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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T210000
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SUMMARY:Tesla – “Hismet Warep” – “Sacred Earth” Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for special joint meeting of the Sierra Club and Audubon to learn about the state parkland known as Tesla. Located in eastern Alameda County near the San Joaquin County line\, Tesla has been as the center of conservation efforts in the northern Diablo Range for over 2 decades.  Celeste Garamendi\, a founding member of Friends of Tesla Park\, will discuss Tesla’s rich natural and cultural landscape. Generations of naturalists and scientists have studied Tesla’s exceptional biodiversity and sensitive habitats. Local Tribes call Tesla “Hismet Warep\,” meaning “Sacred Earth” in the Ohlone Chochenyo language.  Having fought back the destructive plan to open Tesla to OHV recreation\, State Parks is now planning for what type of unit of the State Parks System Tesla will be.  A large coalition\, including the Sierra Club and Audubon\, are working to establish Tesla as a State Park Reserve.  Join us to learn more about the work to permanently preserve this important native landscape on our doorstep. \n There is  a short 6+ minute video that is on the website at www.teslapark.org (home page ‘Watch the Story” button\, or at this post link https://teslapark.org/watch-video-tesla-hismet-warep-sacred-earth/
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/tesla-hismet-warep-sacred-earth-presentation/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20250922T162357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T162357Z
UID:5662-1761379200-1761390000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding by Bike at Clifton Court Forebay
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Henry Koertzen \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave a bicycle\, e-bike or scooter\, and like to bird? Join leader Henry Koertzen at Clifton Court Reservoir in eastern Contra Costa County\, where we will do an out-and-back biking/birding trip of approximately 10 miles on a flat\, paved levee road to see a myriad of bird species. \n\nClifton Court Forebay is an enormous reservoir that collects Delta water and sends it south through the Delta-Mendota canal. The reservoir itself can hold staggering numbers of waterfowl and gulls\, and the surrounding habitat of slough\, marshland\, grassland\, scrub and riparian woods is very productive.\nTrip is approximately 3 hours\, although participants can turn back at any time. There is plenty of free parking at the Forebay\, but no restroom facilities or potable water. Must be able to transport your bike/scooter to the site. It can be windy out there\, but is pleasant most of the time. We will monitor the forecast\, gale-force winds will cancel.\nMeet at the parking lot at the end of Clifton Court Road at 8am. Bring layers\, sunscreen\, water and a snack or lunch for when we get back to the cars.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections: 5298 Clifton Court Rd\, Discovery Bay\, CA 94505
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/birding-by-bike-at-clifton-court-forebay/
LOCATION:Clifton Court Forebay\, 5298 Clifton Court Rd\, Discovery Bay\, CA\, 94505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20250922T162051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T162051Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Sit at Louis Park
DESCRIPTION:Guide: Henry Koertzen \nPlease join us for this fun event suitable for everyone. No matter your age\, your knowledge of birds and your level of mobility. We will be sitting in one spot to enjoy\, observe and/or discuss the birds\, and all other parts of nature\, around us. Come at any time between 6:30am and 9:30am and stay as short or long as you like. Bring a folding chair and binoculars if you have them. We will have extras if you don’t. \n\nJust follow Monte Diablo Avenue until it ends at the boat launch in Louis Park.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/bird-sit-at-louis-park/
LOCATION:Louis Park\, 3121 Monte Diablo Ave\, Stockton\, CA\, 95203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20250917T190735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T190853Z
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SUMMARY:Fieldtrip to Golden Gate Observation Deck
DESCRIPTION:Join San Joaquin Audubon for a day trip to Golden Gate Observation Deck\, 5702 Conzelman Rd\, Mill Valley\,  Marin county( Hawk Hill & road is temporarily closed) to see the annual Fall Raptor Migration. Fall is a great time to see a wide variety of Raptors migrating south over the Marin headlands. We hope to see a variety of hawks such as Broad-wing\, Red tailed\, Coppers\, & Sharp shinned\, we could also see falcons such as\, peregrine\, Merlin and more! Join Donna Marciano on Saturday for October 4th. If you would like to carpool meet us at Starbucks\, 14820 Starr Rd\, off Hwy 12. @ 7:00 am  or you can meet us at the Golden Gate Observation Deck about 9:30-9:45 am.  Dress in layers\, it could be cold & windy\, bring snacks and drinks.  If we have too much fog\, we  will can go to Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District to bird instead.  Please RSVP to Donna @ 209 403-4270 or if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/fieldtrip-to-to-golden-gate-observation-deck/
LOCATION:Golden Gate Observation Desk\, 5701 Conzelman Road\, Mill Valley\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20230901T233656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T142704Z
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SUMMARY:Point Reyes National Seashore Trip
DESCRIPTION:Guide – Ralph Baker \nPoint Reyes National Seashore\, located in Marin County\, offers some of the finest birding in the United States. The park’s coastal location and its wealth of unspoiled habitats\, estuaries\, grasslands\, coastal scrub\, and forest attract many migrating and wintering birds. \n\nThe Point Reyes peninsula projects some 10 miles seaward from the “mainland” and acts as a sort of funnel. Many land birds travel south along the coast during fall migration and when they reach the end of the peninsula\, they see open water ahead of them and tend to stop and rest before heading “out to sea”. Many vagrants (birds that may have made errors in navigation and thus are unexpected in this area) pass through during September and October and the number of birds seen on or over the water from the fish docks can be astonishing. According to eBird\, over 73% of the naturally occurring bird species in California have been reported in Marin County! We’ll see how many we can find.\nThe precise locations we will bird will depend upon what is being reported in the days leading up to the trip. This will be an all-day trip\, 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 Ralph at sharks_hockey_maniac@yahoo.com \n\n\n\n\nDirections: Meet at 8:45am at the Bear Valley Visitor Center\, 1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access Road\, Point Reyes Station\, CA 94956
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/point-reyes-national-seashore-trip/
LOCATION:Bear Valley Visitor Center – Point Reyes Station\, Bear Valley Visitor Center\, 1 Bear Valley Road\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20250824T143359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T143359Z
UID:5620-1758358800-1758369600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:The 2025 Coastal Cleanup is a Trashure Hunt
DESCRIPTION: Please join us Sat Sept. 2025 from 9am to 12pm at the Calaveras River site by University of the Pacific.\nTo preregister for the event please visit the website:\nhttps://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html#:~:text=September%2020%2C%202025\,sites%20all%20across%20the%20state.\nYou can download waivers and print them here also. Minors must have signed waivers from their parent or guardian. Registration and waiver forms will also be available onsite\, however it will save time if you download and bring the completed waiver form with you.\n\n\nif you are joining us this year\, here are some important reminders and information;\n*Wear closed-toed shoes\n*Wear a hat or visor\n*Bring sunscreen\nif you can\, but not necessary;\n*Bring your own garden gloves\n* Use a refillable water bottle\n* Bring a bucket and garbage picker\nDisposable gloves\, water\, and trash bags will be available at the site. We work in teams of two or three.\nPlease tell a Friend! The more the merrier.\n\n\n\nAttendees should meet at 8:30 am for sign-in and instructions. Please meet at the Calaveras River at the Northwest corner of Pacific Avenue and Brookside Drive. Parking is available in the UOP Parking Lot #8.  map: https://www.pacific.edu/sites/default/files/users/user243/stkCampusMap.pdf\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, you may contact me directly as the site Captain\, Antonia Hernandez at 209 589 4056\, or dominantdolly5@yahoo.com.\nHope to see you at the 40th year Coastal Clean Up Sept. 20th. Earth Day Every Day!
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/the-2025-coastal-cleanup-is-a-trashure-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips,External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20250824T142829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T142829Z
UID:5617-1758355200-1758369600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T170127
CREATED:20250826T011941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T011941Z
UID:5627-1757491200-1757523600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T170127
CREATED:20250819T201111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T201111Z
UID:5609-1757444400-1757451600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20230407T225331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T223913Z
UID:3434-1755932400-1755943200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20250726T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20250317T215206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T224042Z
UID:5181-1753513200-1753524000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION:Join leader Henry Koertzen for a birding walk through the riparian habitat with several ponds. The levee walk gives great views over the ponds and the lake (once a gravel pit). There are restrooms at the lake. Extra binoculars will be available. \n\nDirections:  We will enter the park from the south at 8am. There is an entrance and free street parking on Park Access Road.\nA carpool will leave from the Tracy Applebee’s (3060 Naglee Rd\, Tracy\, CA 95304) at 6:45 am.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/birding-shadow-cliffs-regional-recreation-area/
LOCATION:Cliffs Regional Recreation Area\, 2500 Stanley Boulevard\, Pleasanton\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding FieldTrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20230207T072248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T215240Z
UID:3291-1752910200-1752926400@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T170127
CREATED:20250706T214847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T214847Z
UID:5529-1752386400-1752426000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T170127
CREATED:20250606T001345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T001345Z
UID:5513-1750231800-1750244400@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20230418T042425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T221322Z
UID:3443-1749889800-1749915000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20250603T034738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T181956Z
UID:5494-1749801600-1749816000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T170127
CREATED:20240325T000629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T192940Z
UID:4562-1748678400-1748700000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20230527T035859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T192841Z
UID:3538-1748162700-1748185200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T170127
CREATED:20240420T180045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T192630Z
UID:4672-1748082600-1748089800@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T170127
CREATED:20240311T035610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T185748Z
UID:4557-1747209600-1747227600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T170127
CREATED:20240520T231648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T185608Z
UID:4688-1746950400-1746982800@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T170127
CREATED:20240325T001029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T185419Z
UID:4566-1746345600-1746363600@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T170127
CREATED:20250214T025138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T025138Z
UID:5088-1744140600-1744146000@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
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:20260423T170127
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:20260423T170127
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:20260423T170127
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:20260423T170127
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:20260423T170127
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:20241112T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
CREATED:20241025T170107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T170107Z
UID:4938-1731396600-1731445200@www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birds across the end Cretaceous mass extinction
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Chris Torres\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor Department of Biological Science\, UOP \nSixty six (66) million years ago\, an asteroid hit Earth and killed more than 75% of all life on the planet. That turned out to be a really good day for birds\, who went on to become the world’s most diverse group of terrestrial vertebrates. In this talk\, we will explore some surprising new stories that some incredibly old birds are telling us about why birds alone among known dinosaurs survived that mass extinction event\, why the earliest divergence among living birds is marked by a 100-fold difference in species diversity\, and how we might predict which species are most likely to be “extinction-proof” in the future. \nChris Torres is an avian paleontologist and evolutionary morphologist. His research focuses on questions about extinction and survivorship dynamics\, the evolution of beak function\, and the evolution of “loss” (like the loss of flight\, the loss of sensory systems\, or the loss of niche space). Bird groups he works on include early pre-modern birds\, the so-called ratites (and their flying relatives)\, rails\, and flamingos (his favorites). He is an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of the Pacific.
URL:https://www.sanjoaquinaudubon.org/event/birds-across-the-end-cretaceous-mass-extinction/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 3700 Pacific Avenue\, Stockton\, California
CATEGORIES:Chapter Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170127
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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