Conservation
Central Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count
Hold the date for the Central Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count, a tradition going back to 1955! Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused. To participate in field trips led by experienced birders on this special occasion, or to tally birds at your yard/feeder if you live within […]
East County Christmas Bird Count
Hold the date for the 20th annual East Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count! Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused. To participate in field trips led by experienced birders on this special occasion, or to tally birds at your yard/feeder if you live within the count circle, contact […]
2020 East County Christmas Bird Count
Hold the date for the 20th annual East Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count! Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused. To participate in field trips led by experienced birders on this special occasion, or to tally birds at your yard/feeder if you live within the count circle, contact one of […]
2020 Central County Christmas Bird Count
Hold the date for the Central Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count, a tradition going back to 1955! Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused. To participate in field trips led by experienced birders on this special occasion, or to tally birds at your yard/feeder if you live within the count […]
The Great Backyard Bird Count
OnlineThe Great Backyard Bird Count is coming! On February 12–15th, birders all over the world will count birds for four days to provide an important snapshot of where birds are right before their migrations. We may not be able to bird together on MDAS field trips, but we can still contribute to science meaningfully from […]
A Rainforest at our Feet: Local wetland restoration in the San Francisco Bay Area
OnlineIn this talk, acclaimed plant ecologist John Zentner will discuss how wetland health impacts the health of birds and wildlife. John will guide participants through understanding different types of local wetlands, from marshes, vernal pools, riparian wetlands, and more. He will then outline methods of wetland conservation and how these projects are crucial to maintaining […]
Mitchell Canyon Birding Hotspot—Spring Migration
OnlineSpring in the East Bay outdoors means enjoying comfortable weather, looking at beautiful wildflowers, and greeting the colorful migratory birds flying up from further south that either settle here to find mates and nest, or stop briefly before continuing up north. Mitchell Canyon, on the north slope of Mount Diablo and lying within Mount Diablo […]
Memorial Service for Jimm Edgar
First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley 2407 Dana St, Berkeley, CA, United StatesA memorial service for Jimm Edgar, who passed away on July 14, 2021, will be held on Monday, August 30, at 1 pm, at First Pres. Click here to RSVP. Click here to go to the livestream service. In-person attendance is limited to 150 people. Jimm Edgar, longtime MDAS leader, passed away peacefully on July 14th in Alabama […]
California Coastal Cleanup 2021
Participate in the CA Coastal Commission's Coastal Cleanup Day on September 18, and throughout the month! Due to COVID, organized cleanups won't be scheduled by our local Contra Costa Resource Conservation District, but they encourage you to do your own self-guided one. The District has resources to make this easier. See their cleanup page HERE. […]