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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling with Alison Kent
DESCRIPTION:Sketch by Alison Kent\n\n\n\nJoin Alison Kent at a virtual Nature Journaling workshop starting at 9:00 am on Sunday\, September 12th. The workshop is free and will be conducted over Zoom. \n\n\n\nNo experience necessary. An introduction to the art of nature journaling with a discussion of tools\, materials\, and resources will last about 1/2 hour. Participants will then be encouraged to go out and walk their patch and journal for an hour. Everyone will then reconvene to discuss and and share their journals and observations. \n\n\n\nAlison has assembled this list of thoughts\, suggested materials\, and resources which may be of help: \n\n\n\n\n\nClick on drawing to view in larger format\n\n\n\n\n\nClick on drawing to view in larger format\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for the workshop\, follow this link:  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Once you register for the December Nature Journaling workshop\, you will be able to attend subsequent ones with the same login information. \n\n\n\nParticipants must use the Zoom desktop client or mobile app. An account with Zoom is NOT necessary.  \n\n\n\nEmail Alison if you have questions about the workshop.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/nature-journaling-alison-kent-sept-2021/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210915T190000
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SUMMARY:Audubon Conservation Ranching
DESCRIPTION:Stemple Creek\, Marin County; photo by Matt Allshouse\n\n\n\nCalifornia has roughly 40 million acres of rangelands that provide food production\, carbon sequestration\, water infiltration\, and habitat for a wide range of species. However\, this historic land use is under threat with an average of 20\,000 acres a year being lost to development or crop conversion. Climate change\, invasive species\, aquifer depletion\, and outdated grazing practices also degrade large portions of grasslands\, increasing economic and ecological vulnerability. This in turn has contributed to steep declines in grassland bird species across California\, and the United Stated. \n\n\n\nAudubon launched its Conservation Ranching program (ACR) here in California in 2019. This program is designed to stem the conversion of grassland ecosystems and improve the ecological functions of rangelands by partnering with ranchers to transition to more regenerative grazing approaches via a ranch certification program. This presentation will highlight the ACR program components which includes the development of ranch-specific Habitat Management Plans and a third-party certified set of regenerative grazing practices to increase climate-driven drought resiliency\, rebuild soil organic matter\, enhance plant diversity and cover\, increase water infiltration and carbon sequestration\, and increase overall biodiversity. This ecological resilience can translate to economic resilience\, as participating producers are able to use the Audubon certification logo on their product – providing a market incentive to landowners to enroll in this program through increased sales or revenue. This presentation will highlight program practices\, early results and opportunities for enrollment. \n\n\n\nHere are some links to program specifics: \n\n\n\nhttps://ca.audubon.org/conservation/conservation-ranching \n\n\n\nhttps://www.audubon.org/news/what-world-conservation-ranching \n\n\n\nhttps://www.audubon.org/magazine/spring-2017/how-cattle-ranchers-are-helping-save-western \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, and you do not need to be a member of Yolo Audubon. If you would like to become a member\, click here. If you only want to receive the monthly newsletter\, click here.  \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS BIO  \n\n\n\nPelayo Alvarez works as the Director of the Conservation Ranching Program in California.  Before joining Audubon Pelayo worked for the Carbon Cycle Institute where he helped establish carbon farming programs across California. Pelayo has experience working with the ranching community\, government agencies\, academia and other stakeholders on rangeland conservation initiatives including the development of programs to incentivize good stewardship practices on rangelands. Pelayo also worked for Defenders of Wildlife as the Conservation Program Director for the California Rangeland Conservation Coalition where he coordinated research and outreach activities. Pelayo also teaches Rangeland Ecology and Management at American River College in Sacramento. His previous work experience includes positions at UC Davis\, The World Bank and The Nature Conservancy. He has a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from Universidad de Leon (Spain)\, a MS degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University and a PhD in Ecology from UC Davis. \n\n\n\nMatt Allshouse came to Audubon California from Wyoming and has been the Conservation Ranching Program Manager for the state since September 2019. As a rangeland ecologist\, he has 13 years of experience associated with land policy\, management\, and science. Previously\, Matt served as Ranch Manager for Antelope Springs Land and Cattle in Wyoming\, as a Biologist for the Peregrine Fund in Belize and Guatemala directing conservation field research\, and as Ecologist with the consulting firm Trihydro Corporation focusing on restoration ecology. Matt holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Environment and Natural Resources\, and Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management from University of Wyoming. \n\n\n\nDETAILS ON JOINING THIS ZOOM MEETING \n\n\n\nYou must register (no cost) in advance for this meeting.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Program on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nAn account with Zoom is NOT necessary to join a meeting. Zoom limits the number of participants to 100. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registrants will receive email updates about this online event\, as well as periodic email updates about Yolo Audubon’s conservation work and how you can help birds. (you can unsubscribe at any time.) \n\n\n\nDuring the presentation\, you will be able to ask questions via Zoom’s chat feature for the Q&A afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants must have the Zoom desktop client downloaded on their computer or on their Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet to access the meeting.  \n\n\n\nVisit  to learn how to join a Zoom meeting. You may email Yolo Audubon Program Chair Ken Ealy before the meeting if you need assistance.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/audubon-conservation-ranching/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Point Reyes Birding
DESCRIPTION:Magnolia Warbler (Fall); © Kevin Gusé\n\n\n\n\n\nChestnut-sided Warbler (Fall); © Kevin Gusé\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the annual Terry Colborn Memorial trip to Pt. Reyes. This is an all-day trip limited to 3 vehicles and no more than 12 participants. Fall migration at Pt. Reyes can be spectacular and makes this area a well-deserved birding hot spot. Depending on the weather\, the numbers and diversity of songbirds passing through the “Outer Point” can be impressive. In addition to the passerines there are usually plenty of raptors\, other migrants\, and several species of mammals to enjoy. \n\n\n\nAll participants are expected to be vaccinated. Masks are not required while out of doors but may be required in vehicles depending on preferences of the driver and passengers. Federal\, state\, and local health guidelines will be followed. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a lunch\, plenty of fluids and dress in layers. Be prepared for cool temperatures\, wind and maybe fog\, though Pt. Reyes can also be warm at this time of year. There will be easy walks and good bird photo opportunities on the trip. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation.  \n\n\n\nTrip Leader: Kevin Guse. \n\n\n\nFor reservations contact John Mott-Smith: (530) 400 7622 or johnmottsmith@comcast.net
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2021-09-point-reyes-birding/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Bodega Bay
DESCRIPTION:Brown Pelican; © JoAnne Fillatti\n\n\n\nAll-day trip limited to 12 participants – priority given to those with some birding experience but unfamiliar with common late-summer birds of the Pacific coast and/or with birding at Bodega Bay\, a world-class birding location. Harbor mudflats\, ocean beach\, and rocky headland for pelicans\, three species of cormorant\, Heermann’s Gulls\, Elegant Terns\, and shorebirds in one compact area – Bodega Bay\, Harbor and Head\, and Doran Beach. \n\n\n\nBe prepared for cool temperatures\, wind\, and maybe fog\, but can also be surprisingly warm in late summer. Easy walks and good bird photo opportunities around the harbor. \n\n\n\nAll participants should be vaccinated. \n\n\n\nContact leader Chris Dunford [530 753-9073; christopher.j.dunford at gmail.com] to reserve a seat and for details of lunch\, transport options and meeting time/location. From Davis\, a two-hour drive each way; you should be back by 6 pm.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2021-09-19-bodega-bay/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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