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SUMMARY:MDBA Field Trip -- Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:We’ll begin by scanning McNabney Marsh from the viewing platform\, then head over to Moorhen Marsh at Mt. View Sanitary District—one of the first water treatment facilities in the US to be developed as bird habitat. We expect to see a variety of waterbirds at these locations\, from grebes and ducks to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. This trip is great for beginners! \nHike Rating: 1 – Easy. Under 1 mile on flat terrain. Unpaved paths\, potentially muddy.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie & Matt Tarlach \nMeet: Meet at the wooden observation deck overlooking McNabney Marsh\, east of I-680\, at 8:30 AM. \nDirections: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway.\nArthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, with the freeway to your left and the marsh to your right\, until you arrive at the gravel parking lot by the observation deck. \nLimited to 15 participants. Sign up HERE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-mt-view-sanitarymcnabney-marsh-tickets-797319884237 \n(Photo of Green Heron by Matt Tarlach)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-mar-2024/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/green-heron-matt-tarlach.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20230404T060228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T021652Z
UID:7695-1687600800-1687618800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:The Beaver Festival in Martinez
DESCRIPTION:Join Mt. Diablo Audubon Society at The Beaver Festival in Martinez! \nThe Beaver Festival is finally back! Show your support for urban beavers and join your friends and favorite nature organizations at the FOURTEENTH festival celebrating the Martinez Beavers. Beavers have become big news lately but this is the festival that started it all. \nDon’t miss our many nature displays\, children’s activities\, excellent music\, silent auction and dynamic chalk mural by Amy Gallaher Hall of Napa. Learn why beavers are “superheroes” when it comes to helping us cope with climate change and why more cities should be teaming up with them like Martinez did. \nFor more information\, visit: https://martinezbeavers.org/beaver-festiva-xiv
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/the-beaver-festival-in-martinez-jun-2023/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20230404T054532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T021834Z
UID:7689-1682247600-1682258400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Lafayette Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Mt. Diablo Audubon Society at Lafayette’s annual Earth Day Festival! \nSustainable Lafayette presents this free event at Lafayette Plaza Park with live music\, kids & family activities\, and a petting zoo! \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.sustainablelafayette.org/2023-earth-day-festival
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/lafayette-earth-day-festival-apr-2023/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20230404T052444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T022012Z
UID:7681-1680948000-1680969600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator and Friends Day at Ruth Bancroft Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join Mt. Diablo Audubon Society at Pollinator and Friends Day at Ruth Bancroft Garden! \nEach year the Ruth Bancroft Garden hosts Pollinator and Friends Day. Join us for a celebration of pollinator and friends and what we can do to protect them and their habitat. This drop-in event will feature other educational organizations\, unique vendors and various stations throughout the Plaza and Building. \nThe event takes place on our Plaza and Building is FREE. Garden admission fees apply to those who wish to visit the Garden. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, visit: https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/pollinator-and-friends/
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/pollinator-and-friends-day-at-ruth-bancroft-garden-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Ruth Bancroft Garden\, 1552 Bancroft Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20230217T023019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T023335Z
UID:7524-1678784400-1678798800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh\nTuesday March 14\, 9 AM to 1pm\n \nStarting at the Mt. View Sanitation District Administration Building\, we will spend most of our outing walking around the several large ponds that make up Moorhen Marsh. Parking is free\, and there are restrooms at the beginning of the walk. Winter birding at the Marsh has been excellent so far this year\, and hopefully\, March will be no exception. Some of the types of birds we should see include: swans\, pelicans\, ducks\, egrets\, herons\, coots\, grackle\, gulls\, and hawks. Following our walk around Moorhen\, we will drive the short distance to the other side of I-680 to the birding platform at McNabney Marsh\, look for ducks and waterbirds there. Depending on how much fun we’re having\, we may extend the trip across the marsh at Waterbird Regional Preserve. \nThis trip is well-suited for beginners. If you’d like to borrow a pair of binoculars to use while on the trip contact leader Matt Tarlach\, after you register. \nRating: Category 1-Easy. Flat walking on smooth paths.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader:Matt Tarlach (925 482 6129) and Sandy Ritchie\nMeet: Mt. View Sanitary Administration Building \nDirections: From I-680 southbound exit at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. From I-680 northbound exit at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway.\nArthur Road will eventually turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the one-lane tunnel under I-680. Park and meet at the Administration Building\, which will be on the right. \n \nMVSD limits groups to 20 participants\, and requires a liability waiver. All MDAS trip participants must also accept our waiver\, which will be available upon registration. Register for this trip here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mvsd-moorhen-marsh-and-mcnabney-marsh-tickets-544650513347 \n(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-mar-2023/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Snowy-Egret-beth-lake-merritt.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20221206T060610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T061408Z
UID:7403-1671235200-1671321599@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:2022 Central Contra Costa Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The 68th Annual Central Contra Costa Christmas Bird Count is scheduled for Saturday\, December 17\, and participants are needed! You can participate by being part of a group in the field\, or by doing a count at your property if it is within the Central-County Count Circle. We have many routes to cover with varied habitats and varying degrees of walking involved\, so there will be something suitable for everyone. If you’d like to help us find the birds on that day\, please send an email to mdascentralcbc@gmail.com. The countdown event\, where we get together to find out how many species were tallied\, will again be held virtually this year at 7 PM on the same day and is open to all participants.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/central-contra-costa-christmas-bird-count-2022/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/christmas_bird_count2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten - Central CBC":MAILTO:mdascentralcbc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221215
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20221206T055523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T061434Z
UID:7398-1670976000-1671062399@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:2022 East Contra Costa Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The 23rd Annual East-County count will be held Wednesday\, December 14. Again\, you can participate by being part of a group in the field\, or by doing a count at your property if it is within the East-County Count Circle. If you’d like to participate\, please send an email to mdaseasterncbc@gmail.com. The countdown event for this one is again virtual\, at 7 PM on the count day and is open to all participants.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/east-contra-costa-christmas-bird-count-2022/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/christmas_bird_count.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten - East CBC":MAILTO:mdaseasterncbc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20221018T032112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T034346Z
UID:7160-1669107600-1669118400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- MVSD - McNabney & Moorhen Marshes
DESCRIPTION:MVSD – McNabney and Moorhen Marshes\nTuesday\, November 22\, 9am – Noon \nWe expect to see a variety of water birds here\, from grebes and ducks to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. \nHike Rating: 2 – Moderate. Almost entirely flat\, but over half a mile of walking around the ponds.\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Randy Huey\, please call to confirm: 925-518-8439\nMeet: Meet at Mt. View Sanitary Visitor Center at 9:00 AM \nThis hike is limited to 15 participants. All field trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). Registration at this link\, beginning two weeks before and closing two nights before the trip:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mt-view-sanitarymcnabney-marsh-tickets-440164603177 \nDirections: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and sign-in at the Visitor Center. \n \nExit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and sign-in at the Visitor Center. \n(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mvsd-mcnabney-moorhen-marshes-nov-2022/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Snowy-Egret-beth-lake-merritt.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20220217T074640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T215210Z
UID:6776-1646730000-1646740800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Mt. View Sanitary and McNabney Marsh\nTuesday March 8\, 9 AM to Noon\nLeader: Randy Huey\, 925-518-8439 \nStarting at the Mt. View Sanitation District Administration Building\, we will spend most of our outing walking around the several large ponds making up Moorhen Marsh. Parking is free\, and there are restrooms at the beginning of the walk. Winter birding at the Marsh has been excellent so far this year\, and hopefully\, March will be no exception. Some of the types of birds we should see include: swans\, pelicans\, ducks\, egrets\, herons\, coots\, grackle\, gulls\, and hawks. Following our walk around Moorhen\, we will drive the short distance over to the birding platform at McNabney Marsh\, and depending on how well and long our time goes\, we may end up the trip across the marsh at Waterbird Regional Preserve. \nRating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeader: Randy Huey\nMeet: Mt. View Sanitary Administration Building parking lot \nDirections: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and meet at the Administration Building\, which will be on the right. \n \nThe field trip is limited to 20 participants. Register for this event HERE starting on 2/20. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \n(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh-mar-2022/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mtdiablobirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Snowy-Egret-beth-lake-merritt.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211219
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20210919T173310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T222918Z
UID:6426-1639785600-1639871999@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:2021 Central County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION: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 circle\, contact one of the organizers below.  For more details please visit the MDAS CBC page.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/2021-central-county-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten - Central CBC":MAILTO:mdascentralcbc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211216
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20210919T173845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T223019Z
UID:6429-1639526400-1639612799@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:2021 East County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION: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 the organizers below.  For more details please visit the MDAS CBC page.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/2021-east-county-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten - East CBC":MAILTO:mdaseasterncbc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20210919T225727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T080505Z
UID:6454-1637661600-1637668800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Mt. View Sanitary/McNabney Marsh
DESCRIPTION:We expect to see a variety of water birds here\, from grebes and ducks\, to waders and peeps. Marsh passerines and raptors might also be present. \nThis hike is limited to 20 participants. All Field Trips are first-registered\, first-served. Participants acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nRating: Moderate \nElevation change: N/A \nLeader: Randy Huey\, please call to confirm: 925-518-8439 \nMeet: Meet at Mt. View Sanitary Visitor Center at 10:00 AM. \nDirections: Exit from I-680 southbound at Arthur Road\, turn left and go under the freeway. Exit I-680 northbound at Pacheco Blvd\, turn right onto Arthur Road and go under the freeway. Arthur Road will turn left. At .4 miles turn sharp left onto Mt. View Sanitary’s private road. Follow the road through the entry gate\, alongside the freeway and through the tunnel under I-680. Park and sign-in at the Visitor Center. \nRegister for this field trip HERE. \n(Snowy Egret photo by Beth Branthaver)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-mt-view-sanitary-mcnabney-marsh/
LOCATION:Mountain View Sanitary District\, 3800 Arthur Rd\, Martinez\, CA\, 94553\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20211018T212506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T212530Z
UID:6522-1636552800-1636556400@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:WOW Presents: Mount Diablo State Park Centennial
DESCRIPTION:Rising almost 4\,000 feet from the valleys of Contra Costa County\, Mount Diablo is one of the most recognized geologic features of the San Francisco Bay Area. This year\, Mount Diablo State Park is celebrating 100 years since being established in 1921. Join Wonders of the World (WOW) for a webinar that will explore the human history of the mountain from its humble beginnings to present day including the historic Civilian Conservation Corps who built most of its infrastructure. Discussions include the history of early Native Americans\, cattle ranching\, horse racing\, automobile racing\, and tourism on the mountain. Learn how the park has grown in size thanks to visionaries like Mary Bowerman and Raymond Force. See how different organizations protect the mountain like Mount Diablo Interpretive Association (MDIA) and Save Mount Diablo (SMD). Our speaker will be Steve Smith\, President of MDIA.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/wow-presents-mount-diablo-state-park-centennial/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T143000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20210919T225149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T033506Z
UID:6451-1636187400-1636209000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip—Charleston Slough
DESCRIPTION:We see a variety of birds on the water on this trip. Locations might include Charleston Slough\, Shoreline Lake\, Palo Alto Baylands\, Alviso and Redwood Shores. \nThis hike is limited to 15 participants. All Field Trips are first-registered\, first-served. Participants acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration). \nRating: Moderate \nDistance: We do some walking\, but drive from location to location \nElevation change: N/A \nLeader: Beth Branthaver\, please call to confirm: 510-502-4869 \nMeet: Meet at Terminal Road in Mountain View at 8:30 AM. \nDirections: Go south on I-680\, take Exit 12\, Mission Boulevard west. Continue through two traffic lights and take I-880 ramp south. Exit to SR 237\, connect to US 101 north at Moffett Field. Exit at San Antonio Road\, turn right (north) to Terminal Road\, turn right and park. Entrance is on left. Drive time is about one hour from Walnut Creek/Danville. \nRegister for this event HERE. \n(American Avocets photo by Maren Smith)
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-charleston-slough/
LOCATION:Charleston Slough\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20210904T204314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T205740Z
UID:6248-1631923200-1632009599@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:California Coastal Cleanup 2021
DESCRIPTION:Participate in the CA Coastal Commission’s Coastal Cleanup Day on September 18\, and throughout the month! \nDue 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. \n \n 
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/california-coastal-cleanup-2021/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation
ORGANIZER;CN="Contra Costa Resource Conservation District":MAILTO:info@ccrcd.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210830T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20210815T211641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T212053Z
UID:6111-1630328400-1630332000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Jimm Edgar
DESCRIPTION:A 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. \nClick here to go to the livestream service. In-person attendance is limited to 150 people. \nJimm Edgar\, longtime MDAS leader\, passed away peacefully on July 14th in Alabama with his wife Bettie by his side. \nJimm served as MDAS president multiple times during his long tenure with the Chapter. Most recently\, he was president from 2005 -2016. At general meetings\, his easy manner\, engaging smile and humorous style made audience members feel welcomed and appreciated. He loved to tell stories about birds\, often repeating his favorites. One of his most beloved birds was the Harlequin Duck and he seemed to thrill at explaining the meaning of Histrionicus histrionicus. Personally\, I believe I heard the story at least three times during our travels together. At the meetings\, if someone shared a very notable bird sighting\, Jimm would often respond\, “Oh\, is that right\,” lending even more significance to the report. \nJimm annually led field trips for MDAS. His favorite outing was to his beloved Mt. Diablo where he emphasized the beauty of the wildflowers as well the variety of birds. \nClearly\, Jimm loved birds and birding\, and he was especially devoted to organizing and coordinating the MDAS Christmas Bird Counts. After the CBCs\, it was always a fun event to compile all of the groups’ sightings over dinner. Jimm obviously took much satisfaction and pride in hosting these events. Beyond MDAS\, he volunteered to do counts for several other Chapters as well. \nAt the June\, 2017\, MDAS General Meeting\, Jimm was presented with the National Audubon Society’s Great Egret Award for his significant long-term contributions to Audubon. Shortly thereafter\, Jimm moved to Alabama. Jimm will be long-remembered and dearly missed. \nThere will be a Celebration of Jimm’s life at his home church – the First Presbyterian Church in Berkeley on his actual birthday August 30th 2021\, at 1PM PST. Reception to follow. The Celebration for Jimm’s life will be live-streamed. As a teenager\, Jimm met Christ through Young Life Ministries and his Young Life leader\, Spokane resident Dick Silk\, who was his mentor and lifelong friend. In lieu of flowers\, please consider a contribution to Young Life Jimm Edgar Memorial Fund\, 420 N. Cascade Ave.\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80903. \n-Paul Schorr
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/memorial-service-for-jimm-edgar/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley\, 2407 Dana St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20210315T211906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T211906Z
UID:5275-1619031600-1619035200@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Mitchell Canyon Birding Hotspot—Spring Migration
DESCRIPTION:Spring 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 State Park\, is known by birders as perhaps the best place around to see this annual rush of feathered color and song. \nLogon at 7pm on April 21st for the next Mount Diablo Interpretive Association virtual presentation to see some beautiful birds\, fascinating migratory maps and learn what we all must do to help Mitchell Canyon’s beautiful birds survive. Presented by Juan Pablo Galván Martínez (Mount Diablo State Park volunteer\, Mount Diablo Audubon Society Conservation Chair\, and Senior Land Use Manager for Save Mount Diablo).
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mitchell-canyon-birding-hotspot-spring-migration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conservation,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20210205T210444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T210444Z
UID:5044-1613635200-1613667600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:A Rainforest at our Feet: Local wetland restoration in the San Francisco Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:In 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 holistic and healthy ecosystems that sustain all life. \nAbout The Speaker: \nJohn is a plant ecologist specializing in landscape restoration. He has an undergraduate degree from UCSB\, and graduate degrees/certifications from U of O and the University of Oslo. John has been the wetland specialist for the California Coastal Commission\, the program manager for the Coastal Conservancy’s enhancement program\, the chair of the SF Bay Habitat Joint Venture’s Implementation Committee\, and is currently the chair of the Arundo Removal and Restoration Team (ARRT) at the Walnut Creek Watershed Council. Over the past thirty years\, he has restored vernal pool complexes\, riparian systems\, perennial and seasonal marshes and native grasslands. Presently\, John is focused on working with community groups of local restoration projects\, especially small creeks\, and researching landscape restoration\, especially the undiscovered historic links.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/a-rainforest-at-our-feet-local-wetland-restoration-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conservation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210216
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20210128T013955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T165900Z
UID:5010-1613088000-1613433599@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The 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 home or on our personal birding trips. \nYou can learn the background and importance of this community science activity that can be done right from your backyard by reading “The Great Backyard Bird Count Is Coming!” by Alan Bade\, MDAS Community Science Coordinator. This article is from the February 2021 edition of The Quail.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/the-great-backyard-bird-count/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conservation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201220
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20200302T012249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T012249Z
UID:3931-1608336000-1608336000@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:2020 Central County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION: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 circle\, contact one of the organizers below.  For more details please visit the MDAS CBC page.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/2020-central-county-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Leite":MAILTO:leitebird@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201217
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20200302T011803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T011803Z
UID:3929-1608076800-1608163199@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:2020 East County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION: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 the organizers below.  For more details please visit the MDAS CBC page.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/2020-east-county-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Leite":MAILTO:leitebird@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191218T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20190827T164532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T230655Z
UID:3258-1576652400-1576695600@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:East County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION: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 the organizers below.  For more details please visit the MDAS CBC page.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/east-county-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conservation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten":MAILTO:president@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T070000
DTSTAMP:20260522T202815
CREATED:20190820T163438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T230603Z
UID:3216-1576306800-1576306800@mtdiablobirds.org
SUMMARY:Central Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION: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 circle\, contact one of the organizers below.  For more details please visit the MDAS CBC page.
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/central-contra-costa-county-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conservation
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Britten":MAILTO:president@mtdiabloaudubon.org
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