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SUMMARY:Monthly Program: February 2023
DESCRIPTION:A 27 Year Wildflower Journey:\nThe Making of Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change\n\nRob Badger and Nita Winter \nRob Badger and Nita Winter take you behind the scenes on their 27-year journey photographing wildflowers throughout California and the West. It began in 1992 when they discovered and fell in love with California’s spectacular wildflower blooms in the Mojave Desert’s Antelope Valley California Poppy Preserve. Photographing these beautiful landscapes and individual flowers evolved into their documentary art project\, “Beauty and the Beast: Wildflowers and Climate Change.” Their beautiful\, multiple award-winning coffee table book\, co-published with the California Native Plant Society\, focuses on California’s amazing plant diversity. It is a companion to their traveling educational exhibit. \nGorgeous superbloom scenery isn’t the only thing that makes this series so special. The photographers show how they create wildflower portraits in the field\, lugging 80 pounds of cameras and their “natural light” studio equipment from below sea level in Death Valley National Park to 13\,000-foot-high mountain passes. Rob also shares two innovative field techniques he developed to capture unique floral portraits that go beyond traditional wildflower photography. \nBecause most land based birds directly\, or indirectly\, rely on the existence of wildflowers and other native plants for their survival\, creating native plant gardens is an important way to support local wildlife. Nita and Rob will take you into their evolving native plant garden and share the joy and rewards it brings them. \nInternationally acclaimed conservation photographers Rob Badger and Nita Winter have been life partners and creative collaborators for more than three decades. Their work has been featured in Time\, Mother Jones\, and Sierra magazines\, the New York Times\, Washington Post\, San Francisco Chronicle and the Los Angeles Times. They are the recent recipients of the Sierra Club’s 2020 Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography. \nPurchase books and learn more at wildflowerbooks.com. Photography website: WinterBadger.com \n  \n\nPhotographers Nita Winter and Rob Badger Backpacking to photograph wildflowers in the Carson Pass area\, Background Lake Winnamucca\, Carson Pass\, Eldorado National Forest\, Sierra Nevada Mountains\, California. Photograph by unknown fellow hiker \n  \nWebinar Access Info:\n\n\n\n\nDate:\nFebruary 2\, 2023 7:00 PM Pacific Time\n\n\nTime:\n7:00 PM–8:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nLocation:\nZoom online meeting\n\n\nAccess:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88113297784?pwd=dGw2Mkx4VktuSTd5d2lnbklTK00xZz09\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n881 1329 7784\n\n\nPasscode:\n875621\n\n\nPhone access:\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88113297784#\,\,\,\,*875621# US (San Jose)\n+14086380968\,\,88113297784#\,\,\,\,*875621# US (San Jose)Dial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\nMeeting ID: 881 1329 7784\nPasscode: 875621\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kJ9HHOqJd
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/monthly-program-february2023/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariana Rickard":MAILTO:arianajrickard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T084500
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Thornton Area/Cosumnes Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Birding Cosumnes Preserve and the Thornton Area\nSaturday\, February 4\, 8:45 AM-2 PM \nTundra Swans\, Sandhill Cranes\, hawks and grassland birds. Trip will go in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage. If questions\, call the leader. \nHike rating: 1 – Easy.\nElevation change: Minor\nDistance: Depending on the route decided.\nCo-Leaders: Ethan Chickering\, 925-890-3833\nMeet: 8:45 AM in Westgate Landing Park at end of Glascock Road.\nDirections: Take SR 4 to Antioch Bridge\, go north on SR 160 along river to Rio Vista bridge. Turn right on SR 12 for 11.5 miles. East of Terminous\, turn right onto the exit to Glasscock Rd. The road will go under the bridge. Turn left onto Glasscock Rd. proper and continue to the park at the end. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-in-the-thornton-area-including-cosumnes-preserve-tickets-465961251647
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-thornton-cosumnes-feb-2023/
LOCATION:Westgate Landing Regional Park\, 4GF5+HP\, Terminous\, CA\, 95242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T083000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek — Rescheduled!
DESCRIPTION:Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek\, Petaluma\nSaturday\, February 11\, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM\n(Rescheduled from January 14)\n \nBoth sites are good for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and a few raptors. \nHike rating: 2 – moderate\nElevation change: minor\nMeet: Access point to Shollenberger Park behind the Point Blue parking lot.\nLeader: Sandy Ritchie (925) 381-2514\nDirections: Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 towards Sacramento\, exit to SR37. Follow SR37 to Lakeville Road\, then turn right. Before reaching Petaluma\, look for the water recycling facility on the left and turn left on South McDowell Blvd. After a short distance\, turn left onto Cypress Drive. The Shollenberger access is behind the Point Blue offices on the right. Bring lunch and a beverage. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/518889972877 \nPhoto: Black-necked Stilt by Jean Halford
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/shollenberger-park-ellis-creek-jan-2023/
LOCATION:Shollenberger Park\, 1400 Cader Lane\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:Bodega Bay\nSaturday\, February 18\, 9:30-3:00\n \nBoth sites are good for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and a few raptors. \nHike rating: 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nMeet: Porto Bodega Marina\, https://goo.gl/maps/SxWebctFy9ZDyUqP6\nLeader: Maureen Lahiff\, MLahiff@aol.com\, 510-484-6529 \nDirections: Take US 101 north to Petaluma. Exit at Washington and head SW. Washington becomes Bodega Ave\, which becomes Petaluma-Valley Ford Rd\, which eventually merges into CA Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 to Bodega Bay. Just past “downtown” Bodega Bay turn left on Eastshore Rd\, and follow it all the way down to the marina. From Walnut Creek\, it’s about a 2 hour drive.\nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/467279855627
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-bodega-bay-feb-2023/
LOCATION:Porto Bodega Marina\, Porto Bodega Marina\, Bodega Bay\, CA\, 94923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Lahiff":MAILTO:MLahiff@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230221T083000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip -- Sunol Regional Park -- CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2023\ndue to potentially hazardous road and trail conditions after the recent torrential rains.\nWe hope to go birding at Sunol next year. \n\n\nSunol Regional Park\nTuesday\, February 21 8:30 AM -12:30 PMGolden Eagles and other raptors\, Rufous-crowned Sparrows\, Dipper\, and Canyon and Rock Wrens are possible.\nNOTE: The park has been impacted by our recent heavy rains. Registration for this trip will not open until two weeks before\, when we may have a better idea of conditions. We will not go to Little Yosemite.\nANY RAIN CANCELS\n\nHike rating: 2 – moderate\nElevation change: Some elevation gain on well-graded paths.\nMeet: Park visitor center at 8:15AM.\nLeader: Steve Taylor\, 925-828-8810Directions: To reach Sunol Regional Park drive South on highway 680. Take the Calavaras off ramp which is about two miles past Bernal. At the bottom of the Calavaras off ramp make a left. Take Calaveras\, about four miles to Geary which will be on your left. Make a left on Geary. Geary dead ends into the park. Meet by the visitor center which will be on your left. There is an entrance fee or you can use your Regional Parks pass. \nThis field trip is limited to 20 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/519058667447
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-sunol-regional-park-2023/
LOCATION:Sunol Regional Park\, 1895 Geary Road\, Sunol\, CA\, 94586\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Walnut Creek Parks
DESCRIPTION:Walnut Creek Parks\nWednesday\, February 22\, 8:30 AM-1 PM\n \nStarting in Heather Farm Park\, we will walk around the large\, mostly natural pond\, birding along the way. We will visit one or two other parks within the city\, to be determined the day of the trip. \nRating: Category 2-Moderate\nElevation change: None\nLeader: Hugh Harvey\nMeet: The wood railing at the natural pond in Heather Farm Park. \nDirections: Turn into the park on North San Carlos Drive from Ygnacio Valley Road. This is east of John Muir Hospital\, the intersection has a Shell and a Chevron gas station. Drive to the stop sign past the community building and turn left into the parking lot. The wooden railing is straight ahead. \nThe field trip is limited to 10 participants. \nAll trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/517246457077
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-walnut-creek-feb-2023/
LOCATION:Heather Farm Park\, 301 N San Carlos Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Los Banos/Panoche Valley
DESCRIPTION:Los Banos/Panoche Valley\nSaturday/Sunday\, February 25-26\n\nBoth sites are good for wintering waders\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and a few raptors.\nNOTE: The planned itinerary for this trip has been impacted by our recent heavy rains. Registration will not open until two weeks before\, when we may have a better handle on conditions. \nHike rating: 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nLeaders: Hugh Harvey\, Beth Branthaver\nMeet: The McDonald’s in Gustine\, at 8AM \nDirections: Drive south on I-5 to Hwy 140\, Exit 418. Turn left and drive 3-1/2 miles to the intersection with Hwy 33. Turn left\, drive into Gustine and look for the restaurant and Chevron station on the left. Lodging in Los Banos includes Best Western Executive Inn 209-827-0954\, Los Banos Days Inn 209-826-9690\, Vagabond Inn Executive Los Banos 209-427-4677. \nThis field trip is limited to 10 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver\, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/517254832127
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-los-banos-feb-2023/
LOCATION:McDonald’s Gustine\, 430 1st Ave\, Gustine\, CA\, 95322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T090000
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SUMMARY:MDAS Field Trip — Grizzly Island Wildlife Area
DESCRIPTION:Grizzly Island Refuge\nTuesday\, February 28th\, 9 AM-1 PM \nGrizzly Island provides habitat for more than 200 species of birds and is home to a variety of threatened or endangered wildlife and plants. Our trip will begin at the Refuge Headquarters and continue for about 7 ½ miles along Grizzly Island Road\, which is unpaved and runs through the middle of the Wildlife Area. Some things you may need for our outing at Grizzly Island: binoculars\, drinking water\, sun block\, insect repellent\, warm jacket\, and appropriate footwear. Also\, bring lunch and drinks. \nLeader: Randy Huey\, 925-518-8439\nHike Rating: Category 1-Easy\nElevation change: N/A\nMeet: Wildlife Refuge Headquarters\, 2548 Grizzly Island Road\, Suisun\, CA 94585\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/sMFsZbgnKacKHn8L9 \nDirections: From Central Contra Costa County\, take I-680 N toward Sacramento. Take Highway 12 off-ramp east toward Rio Vista. Turn onto Grizzly Island Road\, at the stoplight at Sunset Shopping Center. Hill Slough Wildlife Area is on both sides of Grizzly Island Road from Highway 12 to the first one-lane bridge. The Grizzly Island Complex Headquarters is 9.5 miles further on Grizzly Island Road. \nThe trip is limited to 20 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-the-grizzly-island-refuge-tickets-467258341277 \nPhoto: Tundra Swans over Grizzly Island by Isaac Aronow
URL:https://mtdiablobirds.org/event/mdas-field-trip-grizzly-island-wildlife-area-feb-2023/
LOCATION:Grizzly Island Wildlife Area\, 2548 Grizzly Island Road\, Fairfield\, CA\, 94585\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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