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General Meeting info: The meeting begins at 7:30 PM on the third Monday of the month, except in June, July, August and December, at the First United Methodist Church 1551 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa.

The First United Methodist Church is on Montgomery Drive about one-half mile west of Montgomery Village between California Avenue and Talbot Avenue, and just two blocks east of Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Parking is available on Montgomery Drive.

As always, the public is invited to these free programs.


Outings Info: All walks and meetings are open to the public. Walkabouts, Field Trips and Beginners Bird Walks are recreational and educational in purpose. All levels of expertise are welcome. For those events, bring a lunch, field equipment and wear comfortable shoes and layered clothing for variable weather conditions. Heavy forecasted rain cancels. Many parks charge day-use fees. Please carpool whenever possible.


Wednesday, September 1, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
BODEGA BAY. Bird Walk. From the center of the town of Bodega Bay, drive north on Highway 1, turn left at East Shore Road (the Bodega Head turnoff), then turn right at the stop sign, and continue 0.3 mile to the unpaved parking lot on the right. Bring lunch, liquids, and layered clothing. For information, contact Tom McCuller, <sisyphus@sonic.net>, 546-1812.

Wednesday, September 1, 7:00 PM
BOARD MEETING. Sonoma County Environmental Center, 55A Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa. For agenda information, contact Bob Speckels at 569-0563.

Saturday, September 4, 8:00 AM to Noon
RAGLE RANCH REGIONAL PARK, on Ragle Ranch Rd, in Sebastopol. Join us to look for early fall migrants, as well as a wide variety of our familiar county birds. Meet in the parking area near the dog park. There is a parking fee of $6.00, or use your Regional Park Pass. Leaders: Bob Speckels, 569-0563; Tom Cashman, 433-2528; and Bill Doyle, 483-8773.

Thursday, September 9, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
SHOLLENBERGER PARK/ELLIS CREEK. Bird Walk. Search for migrating birds at the Shollenberger Park ponds and wetlands in Petaluma. After lunch, we will bird the wetlands of the adjacent Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility. Meet at Shollenberger Park parking lot. From Santa Rosa, take Highway116 exit (Lakeville Highway), go left under Highway 101, turn right at the South McDowell traffic light, proceed to the City Park sign, and turn right into the park lot. For information, contact Tom McCuller,
<sisyphus@sonic.net>, 546-1812.

Wednesday, September 15, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
POINT REYES. Bird Walk. We will search for fall migrants, vagrants, and early wintering birds. Meet in the parking lot across from the Bear Valley Visitor Center, located just west of Olema. Bring lunch, liquids, and layered clothing. For information, contact Tom McCuller, <sisyphus@sonic.net>, 546-1812.

Saturday, September 18, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
BODEGA BAY. Come with us to greet the returning fall migrants, shorebirds, warblers, and much more. From the town of Bodega Bay, drive north on Highway 1, turn left at East Shore Road (the Bodega Head turnoff), then turn right at the stop sign, and continue 0.3 mile to the large, dirt parking lot on the right. Informal carpools meet 7:10 AM at the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Office, 747 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa. The parking lot is behind the office (access from Carillo Street.) Bring lunch, liquids, and layers of clothing. Rain cancels. Leaders: Tom Cashman, 433-2528; Bill Doyle, 483-8773; Bob Speckels, 569-0563; and Ken Wilson, 775-2558.

Monday, September 20, 7:30 PM
GENERAL MEETING. "Finding Connection in Nature." John (Jack) Muir Laws will present an illustrated lecture on a series of astounding relationships between plants and animals in the Sierra Nevada. First United Methodist Church, 1551 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. Please see the front page announcement. The public is always invited to attend these programs.

Thursday, September 23, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
RUSH CREEK AND LAS GALLINAS PONDS IN MARIN COUNTY. Bird Walk. Meet at Rush Creek Preserve in Novato. From Highway 101, drive east on Atherton Avenue, and then turn left onto Bugelia Lane, which becomes Bahia Drive. Continue to the Rush Creek trailhead at end of Bahia Drive. Bring lunch, liquids, and layered clothing. For information, contact Tom McCuller, <sisyphus@sonic.net>, 546-1812.

Wednesday, September 29, 8:30 AM to Noon
SPRING LAKE REGIONAL PARK. Bird Walk. Parking fee ($6) for non-permit holders. From Summerfield Road in Santa Rosa, go east on Hoen Avenue, turn left on Newanga Avenue, turn right inside the park entrance gate, and meet in the parking lot near the restrooms at the top of the hill. For information, contact Tom McCuller, <sisyphus@sonic.net>, 546-1812.

Saturday, October 2, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE. Our always-exciting annual trip to the Point to search for fall migrants. Meet at 7:30 AM at the Petaluma Park-and-Ride (located at Highway 101 and Lakeville Highway, just west of Highway 101) for carpooling or at 8:00 AM at the Whitehouse Pool parking lot, near intersection of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Bear Valley Road. Bring lunch, liquids, and layers of clothing. Rain cancels. Leaders: Tom Cashman, 433-2528; Bill Doyle, 483-8773; Bob Speckels, 569-0563; and Ken Wilson, 775-2558.

Thursday, October 7, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
BODEGA BAY. Bird Walk. From the center of the town of Bodega Bay, drive north on Highway 1, turn left at East Shore Road (the Bodega Head turnoff), then turn right at the stop sign, and continue 0.3 miles to the unpaved parking lot on the right. Bring lunch, liquids, and layered clothing. For information, contact Tom McCuller, <sisyphus@sonic.net>, 546-1812.

CONSERVATION COMMITTEE. The Conservation Committee exchanges information by phone and e-mail as soon as possible when an issue surfaces. Please contact Diane Hichwa at 785-1922 or dhichwa@earthlink.net>.

Last updated 8-15-10

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