UPCOMING EVENTS
San Diego Audubon Bird Identification Workshop
(not a Sierra Club event)
Saturday, Feb 2nd, 9am- 12pm, in class
Saturday, April 9th, 8-11am, field trip
Saturday, February 2nd at Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center, and Saturday. February 9th in the field with Dr. Matthew Binns.
Join us for this highly popular workshop geared towards the beginning bird watcher!
Are you new to bird watching, or maybe intimidated by the overwhelming number of bird species there are to learn? Have you ever wondered what kinds of birds visit your garden? Or are you just looking for a new activity that will get you out into San Diego’s beautiful natural surroundings?
Then join us at Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center for a bird identification workshop for beginners running two consecutive Saturdays! This workshop will be led by Dr. Matthew Binns, who has had an interest in birds since his childhood in England. Dr. Binns is also a highly experienced bird photographer, whose work appears in Sketches.
The first day will be an in-class lesson on how to get started in birding. Participants will learn about common characteristics and adaptations of backyard birds, discover useful computer and app resources, learn how to choose the best birding tools, and become familiar with the most important locations and habitats to view birds around San Diego.
The second day of the workshop is an interactive field trip, out birding with Dr. Binns. Participants will identify local bird species with a focus on how to identify relevant field marks of many common species. The walk will be at an easy pace, on relatively flat trails. We might even spot a rare species while observing local birds!
REGISTRATION
Student & Limited Income: $60
San Diego Audubon Member: $105
General Public: $125
Questions? Email Jill Cooper at cooper@sandiegoaudubon.org. This workshop is part of the Nature Discovery Workshop Series.
Inspire. Engage. Protect.
Sponsored by the San Diego Audubon Society.
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SUNDAYS, ON A REGULAR BASIS
Hello, Interns and Community Service Volunteers:
Regular hours in our soon-to-be amazing Butterfly Garden at
Vail Headquarters, will begin this Sunday,(rain or shine)
February 3, 2019 from 11:00-2:00. and will continue most Sundays until May. Join us when you can!
Bring a water bottle and gardening gloves if you have them.
Vail Headquarters is located at
32115 Temecula Parkway, Temecula
Look for the giant windmill and water tank between Kohl's and Famous Footwear.
Activities change weekly and cover a variety projects and subjects.
Feel free to forward this to anyone you think would like to participate.
I look forward to seeing you! Eve
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Eve Cannella
(951) 491-5622
email: backyardorganic@gmail.com
facebook.com/ButterflyGardenatVailHeadquarters
GirasoleBackyardGardens.com
facebook.com/GirasoleBackyardGardens
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Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 - Ex-Com meeting
3 pm at Richie's Diner
40651 Murrieta Hot Springs Road
Temecula CA (between I-15 and I-215)
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Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019
and Thursday, Feb. 14-
Meetup - Helping Local Wildlife
Chair- Pam Nelson
Details:
Have you always wanted to help local wildlife and aren't sure how to do it? Our Riverside County biologists have tasks that can be accomplished by anyone interested. The tasks range from occasional monitoring (just visit and observe) to full-scale cleanups.
There are several different Reserves that need attention. You may find one convenient to your home.
You can work on a regular basis with a biologist, learn how to help on your own schedule or come when called for specific group tasks.
Come and find out about how you can help our local habitats on Feb. 12th at 10 am and/or Feb.14th at 2 pm at the Murrieta Reserve found on the attached map.
Interns and students can use these meetings as school- credit hours earned.
Please RSVP to me, ASAP. We will have a Riverside biologist making this presentation and lead a short walk.
Pam Nelson
chair,
sierraclubsmg.org
951 767-2324
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Pam Nelson, Co-organizer
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SIERRA CLUB GENERAL MEETING
THURSDAY, Feb. 14, 2019
6:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
TOPIC: Salton Sea
Temecula Library
30600 Pauba Road
Temecula CA 92592
Doors open at 6 pm;
meeting starts at 6:30 pm
Snacks provided.
Students are encouraged to attend. Many of our local educators are giving school credit for notes and attendance.
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NOT A SPONSORED SIERRA CLUB SMG EVENT, BUT THIS EVENT MIGHT BE OF INTEREST TO YOU.
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March 17 - Presentation -
Restoration of Meadowview
Led by Teri
Held at Meadowview Club House
2 pm - 5 pm
Details to follow
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The Chaparral Hike Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve (SMER)
45985 Via Tornado, Temecula, CA 92590
Dates
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Saturday, May 11, 2019
All hikes begin promptly at 8:00 am
This is not a sponsored event by
the Sierra Club Santa Margarita Group.
This hike leaves from the north side of the reserve and traverses through chaparral for a total round trip of 3 miles. The route is on a single track trail with uneven footing and mild gains in elevation. After the hike, you will have the option of driving or hiking ½ mile to the north field station facility where there are picnic tables, a restroom and most importantly a beautiful view of the Temecula Gorge.
Docent-led hikes are a fun way to visit this special place which is not open to the public. In addition to protecting local flora and fauna, the Reserve provides environmental research opportunities for students and researchers worldwide.
We do need to know who is coming so please RSVP by email to Beth Cobb at smerdocenthikes@gmail.com.
Directions:
1. Take the I-15 freeway to Temecula. 2. Exit at Rancho California Road and go west (a LEFT turn coming from San Diego). 3. Go 2.3 miles into the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. 4. Turn LEFT onto Via Santa Rosa (the first LEFT you can make after ascending into the foothills). 5. Go 1.5 miles and turn RIGHT onto Via Tornado. 6. Go 0.8 mile to the entrance gate. 7. The trailhead is just inside the gate. A docent will assist with parking.
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April 28 - Shadow Mountain Vineyard Wine Tasting
tickets- 3 pm - 5:30 pm
Details to follow
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Volkswalk with Kathy Bundy - local walks and hikes
These walks are not sponsored by the Sierra Club.
We have a member of our group that offers regular
walks. This is a non-competitive walking or hiking
for fun, fitness and fellowship.
Most walks are 3-6 miles.
Go to meetup.com site:
Volkswalking in So. California
Open to Everyone.
DON'T Forget Your PASSPORT BOOKS for a sanction stamp for $3
If you are New to Volkssports you may purchase a New Walker Packet for $5 and get your 1st three walks Free.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO CARPOOL
Text me Kathy at 951-218-3755 bunznkatz7@gmail.com
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Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve Fall/Winter hikes:
smerdocenthikes@gmail.com - 760-728-2303
Saturday, January 12 2019 Highlands Hike
Saturday, January 19 2019 PJ’s Bird Walk
Sunday, January 20, 2019 New Short Hike
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Monthly general meetings (2018/2019)
(details to follow):
Jan. 10: Temecula Water History
Feb. 14: Salton Sea; Save it?
March 14: Wildlife crossings and connections in SW Riverside
April 11: Forest Health, what’s best?
May 9: Native Bees, there’s hundreds!
June 13: Forests, not trees, Kelp! Local Marine Reserves
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DONATIONS
For donations to our local Sierra Club chapter, send a check payable to "Sierra Club Santa Margarita Group" to:
George McMackin (treasurer)
40335 Garrison Dr Temecula, CA 92591
gmcmackin@hotmail.com
Feel free to contact Pam Nelson ( pamela05n@yahoo.com)
/(951 767-2324 ) with any questions or for additional information on any of these events and activities.