Field Trips Calendar
Palos Verdes / South Bay Audubon Society
February/March 2012 Field Trips
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Saturday, February 4
8:30 A.M.
Eric and Ann Brooks field trip to
the Antelope Valley (and Piute
Ponds)
Field trip to the Antelope Valley (and Piute Ponds) for wintering raptors.
To find out more send an e-mail to motmots@aol.com or call
323-295-6688.
Sunday, February 5
8 A.M.
Bird Walk at  South Coast Botanic
Garden
Audubon leader Stephanie Bryan will lead this walk through the garden,
located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes. There is a minimal
charge for nonmembers of the SCBG Foundation, or you can join at the
Box Office.
Tuesday, February 7
8:30 A.M.
Tour De Torrance
Join Audubon leader Dave Moody and friends on a ramble around a
great local birding area. Meet at
Madrona Marsh Nature Center.
Wednesday, February 8
8 A.M.
Bird Walk at  Madrona Marsh
Bird Walk at Madrona Marsh with Audubon leader Bob Shanman.
Saturday, February 11
9 - 11 A.M.
PVPLC Natural History Walk to
Cabrillo Beach
Visit a restored salt marsh, see a coastal native plant garden and learn
about this historic area, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and the beachfront
adjacent to Los Angeles Harbor. Moderate. For details, visit  the
Palos
Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy website.
Sunday, February 12
8 A.M.
Second Sunday Bird Walk at Ken
Malloy Harbor Regional Park
Join Martin Byhower and explore this important natural area of the South
Bay.  Walks are from 8 to 11 A.M. Meet in the parking lot at the
southwest end of the park. Click the link above for directions.  Also, see
the
detailed description for additional information.
Saturday, February 12
8:30 A.M.
Eric and Ann Brooks field trip to
San Jacinto Wildlife Refuge
Field trip to San Jacinto Wildlife Refuge. To find out more send an
e-mail to motmots@aol.com or call 323-295-6688.
Sunday, February 15
8 A.M.
Bird Walk at  South Coast Botanic
Garden
Audubon leader Stephanie Bryan will lead this walk through the garden,
located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes. There is a minimal
charge for nonmembers of the SCBG Foundation, or you can join at the
Box Office.
Saturday, February 18
8:30 A.M.
Eric and Ann Brooks field trip to
Kenneth Hahn State Recreational
Area
Field trip to Kenneth Hahn State Recreational Area. This will be a joint
field trip with LA Audubon.To find out more send an e-mail to
motmots@aol.com or call 323-295-6688.
Wednesday, February 19
8 A.M.
Bird Walk at Ballona Wetlands
Bird Walk at Ballona Wetlands with Audubon leader Bob Shanman. For
details go to
Torrance Wild Birds Unlimited.
Sunday, February 19
12:30 P.M.
Los Serenos de Point Vicente  
Natural History Walk to Abalone
Cove Shoreline Park
Join us for a tour of the tide pools, teeming with fascinating marine life.
Moderate. For details, visit
http://www.losserenos.com/pvic.htm
Saturday, February 20
7:30 A.M.
Eric and Ann Brooks field trip to
Seal Beach National Wildlife
Refuge
Field trip to the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. Registration is
required for this fieldtrip. To find out more send an e-mail to
motmots@aol.com or call 323-295-6688.
Tuesday, February 21
8:30 A.M.
Tour De Torrance
Join Audubon leader Dave Moody and friends on a ramble around a
great local birding area. Meet at
Madrona Marsh Nature Center.
Saturday, February 26
8:00 A.M.
Eric and Ann Brooks field trip to
Malibu Lagoon State Park
Field trip to Malibu Lagoon State Park. To find out more send an e-mail
to motmots@aol.com or call 323-295-6688.
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Saturday, March 3
10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Los Serenos de Point Vicente
Whale of a Day (at PVIC)
Fun, food, entertainment, education. On the grounds of PVIC. Bring
family and friends.  For details, visit
www.losserenos.com/pvic.htm
Sunday, March 4
8 A.M.
Bird Walk at  South Coast Botanic
Garden
Audubon leader Stephanie Bryan will lead this walk through the garden,
located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes. There is a minimal
charge for nonmembers of the SCBG Foundation, or you can join at the
Box Office.
Tuesday, March 6
8:30 A.M.
Tour De Torrance
Join Audubon leader Dave Moody and friends on a ramble around a
great local birding area. Meet at
Madrona Marsh Nature Center.
Saturday, March 10
3 - 5 P.M.
PVPLC Natural History Walk to
Abalone Cove
Enjoy this afternoon hike at beach level to see lava intrusions and
explore the tide pools at low tide. Rocky terrain – wear shoes with good
traction. Moderate. For details, visit
www.pvplc.org.
Sunday, March 11
8 A.M.
Second Sunday Bird Walk at Ken
Malloy Harbor Regional Park
Join Martin Byhower and explore this important natural area of the South
Bay.  Walks are from 8 to 11 A.M. Meet in the parking lot at the
southwest end of the park. Click the link above for directions.  Also, see
the
detailed description for additional information.
Wednesday, March 14
8 A.M.
Bird Walk at Madrona Marsh
Bird Walk at Madrona Marsh with Audubon leader Bob Shanman.
Sunday, March 18
8:00 A.M.
Bird Walk at Ballona Wetlands
with Bob Shanman
For details, go to http://torrance.wbu.com/
Tuesday, March 20
8:30 A.M.
Tour De Torrance
Join Audubon leader Dave Moody and friends on a ramble around a
great local birding area. Meet at
Madrona Marsh Nature Center.
Wednesday, March 21
8 A.M.
Bird Walk at  South Coast Botanic
Garden
Audubon leader Stephanie Bryan will lead this walk through the garden,
located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes. There is a minimal
charge for nonmembers of the SCBG Foundation, or you can join at the
Box Office.
IMPORTANT! PV/SB Audubon field trips are generally free, but donations of any amount
are much appreciated and will help support programs of the PV/SB Audubon chapter.