of the Coast - Bodega Bay field trip - 8/15 or 8/16 with Lisa Hug . ($15 Lecture Only, $25 Field Exercise Only, $40 Lecture + one corresponding field trip) Wed. August 20 - 7:00-9:00 PM Inland Shorebirds - field trip- Schollenberger Park 8/22 or 8/23 with Lisa Hug ($15 Lecture Only, $25 Field Exercise Only, $40 Lecture + one corresponding field trip)
Bird Recue Volunteers Needed - Santa Rosa Bird Rescue, International Bird Rescue, Sonoma Co. Wildlife Rescue |
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The "official check list" of the bird species that may be seen seasonally in Sonoma Valley and Petaluma Wetlands. The beautiful birding area includes two estuaries, two mountain ranges and the Petaluma, Napa & Sonoma Wetlands. Great bio-diversity. The current list can be downloaded. |
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