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	1 Mountain Lions and Coyotes in Marin New Initiatives for Clean Water New Initiatives for Clean Water October 1, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Two talks on new ways to reduce pollution! Environmental Working Group staff scientist Rebecca Sutton demonstrates EWG’s cool new database and tool telling you which cleaning products are safe for the…	2 New Initiatives for Clean Water New Initiatives for Clean Water New Initiatives for Clean Water Birding at McInnis Park Birding at McInnis Park October 2, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm We will start by exploring the hill above the park where there is a small pond, and then we’ll walk out onto the levee that runs between the water treatment… Archives and Archeology Open House (10/02) Archives and Archeology Open House (10/02) October 2, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm See the history of the parks–and the Bay Area–come to life during this special opportunity to discover objects in the museum collection and hear about exciting excavation work. Activities in… Film, Presentation, & Discussion: Scientific Experts Reveal The Truth About GMOs Film, Presentation, & Discussion: Scientific Experts Reveal The Truth About GMOs October 2, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm California Right to Know Campaign invites you to experience a controversial, intriguing, and provocative movie — “Scientists Under Attack” – followed by discussion with Dr. Michelle Perro. The film reveals how…	3 Film, Presentation, & Discussion: Scientific Experts Reveal The Truth About GMOs The Climate Change Reality Project Comes to El Sobrante The Climate Change Reality Project Comes to El Sobrante October 3, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Local environmental leader Harold Hedelman shares new science and the realities of climate change. Learn about how this pressing global issue impacts the people of the Bay Area. Join a conversation about how…	4 The Climate Change Reality Project Comes to El Sobrante East Bay (Berkeley/Oakland/Orinda) SOD Blitz Results Meeting East Bay (Berkeley/Oakland/Orinda) SOD Blitz Results Meeting October 4, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Want to know more about Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in your community? Want to learn how you can help combat the spread of SOD and keep the oaks in your yard…	5	6 East Bay (Berkeley/Oakland/Orinda) SOD Blitz Results Meeting East Bay (Berkeley/Oakland/Orinda) SOD Blitz Results Meeting East Bay (Berkeley/Oakland/Orinda) SOD Blitz Results Meeting Hoes Down Harvest Celebration! Hoes Down Harvest Celebration! October 6, 2012 Join us Saturday & Sunday, October 6 – 7 at Full Belly Farm in Guinda, CA for a two-day celebration of the harvest season. Hoes Down offers an opportunity to enjoy rural life… Nike Missile Site Open House (10/06) Nike Missile Site Open House (10/06) October 6, 2012 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Unique in the National Park Service, this restored Cold War anti-aircraft missile site has intriguing stories to tell. Also open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons. This event is sponsored by the… SUDDEN OAK DEATH TREATMENT WORKSHOP, KNOWLAND PARK, OAKLAND SUDDEN OAK DEATH TREATMENT WORKSHOP, KNOWLAND PARK, OAKLAND October 6, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn what YOU can do to slow down the spread of Sudden Oak Death. Attend a 2-hour field treatment workshop in KNOWLAND PARK, a City of Oakland Open Space Park located next…
7 SUDDEN OAK DEATH TREATMENT WORKSHOP, KNOWLAND PARK, OAKLAND SUDDEN OAK DEATH TREATMENT WORKSHOP, KNOWLAND PARK, OAKLAND SUDDEN OAK DEATH TREATMENT WORKSHOP, KNOWLAND PARK, OAKLAND SUDDEN OAK DEATH TREATMENT WORKSHOP, KNOWLAND PARK, OAKLAND SUDDEN OAK DEATH TREATMENT WORKSHOP, KNOWLAND PARK, OAKLAND SUDDEN OAK DEATH TREATMENT WORKSHOP, KNOWLAND PARK, OAKLAND Hoes Down Harvest Celebration! Hoes Down Harvest Celebration! October 7, 2012 Join us Saturday & Sunday, October 6 – 7 at Full Belly Farm in Guinda, CA for a two-day celebration of the harvest season. Hoes Down offers an opportunity to enjoy rural life… Raptor Migration Tour at Lynch Canyon Raptor Migration Tour at Lynch Canyon October 7, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Join Larry Broderick’s birding bonanza at Lynch Canyon to discover, observe and learn about eagles, hawks and other birds of prey. Previous sightings include golden eagles, Cooper’s hawks, ferruginous hawks,… All about Oaks at Mount Burdell All about Oaks at Mount Burdell October 7, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Oaks and their acorns are vitally important to a broad spectrum of animals (including humans). We’ll discuss the role of these trees in local ecosystems as we compare five oak… Lighthouses of San Francisco Bay (10/07) Lighthouses of San Francisco Bay (10/07) October 7, 2012 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for an illustrated talk about the men and women of the lighthouse service who directed hundreds of ships through the Golden Gate in the 19th century. This event is… Battery Townsley Open House (10/07) Battery Townsley Open House (10/07) October 7, 2012 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Battery Townsley, at Fort Cronkhite, was San Francisco’s most extensive–and most secret–World War II military fortification. Come visit and explore this labyrinthine battery. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate… Coastal Defenses of San Francisco Bay (10/07) Coastal Defenses of San Francisco Bay (10/07) October 7, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Learn how the coastal defenses of San Francisco Bay have played an important part in major historical events from the Gold Rush to World War II. This event is sponsored…	8 Coastal Defenses of San Francisco Bay (10/07) Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House October 8, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm COME CELEBRATE THE COMING OF FALL! Laguna Environmental Center Open House Saturday, September 8th, 2012 10am-3pm As part of our ongoing Second Saturday of the Month Open Houses: September 8, October 13, November 10,…	9 Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference October 9, 2012 – October 13, 2012 Gaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different Lenses Come and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental…	10 North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference October 9, 2012 – October 13, 2012 Gaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different Lenses Come and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental… Californian Native Gardening: A Month-by-Month Guide – Workshop by Dr. Helen Popper Californian Native Gardening: A Month-by-Month Guide – Workshop by Dr. Helen Popper October 10, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Dr. Popper is an avid gardener who has collected the most useful, practical, and inspiring information from years of association with natives experts, and has put it all together for…	11 Californian Native Gardening: A Month-by-Month Guide – Workshop by Dr. Helen Popper Californian Native Gardening: A Month-by-Month Guide – Workshop by Dr. Helen Popper Californian Native Gardening: A Month-by-Month Guide – Workshop by Dr. Helen Popper Californian Native Gardening: A Month-by-Month Guide – Workshop by Dr. Helen Popper North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference October 9, 2012 – October 13, 2012 Gaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different Lenses Come and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental… California Invasive Plant Council Symposium California Invasive Plant Council Symposium October 11, 2012 8:00 am – October 13, 2012 4:00 pm This event brings together natural resource managers, research ecologists and volunteer stewards to discuss the latest information in wildland weed research, control techniques, prioritization, program design and policy. As wildland stewardship… For Members: Hawks and Butterflies (10/11) For Members: Hawks and Butterflies (10/11) October 11, 2012 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Join Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Director Allen Fish for an insider’s view of the raptor migration season. We’ll also learn about the endangered mission blue butterfly. This event is sponsored by… Marin Audubon Society’s Speaker Series Marin Audubon Society’s Speaker Series October 11, 2012 7:15 pm – 9:30 pm Bird identification is pretty tricky, but our brain is wired to short cut much of the thinking involved, the trick is training yourself to do it like a pro. That…	12 Marin Audubon Society’s Speaker Series Marin Audubon Society’s Speaker Series Marin Audubon Society’s Speaker Series Marin Audubon Society’s Speaker Series North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference October 9, 2012 – October 13, 2012 Gaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different Lenses Come and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental… California Invasive Plant Council Symposium California Invasive Plant Council Symposium October 11, 2012 8:00 am – October 13, 2012 4:00 pm This event brings together natural resource managers, research ecologists and volunteer stewards to discuss the latest information in wildland weed research, control techniques, prioritization, program design and policy. As wildland stewardship… Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit October 12, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm This road allows us to climb to the long ridge that extends from the east flank of Mount Tamalpais and runs between Mill Valley and the Larkspur/Corte Madera area. The… Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/12) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/12) October 12, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Come and explore the story of the African American “Buffalo Soldiers,” including their challenges and triumphs during a time of overt racism and prejudice. This event is sponsored by the Golden…	13 Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/12) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/12) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/12) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/12) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/12) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/12) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/12) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/12) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/12) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/12) North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference October 9, 2012 – October 13, 2012 Gaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different Lenses Come and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental… California Invasive Plant Council Symposium California Invasive Plant Council Symposium October 11, 2012 8:00 am – October 13, 2012 4:00 pm This event brings together natural resource managers, research ecologists and volunteer stewards to discuss the latest information in wildland weed research, control techniques, prioritization, program design and policy. As wildland stewardship… Los Gatos Creek Watershed Tour Los Gatos Creek Watershed Tour October 13, 2012 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Ever wonder where runoff goes or how water magically appears, fresh and clean, from your faucets? There are approximately 2,110 watersheds in the continental United States, what purpose do they… Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House October 13, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm COME CELEBRATE THE COMING OF FALL! Laguna Environmental Center Open House Saturday, September 8th, 2012 10am-3pm As part of our ongoing Second Saturday of the Month Open Houses: September 8, October 13, November 10,… Wildlife Conservation Expo Wildlife Conservation Expo October 13, 2012 10:00 am – 6:00 pm October 13th, 2012: San Francisco, CA Join SAVE THE FROGS! at Wildlife Conservation Network’s annual Wildlife Conservation Expo Saturday October 13, 2012. Experience the wild through the eyes of nineteen conservation game-changers as they… Disaster Preparedness Awareness Day at the Bay Model Disaster Preparedness Awareness Day at the Bay Model October 13, 2012 11:00 am – 2:00 pm The goal of the Disaster Preparedness Awareness Day is to educate the public regarding the importance of and methods for preparing themselves, their families, and their communities to best handle… GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (10/13) GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (10/13) October 13, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come to Hawk Hill in the Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Hear about GGRO’s volunteer program and see… Bird Illustration at Lake Merritt Bird Illustration at Lake Merritt October 13, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lisa will start by modeling how she sketches birds in the field. Then, we’ll walk a short way looking for likely models–perhaps some lazy cormorants or sluggish night herons–and spend… Prose & Praise for Point Reyes: A 50th Anniversary Celebration Prose & Praise for Point Reyes: A 50th Anniversary Celebration October 13, 2012 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join Bay Nature, Point Reyes National Seashore Association, Point Reyes Books, and the National Park Service for a day in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Point Reyes National Seashore. Star Hike at Mount Burdell Star Hike at Mount Burdell October 13, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Rangers will lead a short hike up Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve where we will settle in to watch the autumn evening sky emerge into a stargazing adventure. Come view…
14 Star Hike at Mount Burdell Autumn in the Vineyards – LandPaths’ 16th Anniversary Benefit Autumn in the Vineyards – LandPaths’ 16th Anniversary Benefit October 14, 2012 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm Stroll through the gardens and rolling vineyards of Lynmar Estate Winery. Feast on fresh, local gourmet foods paired with Lynmar’s award-winning wines. Win one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences for family and friends…	15	16 Autumn in the Vineyards – LandPaths’ 16th Anniversary Benefit Autumn in the Vineyards – LandPaths’ 16th Anniversary Benefit History of Marinship History of Marinship October 16, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join Ranger Bill as he facilitates an in-depth discussion on the history of the Marinship Shipyard at the Bay Model built by the Bechtel Corporation at the request of President… Guyana Mushroom Talk: BAMS meeting Guyana Mushroom Talk: BAMS meeting October 16, 2012 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm There’s moisture in the air and fungus underfoot, at least somewhere underground! ;) Time for our October BAMS meeting, where you will hear about some of the fun and educational things…	17 Guyana Mushroom Talk: BAMS meeting Guyana Mushroom Talk: BAMS meeting Guyana Mushroom Talk: BAMS meeting Sudden Oak Death Management Strategies – Brown Bag! (10/17) Sudden Oak Death Management Strategies – Brown Bag! (10/17) October 17, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Bat Man Returns: Bat Walk and Talk Bat Man Returns: Bat Walk and Talk October 17, 2012 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm 10/10/12 UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS FULL. What: Dave Johnston returns to lead us once again on his popular bat walk and talk at McClellan Ranch Preserve. Dave will first give a PowerPoint… Politicizing the Classroom: Challenges to Climate Change Education in America’s Public Schools Politicizing the Classroom: Challenges to Climate Change Education in America’s Public Schools October 17, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a panel discussion with leaders in the field of climate change education: Mark McCaffrey, National Center for Science Education, Catherine Halversen, Lawrence Hall of Science, Wen Lee, Alliance…	18 Politicizing the Classroom: Challenges to Climate Change Education in America’s Public Schools Politicizing the Classroom: Challenges to Climate Change Education in America’s Public Schools Celebrating Raptors with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Celebrating Raptors with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory October 18, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Every year thousands of raptors move down the pacific coast as they head to wintering sites as far away as South America. A large percentage of these birds pass through… Bees and Flowers: A Continuing Love Affair Bees and Flowers: A Continuing Love Affair October 18, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Featuring Gordon Frankie Berkeley: Thursday October 18 – 7 pm refreshments, 7:30 program Male of Xylocopa tabaniformis orpifex visiting flowers of Cercis (Redbud) Native bees and native flowering plants have evolved together to…	19	20 Bees and Flowers: A Continuing Love Affair Bees and Flowers: A Continuing Love Affair Bees and Flowers: A Continuing Love Affair Bees and Flowers: A Continuing Love Affair Mt Tamalpais History Walk with Ranger Matt Cerkel Mt Tamalpais History Walk with Ranger Matt Cerkel October 20, 2012 12:30 am – 2:00 pm Join MMWD Park Ranger Matt Cerkel for an easy 1 to 1.5-hour hike around Lake Lagunitas. You will learn about the history of MMWD and its key role in preserving… A Fox’s Tale A Fox’s Tale October 20, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Have you ever seen a gray fox in your backyard or on a hike? The California gray fox is one of the most unique and hardy mammals that inhabit this… BioBlitz BioBlitz October 20, 2012 3:00 pm – October 21, 2012 3:00 pm The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a 24-hour “BioBlitz” in celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week. The Fremont, CA event offers participants a fun way… October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at…
21 October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo BioBlitz BioBlitz October 20, 2012 3:00 pm – October 21, 2012 3:00 pm The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a 24-hour “BioBlitz” in celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week. The Fremont, CA event offers participants a fun way… October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at…	22 October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at…	23 October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at… Rediscovering Local Trails and Natural History: An Evening with John Muir Laws Rediscovering Local Trails and Natural History: An Evening with John Muir Laws October 23, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Committee for Green Foothills is partnering with Sempervirens Fund to host a great evening event featuring naturalist, artist, and educator, John Muir Laws. California’s Coast Ranges extend for over 600 miles, more than two-thirds… Astronomy Lecture October 23 With Dr. Peter Jenniskens, NASA Astronomy Lecture October 23 With Dr. Peter Jenniskens, NASA October 23, 2012 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 23rd general meeting. The meeting starts at 7:15 and ends at 9:00. Our monthly meetings begin with a short “What’s Up”…	24 Astronomy Lecture October 23 With Dr. Peter Jenniskens, NASA October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at…	25 October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at… Cascade Canyon Cascade Canyon October 25, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm We visit this gorgeous valley quite often, usually hiking up the creek to see the waterfall, but this time we will head up the north facing slope where the oaks… Exploring Mars With Curiosity Exploring Mars With Curiosity October 25, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm A free public lecture by Curiosity team member Ken Herkenhoff of the USGS Astrogeology Science Center The Mars Science Laboratory rover “Curiosity” landed successfully August 5 to begin its 23 month mission What have… Save the Whales Again! Speaker Series Save the Whales Again! Speaker Series October 25, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Marine life photographer, filmmaker, and whale researcher, Jeff Pantukhoff will discuss his organization “The Whaleman Foundation” and the “Save the Whales Again!” Campaign. See the latest video on entanglements and…	26 Save the Whales Again! Speaker Series Save the Whales Again! Speaker Series Save the Whales Again! Speaker Series October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at… Putting It All Together: Creating Great Plant Combinations Putting It All Together: Creating Great Plant Combinations October 26, 2012 8:30 am – 5:30 pm You know what you like – the twinkle of blue-eyed grass, the neat geometry of echeveria, the rustle of blue oat grass. But how do you put great individual plants… EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) October 26, 2012 7:00 pm – October 28, 2012 6:00 pm A Bioregional ExplorationFour Season Intensive Classroom & Field Study Program California is a land of extremes; with the highest peak in the continental U.S (Mt. Whitney 14,494’ in the Sierras) towering…	27 EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at… EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) October 26, 2012 7:00 pm – October 28, 2012 6:00 pm A Bioregional ExplorationFour Season Intensive Classroom & Field Study Program California is a land of extremes; with the highest peak in the continental U.S (Mt. Whitney 14,494’ in the Sierras) towering… Back In Time Back In Time October 27, 2012 9:00 am – 10:00 am Let’s step back in time to about 18,000 years ago and watch as the sea level rises to form one of the largest natural estuaries in the world called the… Fire Ecology Walk and Natural Areas Work Party Fire Ecology Walk and Natural Areas Work Party October 27, 2012 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Join Kirra Swenerton of SFRPD’s Natural Areas Program on a walking tour of the July burn area on McLaren’s southern slopes. Observe what’s gone and what’s already coming back, and learn a… Fall Native Plant Sale Fall Native Plant Sale October 27, 2012 9:00 am – 2:00 pm The Mission Blue Nursery grows only San Bruno Mountain native plants. The mountain and the native plants on it represent the last intact remnant of the Franciscan ecosystem that once… East Bay CNPS Native Plant Fair and Sale East Bay CNPS Native Plant Fair and Sale October 27, 2012 10:00 am – October 28, 2012 3:00 pm Celebrate native plants with the East Bay Chapter of CNPS during our annual plant fair and sale. More than 20,000 plants native to Alameda and Contra Costa counties will be… Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House October 27, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm COME CELEBRATE THE COMING OF FALL! Laguna Environmental Center Open House Saturday, September 8th, 2012 10am-3pm As part of our ongoing Second Saturday of the Month Open Houses: September 8, October 13, November 10,… 2012 Plant Fair, Native Here Nursery: 20,000+ Native Plants and Much More 2012 Plant Fair, Native Here Nursery: 20,000+ Native Plants and Much More October 27, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Come celebrate native plants with the East Bay Chapter, California Native Plant Society. Over 200 species of local native plants will be on offer, over 20,000 individual plants from $5 to… 21st Annual Wildlife Education Day Festival 21st Annual Wildlife Education Day Festival October 27, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Families are invited to join Santa Clara Audubon and over 20 other environmental organizations to celebrate nature and wildlife. Activities include birdhouse and bird feeder building, a scavenger hunt, educational… 2012 Plant Fair, Native Here Nursery 2012 Plant Fair, Native Here Nursery October 27, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 2012 Plant Fair, Native Here Nursery: 20,000+ Native Plants and Much More Come celebrate native plants with the East Bay Chapter, California Native Plant Society. Over 200 species of local native plants… Celebrate 40 Years of Our Parks Celebrate 40 Years of Our Parks October 27, 2012 10:30 am – 2:00 pm Forget “Over the Hill!” Instead, come to the hills and stop by the Marin Headlands Visitor Center on October 27 for the 40th birthday bash of your Golden Gate National…
28 Celebrate 40 Years of Our Parks Celebrate 40 Years of Our Parks Celebrate 40 Years of Our Parks Celebrate 40 Years of Our Parks Celebrate 40 Years of Our Parks Celebrate 40 Years of Our Parks Celebrate 40 Years of Our Parks EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) October 26, 2012 7:00 pm – October 28, 2012 6:00 pm A Bioregional ExplorationFour Season Intensive Classroom & Field Study Program California is a land of extremes; with the highest peak in the continental U.S (Mt. Whitney 14,494’ in the Sierras) towering… East Bay CNPS Native Plant Fair and Sale East Bay CNPS Native Plant Fair and Sale October 27, 2012 10:00 am – October 28, 2012 3:00 pm Celebrate native plants with the East Bay Chapter of CNPS during our annual plant fair and sale. More than 20,000 plants native to Alameda and Contra Costa counties will be… East Bay CNPS Native Plant Fair and Sale East Bay CNPS Native Plant Fair and Sale October 28, 2012 12:00 am – 3:00 pm Celebrate native plants with the East Bay Chapter CNPS during ints annual Native Plant Fair. More than 20,000 plants native to Alameda and Contra Costa counties will be avialable to… Big Rock Ridge to the Summit Big Rock Ridge to the Summit October 28, 2012 9:00 am – 2:00 pm This walk will take us from Lucas Valley to the 1,895 foot summit of Big Rock Ridge, the second highest peak in the county after Mount Tamalpais. This walk involves… Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/28) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (10/28) October 28, 2012 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 2012 Plant Fair, Native Here Nursery 2012 Plant Fair, Native Here Nursery October 28, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm 2012 Plant Fair, Native Here Nursery: 20,000+ Native Plants and Much More Come celebrate native plants with the East Bay Chapter, California Native Plant Society. Over 200 species of local native plants… Native Plants for Butterflies in Your Easy Bay Garden Native Plants for Butterflies in Your Easy Bay Garden October 28, 2012 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Native Plants for Butterflies in Your East Bay Garden Liam O’Brien, lepidopterist A talk focused on native plants female butterflies need to lay their eggs on that you can grow in your…	29	30 Native Plants for Butterflies in Your Easy Bay Garden Native Plants for Butterflies in Your Easy Bay Garden Hike Leader Workshop: Lead Save Mount Diablo Hikes Hike Leader Workshop: Lead Save Mount Diablo Hikes October 30, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm What: Do you love hiking? Do you enjoy bringing people to your favorite places around the mountain? Are you interested in becoming a Save Mount Diablo Hike leader? Join us… Bird Identification Workshop – Tips, Tricks, and How-to Bird Identification Workshop – Tips, Tricks, and How-to October 30, 2012 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Bird Identification Workshop – Tips, Tricks, and How-to Register by visiting this link. Tuesday, Oct. 30th, Thursday, Nov. 1st (instruction), 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Sunday, Nov. 4th (fieldtrip), TBA There are many challenges…	31 Bird Identification Workshop – Tips, Tricks, and How-to Mountain Lions and Coyotes in Marin Mountain Lions and Coyotes in Marin October 31, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join Chief Park Ranger Rob Ruiz at White House Pool in Inverness on Halloween afternoon to discuss the natural history of Marin’s two largest carnivores: The mountain lion and the…

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