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COASTWEEKS — September 17 through October 9, 2011
Event details for September 17 - September 23
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California Coastal Cleanup Day
- All over California
Saturday, September 17, 9am-noon. Kick-off COASTWEEKS by joining 80,000 other Californians in cleaning up our state's shorelines, waterways, and coast. There are hundreds of Coastal Cleanup Day sites throughout California. For information, click here, or call (800) Coast-4U. Arcata Marsh Walk - Humboldt County Saturdays, 2pm. Join in on a Friends of the Arcata Marsh-sponsored Marsh Walk. Meet at the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center Trails Stewards Work Day - Humboldt County Saturday, September 17, 9-noon. Do you regularly walk the trails at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center? And are you interested in helping to maintain public trails in coastal areas? Trail Steward volunteers walk trails, pick up trash, report on wildlife sightings, trail misuse and needed repairs. Trail Stewards may also participate in periodic trail workdays. The first hour is a training for new Stewards during which we'll orient you to the trails and explain your responsibilities. From 10-12, we'll take care of some bigger jobs that individual Trail Stewards don't do, such as putting in or repairing signage or clearing brush. Come for the whole thing, or just show up at 10 for the work party. For more information, contact Friends of the Dunes at carol@friendsofthedunes.org or (707) 444-1397. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center Restoration - Humboldt County Saturday, September 17, 9:30am-12:30pm. Help restore the new Friends of the Dunes property! Tools and gloves provided. Bring water and wear work clothes. Meet at 220 Stamps Lane in Manila at 9:30am. For more information, contact Emily Walter. Arcata Marsh Birding Trip - Humboldt County Saturdays, 8:30-10am. Meet Redwood Region Audubon Society at the parking lot at the end of South I Street. Bring binoculars. Rain or shine. Old Grove Festival - Sonoma County Saturday, September 17, 4pm. Don't miss the 6th Annual Old Grove Festival, a fundraiser for Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods. A unique opportunity to listen to music and dance in the historic forest theater at Armstrong Redwoods. Visit the website for all the details and to purchase tickets online. 20th Annual Russian Riverfest - Sonoma County Saturday, September 17, 4:30-7:30pm. Please join Russian Riverkeeper for our 20th Annual Russian Riverfest, at Burke's Canoe Trips, 8600 River Road in Forestville. You'll be treated to an outstanding dinner, a great time with friends on the river, incredible music and world class organic wine and beer. Music by Doug Lipton, Chris Amberger and Lorca Hart. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at door. Kids under 12 free. For more details and tickets, visit the website. Clean & Green Boating - Sonoma County Saturday, September 17, 1-3pm. Seminar presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary covering clean boating and protecting and respecting our environment. Topics include vessel cleaning, maintenance and sewage; oil and fuel spills; hazardous waste; trash and marine debris; and aquatic nuisance species. Light snacks and beverages provided. This event is free and open to the public, taking place at the Seal Beach Yacht Club, 255 Marina Drive, in Long Beach. Please contact Matthew Radigan at matthew.radigan@designory.com or (562) 624-0229. Cosumnes River Guided Paddle - Sacramento County Saturday, September 17, 8:30am. Join the Cosumnes River Preserve for this free paddle. Must provide own gear and PFD. Meet at the Visitor Parking Area. Find directions online. Contact info@cosumnes.org for more information. Castro Valley Creek "Caretakers" Walk - Alameda County Saturday, September 17, 10am-noon. Want to learn how to be a "creek caretaker"? We will walk along the trail next to Castro Valley Creek, between the Castro Valley library and Castro Valley Blvd and talk about ways to protect the creek and newly planted creekbanks. We'll look for birds and other wildlife, and then take steps to actively care for the area by picking up any trash we encounter. Meet at the Castro Valley library, next to the creek trail. Bring gloves if you have them, wear sturdy shoes (no sandals) and bring your own water bottle. Go to www.handsonconservation.org to sign up. If you are under 18 you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver form that is available on the website. Hands-On Conservation is a program of Alameda County Resource Conservation District. For questions contact Amy Evans at (925) 371-0154 x112. Help Reclaim Cerrito Creek - Alameda County Saturday, September 17, 10am-12:30pm. Help all-volunteer Friends of Five Creeks remove trash and invasives from Cerrito Creek at the foot of Albany Hill, on the Albany-El Cerrito border. Meet at El Cerrito's Creekside Park, south end of Santa Clara Ave. (3299 Santa Clara, El Cerrito, on Internet maps), south of Central between San Pablo and I-880. Easy access from AC Transit 25, 72, or El Cerrito Plaza BART. Dress in layers in clothes that can get dirty; wear closed-toed shoes with good traction. Get more information from (510) 848-9358 or f5creeks@aol.com. Music of the Sea for Kids - San Francisco County Saturday, September 17, 3-3:45pm. History comes alive for kids in this special program for kids at San Francisco Marime National Historic Park, where the songs are geared for younger ears and chosen especially for fun. Ages 6 and up on Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier. Vessel Admission: $5; FREE for 15 and younger. For more information, contact the Visitor Center Information Desk at peter_kasin@nps.gov or (415) 447-5000. Famosa Slough Bird Walk - San Diego County Saturday, September 17, 1-3pm. Bird watchers and nature lovers are invited to join the Friends of Famosa Slough on a bird/nature walk at the Famosa Slough. It is an easy walk with good views of a variety of birds and salt marsh habitat at this City of San Diego wetlands preserve in the Ocean Beach/Point Loma area. For information, email info@famosaslough.org. Historic Waterfront Walking Tour - San Francisco County Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30-11:30am. Over the last 160 years, industrial and recreational uses changed the environment of San Francisco`s northern waterfront. Stroll with a San Francisco Marime National Historic Park Park Ranger to discover the history of this vibrant area on a walking tour through the Aquatic Park Historic Landmark District, the Cannery, Hyde Street Pier, and Fish Alley at Fisherman`s Wharf. The tour is one hour and covers approximately one mile, with some gently sloping and uneven terrain. Dress in layers, wear sunscreen, and good walking shoes. For more information, contact the Visitor Center Information Desk at john_cunnane@nps.gov or (415) 447-5000. San Elijo Lagoon Guided Walk - San Diego County September 17 and 24, October 1 and 9, 10-11:30am. Welcome to the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, a great place to begin your adventure. Inside, meet a few live animals of the reserve, and interact with exhibits about the ecology and history of this special place. This is the only trailhead with restroom facilities. Guided Walks from the Nature Center will provide an overview of the history of San Elijo Lagoon, and why wetlands are important to protect. You may glimpse endangered species as we learn about the plants and animals of the reserve. The level, half-mile loop provides close-up views of the salt marsh and a boardwalk that traverses a riparian woodland, and is ADA-Accessible. Find directions at sanelijo.org/naturecenter.htm. Along the Waterfront Illustrated Talk - San Francisco County Sunday, September 18 1-1:45pm. Join San Francisco Marime National Historic Park Docent Warren Riley in the Visitor Center for an illustrated talk on the changes to the SF waterfront. Learn how historical events, such as the discovery of gold in 1848, contributed to the transformation of the waterfront over more than 100 years. For more information, contact the Visitor Center Information Desk at mark_neuweld@nps.gov or (415) 447-5000. Annual Road Cleanup - Monterey County Saturday, September 17, 9am-noon. For 20 years, at least once a year, community members, neighbors, friends, staff and our fabulous Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve volunteers, have been walking Elkhorn Road picking up trash and recyclables. Typically, 35 volunteers worked for 3 hours, collecting thousands of pounds of trash and hundreds of pounds of recyclables. Often there are at least 25-30 tires and a few random containers of oil that also get picked up. In September of 2010, for the first time since hosting these events, we had no tires. And, for the first time in seven years there were also no hazardous materials to be found. What a huge success. Our "Road Clean-Up efforts" have been a part of Slough tradition almost since the very beginning. And we are once again happy to share that we will be recognizing National Estuaries Day and Coast Weeks with another clean up. Welcome and supply table at 1700 Elkhorn Road. Event occurs along Elkhorn Road for 7 miles, from Salinas/Hall Road to Dolan/Castroville Road. Not recommended for small children. Narrow windy neighborhood road. No fee. Supplies provided and need to be returned. Weather is variable- dress for cold and fog, dress for sun and heat, anything is possible. For more information, email aankenbrandt@dfg.ca.gov or call (831) 728-2822. Guided Hike of the Arroyo Hondo Preserve - Santa Barbara County Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18, 10am. Join in a guided hike and explore Arroyo Hondo's beautiful and dramatic landscape, including miles of trails that wind through oak woodland, chaparral, and riparian areas. The Preserve boasts very diverse flora and fauna and is a wonderful place to learn about local natural history. Those interested in geology can see many different rock strata exposed and some spectacular rock formations. Arroyo Hondo, sometimes called the Jewel of the Gaviota Coast, is rich in history. It was once a stagecoach stop and has a well-preserved adobe. More information is on the Santa Barbara Land Trust website. This is event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. Please RSVP to arroyohondo@sblandtrust.org or (805) 567-1115. Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park Tour - Santa Barbara County Saturdays, September 17 and September 24, 10am. Join the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Friends and the City of Carpinteria to learn about the relationships between the sea and our local creeks as you witness sharks and mullets up Franklin Creek. Enjoy the abundant bird life the merging of these two habitats creates. Witness the diversity of plants that the salty creek side environment can grow. Meet at the park entrance at the corner of Sandyland and Ash Avenue in Carpinteria. More information is on the Santa Barbara Land Trust website. This is event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Andrea Adams-Morden at (805) 684-8077. Watershed Repair: Oak Savannah Restoration - Los Angeles County Saturday, September 17, 8:45am-12:15pm. Since 1992, volunteers have planted thousands of oak trees near Malibu Creek and Las Virgenes Creek. Recent plantings need watering to live through their first summer. Soon those little seedlings become the stately oaks that restore life, beauty and habitat to the park. So, we'll water those young oaks and take out nearby trash. From Hwy 101 or Pacific Coast Highway take Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon Road to park entrance, 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. All ages are welcome to this event sponsored by Mountains Restoration Trust. Suggest wearing closed shoes and hat. Community service credit offered. Reservations required. (818) 591-1701 x203 or at volunteer@treepeople. Big Canyon Serendipity Walk - Orange County Saturday, September 17, 9-11am. The Newport Bay Conservancy offers this short walk in an area where several habitats meet, and provides a great introduction for those interested in identifying the birds and plants they see at the Bay. This is a "serendipity" walk. Bring binoculars if you have them. There is no charge for the program, but reservations are requested. Please call (949) 923-2269 for more information and to RSVP. Bolsa Chica Stewards Workday - Orange County Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, October 2, 9am-noon. Meet the Bolsa Chica Land Trust at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve North Parking Lot (Warner & PCH, across from the HB Fire Station). Please "dress for mess" with long pants and closed toe shoes (like sneakers) and plenty of sunscreen. That's it! We will take care of you from there - we will give you plenty of instructions, tools and equipment, information about the ecosystem, and cookies and snacks. All are welcome, but please note we have very limited access for those with physical disabilities. Groups of 25 or more, we ask that you please call ahead to (714) 717-6304 so we can provide extra equipment & snacks. Scouts will earn a badge from us for their help, and school credit slips are available as well. For more information, visit the website. Newport Bay Kayak Tour - Orange County Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-noon. The Newport Bay Conservancy offers a 2-hour guided kayak tour of the Back Bay in the heart of Newport Beach every Saturday and Sunday morning year-round. Kayak tours are conducted in partnership with the Newport Aquatic Center. Tours leave from the Newport Aquatic Center at 10am. They are great for both novices and experienced paddlers alike. Cost is $20.00 per person, eight and older. Reservations and prepayment required. To book a tour, please call (949) 923-2269. More information online. Cottonwood Creek Restoration - San Diego County Saturday, September 17, 8:30am-12:30pm. Meet at the trail entrance in Encinitas just up from the southeast corner of B Street (extension of Encinitas Blvd. west of Coast Highway 101) and Third Street, 2 blocks west of Coast Hwy. It's just up from the pump station on that corner. There is parking on the street or in the big Moonlight Beach parking lot at the top of the hill on Third Street. Wear clothes suitable for gardening and sun protection - hat, sunscreen, etc. Water and oranges will be available. Contact Brad Roth, Project Manager Cottonwood Creek Conservancy at (760) 402-6215. Washed Ashore Art Exhibit - Marin County Through October 15. Fifteen gigantic sculptures made from tons of ocean trash (mostly plastic) will be on display at The Marine Mammal Center from June 25 through October 15. Washed Ashore - sea life, plastics and art is a groundbreaking exhibit created by artist and educator Angela Haseltine Pozzi. Each beautiful masterpiece shows the ugly truth about consumerism and plastics that end up on beaches and in the ocean. This art will inspire you and your family to learn how to become ocean stewards so that the animals we look after have a good home to return to once they are rehabilitated! Admission to the Center and the exhibit is FREE and all Docent-Led Tours taken during the exhibit dates will convey the stories and messages behind the art. Visitor information is found here. California Condor Viewing Tour - Monterey County Sundays, September 18 and September 25. This two-hour tour will lead you down the coast to view magnificent and endangered California condors. Ventana Wildlife Society staff will use radio telemetry to track while taking in the beautiful Big Sur coast. Call (831) 455-9514 to register. Cost is $50 per person. Baron Ranch Restoration Tour and Community Planting Day - Santa Barbara County Sunday, September 18, 9am-1pm. Join the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division for a tour of the recently completed riparian restoration along Arroyo Quemado on the Baron Ranch, and following the tour help plant additional native plants along the creek. Park along the road shoulder at the entrance to the Ranch (carpool if possible as parking is limited). A shuttle will be available from the Ranch entrance down to the restoration site. The shuttle is limited to 18 participants, and you must reserve a spot in advance! Please wear sturdy shoes, bring gardening/work gloves, water, hat and sunscreen. This is event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Joddie Leipner at (805) 882-3614. Ocean Friendly Gardens Workshop - Santa Barbara County Sunday, September 18, 9am-4pm. Learn from the Surfrider Foundation and G3 (Green Gardens Group) how to install a "sponge garden" at your home, while helping to install one at Carpinteria City Hall! Learn how your garden can be beautiful, wildlife friendly, and prevent runoff through Surfrider's principles of "CPR" - Conservation, Permeability, and Retention. This is event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Erin Maker at (805) 684-5405. Exploring California's Channel Islands - Santa Barbara Island - Ventura County Sunday, September 18. Join the Catalina Island Conservancy to explore the smallest of the California Channel Islands, Santa Barbara Island. This island offers more than one would expect - including resting elephant seals, strange tree sunflowers, tumbling Xantus's murrelet chicks, and rich cultural history. Visitors can witness the incredible recovery of the island's plant life and wildlife after years of habitat and species loss due to ranching and farming activities, including the introduction of non-native plants, rabbits, and cats. Although non-native grasses still dominate the landscape, native vegetation is recovering slowly with the help of the National Park Service's resource management program. Other plants like the endemic Santa Barbara Island live-forever, shrubby buckwheat, chickory, and cream cups, add touches of color to the island's palette. The island is one of the most important seabird nesting sites within the Channel Islands, with 11 nesting species, including one of the world's largest colonies of Xantus's murrelets, and its rocky shores provide resting and breeding areas for California sea lions, harbor seals and northern elephant seals. Conservancy naturalists paired withe NPS/NOAA naturalists will lead three separate day hikes to explore Santa Barbara Island and compare its wonders to our own Santa Catalina Island. There will be an optional pre-trip dinner on Saturday. Visit the website for full details, cost, and to register. Watershed Repair: Lower Topanga Creek Riparian Restoration - Los Angeles County Sunday, September 18, 8:45am-12:15pm. The Topanga Creek floodplain found new life after 26,000 tons of fill were removed but it left a bare landscape. So, since 2008, volunteers have planted hundreds of oaks, sycamores and native plants during the rainy season to restore riparian habitat. So, we'll water those young plants and take out nearby trash. Meeting site and parking is in small parking lot on west side of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, or on the west side of Topanga Canyon Blvd a few hundred feet before its intersection with Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. All ages are welcome to this event sponsored by Mountains Restoration Trust. No fees. Closed shoes, hat and water are suggested. Community service credit offered. Reservations required. (818) 591-1701 x203 or online at volunteer@treepeople. 20th Anniversary Paddle for Clean Water - San Diego County Sunday, September 18, 9am-noon. The Paddle for Clean Water is a non-competitive event that consists of over 1000 local surfers and ocean enthusiasts paddling around the Ocean Beach Pier in a join effort to bring awareness to the pollution problem along San Diego's coastline. This is a free event and everyone is invited to participate with any human-powered paddle craft. As part of the festivities, there will be a free breakfast for all paddlers, guest speakers, a raffle and a beach cleanup. Visit paddle4cleanwater.blogspot.com for more information. Yellow-billed Cuckoos along the Sacramento River - Lecture - Butte County Monday, September 19, 6:30pm. Join the Altacal Audubon Society for this lecture by Mark Dettling, Terrestrial Ecologist with PRBO Conservation Science, at the Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E. 8th Street in Chico. The Yellow-billed Cuckoo is a State Endangered species and the western population is a candidate for federal protection. Once fairly common in riparian forests in California, it is now restricted to only a few breeding locations in the state, including the Sacramento River. The cuckoo is legendary in its secretive nature, more often heard than seen. The rush of catching a glimpse of one of these beautiful birds is something one won't easily forget. During the summer of 2010, PRBO Conservation Science (founded as the Point Reyes Bird Observatory) biologists and partners conducted an extensive survey of the river to estimate the population size. The presentation will cover the natural history of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo, as well as the survey methods and results. Marin Classic Coastwalk - Ventura County Monday, September 19 through September 24. Explore the amazing open space of coastal Marin County with Coastwalk. Hike and camp in the Point Reyes National Seashore, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and in Mount Tamalpais and Tomales Bay State Parks. We will walk through forested ravines and rolling grass covered hills with spectacular coastal views, among redwoods and along estuaries, blufftops, and sandy beaches. Camping will be in rustic campgrounds, with perhaps one night in a hostel. Birding and wildlife sightings are abundant. Spend a week in this natural setting, surrounded by an unspoiled coastal environment. Hikes are of moderate distance, up to 10 miles per day over well developed trails. Fee is $425 including five dinners, morning beverages, all camping fees, guided hikes and gear hauling. For more details and to register, visit the website. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Docent Training - Los Angeles County Starting Monday, September 19, 9am-12:30pm. Docents guide schoolchildren on tours through the Exhibit Hall or on the beach, providing information and activities relating to the exhibits. Following three months of training, docents will chose one morning per week to provide tours. A desire to learn about the ocean, an interest in children and willingness to work with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium for two years are the primary qualifications. Applicants will be accepted through August 30. Training begins on September 19 and runs every Monday through December 12. $30 fee covers training, docent manual and textbook. Financial aid is available; fee subject to change. Registration is required. Please call (310) 548-7562. Member Price: $30, Non-Member Price: $30 Shifting Soil: Sediment Management Policies in Los Angeles - Los Angeles County Tuesday, September 20, Noon-4pm. This symposium will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about sediment flows and management issues unique to the local geography and the channelized Los Angeles River system. It will also provide the LA County Department of Public Works a forum to learn about management plans in other regions. The cost for this symposium is $35 and the location is Descanso Gardens, Van de Kamp Hall, 1418 Descanso Drive in La Canada Flintridge. Visit the Council for Watershed Health website for further details and to register. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Seminar - Monterey County Tuesday, September 20, 3pm. Hear Steffen Kiel, Ph.D., University of Göttingen, present a talk entitled, "A deep-time perspective on the evolution of deep-sea chemosynthetic ecosystems. This MBARI Seminar will be held in the Pacific Forum at 7700 Sandholdt Road in Moss Landing and is free and open to the public. Higgins Springs Cleanup and Weeding - Santa Barbara County Tuesday, September 20, 10am-2pm. The Carpinteria Creek Committee and the City of Carpinteria invite you to help with removal of invasive species around Higgins Springs. Meet at Higgins Springs in Carpinteria, cross over Calle Ochoa by the large Eucalyptus tree. This event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Betty Songer, (805) 684-2525. Tour of the Manzanita Village Restoration at UCSB - Santa Barbara County Tuesday, September 20, noon. The Manzanita Village Restoration site began in 2002 and has flourished into a functional wetland. The tour will focus on water quality and bioswale maintenance. Meet at the Surf Showers near the east end of Manzanita Village. This event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Andy Lanes, (805) 893-2506. Walking Tour of Mission Creek - Santa Barbara County Wednesday, September 21, 5:30-7pm. Join the City of Santa Barbara Creeks Division and the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation (COAST) for a walking tour of Mission Creek. Participants will learn about the recently completed Mission Creek Restoration at the Tallant Road Bridge, then walk approximately one mile in the creek to the Mission Creek Restoration at the Caltrans Channel for a tour of the construction site. Meet at Oak Park Tennis Court Parking Lot. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots strongly recommended! Learn about the endangered Southern Steelhead Trout and the City of Santa Barbara Creeks Division's efforts to restore steelhead to Mission Creek. This event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Caitlin Carlson. Upper Newport Bay Steward Day - Orange County Wednesdays, 9-11am. Green thumbs welcome! Encourage the Bay's unique genetics to move in to the California Coastal Commission's Upper Newport Bay Project's restoration sites by collecting seeds, propagating plants, and helping with nursery operations. We may also work at restoration sites around the Bay removing invasive plants or planting natives. We meet at different sites around the Bay. Please contact Matt Yurko for site location and directions at myurko@coastal.ca.gov or (949) 640-0286. San Ysidro Creek Nature Walk - Santa Barbara County Thursday, September 22, 8am. Join the Montecito Association and noted local biologist John Storrer for an easy walk along San Ysidro Creek via the Ennisbrook Trail. We will meet at the trailhead on San Leandro Road, just west of Crane School (1700 block San Leandro Lane at the green pump house, Montecito) for a gentle walk through an enchanted forest. We will view birds and other wildlife, discuss issues related to the encroachment of development on creek habitat, and check on the success of habitat restoration efforts. This event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Victoria Greene, (805) 969-2026. Eighth Street Pedestrian Bridge Planting - Santa Barbara County Thursday, September 22, 9am-noon. Join the City of Carpinteria and volunteers in removing invasive weeds and replacing them with native species. Dress appropriately! Tools and refreshments provided. Meet at the Eighth Street Pedestrian Bridge in Carpinteria. This event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Erin Maker, (805) 684-5405 x415. Tour of the Campus Lagoon at UCSB - Santa Barbara County Thursday, September 22, noon. The Campus Lagoon is a unique body of water fed by stormwater runoff, tidal fluctuations, and salt water from the Marine Science Building. Join in a tour focusing on water quality and the history of the Lagoon. Meet at the Campus Lagoon at UCSB. This event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Darwin Richardson, (805) 893-4211. Goleta Beach Bird Walk - Santa Barbara County Thursday, September 22, 4:30-6pm. Join the City of Goleta for a bird walk at Goleta Beach County Park. Meet at the foot of the pier at Goleta Beach County Park. This event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Everett King, (805) 961-7565. Emory Cove Wetland Restoration Project - San Diego County Thursday, September 22, 9:30-11:30am. The San Diego Oceans Foundation invites volunteers to help restore sensitive coastal habitat in San Diego Bay. This event takes place in collaboration with the San Diego Audubon Society and the Port of San Diego. We need to water our recently planted plants at Emory Cove (near Silver Strand) to create enhanced feeding and resting grounds for our feathered friends. You do not need any prior experience, just a willingness to get your hands dirty! Wear old work clothes, long pants, hat, boots or sturdy shoes and use sunscreen. We will provide gloves, tools, water and snacks. Please RSVP at volunteer@sdoceans.org. You will need to download and print our waiver. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian-signed waiver to participate. For more information, visit www.sdoceans.org/emorycove.html. Kayaking in Mendocino - Mendocino County Friday, September 23 through September 25 Enjoy the scenic Mendocino Coast with Environmental Traveling Companions as we paddle up the Big River and explore sea caves on the open ocean. We will stay at Jughandle Creek Farm in a quaint 120 year old farmhouse with access to coastal trails. Includes meals, accommodations, kayak gear, instruction, & guides. Call (415) 474-7662 for pricing. Environmental Traveling Companions opens the beauty and challenge of outdoor adventures to people with special needs. Groups and individuals of all abilities are welcome to participate. Seed Hike - Alameda County Friday, September 23, 10am-noon Hike the watershed with Friends of Sausal Creek collecting seeds for the Joaquin Miller Park Nursery. For details, contact Megan at field@sausalcreek.org. Habitat Restoration Workday at Coal Oil Point - Santa Barbara County Friday, September 23, 9am-noon. We will be restoring native wetland and coastal sage scrub communities at Coal Oil Point Reserve, removing exotic species, and improving habitats along trails. This event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Tara Longwell, (805) 893-5092. Creek Week - Santa Barbara County September 17 through September 25. Creek Week is an annual community event celebrating our local creeks and the ocean with many local groups sponsoring events to help build awareness and stewardship of the natural treasures of Santa Barbara. Coordinated by the City of Santa Barbara Creeks Division, County of Santa Barbara Project Clean Water, City of Goleta, and City of Carpinteria, 2011 will mark the 12th annual Creek Week. Please visit www.sbcreekweek.com for details! Nature Discovery Tour - San Diego County Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, 2-3pm Guided tours of the Chula Vista Nature Center and Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Free for members and free for all with paid admission to the Nature Center. Gone Birding! - San Diego County Sundays, 11am-noon Birding tours at the Chula Nature Center. Free for members and free for all with paid admission. Kayaking San Diego Bay - San Diego County Sunday, September 18 or October 9, 6-8:30am Meet at J Street Marina Boat Ramp in Chula Vista. Contact Chula Nature Center for information and reservations at (619) 409-5900. Fee for Single Kayak is $15.00 (members), $25.00 (non-members). Fee for Double Kayak is $20.00 (members), $30.00 (non-members). State of the San Francisco Estuary Conference - Alameda County September 20 and September 21. The State of the San Francisco Estuary Conference provides a biennial assessment of the ecological health of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary. This conference will highlight results from the State of the Estuary Report to be published in September including information about the health of our estuary, the issue of Delta management and freshwater flows, climate change challenges, and other key issues. Conference takes place at the Oakland Marriott at City Center, 1001 Broadway (12th Street/City Center BART Station). For details, visit www.sfestuary.org/soe2011. Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting - Santa Barbara County Friday, September 23, time TBD. All Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings are open to the general public, and public comment opportunities are provided. Visit channelislands.noaa.gov/sac/announcement.html for details on time and agenda Meeting takes place at Casa Las Palmas, 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara.
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