Bird Walk at Helen Putnam Park
Meet in the parking lot near the restrooms. Parking pass is required. Leader: Janet Bosshard; Info: (707) 480-3432.
Madrone Annual Potluck Picnic at Spring Lake
5:30pm - 6:30pm :
Join us for a tour of Spring Lake Environmental Center followed by short bird walk.
6:30pm - 8pm:
Bring something good to eat and to share. Please bring your own plate and utensils. Cold drinks will be provided.
Location: Shady Oaks Picnic Area. Located to the left immediately after you enter the park by the Channel Drive and Violetti Roard entrance.
The Ernestine Smith Scholarship recipient will be introduced.
Bird Walk at Ragle Ranch
Meet in the back lot near the dog park. Parking pass is required. Leader Janet Bosshard. Leader: Janet Bosshard; Info: (707) 480-3432.
Bodega Bay Mud Flats with Peter Leveque
This joint outing with Junior and Senior Audubon is for all ages. We will meet at the south end of the Spud Point Marina Parking Lot. Our goal is to determine the organisms our shorebirds use for food. We will sift through mud and sand, so be prepared to get a little muddy. Bring a lunch and stay to enjoy the afternoon in Bodega Bay. For more information, call: 707-542-8946.
Speaker: Amphibian Protection and the Newt Brigade
Christyne Davidian, Chileno Valley Newt Brigade (CVNB) Captain
Sarah Millus, Biologist at Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands
Our speakers will offer insights into amphibian conservation and wildlife crossing. Chileno Valley Newt Brigade (CVNB) is a voluntary group concerned about vehicles on Chileno Valley Road running over newts and other amphibians trying to get to and from Laguna Lake to breed. The presentation will cover how the CVNB got started; amphibian species and biology; current conservation efforts and CVNB statistics; and the proposed wildlife crossing,
Bird Walk: Sonoma Valley Regional Park, Glen Ellen
Meet in the parking lot, across from the dog park. Parking pass required. Leader Janet Bosshard (707) 480-3432
Speaker: Jerry Cole on Understanding Recent Technological Advancements in Avian Acoustics
Join Jerry Cole for a gentle introduction to bioacoustics (the study of sounds produced by animals), and an overview of recently developed technologies for the automatic identification of bird sounds. The talk will cover the technology underpinning automatic bird sound identifies, including BirdNet and Merlin Sound ID, and discuss hardware available for automatically capturing bird sounds at home or on the go.
Bird Walk: Santa Rosa Creek Trail at Willowside Road
Bird Walk at Santa Rosa Creek Trail at Willowside Road. Trail entrance is north of Waldorf School. Park carefully on either side of Willowside Rd. No bathrooms available
Bird Walk: Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
Meet at the old entrance to the cemetery, on the corner of Franklin Avenue and Terrace Way. Parking is available south on the street by the church. Leader: Janet Bosshard (707) 480-3432
Junior Audubon: Musée de Leveque
This Junior Audubon activity will take place in the Natural History Museum at Peter Leveque’s Garage. Participants will have the opportunity to observe, handle, and measure preserved specimens. A highlight will be the observation and discussion of an actual Bengal Tiger. Tiger tea and woodpecker cookies will be served. Please invite parents, grandparents, family and friends. This museum is only open to the public on March 7th, 2026 from 9am-11am. You will find Musée de Leveque at 62 Hop Ranch Circle, Santa Rosa 95403. RSVP to Peter at (707) 542-8946.