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						1 Salmon of San Geronimo Valley California is a Thirsty State California is a Thirsty State December 1, 2012 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Is the New Dual Water Conveyance System a Solution or just a Big Drinking Straw? California’s population continues to grow thus creating an ever-increasing demand for more fresh drinking water. Where…
2 California is a Thirsty State Muir Woods Big Year Salmon Stroll Muir Woods Big Year Salmon Stroll December 2, 2012 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Join Brent Plater on another epic Big Year hike at Muir Woods to see the threatened Coho Salmon, Central California Coast Evolutionary Significant Unit, and the Steelhead, Central California Coast Distinct Population…	3	4 Muir Woods Big Year Salmon Stroll Birds at Rush Creek Birds at Rush Creek December 4, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm These tidal wetlands at the edge of San Pablo Bay are a fantastic place to appreciate our winter birds. Ducks (in gaudy breeding plumage), shorebirds, raptors, and many types of…	5	6	7	8 Birds at Rush Creek Birds at Rush Creek Birds at Rush Creek Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House December 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,… Mushrooms at Indian Tree Mushrooms at Indian Tree December 8, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm The mixed forests of this Novato preserve usually host an amazing array of mushrooms at this time of year. With luck we’ll make it to the top where we’ll enjoy… The Uses of Native Plants: Roy’s Redwoods The Uses of Native Plants: Roy’s Redwoods December 8, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a family walk where we will talk about our native plants and their traditional uses. We will cover some basic outdoor safety then explore the preserve. This…
9	10	11 The Uses of Native Plants: Roy’s Redwoods History of Marinship History of Marinship December 11, 2012 2:00 am – 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…	12	13 History of Marinship History of Marinship Mt Burdell Mt Burdell December 13, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Winter wildlife and the vibrant green slopes of this Novato preserve will remind us that the wet season is the growing season here in Marin. This can be a great… Colorful South Pacific Species: New Discoveries and Looming Threats Colorful South Pacific Species: New Discoveries and Looming Threats December 13, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm A free public lecture by US Geological Survey research biologist Robert Fisher Exciting discoveries are spurring research to uncover hidden secrets deep within South Pacific tropical forests. A scientific expedition roaming…	14 Colorful South Pacific Species: New Discoveries and Looming Threats Nature for Kids: Indian Tree Nature for Kids: Indian Tree December 14, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm This is a great place to learn about mushrooms and all of the animals that live on or in them. We’ll look for different kinds of berries and watch for…	15 Nature for Kids: Indian Tree Nature for Kids: Indian Tree Trekking the Model Trekking the Model December 15, 2012 1:30 am – 3:00 pm Join a ranger guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5 acre hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took… Mushrooms of Lake Merritt Presented by Wild Oakland Mushrooms of Lake Merritt Presented by Wild Oakland December 15, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm With the first good rains of the year we have our first good bloom of fungal fruiting bodies (mushrooms) popping up everywhere. Our hour long walk will encompass the grassy areas around…
16	17	18 Mushrooms of Lake Merritt Presented by Wild Oakland Salmon of San Geronimo Valley Salmon of San Geronimo Valley December 18, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Each year, several species of Pacific salmon migrate up certain creeks to breed. We’ll look for evidence of fish as we discuss the biology of these remarkable animals. The timing…	19 Salmon of San Geronimo Valley Salmon of San Geronimo Valley Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.… History of the Delta History of the Delta December 19, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Learn about the history of the delta – from the early 1800s up to 2012 – from framing, discovery of gold, railroad building, and levee building to the present time…	20 History of the Delta Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.…	21 Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.…	22 Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.…
23 Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.… Junior Rangers: Cascade Canyon – Focus on Creeks and Fish Junior Rangers: Cascade Canyon – Focus on Creeks and Fish December 23, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for the new Junior Ranger program, created to teach youth about outdoor skills, natural history and environmental stewardship. The program is intended for 7-12 year olds, though explorers…	24 Junior Rangers: Cascade Canyon – Focus on Creeks and Fish Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.…	25 Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.…	26 Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.…	27 Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.…	28 Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.…	29 Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.… Junior Rangers: Camino Alto – Invasive Plants and Natural Habitats Junior Rangers: Camino Alto – Invasive Plants and Natural Habitats December 29, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for the new Junior Ranger program, created to teach youth about outdoor skills, natural history and environmental stewardship. The program is intended for 7-12 year olds, though explorers… History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers December 29, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join Ranger Bill to learn about the “When/ Where/Why/What/How,” the diverse, complex, many faceted missions, goals and objectives of the USACE’s “Birth” in 1775 under General George Washington. Stafford Lake Full Moon Hike and S’More Fest! Stafford Lake Full Moon Hike and S’More Fest! December 29, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Celebrate the winter solstice and upcoming New Year with a fun-filled, educational event for the whole family. We will take a quick stroll across flat terrain at beautiful Stafford Lake…
30 Stafford Lake Full Moon Hike and S’More Fest! Stafford Lake Full Moon Hike and S’More Fest! Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.… Salmon of San Geronimo Valley Salmon of San Geronimo Valley December 30, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join rangers and learn about the amazing story of our local salmon. Born in Marin’s streams, these fish venture out into the vast Pacific Ocean to feed and grow. When…	31 Salmon of San Geronimo Valley Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library December 19, 2012 6:30 am – February 15, 2013 8:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society presents astronomy activities 6:30 to 8:00 pm at: Pittsburg Library 80 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and Jupiter through member telescopes.…

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Salmon of San Geronimo Valley

California is a Thirsty State

California is a Thirsty State

Muir Woods Big Year Salmon Stroll

Muir Woods Big Year Salmon Stroll

Birds at Rush Creek

Birds at Rush Creek

Birds at Rush Creek

Birds at Rush Creek

Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House

Mushrooms at Indian Tree

The Uses of Native Plants: Roy’s Redwoods

The Uses of Native Plants: Roy’s Redwoods

History of Marinship

History of Marinship

History of Marinship

Mt Burdell

Colorful South Pacific Species: New Discoveries and Looming Threats

Colorful South Pacific Species: New Discoveries and Looming Threats

Nature for Kids: Indian Tree

Nature for Kids: Indian Tree

Nature for Kids: Indian Tree

Trekking the Model

Mushrooms of Lake Merritt Presented by Wild Oakland

Mushrooms of Lake Merritt Presented by Wild Oakland

Salmon of San Geronimo Valley

Salmon of San Geronimo Valley

Salmon of San Geronimo Valley

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

History of the Delta

History of the Delta

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Junior Rangers: Cascade Canyon – Focus on Creeks and Fish

Junior Rangers: Cascade Canyon – Focus on Creeks and Fish

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Junior Rangers: Camino Alto – Invasive Plants and Natural Habitats

History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Stafford Lake Full Moon Hike and S’More Fest!

Stafford Lake Full Moon Hike and S’More Fest!

Stafford Lake Full Moon Hike and S’More Fest!

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

Salmon of San Geronimo Valley

Salmon of San Geronimo Valley

Astronomy Program Pittsburg Library

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