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COASTWEEKS — September 17 through October 9, 2011
Event details for September 24 - October 1
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King Range National Public Lands Day
- Humboldt County
Saturday, September 24. Participate in King Range National Conservation Area's National Public Lands Day event and build a section of trail and stream crossings at Hidden Valley. The Hidden Valley Interpretive Trail that we will be constructing will eventually consist of about 2.5 miles of two stacked loops of easy to moderate hiking. There will be free camping at one of our established campsites for all volunteers. Contact Paul Sever at (707) 986-5405 or Paul_Sever@blm.gov for more details.
Ma-le'l Dunes Restoration
- Humboldt County
Saturday, September 24, 9:30am-12:30pm. Meet Friends of the Dunes at the Ma-le'l Dunes South (BLM) off of Young Lane in Manila. We will then carpool to the US Fish & Wildlife Service Ma-le'l North. We will be going past 2 locked gates, thus there is no leaving early from this site. Gloves, tools and cookies are provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring drinking water. For more information, contact Emily Walter.
Environmental Education Teacher Workshops
- Humboldt County
Saturday, September 24, 9am-noon. In this hands-on and informative morning workshop you will receive three new California State Park resources for classroom teachers and other environmental educators, a variety of other recently developed curriculum, AND a variety of specimens to use in your environmental education program. These recently published guides provide in one user-friendly resource: A review of basic ecology; Natural history of the habitat type (rocky coast, coast redwood forest, mixed conifer forest); Human history of the habitat from ancient to modern times; How to organize and conduct a field trip that is safe for kids and for the environment; Standards-based lessons and activities for before, during, and after a trip to the habitat; Up-to-date resources and references. From 1-3:30pm, a workshop on the Project Learning Tree High School Module on Forest Ecology will be held. The cost is $10 for one or both of the workshops. To register email Mike Roa or call (707) 829-5867. Location will be Humboldt Coastal Nature Center at 220 Stamps Lane in Manila. For directions, vist the Friends of the Dunes website. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to participate in hands-on activities both indoors and outdoors. Bring a bag in which to take home your teaching resources! A sack lunch will allow time for a walk on the beach!
Lake Mendocino National Public Lands Day
- Mendocino County
Saturday, September 24. Participate in Lake Mendocino's National Public Lands Day event to plant trees, remove debris/invasive plants, paint facilities and do other general maintenance activities. Contact Margot Royal at (707) 467-4238 or margot.l.royal@usace.army.mil for more details.
Cabrillo Day
- Mendocino County
Saturday, September 24, 10am-4pm. Celebrate Point Cabrillo Lighthouse. The Lighthouse Lantern Room and Fresnel Lens Tours will be offered from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. A modest fee which supports the lighthouse maintenance fund is appreciated. Children must be at least 42 inches tall to participate in the tours. Reservations are recommended, though not required, and may be made in advance by contacting the lighthouse at (707) 937-6122.
Black Butte Lake National Public Lands Day
- Glenn County
Saturday, September 24. Participate in Black Butte Lake's National Public Lands Day event and collect litter around the recreation areas. Volunteers with boats can collect litter along the shoreline areas. Other jobs may be added as interest increases. Contact Mary Ann Deeming at (530) 865-4722 x28 or mary.a.deeming@usace.army.mil for more details.
24th Annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup
- Sonoma County
Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, 9am-noon. The Russian River Watershed Cleanup, now in its 24th year, will take place on the weekend of September 24th and 25th. The actual Cleanup will occur on Saturday, September 24th and the sorting of debris and haul-off will occur on Sunday, September 25th. Community members will clean up the river between Asti and Monte Rio by canoe and by foot on Saturday. The mission of the Russian River Watershed Cleanup Committee is to coordinate cleanup and removal of trash in the Russian River and its tributaries between Cloverdale and Jenner. Please wear old rugged clothing. Shoes should protect your feet especially if you plan to wade in the river to pull out trash. DO NOT wear sandals or flips-flops. Old sneakers work well for the people in canoes. If you plan to walk on shore, please make sure that your footwear is supportive and protective. If you can pick up garbage, you can participate. We require that anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up online to volunteer.
Lake Sonoma National Public Lands Day
- Sonoma County
Saturday, September 24, 8am. Participate in Lake Sonoma's National Public Lands Day event to clean shoreline, maintain trails and plant trees. Registration is between 8:00 and 8:45 with breakfast snack and coffee to start the day. Lunch served after the work party at approximately 12:30pm. Contact Linda Clapp or Michael Carroll at (707) 431-4533, linda.s.clapp@usace.army.mil, or michael.t.carroll@usace.army.mil for more details. Cosumnes River Guided Photo Walk - Sacramento County Saturday, September 24, 9am. Join the Cosumnes River Preserve for this free guided photo walk. Must provide own camera. Meet at the Visitor Center Deck. Find directions online. Contact info@cosumnes.org for more information.
New Hogan Lake National Public Lands Day
- Calaveras County
Saturday, September 24. Participate in New Hogan Lake's National Public Lands Day event to remove litter, paint, landscape, rehabilitate wildlife habitat and maintain signs. Following the work projects is a free lunch. One (1) free night of camping for the night before or after the event for the first fifty (50) people to register. Contact Nick Figueroa at (209) 772-1343 or nicolas.r.figueroa@usace.army.mil for more details.
Hogan Lake National Public Lands Day with the Boy Scouts - Calaveras County Saturday, September 24. Participate in Hogan Lake's National Public Lands Day event to replant vegetation with the Boy Scouts. Contact Robert Gleason at (209) 609-1351 or cloved@sbcglobal.net for more details.
Paddle with a Porpoise
- Marin County
Saturday, September 24, 9:30am-4pm. Paddle in Richardson Bay along the Sausalito shoreline from Schoonmaker Beach to Cavallo Point to view harbor porpoises, with Environmental Traveling Companions and naturalists Bill Keener and Armando Quintero. This kayak excursion will take you along the Bay Water Trail in Richardson Bay, with ETC's experienced guides and naturalists who've been studying the harbor porpoises that frequently feed in the currents around Cavallo Point. We'll stop at a beach for a picnic lunch and a rest along the way. No previous kayak experience necessary, though we may encounter some rough water near the Point. Cost is $85/person. Environmental Traveling Companions opens the beauty and challenge of outdoor adventures to people with special needs. To register, contact Allison at kayak@etctrips.org or (415)474-7662 x13.
Union City Civic Center Creek Care Walk
- Alameda County
Saturday, September 24, 10am-noon. We will walk along the trial next to the creek that flows through Union City's Civic Center park area, observe wildlife habitat, learn how to care for and protect the creek, and pick up any trash that we find. We will also care for native plants that were planted last spring. Sign up at www.handsonconservation.org. Hands-On Conservation is a program of the Alameda County Resource Conservation District. Meet at Union City Civic Center. Enter the park from Royal Ann Drive and meet next to the skatepark. Under age 13 must attend with a parent, under 18 must have parent sign form. Liability forms available at www.handsonconservation.org. Wear sturdy shoes, no sandals. Bring gloves if you have them. Contact Amy Evans at (925) 371-0154 x112 with any questions.
National Estuaries Day with Save The Bay
- Alameda County
Saturday, September 24, 9am-noon. Did you know that San Francisco Bay is actually an estuary? Have you ever heard of brackish water? Do you know how many major estuaries can be found in the U.S.? Save The Bay's field educators are estuary experts and after spending "a day on the Bay," you will be too. Join Save The Bay as we remove invasive weeds at the Eden Landing Ecological Preserve. Volunteers will learn about the ecology of the San Francisco Estuary while participating in the largest tidal wetland restoration project on the West Coast. Get more information and register online.
Joaquin Miller Park Nursery Event
- Alameda County
Saturday, September 24 or October 8, 1:30-4:30pm. Join Friends of Sausal Creek for an afternoon of native plant propagation and nursery maintenance. Activities include sowing, transplanting, and cuttings. Bring layers and water; we provide tools, gloves, instruction and snack. Drop-ins welcome. Minors need a guardian to sign a waiver. Please contact Megan at field@sausalcreek.org to RSVP. You are welcome to attend all or part of this event. To get to the nursery, take Hwy 13 to Joaquin Miller Rd. Take Joaquin Miller Road towards the hills and make a left on Sanborn (Robinson Drive will be on your right). Drive past the ranger station and community center on your left, and park along Sanborn before the yellow gate with the green and white JMPN Nursery sign (there is also a dog park sign on the left), or in one of the surrounding parking lots. Walk in past the yellow gate and stay to the left, following nursery signs. The nursery will be on your left, about a 5 minute walk. The closest address is the ranger station at 3594 Sanborn Road, Oakland, 94602.
Baker Beach Cleanup
- San Francisco County
Saturday, September 24, 10am-noon. Join San Francisco Surfrider for this beach cleanup. Drop-in and groups welcome. Delicious bagels and cream cheese will be donated by House of Bagels. Come on down, have a snack, and help save the beach! *Note* rain cancels clean-ups.
San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park Public Lands Day - San Francisco County Saturday, September 24. Participate in San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park's National Public Lands Day event to clean up the beach, remove weeds and additional projects. Contact Darren Driskill at (415) 561-7160 or darren_driskill@nps.gov for more details.
Vasona Lake National Public Lands Day
- Santa Clara County
Saturday, September 24. Take part in Vasona Lake's National Public Lands Day event with the Girl Scouts to help with general maintenance. Contact Mira Sharma at (408) 402-3397 or kanchan@uncube.com for more details.
San Joaquin River National Public Lands Day
- Fresno County
Saturday, September 24. Join RiverTree Volunteers for their National Public Lands Day event to clean-up the River by canoe and from the shore. We will have 24 canoes available on a first come basis for volunteers to use to help cleanup the San Joaquin River in the Fresno area. We will provide trash bags, leather gloves, bottled water and some snacks. Volunteers should wear foot protection (broken glass and sharp objects) in the water and appropriate sun protection. Contact Richard Sloan at (559) 696-2971 or riverrich1509@aol.com for more details.
Fog Fest
- San Mateo County
Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 26, 10am-6pm. The Pacific Coast Fog Fest is a celebration of sun, sand and surf that defines life on the coast and celebrates our marvelous coastal climate. The Pacific Coast Fog Fest each year promotes the City of Pacifica, attracts visitors, celebrates our community and raises funds for local community groups as well as the "Gift for Pacifica Fund." We strive to lessen our environmental footprint by moving towards zero waste. The Fog Fest was created in 1986 to promote Pacifica and to celebrate our marvelous coast. The last full weekend of September was chosen because historically the weather is unbeatable. The Fog Fest kicks off Saturday morning at 10am with the Discover Pacifica Parade, Marching Band Competition, and Sand Castle Contest. Arts and Crafts booths, Food and Beverage booths, Musical Entertainment, and a variety of activities begin after the parade. Admission is Free! Pets are not allowed at the festival. Please be kind to your animals, and leave them at home. The Fog Fest is proud to be a Green Event and offers free secured bike parking. Join us along Palmetto in Pacifica.
Watsonville Wetlands Restoration Day
- Santa Cruz County
Saturday, September 24, 9am-noon. Watsonville Wetlands Watch invites you to help restore wetland habitat. The work includes planting native plants, removing exotic invasive plants, and helping in our native plant greenhouse. We meet at the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center located at the top of the Pajaro Valley High School campus (500 Harkins Slough Road) at 9 a.m. Please bring water, and wear layered work clothes, sturdy shoes and a sun hat. We will provide tools, gloves, and a snack. Map/directions. Afterwards we will go on a nature walk. Contact Mary for more information at (831) 566-4938.
Squids: Siphons to Suckers
- Monterey County
Saturday, September 24, 9:30am-2:30pm. Join Camp SEA Lab for a day at Elkhorn Slough Reserve Nature Center to explore all things squidly! The day will include hands-on activities from "Pin the Fins on the Squid" to building your own crafty squid to dissection of Market Squid. This is a family day, so bring yourselves (ages 7-13), a parent or two, and your own lunch. Visit www.campsealab.org or call (831) 582-3681 for registration information. There is a $5 registration and supplies fee for non-members.
Success Lake National Public Lands Day
- Tulare County
Saturday, September 24. Participate in Success Lake's National Public Lands Day event for tree planting, painting, trash pick-up, weed pulling and sprinkler installation. Contact Nicole Arbelo at (559) 784-0215 or Nicole.Arbelo@usace.army.mil for more details.
Sweet Springs Restoration Kickoff
- San Luis Obispo County
Saturday, September 24, 9am-1pm. Join EcoSlo for this important milestone marking the beginning of restoration efforts on the new addition to the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve in Los Osos. Be among the first to help rescue this imperiled coastal habitat from invasive weeds, so that our native flora and fauna can thrive here once again. Everyone who looks forward to being able to enjoy an extended stroll through the preserve and a chance to revel in a spectacular view of the bay, Morro Rock and the sand spit needs to do their part. After some introductory remarks by community leaders, we will provide an overview of the proposed improvements including trails, boardwalk, interpretive signage and a viewing platform as we tour the site. Volunteers will then help pull veldt grass and other invasive weeds in preparation for planting at a later date. Everyone will be rewarded for their efforts with plenty of munchies and cold drinks. A few lucky volunteers will also walk away with free raffle prizes. Bring gloves, trowels and shovels, if you can ( but don't worry if you can't-we'll loan you ours). Wear layers, sturdy shoes, hat & sunscreen. RSVP & more info: (805) 239-3928 or mcas@morrocoastaudubon.org.
Lytle Creek National Public Lands Day
- San Bernardino County
Saturday, September 24. Participate in Lytle Creek's National Public Lands Day event to pick up trash, prune ladder fuels, empty barbeque ashes and remove illegal dams and grafitti. Contact Danae Delaney at (909) 382-2817 or ddelaney@fs.fed.us for more details.
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area National Public Lands Day - San Bernardino County Saturday, September 24. Participate in Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area's National Public Lands Day event to remove debris and non-native invasive flora and plant native species. Contact John Norcia at (626) 334-1065 or jnorcia@parks.lacounty.gov for more details.
Dunes Center Native Garden Workday
- Santa Barbara County
Saturday, September 24, 9am-noon. Spend a morning working at the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center native garden, at 7th Street and Campodonico in Guadalupe. Contact the Dunes Center at (805) 343-2455 for more information. Bird Watching on Carpinteria Creek - Santa Barbara County Saturday, September 24, 8am. Enjoy the riparian habitat of Carpinteria Creek and its resident birds. Walk begins at the Eighth Street Pedestrian Bridge and heads south to the sea. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing! This event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Rob Denholtz at (805) 684-4060. San Jose Creek Tree Planting - Santa Barbara County Saturday, September 24, 9am-noon. Join the City of Goleta and Goleta Valley Beautiful for a tree planting on San Jose Creek in Goleta. Meet at the end of Berkeley Road on the West bank of San Jose Creek (approximately 1 block east of Kellogg Avenue). This event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, contact Everett King at (805) 961-7565.
Beach & Bonfire Bash
- Los Angeles County
Saturday, September 24, 8:30pm-midnight. Beach & Bonfire Bash at The Beach Club Santa Monica to enjoy live reggae music, a beach bonfire and open bar/appetizers. Hosted by Kevin Hillyer & Tanna Frederick/Project Save Our Surf, the night will be a special celebration of coastal environmentalism to benefit Save The Waves Coalition and our World Surfing Reserves Initiative. Tickets: $100/Advance Purchase Only At: beachbonfirebash.eventbrite.com/, includes hosted bar and appetizers plus one-year STW membership.
Lake Hemet Cleanup - Public Lands Day
- Riverside County
Saturday, September 24, 10am-2pm Participate in Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument's National Public Lands Day event at Lake Hemet Picnic Area. Show that you care for your public lands by taking some time out to help improve them. Join us in a clean-up effort around Lake Hemet, which is home to our country's once endangered Bald Eagles, and many other wildlife species. Great event for families to participate in and we will play some Leave No Trace games after the clean-up. Trash bags and tools will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring up a lunch to picnic at the site afterwards. Meet at the US Forest Service, Lake Hemet Picnic Area off Highway 243, at the first parking lot. A limited number of "free day" coupons for public lands that require entrance/day use fees and National Public Lands Day t-shirts are available for participants. RSVP highly recommended by September 22, 2011 to Dani Ortiz at (760) 862-9984 or dortiz@fs.fed.us for more details. Upper Newport Bay ROOTS Day - Orange County Saturday, September 24, 9am-noon. Volunteers help remove invasives and plant natives in order to provide habitat for wildlife at the California Coastal Commission's Upper Newport Bay Project's restoration sites. Training, tools, refreshments, camaraderie and beautiful scenery are provided. All ages welcome! Bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes, and sun protection. Restoration sites vary around the Bay. Please contact Matt Yurko for site location and directions or to bring a group of 10 or more, at myurko@coastal.ca.gov or (949) 640-0286.
Bolsa Chica Cleanup
- Orange County
Saturday, September 24, 9-11am. Join Amigos de Bolsa Chica for this cleanup. Wear closed shoes, old clothes. Tools provided. This Amigos project is to clean up the area around the south parking lot and footbridge. Call Margaret at (714) 842-5619 for more information, or to RSVP.
Huntington City Beach Cleanup
- Orange County
Saturday, September 24, 8am-noon. Join the Huntington Beach Seal Beach Chapter of Surfrider for this beach cleanup. Get more information here. Note: You must pay the metered parking or find free parking available in the residential area across PCH.
Chula Vista Harbor Days
- San Diego County
Saturday, September 24, 10am-5pm, and Sunday, September 25, 11am-4pm. Chula Vista Harbor Days celebrates our unique waterfront and a Centennial theme Transportation: Past-Present-Future. Spend the week-end enjoying the bayfront parks and the Chula Vista Wildlife preserve. Free Events - Free Parking - Free Transportation. Highlights of the weekend include: Free tours of the tall ship Californian and steam yacht Medea, Art Exposition and Fair, Kid's Zone with lots of entertainment, Classic Car Show, Transportation events and displays, the Nature Center, Environmental displays and events, a SEAL tours on boat with wheels, Random Acts of Culture, and wonderful Food. By car: Exit I-5 at J Street, and head west on Marina Parkway. Bear left on J Street to reach Chula Vista Harbor and Parks. By trolley: Free event transportation will be provided by the Old Town Trolley from the E Street Trolley station in Chula Vista. The event is also only a short walk from the H Street Trolley station. By bike: We are on the Bayshore Bikeway. More information at More information at www.cvharbordays.com or by contacting info@cvharbordays.com.
Kayak Batiquitos Lagoon! Cleanup Event
- San Diego County
Saturday, September 24, and Sunday, September 25. Enjoy a great kayak experience while helping to beautify the lagoon environment during Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation's clean-up day. Register early - this is the only time boaters are allowed on Batiquitos! Kayakers have two hours on the lagoon. Launch times are every hour from 7:30 a.m. until the last launch at 3:30 p.m. Please arrive 20 minutes before your launch time. Launch will be from the beach just off the park and ride lot at La Costa Avenue, east of I-5. You may use your own kayak, but you will be guided on the lagoon and must wear a properly fitted personal flotation device. Kayaks and life jackets can also be provided for you at no extra charge. One person (single) and two person (double) kayaks are available. Donation is $45 per person for a two-hour adventure. Your donation is tax-deductible. Refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please email any refund requests to kayakrefund@batiquitosfoundation.org. This event benefits the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation and its work in providing environmental education and public nature walks. Anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by a guardian. Waivers must be signed for the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation and will be available at launch site. Register online.
San Diego City Heights - 47th Street Canyon National Public Lands Day - San Diego County Saturday, September 24. Participate in 47th Street Canyon's National Public Lands Day event to remove invasive plants, remove trash from creekbed and canyon and plant native species. Contact Brent Carter at (619) 284-9399 for more details.
San Diego City Heights - Swan Canyon National Public Lands Day - San Diego County Saturday, September 24. Participate in Swan Canyon's National Public Lands Day event to remove invasive plants, remove trash from creekbed and plant native species. Contact Brent Carter at (619) 284-9399 for more details.
Santee River Park National Public Lands Day
- San Diego County
Saturday, September 24, 9am-noon. Participate in Friends of Santee's River Park's National Public Lands Day to make a difference for the health of the section of the river that flows through Santee. We will continue to remove invasive tamarisk trees from the river habitat. Volunteers will meet in Town Center Park at Cuyamaca and River Park Drive. For more info call (619) 297-7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org.
Friends of the River Mouth Habitat Restoration
- San Diego County
Saturday, September 24, 9am-noon. Help us to preserve one of the last coastal wetland and dune habitats in California. An educational habitat walking tour is included. Activities to consist of native plant rescue, trail maintenance, watering and invasive plant removal. This is the perfect event for groups and families wishing to enjoy a day at the beach while helping to care for a rare and endangered habitat area. All tools and supplies provided. Meet at Dog Beach in Ocean Beach. Closed shoes required. For more info call (619) 297-7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org.
Tijuana River Action Month Beach Cleanup
- San Diego County
Saturdays, September 24, October 1, October 8, 9-11am. Location to be announced. Visit website for details and liability waiver for this San Diego Coastkeeper-sponsored event, held with other organizations in the Tijuana River Action Network. You can also email Michelle Yount. BYOB--Bring Your Own Reusable Bag, Bucket, Bottle and Gloves. We will have supplies on hand, but volunteers should bring their own work gloves, reusable bag/bucket and/or reusable water bottle. Please wear comfortable clothes, closed toed shoes and sunscreen. All volunteers are welcome to participate and must sign a liability waiver, but volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian present at the beginning of the cleanup to sign a liability waiver before the minor can participate. For groups, please request a group liability waiver. (Email for details.) Pre-registration is not required unless your group is bigger than 25 people. Please be prepared to fill out a data card of all the trash you pick up-we need this information to help find the sources of trash on our beaches. If it is lightly raining, we will have the cleanup. If there are heavy rains, the cleanup will be canceled. You can call (858) 792-9940 to see if the cleanup is canceled. If the cleanup is on, the outgoing message will not be updated.
Hike with a Ranger at the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge - San Diego County Saturday, September 24, 8-10:30am. Have you ever wondered about the wildlife in your community? Ever been to the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in East San Diego county? Now is your chance. Come learn about California coastal sage scrub, and the unique species that live there. This month's hike will be located at the Par 4 Drive trail head on the Refuge, managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service along the Sweetwater River and Cottonwood golf course. Parking for this area is on a residential road, so please carpool and take care not to block driveways. This hike is mild-intermediate, with some unsteady footing and inclines. Bring water, wear sturdy hiking shoes, and bring binoculars and a sketchbook if you have them. To RSVP, please call (619) 476-9150 X106 or email Lisa_Cox@fws.gov. Please visit the website for more information. -Return to calendar-
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Lake Solano Tour - Solano County Sunday, September 25 and Saturday, October 8, 10am-noon. Solano County Parks invites you on a guided tour of Lake Solano Park. It's a great opportunity for all ages to have fun, learn, and get healthy exercise! In addition to the tour, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife at Lake Solano Park all weekend by renting a campsite (first-come, first-served). The tour is free, but parking is $5 per vehicle. BRING: $5 cash (for parking), water, snacks or bag lunch, bug repellent. Be prepared for variable weather by bringing layered clothes, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and protection from sun. Optional: binoculars, camera. No RSVP needed. Meet in the courtyard next to the Lake Solano Park Nature Center at 8685 Pleasants Valley Road, Winters. For questions in advance: Natalie with Solano Land Trust at (707) 432-0150 x200 or volunteer@SolanoLandTrust.org. For same-day information: (530) 795-2990. Animals of Hyde Street Pier - San Francisco County Sunday, September 25 and Friday, October 7, 11-11:30am and 3-3:30pm. Come experience a whole different world you might not realize exists at Hyde Street Pier, at this program presented by San National Historic Park. For more information, contact the Visitor Center Information Desk at rejane_butler@nps.gov or (415) 447-5000. Marine Mammal Research Tour - Santa Cruz County Sunday, September 25, 2:15-3:30pm. Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission to the Seymour Center. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800. Post Triathlon Beach Clean-up in Carpinteria - Santa Barbara County Sunday, September 25, 10am-1pm. Come out and greet returning athletes and stay to help City of Carpinteria staff and volunteers return the beach area to the pristine landscape it is. The triathlon is looking for volunteers to help with clean-up of the beach area used for staging the triathlon. This is event is a part of Santa Barbara Creek Week. For more information, and for the location, contact Ann Meyer at (805) 684-5405 x432.
Research Program Icebreaker
- Los Angeles County
Sunday, September 25, 10am-3pm. Learn about research opportunities at San Pedro's Cabrillo Marine Aquarium during this one-day event where staff and previous student researchers demonstrate laboratory techniques, conduct interviews for research positions and discuss project options. Mentorship by CMA staff for student projects in 2011-2012 will be assigned. RSVP to Kiersten Darrow at (310) 548-7562 x204. This is a free event for students ages 11 and up. Watershed Repair: Creek-side Habitat Restoration - Los Angeles County Sunday, September 25, 8:45am-12:15pm. A once weed-choked upland of Dry Creek and Cold Creek has been transformed by a thousand beautiful native plants -- all planted by volunteers this year. Until the first rains of winter, the plants need to be watered to get through their first summer. So, we'll water and take out nearby trash. Meet on Stunt Road 0.3 mile from Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. 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. Hike to Devil's Gate - Los Angeles County Sunday, September 25, 9am-noon. Join the Arroyo Seco Foundation to discover a little-known trail through the Arroyo to Devil's Gate Dam and Hahamongna. The trail begins at the west side of Brookside Golf Course at Washington Blvd and West Drive above the Rose Bowl. Participants will hike along a shaded trail along the Arroyo Seco stream where the Arroyo Chub have been restored, beneath the 210 Freeway Bridge to the base of Devil's Gate Dam. You'll be able to see the face of the devil, first named by Benjamin Eaton in 1858. After that you'll be able to view Hahamongna from Devil's Gate Dam before returning to the point of origin. Park on the dirt parking area on the west side of the Arroyo just south of the intersection of Washington Blvd. and West Drive. For more information, contact Tim Martinez at tmm@arroyoseco.org. Big Canyon Bird Walk - Orange County Sunday, September 25, 8am. One of Newport Bay Conservancy's bird experts will lead a 2-3 hour outing at Big Canyon starting at 8am. Suitable for beginners and advanced birders. Bring sun protection and 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 Walking Tour - Orange County Sunday, September 25, 10am-noon. Join Bolsa Chica Land Trust for a free guided walking tour of the Bolsa Chica wetlands and upper mesas. Learn about the history of Bolsa Chica, its wildlife, and plant life with a Bolsa Chica Land Trust guide. Literature and merchandise are also available. The two-hour tour begins at 10 a.m. from the Ecological Reserve South Parking Lot on Pacific Coast Highway across from Bolsa Chica State Beach. Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection, and be sure to bring binoculars or a camera! For more information call (714) 964-8170.
Habitat Restoration at Linda Mar Beach
- San Mateo County
Sunday, September 25, 9-11am. Join Pacifica Beach Coalition to restore habitat at Linda Mar Beach. Meet at the Pacifica Community Center parking lot, corner of Highway 1 and Crespi Drive. After 10am, cross Hwy 1 at the stoplight, go north on the bike path to join the restoration activities. For more information contact PickitupPacifica@gmail.com.
Sea Otter Special Lecture at CSUMB
- Monterey County
Monday, September 26. As part of Sea Otter Awareness Week, a free public lecture will be held at California State University, Monterey Bay, Chapman Science Academic Center, room E 127, 100 Campus Center in Seaside. "No Line on the Horizon" will be presented by Lilian Carswell, Southern Sea Otter Recovery & Marine Conservation Coordinator, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Come learn about the history of the southern sea otter translocation program, why U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to end it, and what you can do to make your voice heard. For more information, call Jim Curland at (831) 726-9010.
Point Reyes Birding Big Day
- Marin County
Tuesday, September 27, 7:30am-3pm. Marin Audubon hosts this event. Keith Hansen, well-known wildlife artist, naturalist and enthusiastic and knowledgeable birder, will lead us on a Point Reyes Big Day. We will meet at 7:30 AM at the Bovine Bakery in Point Reyes Station. This is located on the "Main Drag," (Hwy.1) across from the Palace Market. Folks can Coffee down, Sugar Up and hit the rest room there before we make our way to the OUTER POINT. Weather permitting, we will most likely drive, (car-pool, if possible) to the Light House. After that, it will likely be a quick stop at Road Forks Pool and then the Fish Docks, looking high and low for winged treasures. Next it is off to Nunez Ranch, then Mendoza Ranch and Jr. Mendoza. We will then blast to Spaletta Slop Ponds and then to Drakes Beach for a well-deserved lunch. Bring a lunch and lots of water. For those that want to keep going, we may stop at Abandon Ranch and/or The RCA Station. The day can go as long as anyone wants, but for those that need a specific time to end, let's say 3ish. Keith is aiming for 100 SPECIES and is looking forward to seeing you ALL there! Contact Vicky Van Meterat at vicky.vanmeter@gmail.com or (415) 299-2514.
Sea Otter Special Lectures
- Monterey County
Tuesday, September 27, 7-9pm. As part of Sea Otter Awareness Week, free public lectures will be held at Monterey Bay Aquarium, 866 Cannery Row in Monterey. Attend to hear the following presentations: "Update on the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Otter Research and Conservation Program;" "Otter 501: The Making of the Film;" and "Natural and Human Caused Stressors Limiting the Recovery of Sea Otters: Harnessing the Power of Population Comparisons." For more information, call Jim Curland at (831) 726-9010.
Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds Teacher Workshop
- Shasta County
Wednesday, September 28, 3:30-5:30pm. The California Coastal Commission is offering a free teacher workshop for their science activity guide, Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds, at Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding. Register by September 26 by contacting Annie Kohut Frankel at (415) 597-5888 or afrankel@coastal.ca.gov. Find more information online.
Sonoma Coast Trail Crew
- Sonoma County
Wednesday, September 28, 9am-3pm. Coastwalk is partnered with the Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods to work on maintenance projects along the California Coastal Trail within the Sonoma Coast State Beach jurisdiction. State Park maintenance and trail personnel supervise work planning, ensure proper approvals/clearances are in place, and provide periodic training in trail building and maintenance techniques. We will be working on the beach access trails, weed whacking, brushing, and general tread/step maintenance. We meet 9 am at the Willow Creek Maintenance Yard. Volunteers should bring lunch, liquids, and gloves. Interested volunteers should contact Bill Bambrick at (707) 573-9782 or wbambrick@comcast.net by the Monday before the work date.
Birding Lake Merritt
- Alameda County
Wednesday, September 28, 9:30am-noon. Join Golden Gate Audubon for this birding outing in Oakland. Meet at the large spherical cage near the Nature Center at Perkins and Bellevue. We will bird around there, then go up the garden path toward Children's Fairyland or walk down the lake toward Embarcadero, after which we will cover what we missed. With luck, the first of the fall migrants will be here in September. Take the 12, N, or NL bus to Grand and Perkins, and walk into the park on Perkins. Best parking is at boathouse lot near spherical cage. Entry, via Bellevue near Children's Fairyland, is probably free on weekday mornings, but if the kiosk is occupied when you arrive, buy a $2 (two-hour) ticket and park in the boathouse lot, where no one checks how long cars sit.
Owens Lake: A Globally Significant Shorebird IBA in the Making - Lecture - Santa Barbara County Wednesday, September 28, 7:30pm. Santa Barbara Audubon Society hosts this lecture by Mike Prather about Owens Lake. This free event will take place at the Santa Barbar Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta Del Sol in Santa Barbara. Full details can be found here.
Marine Protected Areas in Southern California Lecture
- Los Angeles County
Wednesday, September 28, 7-8:30pm. Come join Heal the Bay as we celebrate the October 1st implementation of MPAs (Marine Protected Areas) in Southern California. This free lecture takes place at Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk in Santa Monica.
Joaquin Miller Park Nursery Event
- Alameda County
Thursday, September 29, 1:30-4:30pm. Join Friends of Sausal Creek for an afternoon of native plant propagation and nursery maintenance. Activities include sowing, transplanting, and cuttings. Bring layers and water; we provide tools, gloves, instruction and snack. Drop-ins welcome. Minors need a guardian to sign a waiver. Please contact Megan at field@sausalcreek.org to RSVP. You are welcome to attend all or part of this event. To get to the nursery, take Hwy 13 to Joaquin Miller Rd. Take Joaquin Miller Road towards the hills and make a left on Sanborn (Robinson Drive will be on your right). Drive past the ranger station and community center on your left, and park along Sanborn before the yellow gate with the green and white JMPN Nursery sign (there is also a dog park sign on the left), or in one of the surrounding parking lots. Walk in past the yellow gate and stay to the left, following nursery signs. The nursery will be on your left, about a 5 minute walk. The closest address is the ranger station at 3594 Sanborn Road, Oakland, 94602.
Sea Otter Special Lectures at the Seymour Center
- Monterey County
Thursday, September 29, 7-9pm. As part of Sea Otter Awareness Week, free public lectures will be held at Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab, La Feliz Room, 100 Shaffer Road in Santa Cruz. Attend to hear the following presentations: "Surf or Turf? Investigating Infectious Disease Dynamics in the Nearshore Ecosystem;" and "Mucking It Up: The Effects of Sea Otters on Soft Bottomed Ecosystems." For more information, call Jim Curland at (831) 726-9010.
Birding Santa Barbara Harbor
- Santa Barbara County
Thursday, September 29, 5:30-7pm. Join Santa Barbara Audubon, Santa Barbara City Creeks Division, and County Project Clean Water for this outing. Meet on the sidewalk next to the Sea Landing Sportfishing Building (301 W. Cabrillo Blvd). All birders should park on Bath Street or Mason Street (no time limit) or use paid city lot parking. We will bird the Santa Barbara Harbor and Sterns Wharf area. For more information, contact Jack Sanford at (805) 566-2191 or jacksanford@hotmail.com.
4th Annual Stand Up Surf Competition
- Del Norte County
Friday, September 30, 10am. The competition begins at 10:00am on South Beach in Crescent City. All are welcome to compete regardless of their level of experience, from first time surfer to life long surfer. Registration is limited. For registration forms or more information call Noll Surf and Skate at (707) 465-4400.
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