Birds of Papua New Guniea (PNG) with a Brief but Complex History of the Region and a Sprinkling of Australian Birds

Central United Methodist Church 3700 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, California

Presented by Chris Conard In August 2022, Chris joined a group largely composed of Sacramento/San Joaquin-based birders to Papua New Guinea (PNG), which comprises the eastern half of the world's second largest island. We had a wonderful time viewing and listening to perhaps the most spectacular avifauna on earth, including the incomparable birds of paradise, bowerbirds, crowned… Read More »Birds of Papua New Guniea (PNG) with a Brief but Complex History of the Region and a Sprinkling of Australian Birds

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Great Backyard Bird Count

Backyard

From audubon.org web site The 26th annual GBBC will be held Friday, February 17, through Monday, February 20, 2023. Please visit the official website at birdcount.org for more information and be sure to check out the latest educational and promotional resources. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in… Read More »Great Backyard Bird Count

Trip to Flood/Waverly Rds

Rinaldi's Market 4625 N Duncan Rd, Linden, CA, United States

We will meet at Rinaldi's Market at 8:30 am this Saturday.   From there we will look for raptors and other birds along the eastern side of the county. The address for the market is 4625 N Duncan Rd, Linden.  Plan to bring lunch as we will probably bird until 1pm or so.

Water Harvest – Water, its history, location and use

Central United Methodist Church 3700 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, California

By  Nancy E. Muleady-Mecham, Ph.D Doc Nancy is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia College and Northern Arizona University with a Ph.D. in Biology. She teaches subjects in biology, anatomy and physiology and medicine, pathology, astronomy, and forestry and conduct research on Giant Sequoia ecology. She is a Fulbright Scholar, having taught and conducted research in… Read More »Water Harvest – Water, its history, location and use

Canceled WOODBRIDGE WILDERNESS SURVEY

Woodbridge Wilderness Area 301 E. River Meadows Dr., Woodbridge, CA, United States

Join leaders Pat Paternostro for our monthly census of this small riparian area on the banks of the Mokelumnes River. Meet the leader at the north end of Meadowlark Lane in Woodbridgeat 8:00 AM.

BEGINNER’S BIRD WALK @ MOUNTAIN HOUSE CREEK PARK & WETLANDS

Mountain House Park 25 Main St, Mountain House, CA, United States

Join San Joaquin Audubon member, Henry Koertzen for a beginning bird trip for people of all ages. We will start the bird walk at 8:00AM near the intersection of Main Street and Central Parkway (at the pond side of the road). We will be walking the dirt path, accessible by stroller or wheel chair.

Medford Island Trip

Medford Island

Join leader David Fries on a field trip to Medford Island.  You need to register for this field rip. Please email David to confirm your participation - dfries.audubon@gmail.com  Meet David at 8:00AM at the boat docking station along Empire Track Road.

Gardening for Native Pollinators in the Central Valley

Central United Methodist Church 3700 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, California

By Amy Weiser and Doug Weiser This presentation will discuss gardening for native pollinators.  When we bought our current house in Stockton, we had a strong interest in fruit and vegetable gardening.  As a result, we became very interested in encouraging pollinators to increase the yield from our small suburban yard.  We converted our front… Read More »Gardening for Native Pollinators in the Central Valley

Canceled WOODBRIDGE WILDERNESS SURVEY

Woodbridge Wilderness Area 301 E. River Meadows Dr., Woodbridge, CA, United States

Join leaders Pat Paternostro for our monthly census of this small riparian area on the banks of the Mokelumnes River. Meet the leader at the north end of Meadowlark Lane in Woodbridgeat 8:00 AM.

Oak Grove Regional Park Fieldtrip

Oak Grove Regional Park Oak Grove Regional Park, 4520 W. Eight Mile Road, Stockton, CA, United States

Leader -  Pat Paternostro Join leader Pat Paternostro as we explore this 180-acre park with oak woodlands reminiscent of those that once dominated the Central Valley.  The undeveloped portion of the park recalls the setting where the Plains Miwok resided before Europeans arrived.  45% of the park has been set aside as a nature preserve.… Read More »Oak Grove Regional Park Fieldtrip