| August / September 2010 Events |
Events Calendar
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| Palos Verdes / South Bay Audubon Society |
| Thursday, August 12, 7:45 - 9:45 A.M. Bird Survey on a Habitat Restoration Site |
Explore the new 17-acre Bixby Marshland on your own after a half-hour introductory walk with Audubon leaders Jess Morton and John Nieto.
Walks begin on the hour at the parking lot welcome table. Learn about how the marsh came into being, demystify the acronym JWPCP, see the
results of a successful restoration and view the many birds that have made the wetland home. Photographers are welcome. Located in Carson,
Bixby Marshland is on the west side of Figueroa Street, south of Sepulveda. Please note that parked trucks can make the entrance hard to see.
The marsh is managed by the L.A. County Sanitation District; go to the Bixby Marshland website for additional information.
Walks begin on the hour at the parking lot welcome table. Learn about how the marsh came into being, demystify the acronym JWPCP, see the
results of a successful restoration and view the many birds that have made the wetland home. Photographers are welcome. Located in Carson,
Bixby Marshland is on the west side of Figueroa Street, south of Sepulveda. Please note that parked trucks can make the entrance hard to see.
The marsh is managed by the L.A. County Sanitation District; go to the Bixby Marshland website for additional information.
| Saturday, August 7, 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Natural History Walk at Bixby Marshland |
| Saturday, August 14, 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. Second Saturday Habitat Restoration Project Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park |
Led by Geffen Oren, Martin Byhower and others, the cleanup and restoration of the Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park (KMHRP) offers a hands-on
opportunity to learn about invasive species removal, native planting, effective debris removal and much more while earning community service
credit. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen, bug repellent, and work gloves. KMHRP is located at 25820
Vermont Ave., just west of the Harbor Freeway. For more information, call Martin at 310-541-6763, ext. 4143.
opportunity to learn about invasive species removal, native planting, effective debris removal and much more while earning community service
credit. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen, bug repellent, and work gloves. KMHRP is located at 25820
Vermont Ave., just west of the Harbor Freeway. For more information, call Martin at 310-541-6763, ext. 4143.
In collaboration with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC), our chapter will be monitoring the bird population on the Three
Sisters habitat restoration site as a long-term project (see Ann Dalkey’s article in the Aug./Sept. 2009 Hummin’). Volunteers are needed. They will
be trained in identification and the methods used in the survey. To participate in this project, contact Ann Dalkey at adalkey@pvplc.org or 310-541-
7613, ext. 208.
Sisters habitat restoration site as a long-term project (see Ann Dalkey’s article in the Aug./Sept. 2009 Hummin’). Volunteers are needed. They will
be trained in identification and the methods used in the survey. To participate in this project, contact Ann Dalkey at adalkey@pvplc.org or 310-541-
7613, ext. 208.
| Saturday, August 21, 7:45 - 9:45 A.M. Bird Survey on a Habitat Restoration Site |
In collaboration with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC), our chapter will be monitoring the bird population on the Three
Sisters habitat restoration site as a long-term project (see Ann Dalkey’s article in the Aug./Sept. 2009 Hummin’). Volunteers are needed. They will
be trained in identification and the methods used in the survey. To participate in this project, contact Ann Dalkey at adalkey@pvplc.org or 310-541-
7613, ext. 208.
Sisters habitat restoration site as a long-term project (see Ann Dalkey’s article in the Aug./Sept. 2009 Hummin’). Volunteers are needed. They will
be trained in identification and the methods used in the survey. To participate in this project, contact Ann Dalkey at adalkey@pvplc.org or 310-541-
7613, ext. 208.
Explore the new 17-acre Bixby Marshland on your own after a half-hour introductory walk with Audubon leaders Jess Morton and John Nieto.
Walks begin on the hour at the parking lot welcome table. Learn about how the marsh came into being, demystify the acronym JWPCP, see the
results of a successful restoration and view the many birds that have made the wetland home. Photographers are welcome. Located in Carson,
Bixby Marshland is on the west side of Figueroa Street, south of Sepulveda. Please note that parked trucks can make the entrance hard to see.
The marsh is managed by the L.A. County Sanitation District; go to the Bixby Marshland website for additional information.
Walks begin on the hour at the parking lot welcome table. Learn about how the marsh came into being, demystify the acronym JWPCP, see the
results of a successful restoration and view the many birds that have made the wetland home. Photographers are welcome. Located in Carson,
Bixby Marshland is on the west side of Figueroa Street, south of Sepulveda. Please note that parked trucks can make the entrance hard to see.
The marsh is managed by the L.A. County Sanitation District; go to the Bixby Marshland website for additional information.
| Saturday, September 4, 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Natural History Walk at Bixby Marshland |
| Saturday, September 11, 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. Second Saturday Habitat Restoration Project Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park |
Led by Geffen Oren, Martin Byhower and others, the cleanup and restoration of the Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park (KMHRP) offers a hands-on
opportunity to learn about invasive species removal, native planting, effective debris removal and much more while earning community service
credit. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen, bug repellent, and work gloves. KMHRP is located at 25820
Vermont Ave., just west of the Harbor Freeway. For more information, call Martin at 310-541-6763, ext. 4143.
opportunity to learn about invasive species removal, native planting, effective debris removal and much more while earning community service
credit. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen, bug repellent, and work gloves. KMHRP is located at 25820
Vermont Ave., just west of the Harbor Freeway. For more information, call Martin at 310-541-6763, ext. 4143.
| Thursday, September 9, 8:00 - 10:00 A.M. Bird Survey on a Habitat Restoration Site |
In collaboration with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC), our chapter will be monitoring the bird population on the Three
Sisters habitat restoration site as a long-term project (see Ann Dalkey’s article in the Aug./Sept. 2009 Hummin’). Volunteers are needed. They will
be trained in identification and the methods used in the survey. To participate in this project, contact Ann Dalkey at adalkey@pvplc.org or 310-541-
7613, ext. 208.
Sisters habitat restoration site as a long-term project (see Ann Dalkey’s article in the Aug./Sept. 2009 Hummin’). Volunteers are needed. They will
be trained in identification and the methods used in the survey. To participate in this project, contact Ann Dalkey at adalkey@pvplc.org or 310-541-
7613, ext. 208.
| Saturday, September 18, 8:15 - 10:15 A.M. Bird Survey on a Habitat Restoration Site |
In collaboration with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC), our chapter will be monitoring the bird population on the Three
Sisters habitat restoration site as a long-term project (see Ann Dalkey’s article in the Aug./Sept. 2009 Hummin’). Volunteers are needed. They
will be trained in identification and the methods used in the survey. To participate in this project, contact Ann Dalkey at adalkey@pvplc.org or
310-541-7613, ext. 208.
Sisters habitat restoration site as a long-term project (see Ann Dalkey’s article in the Aug./Sept. 2009 Hummin’). Volunteers are needed. They
will be trained in identification and the methods used in the survey. To participate in this project, contact Ann Dalkey at adalkey@pvplc.org or
310-541-7613, ext. 208.
Meet at the ABC Solar Design and Build Store at 344 PCH in Hermosa Beach. Hear Brad Bartz talk about all things solar, including the exciting
program based on Assembly Bill 811. For details, contact Lillian Light at lklight@verizon.net or 310-545-1384
program based on Assembly Bill 811. For details, contact Lillian Light at lklight@verizon.net or 310-545-1384
| Thursday, August 5, 7:30 P.M. Environmental Priorities Network Meeting |
| Tuesday, September 21, 7:00 P.M. PV/SB Audubon Third Tuesday Get Together Madrona Marsh Nature Center |
This evening's speaker will be Jess Morton, who will give a presentation on Wildlife Photography. Come to Madrona Marsh to socialize with
friends and to enjoy the bird quiz, raffle and prizes from Wild Birds Unlimited. Light refreshments provided. Everyone welcome!
friends and to enjoy the bird quiz, raffle and prizes from Wild Birds Unlimited. Light refreshments provided. Everyone welcome!
| Saturday, September 25, 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Coastal Clean-up Day |
Join this worldwide venture to clean our coasts and open spaces. Locations in the South Bay include Madrona Marsh, KMHRP, Cabrillo Beach,
Abalone Cove, Torrance Beach and White Point. Participants must sign a liability waiver at: www.healthebay.org/volunteer/ccd/2010/waivers.asp.
Abalone Cove, Torrance Beach and White Point. Participants must sign a liability waiver at: www.healthebay.org/volunteer/ccd/2010/waivers.asp.