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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T080000
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SUMMARY:Great Sierra River Cleanup - Mokelumne River Day Use Area
DESCRIPTION:GSRC is a Sierra-wide watershed cleanup event coordinated by Sierra Nevada Alliance in collaboration with California’s Coastal Cleanup Day. We will be joining the cleanup at the Mokelumne River Day Use Area.\nFor more information and to register go to https://sierranevadaalliance.org/great-sierra-river-cleanup/\nQuestions: sjasfieldtrip@gmail.com
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/great-sierra-river-cleanup-mokelumne-river-day-use-area/
LOCATION:Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery Day Use Area\, 25800 N Mcintire Rd\, Clements\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T011941Z
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SUMMARY:Bodega Bay Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Nestled along the rugged California coastline\, Bodega Bay is a haven for nature enthusiasts\, especially birders.  With its diverse habitats\, including sandy beaches\, rocky shorelines\, estuaries\, and coastal cliffs\, Bodega Bay offers a rich environment for many bird species.  Bodega Bay is a critical stopover point for many migratory birds along the Pacific flyway.  During the spring and fall\, thousands of birds make their way through the region\, taking advantage of its resources before continuing their journey. (Above information borrowed from bodegabay.com)\n\nThere are many location options for birding that we will explore based upon what is being seen in the area but we will surely stop at Bodega Bay north shore (including rail ponds)\, Campbell Cove and Hole in the Head (bathroom available)\, Bodega Head\, and the shore all along that route.  We may enter Doran Beach or other areas that require a fee so be prepared.\n\nThis midweek trip will be an all-dayer\, so dress in layers\, as the weather can be unpredictable\, and wear comfortable shoes\, as we may do a considerable amount of walking. Also bring water\, lunch/snacks\, a scope (if you have one) and don’t forget your binoculars. Mosquitoes are not usually a problem and there are restrooms available.\n\n\nPlease RSVP to kaseyfoley@sbcglobal.net use Bodega Bay in subject line of email.\n\nDirections:  Meet at the US Post Office parking lot\, 537 Smith Brothers Rd\, Bodega Bay\, CA 94923\, at 9:00 AM.  If you want to ride share meet at the Flag City Starbucks\, 14820 Star St\, Lodi\, Ca 95242\, at 6:00 AM.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/bodega-bay-field-trip/
LOCATION:Bodega Bay\, 537 Smith Brothers Rd\, Bodega Bay\, 94923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
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SUMMARY:How the Proposed Delta Conveyance Project Would Affect Birds and Birding in the Delta
DESCRIPTION:Dave will give an overview of the Delta Tunnel Project and discuss the projects potential impacts on bird habitat.  Locations of proposed mitigation sites will be detailed and evaluated.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/how-the-proposed-delta-conveyance-project-would-affect-birds-and-birding-in-the-delta/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,Chapter Programs
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T100000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T223913Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birding at the Oak Grove Park in Ripon
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Henry Koertzen for a beginner birding walk for folks if all ages through this beautiful oak grove on the bank of the Stanislaus River. ALL LEVELS OF BIRDERS ARE WELCOME\, particulalrly newbies who are interested in learning more about birds and birding. Everyone has to start somewhere! Bring your own optics if you have them\, but there will be a few loaners available. \n\n\nNote: there are no bathroom facilities on site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections: We will meet at the park’s gravel parking lot. The entrance is at the south end of S Stockton Ave\, on the outside of the curve where it turns to become Doak Blvd. The entrance road is on the outside of the chain link fence. (1250 S Stockton Ave\, Ripon\, CA 95366)
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/oak-grove-regional-park-fieldtrip/
LOCATION:Ripon Sewage Ponds (East) & Oak Grove park.\, 1250 S Stockton Ave\, Ripon\, CA\, 95366\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T120000
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SUMMARY:Waldo Holt Preserve Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Meet leader Dave Fries at the entry gate at 7:30 a.m.  For those who haven’t been to the Preserve\, it is located on Lower Sacramento Rd\, on the left\, about 200 yards north of where Liberty Rd tees in to Lower Sac.  The plantings for the mitigation have grown considerably making good habitat for Western Bluebirds and other species.  We will be walking on dirt roads with maybe a couple of pokes into the riparian area.  Bring water and any food you might want for yourself.  The is a port-a-pot on the site.  Plan to leave the site around 11:00 a.m.  Contact Dave at dfries.audubon@gmail.com if you have questions about the trip.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/birding-and-workday-at-the-waldo-holt-preserve/
LOCATION:Waldo Holt Preserve\, Galt\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20250706T214847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T214847Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Lake Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Meet field trip leader\, Kasey Foley\, in the parking lot of Young’s Payless Market\, 18980 N Highway 88\, Lockeford\, CA at 6:00 AM to carpool or meet at the Plasse Resort\, 30001 Plasse Rd\, Pioneer\, CA (38.64096\, -120.1260) parking area at Silver Lake at 8:30 AM.  Parking at the Plasse Resort is $10/vehicle.  We will probably stop at Peddler Hill to look for Green-tailed towhee and other area specialties.  Possible birds to see on this trip are Hairy woodpecker\, Steller’s jay\, Western Wood Pewee\, Warbling vireo\, Golden-crowned kinglet\, Red-breasted nuthatch\, Mountain chickadee\, Western tanager\, Bald eagle\, Osprey and if we’re lucky maybe some Hermit warblers. \n\nThis will be an all day trip so bring lunch or snacks\, plenty of water\, sun protection\, insect repellent\, sturdy boots and hiking sticks\, if you use them.  Be prepared for changing weather conditions.\nRSVP to kaseyfoley@sbcglobal.net using “Silver Lake” in the subject line (or I may never find your email).\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/silver-lake-field-trip/
LOCATION:Silver Lake\, Amador County
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T001345Z
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SUMMARY:Black Hole Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Meet leader Dave Fries at the entrance driveway to the Black Hole on West Woodbridge Rd at 7:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, June 18.  We will drive in to the clubhouse parking area as a group.  Plan to walk for several hours on flat farm roads.  Restrooms are available in the clubhouse area.  Bring food and water for yourself.  We will end the field trip by noon.  Contact Dave at dfries.audubon@gmail.com if you have additional questions.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/black-hole-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T153000
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SUMMARY:San Joaquin County Summer Butterfly Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual summer butterfly count (San Joaquin Audubon field trip) on Saturday\, June 14\, 2025\, @ 8:30. It will be a full warm summer day\, and in recent years we work hard to find more than ten butterfly species within the count area. But this is a very special year\, the 50th year since this count was first started.\n\nWe will start out at Shumway Oak Grove Park off of Eight Mile Road\, at 8:30am\, there is a parking charge per vehicle\, then we divide up into two groups\, covering the entire Miwok Trail\, the closest to natural areas at that park.  After that our group visits three more sites: county and city parks\, along with state open areas. We encourage all to bring nets\, and we try to share our nets.  We especially encourage children\, who often find our best butterflies. You will need to bring lunch and wear hats\, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. We will provide a complementary color\, life sized butterfly field guide for each participant. Sponsors of the count are\, San Joaquin Audubon Society\, University of California Cooperative Extension & the North American Butterfly Association. Questions\, \nPlease RSPV with leader Kathy Schick (209-612-5130 or kschick2@gmail.com) by Thursday June 12th so she can bring enough nets and free parking passes for all. Questions are welcome.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/san-joaquin-county-summer-butterfly-count/
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,ButterflyCount
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T120000
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SUMMARY:Indian Grinding Rocks SP Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Donna Marciano for a day of birding at this beautiful State Park. We should see many species including Turkey Vultures\, Scrub and Steller’s Jays\, California Quail\, Acorn and Hairy Woodpeckers\, Northern Flickers\, Hermit Thrushes\, Wild Turkeys\, and Black capped Chickadee. With the warmer weather upon us\, many of the bright colors of the Western Tanager\, Bullock’s Oriole\, Calliope and Anna’s Hummingbirds can be seen in the nearby woods around the meadow. A bird list is available at the museum. Trip goes until 12 or 1 PM\, so bring water\, hat\, sunscreen and a lunch for the small picnic area. There will be some light to moderate walking. Restrooms available\, there is a park entrance fee of $8.00/car. Meet at 8am in the State Park parking lot. If you would like to carpool\, meet at the Payless Market in Lockford at 7am.\nDirections: 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Rd\, Pine Grove\, CA 95665
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/indian-grinding-rocks-sp-field-trip/
LOCATION:Indian Grinding Rocks\, 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road\, Pine Grove\, CA\, 95665\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20240325T000629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T192940Z
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SUMMARY:McDonald Island Fieldtrip
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the bridge to McDonald Island at 8:00am. The bridge is next to the Tiki Lagoon Marina. We must cross the private bridge to the Island as a group\, so don’t be late. Birding will be a mix of driving and walking different habitat areas. The Island is usually a hot spot for Blue Grosbeaks\, Tanagers and nesting Yellow Warblers\, but expect the species count to reach the 70s. There’s usually a pot-a-pot somewhere along the route. Bring your on food and drink as we normally eat lunch somewhere along the levee drive. Expect to leave sometime around 2:00 p.m.\, but you can exit the Island earlier if necessary. \n\nContact Dave Fries at dfries.audubon@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/mcdonald-island-fieldtrip/
LOCATION:McDonald Island – Tiki Lagoon Resort & Marina\, 12988 W Mcdonald Rd\, Stockton\, CA\, 95206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T084500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T192841Z
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SUMMARY:Big Trees State Park\, Calaveras County
DESCRIPTION:We will bird the North Grove Trail\, the meadow\, and Dardanelles Overlook. Species we may encounter include Mountain Quail\, Band-tailed Pigeon\, Northern Pygmy-Owl\, Red-breasted Sapsucker\, Hairy\, White-headed and Pileated Woodpecker\, flycatchers\, vireos\, mountain and Chestnut-backed Chickadee\, nuthatches\, Brown Creeper\, Canyon and Pacific Wren\, GC Kinglet\, Townsend’s Solitaire\, warblers\, sparrows\, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. \n\nBring lunch\, as this will be an all-day trip\, comfortable shoes\, as we will be doing a considerable amount of walking\, water and whatever else you need for a full day of birding.\nMeeting Time: 7:30am at the Circle K\, 4469 Escalon-Bellota Rd\, Farmington\, CA or\n8:40am at the North Grove Visitor Center parking lot.\nPlease RSVP to Ralph at sharks_hockey_maniac@yahoo.com if you plan to attend.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/big-trees-state-park-calaveras-county/
LOCATION:BIG TREES STATE PARK\, CALAVERAS COUNTY\, 1170 CA-4\, Arnold\, CA\, 95223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T123000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20240420T180045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T192630Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Membership Meeting and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our General Membership Meeting and Picnic\, this year we will be having elections taking place for a new president and secretary. We will have our monthly bird survey at 8:00 am and the elections and picnic to follow at about 10:30am. We will plan to utilize the picnic tables near the restrooms\, but if you have a chair you might want to bring it along. You can either bring your own food or if you would like to bring something to share. Everyone is welcome to attend. We will meet at the parking lot closest to the dam to begin the day and will end the day at this location. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/annual-picnic-and-birding-black-hole/
LOCATION:Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery Day Use Area\, 25800 N Mcintire Rd\, Clements\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20240311T035610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T185748Z
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SUMMARY:Medford Island Fieldtrip
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the dock at the end of Eight Mile Rd at 8:00 a.m. for boat transport to the Island. Peter Ottesen will host us. The levee road at Potato Slough is closed\, so you will need to tell the security guard that you are going to Medford Island. Access to the Clubhouse facility will be available. Plan to bird by walking parts of the Island all morning. Bring your own food for lunch at the clubhouse around 1:00 p.m.\, and transport off the Island shortly there after. We’ll especially be looking for signs of nesting Yellow-breasted Chats\, as well as other late migrants. \n\nContact Dave Fries at dfries.audubon@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/medford-island-field-trip/
LOCATION:Medford Island
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20240520T231648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T185608Z
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SUMMARY:Pinnacles National Park Condor Trip
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe will bird around the store and campgrounds\, the areas along Bear Gulch and along the Sycamore Trail (where we found a horned lizard last year). \n\nWe will specifically be looking for California Condor (last year we saw several\, including six in view at one time). Other species we may encounter include Golden Eagle\, Wild Turkey\, Greater Roadrunner\, swifts\, hummers\, Steller’s Jay\, Violet-green Swallow\, Cayon Wren\, Wrentit\, BG Gnatcatcher\, California Thrasher\, Phainopepla\, and who knows what migrants we might see.\nBring lunch\, as this will be an all-day trip\, comfortable shoes\, as we will be doing a considerable amount of walking and a bit of hiking up the High Peaks Trail\, water and whatever else you need for a full day of birding.\nNOTE: There is a $30 per vehicle entrance fee.\nMeeting time:\n8:00am at McDonald’s\, 13032 CA-33\, Santa Nella\, CA or\n9:00am at Paicenes Reservoir 36.722429698009684\, -121.27896651564524\nPlease RSVP to Ralph at sharks_hockey_maniac@yahoo.com if you plan to attend.\n\n 
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/pinnacles-national-park-condor-trip/
LOCATION:Pinnacles National Park\, CA\, 95043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20240325T001029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T185419Z
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SUMMARY:Connolly Ranch Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Meet trip leader Dave Fries at Gate 2 (17676 Corral Hollow Road) of the Connolly Ranch at 8:00 a.m. The gate is on Corral Hollow Rd\, just before the entrance to the OHV PARK. The Connolly’s have asked that we keep the numbers of cars to a minimum\, so those coming from the Stockton area will meet at the old Toot Sweets parking area (4755 Quail Lakes Dr\, Stockton\, CA 95207) at 7:15 a.m. to form car pools. It’s extremely important to be at the gate on time\, as once we enter\, the gate will be closed and locked behind us. Expect to bird all morning then have a self provided picnic before leaving around 1:00 p.m. Wear boots as hiking in the hilly terrain can be difficult and rattlesnakes are abundant in this area. \n\nContact Dave Fries at dfries.audubon@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/connolly-ranch-field-trip/
LOCATION:Connolly Ranch
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20250214T025138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T025138Z
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SUMMARY:Beef Raised on Bird-Friendly Land
DESCRIPTION:Speakera: 3 Calhoun Sisters \nPlease join us for a visit from the 3 Calhoun Sisters\, cattle ranchers located in Livermore\, Ca. They have been farming in the Livermore area for over 100 years. The 3 Calhoun Sisters have recently been certified by Audubon Conservation Ranching for Beef Raised on Bird-Friendly Land. \nThe ranch has set in place many conservation measures to assist in promoting wildlife some of them are; \n\nThe installation of bluebird boxes to increase the bluebird populations\, bluebirds are one of the most desired birds as they eat destructive pests such as snails\, grasshoppers\, termites\, moths\, and mosquitos.\nOwl boxes were also installed by Our friends at the NRCS/RCD to use the circle of life method of ridding the garden of the gophers instead of using rodenticides or traps.\nAll of the watering troughs on our ranch have ramps that allow wildlife that may become trapped in a trough an easy way out.\nOak Tree restoration Project started in 2020 to replant and restore some of the older mature trees that were falling over.\n\nThe Pollinator Program started a few years ago after finding native milkweed on the property\, the sisters worked with local conservation districts to plant more milkweed and other pollinator plants. \nGo from consumer to conservationist when you purchase beef and bison raised on Audubon Certified bird-friendly land! You can help Audubon protect birds and the places they need\, today and tomorrow. Come listen The 3 Calhoun Sisters tell us their success stories on their ranch to help conserve all types of wildlife.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/beef-raised-on-bird-friendly-land/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20250214T024828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T025210Z
UID:5086-1741721400-1741726800@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Stockton Butterfly Count - Talk by Kathy Schik
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Kathy Schick \nIn 1975 the Stockton Butterfly Count was launched under the coordination of county staff. San Joaquin County was one of the first counts in this nationwide event. Years later\, the count was paused due to budget cuts until local Audubon members revived it in 1986\, thanks to Dr. Kathy Schick. \n\nPlease join us on Tuesday\, March 11\, @ 7:30 to listen to Dr. Kathy Schick talk about the upcoming count and to learn about our local butterflies. Dr. Schick conducts the annual butterfly count in June and visits many local parks/ wildlife habitats to count areas butterflies. This program will familiarize you with the areas local butterflies.\n\nThe nationwide count is no longer hosted by the Xerces Society but now hosted by the North American Butterfly Association\, and this local event is one of the few butterfly counts still being held to this day. In addition to leading the Annual San Joaquin Audubon Society Butterfly Count\, Dr. Schick has her PhD in Entomology\, her specialty being tiny\, stingless parasitoid wasps. She is a Research Associate at U.C.Berkeley’s Essig Museum and the California Academy of Sciences at San Francisco Golden Gate Park.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/stockton-butterfly-count/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20250303T185339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T185359Z
UID:5170-1741420800-1741431600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Pace Preserve Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Pace Preserve field trip\, Saturday\, March 8.  Meet leader Dave Fries at the gate on the levee at the west end of March Lane at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning\, March 8.  We will carpool from there and park on the levee near the entrance to the Preserve.  We will walk the periphery of the Preserve\, which will take 2-3 hours.  Bring water for yourself.  There are no restrooms or toilets at the site.  Hiking boots and long pants are recommended.  All persons will be required to sign a liability waiver before participating in the field trip.  Contact Dave at dfries.audubon@gmail.com if you have questions.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/ace-preserve-field-trip/
LOCATION:Pace Preserve
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20240219T024420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T165750Z
UID:4540-1740211200-1740222000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Birding at the Ripon Sewage Ponds and River Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Henry Koertzen for a beginner birding walk for folks if all ages. We will start at the gravel parking lot located at the south end of Jack Tone Road. We’ll be walking the smooth dirt/paved path\, accessible by stroller or wheelchair.\n\nFirst we will look for water and shore birds on the ponds\, and then we will follow the path along the Stanislaus River. If we still have time and energy we will drive over to Oak Grove Park.\n\nNote: there are bathroom facilities on site.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/beginner-birding-in-ripon/
LOCATION:Ripon\, 1260 S Jack Tone Rd\, Ripon\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20250207T152258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T152437Z
UID:5062-1739350800-1739358000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Trip to White Slough WTP (Lodi Sweage Ponds)
DESCRIPTION:We will bird for 1-2 hours (depending on the birding) walking on mostly level ground for 1 to 1 1/2 miles. Possible birds at the White Slough WTP (a.k.a Lodi Sewage Ponds) include Northern Shovler\, Common Goldeneye\, Bufflehead. Ruddy Duck\, Greater Yellowlegs\, Black-necked Stilt\, American Avocet\, Least Sandpiper\, Spotted Sandpiper\, Bonaparte’s Gull\, Great Egret\, Snowy Egret\, Forester’s Tern. And\, if we are lucky\, we may see Short-billed Gull\, Peregrine Falcon\, American White Pelican\, Western Sandpiper\, Black-bellied Plover and who knows what else! \nWe have received permission to take up to 8 people for birding at this location. You will need to sign at the location and provide mandatory waiver form that Kasey will provide upon receiving your RSVP.  RSVP is required \nPlease RSVP to Kasey Foley at kaseyfoley@sbcglobal.net and mention “White Slough WTP” in the subject line. \nMeting Location: \nStarbucks at 14820 Star St\, Lodi to ride share. There is limited parcking at the birding location. There is no public restroom at the location\, but may be nearby Flag City.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/trip-to-white-slough-wtp-lodi-sweage-ponds/
LOCATION:White Slough WTP
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20250201T001454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T040127Z
UID:5045-1739302200-1739307600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Zookeepers Don't Just Clean Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to learn more about the Mickie Grove Zoo on Tuesday\, February 11 @ 7:30pm.\n\nMicke Grove Zoo is a five-acre zoo with amphibians\, mammals\, birds\, reptiles and invertebrates.The zoo that exists today is very different from the zoo that first opened its gates in 1957. Today\, the collection of Micke Grove Zoo emphasizes uniqueness and quality over size and quantity with a concentration on the welfare of the animal ambassadors that live here. Ms. Madeline Chester\, Education and Interpretative Specialist will discuss “Zookeepers don’t just clean exhibits\,” and yes there is Plenty to do! Let’s start with the education program for elementary school children & being the primary caregiver for these animals\, fundraising and special events for the zoo\, while also working on the Species Survival Plan program\, providing care to the non releasable wildlife that call the zoo home and providing training for the zoo’s volunteer program. Madeline will discuss her job at the zoo and how full filling the work is.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/zookeepers-dont-just-clean-exhibits/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20230823T195918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T011021Z
UID:4245-1729324800-1729357200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Hill Raptor Migration Trip
DESCRIPTION:If you want to see Raptor migration\, then join San Joaquin Audubon for a day trip to Hawk Hill in Marin County. Fall is a great time to see a wide variety of Raptors migrating south over the Marin headlands. Chances are we will see Broad wing\, Redtails\, Cooper’s hawks\, & Sharp shinned hawks\, peregrine falcons\, Merlin and more! \nOn Saturday\, October 19th\, 2024\, join Pat Paternostro and SJ Audubon for this special trip.  We will meet at Starbucks off Hwy 12 and I5 (Lodi) to leave for SF.  You can meet us to carpool @ 8:00 am or if you prefer to meet us on the Hill\, we should be there about 10:15-10:30 am. \nDress in layers\, it may be cold & windy\, it could also be sunny or foggy\, bring a hat\, sunglasses\, windbreaker\, gloves and Chapstick. There are no food vendors on the hill\, so bring your lunch/snacks and drinks\, hot or cold. Bathroom facilities are available on the hill. \nIf you have any questions\, you can contact Pat @ 209-663-1896\n\n\nDirections: Starbucks – 14820 Star St\, Lodi\, CA 95242\nStarbucks off Hwy 12
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/hawk-hill-raptor-migration-trip/
LOCATION:Hawk Hill\, Hawk Hill California\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T100000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20241005T151617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T024732Z
UID:4850-1728720000-1728727200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Dos Rios SP Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Lynette Buckman \nWe will join the scheduled Bird Discovery Walk at the State Park.\n\nPer the SP website: This walking tour is not recommended for children under 6 or those with health or walking limitations. The walking tour is not ADA-accessible. No strollers or pets are allowed on the walking tour. Please bring good walking shoes\, sunscreen\, snack and water.\nFor those who’d like to carpool meet at Stockton Bagel Street Cafe (4755 Quail Lakes Dr STE E-G\, Stockton\, CA 95207) parking at 6:45am.\n\nDirections: 3559 Shiloh Road\, Modesto\, CA 95358\n\n\nComing from Maze Blvd. (132)\nTurn south onto Hart Rd. Go for 2.0 mi.\nTurn right onto Paradise Rd. Go for 0.5 mi.\nTurn left onto Shiloh Rd. Go for 0.8 mi.\nCross over the River and the park entrance will be on your right. White fence along the road with signs and a large black gate. Continue down to the end of the road and turn Right.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/dos-rios-sp-field-trip/
LOCATION:Dos Rios State Park\, 3559 Shiloh Rd\, Modesto\, CA\, 95358\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240721T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20230222T040945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T003300Z
UID:3322-1721548800-1721563200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:White Slough Wildlife Area Fieldtrip
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in adding Black Rail to your EBird list?.  They generally start calling spontaneously in spring\, so with good listening conditions (low wind)\, we stand a decent chance of hearing at least one.  (Sorry\, but don’t expect a visual!)  I have made arrangements to drive through the yellow gate so there should be less chance of vandalism.  Even so\, we need to keep the number of cars to a minimum\, so plan to double up before you arrive at the yellow gate.  Feel free to contact me if you have questions\,  Jim Rowoth (rowoth@sbcglobal.net).
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/white-slough-wildlife-area-fieldtrip/
LOCATION:White Slough Wildlife Area\, Stockton\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20230723T080624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T161912Z
UID:3778-1719082800-1719093600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Carnegie Night Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet Kasey Foley at the entry gate of Carnegie SVRA located at 18600 Corral Hollow Road in Tracy for a walk on the wild side.  This walk will be on the ALAMEDA COUNTY portion of the park but it’s a beautiful walk sometimes yielding Western Screech Owls\, Great Horned Owls\, cool scorpions and spiders\, again it’s Alameda County\,\n \n\nThings to keep in mind are there may be bugs so bring bug spray\, sun protection\, dress in layers as it may get cold later\, bring snacks and water as we may be gone for 2-3 hours\, and you may want to bring a walking stick as the footing may not be even and we will be climbing up rock/dirt trails. Be sure to bring a flashlight or headlamp because it will be dark on our way back.  Oh yeah\, don’t forget your binoculars!  Also\, remember there are rattlesnakes in this park so boots are recommended.  The only restroom facilities are at the entrance of the park and maybe at the beginning of the trail (but I’m not sure).
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/carnegie-night-walk/
LOCATION:Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA)\, 18600 Corral Hollow Rd\, Tracy\, CA\, 95376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,ButterflyCount,External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20240520T232622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T232622Z
UID:4694-1718344800-1718373600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Silver Lake (Amador County) Birding Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join leaders Pat Paternostro and Kasey Foley\, Friday\, June 14th\, for a birding trip in the Sierra Nevada’s. We will bird several areas near Silver Lake\, Amador County. \nWe will look for summering migrants and Sierra residents. In the past we have identi’ed species including\, Pine Grosbeak\, Pygmy Nuthatch and White-headed Woodpecker. \nWe will meet at 6:00am at Young’s Payless Market in Lockeford – (18980 CA-88\, Lockeford). We will carpool to Plasse’s resort (June 14th is their opening day)\, which will be our starting point for birding. The resort is a bit less than 2 hours from Lockeford. Plan to bring a lunch and water\, as we will stay until 2pm or so. The walking is mostly 7at\, but boots are recommended. \nReach out to Pat Paternostro if you have any questions or would like to RSVP…broncos30@hotmail.com. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/silver-lake-amador-county-birding-trip/
LOCATION:Silver Lake\, Amador County
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T103000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20221229T012947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T015041Z
UID:2629-1706947200-1706956200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:INTRODUCTORY BIRDING @ Lodi's Hutchin's Street Square
DESCRIPTION:Join Pat Paternostro for a walk around Lodi’s Hutchin’s Street Square. We will walk this wonderful area and look for birds around the complex and in the large trees and nearby parks. \nExtra binoculars and bird guides will be available. \nWe will meet at the parking lot on the south side of the complex at 8am.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/introductory-birding-lodi-lake/
LOCATION:Lodi’s Hutchin’s Street Square\, 125 S Hutchins St.\, CA 95242\, Lodi\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20221230T060704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T222206Z
UID:2917-1702715400-1702728000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Flood/Waverly Trip
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday December 16th\, you can join Pat Paternostro and San Joaquin Audubon for a birding excursion along Flood & Waverly Roads.  We will be looking for wintering raptors along with the various other birds that reside in eastern San Joaquin County. \nWe will meet at 8:45am at the parking lot of Rinaldi’s Market\, 4625 N Duncan Rd\, Linden.  (If you like\, you can also meet us at 9am at the corner of Escalon/Bellota & Copperopolis Rds.). \nThere will be limited walking\, with most birding taking place carside.  Depending on the weather\, the roads may be muddy so be prepared for that possibility. \nWe will be ride-sharing and will have lunch sometime along the route.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/flood-waverly-2/
LOCATION:Rinaldi’s Market\, 4625 N Duncan Rd\, Linden\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20230723T080850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T003940Z
UID:3780-1693418400-1693429200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Blue (Super) Moon Night Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet Kasey Foley at the gate at the White Slough Wildlife Area (at the north end of the I-5 Frontage Rd west of I-5 and south of Hwy 12) or you can meet to carpool at Starbucks (corner of Thornton Rd and W Banner St at Flag City) at 5:45 pm.  The road is extremely rough to drive down and it will be dark when we leave so be sure to have a high clearance vehicle or carpool with someone who does.  Do NOT plan to park outside the gate as your car may be vandalized.  It’s even possible it can be vandalized inside the gate but we’ve been lucky so far.\n\nThings to keep in mind are there may be bugs so bring bug spray\, sun protection\, dress in layers as it may get cold later\, bring snacks and water as we will likely be gone for 2-3 hours.  The road is flat and hopefully the weeds will have been mowed down along the road.  Be sure to bring a flashlight or headlamp because it will be dark on our way back.  Oh yeah\, don’t forget your binoculars!  The only restroom facilities are at Flag City markets or gas stations.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/blue-super-moon-night-walk/
LOCATION:White Slough Wildlife Area\, Stockton\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230610T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T100000
DTSTAMP:20260609T134618
CREATED:20230603T102712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T102824Z
UID:3594-1686384000-1686391200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bethany Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:San Joaquin Audubon Society will be leading a bird walk not too far from Mountain House (sort of) but in Alameda County on Saturday\, June 10\, 2023 at Bethany State Recreational Area located at 13638 Christensen Rd\, Byron\, CA.\n\nThis is a new area for us to bird and we’re excited to see it.  In the past they had a pair of nesting Golden eagles but I can’t guarantee them this year\, but who knows?\n\nBeginning birders are welcome\, we will have extra binoculars.  Definitely bring sun protection (sunscreen &/or hat) and water.  It will be about a 2-hour walk on mostly level trails and restrooms are at the park.\n\nIf you want to carpool\, please meet us at 25 Main Street in Mountain House at 7:30 AM.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/bethany-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Bethany State Recreational Area in Alameda County\, 13638 Christensen Rd\, Byron\, CA\, 94514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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