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SUMMARY:Winged Migration Expo - Building 69 - January 31st - February 1st
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for many events\, including birding field trips\, expert speakers\, educational tabling\, interactive kids activities\, food and drink vendors\, area hikes\, and historic ship viewing are scheduled for this year’s Winged Migration Expo. Activities will be held at Building 69\, Mare Island\, Waterfront Avenue between Kansas and 4th Street\, parallel to Nimitz Ave. Many Birding Field Trips will be held throughout the weekend led by experienced Birders. For more information\, a complete schedule\, and to see how you can support this year’s festival visit their website: wingedmigrationexpo.com
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/winged-migration-expo/
LOCATION:Winged Migration Expo\, 1001 Waterfront Ave\, Vallejo\, CA\, 94592\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Ins and Outs of Vaux's Swifts with Michael Heim on Thursday\, February 12th at 7:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:The Ins and Outs of Vaux’s Swifts with Michael Heim on February 12th at the Benicia Public Library at 7:00 p.m. \nAbout the Program: Have you ever wondered where large flocks of migratory birds find places to roost during travel? During their flight from northern breeding grounds to Central America\, Vaux’s swifts convert chimneys at an abandoned North Bay brickworks into a temporary home. Near sunset\, thousands of swifts may be seen entering the chimneys for an evening’s rest after a day of flight. Guest speaker Michael Helm will share the natural history of the swift and ongoing research to monitor and document the birds.  His videos will make you feel that you are watching the birds in person. Michael will give us an overview of Vaux’s Swifts including current population studies observed on breeding territory and along migration routes. He will share highlights from classes he has taught at the S.F. Academy of Science and an update on the use of audio detection and motus tracking. His presentation will include amazing video’s of swifts in flight and entering the chimney at McNear’s Brick Factory in San Rafael.  \nAbout the speaker:  Michael Helm is a retired engineer/scientist and part of a volunteer research team that monitors Vaux’s swifts. One of his interests is in adopting emerging technologies to keep this work sustainable and more useful to conservation and science.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/the-ins-and-outs-of-vauxs-swifts-with-michael-heim-on-thursday-february-12th-at-700-p-m/
LOCATION:Benicia Public Library\, 150 East L Street\, Benicia\, CA\, 94510
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SUMMARY:NSAS Field Trip to Las Gallinas WTP and Hamilton Wetlands - Sunday\, February 22nd 8:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, February 22\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 am – ~3:30 PM\nLeader: Mark Stephenson \nThe Las Gallinas are the birding community nickname for the treatment ponds and surrounding agricultural fields and tidal marsh at LGVSD’s Wastewater Treatment Reclamation Project. The area includes two wastewater treatment ponds\, a freshwater pond with islands for nesting habitat\, and several miles of flat levee trails. It attracts thousands of birds\, including waterfowl such as ducks and geese; waders such as herons and egrets; Sora\, Virginia\, Black & Ridgway’s Rails\, and Least and American Bitterns; songbirds; as well as varied raptors. This casual walk is on two miles of flat trails.\nAfter Las Gallinas we will visit Hamilton Wetlands another portion of the North Bay Wetlands that hosts many water birds and is transforming its habitat with many native marsh plants to serve as protection from Sea Level Rise. \nDirections: \nFrom Hwy 101 exit at Smith Ranch Road. Drive east on Smith Ranch Road to McInnis Park. Turn left after immediately crossing the railroad tracks and drive about .5 mile through the LGVSD gates and into the parking lot at the end of the road. There is additional parking along the road to the parking lot if full. Please be sure to park off of the roadway. \nCarpool from Napa: \nMeet in front of Grocery Outlet on Imola Avenue. Leaves at 7:15. \nWhat to bring: Binoculars\, spotting scope\, water\, lunch\, sturdy shoes\, layered clothing.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/nsas-field-trip-to-las-gallinas-wtp-and-hamilton-wetlands-sunday-february-22nd-800-a-m/
LOCATION:Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District\, 300 Smith Ranch Rd.\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Beginners' Bird Walk - Wetlands Edge Park - Sunday\, March 8th at 9:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:NSAS Beginners Bird Walk on Sunday\, March 8th at 9:00 a.m.\n\nRecently the weather has been cooperating with sunny days\, and our Beginners walks have been excellent outings.\nWe’d be delighted to have you join us for our next Beginners’ Bird Walk on Sunday\, March 8th\, at the American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park.  No reservations are necessary\, just plan to show up and enjoy being outdoors for a while. It’s a great time to be birding at the wetlands as the location offers an opportunity to observe a wide variety of wintering birds.  What you’ll see are ducks\, shorebirds\, songbirds\, and raptors.  You’ll see both migrant species that call the local wetlands their winter home and our resident birds that live in the area year-round.\nThe walk is open to birders of all levels and ages.  Napa Solano Audubon membership is encouraged but not required.  It’s free\, it’s fun\, and loaner binoculars are on hand if you need them.  If you have questions about this outing\, please e-mail Tom Slyker at solanobirder@gmail.com.\n\nMeeting time and location:  We will meet at 9 AM on Sunday\, March 8th\, at the parking lot for the Wetlands Edge Park\, which is located at 2 Eucalyptus Drive in American Canyon.  We expect that the walk will take between 2 – 3 hours and we should be finished by noon.\n\nDirections: From Vallejo\, take Hwy 29 north towards Napa.  Turn left off of Hwy 29 onto Rio Del Mar.  There is a stop light at this location.  Immediately after turning onto Rio Del Mar\, turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From Napa\, drive south on Highway 29 till you reach Rio Del Mar.  Turn right onto Rio Del Mar and immediately turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From eastern Solano County take Hwy 80 to American Canyon Road.  Go west on American Canyon Road until it ends at Wetlands Edge Road.  Turn right on Wetlands Road and go north until you hit Eucalyptus Road.  Turn left on Eucalyptus Road and you will be at the Wetlands Edge Park parking lot.\n\nLeaders: Tom Slyker and Carol Boykin will be leading this walk.  Both are citizen science volunteers who participate in the Napa Solano Audubon’s CA Birdseasons project at the wetlands location.  NSAS has been monitoring birds at this site on a weekly basis since 2016.  This monitoring has provided the participants with a wealth of knowledge about the birds you might see.\n\nWhat to bring: Warm clothing in layers as it can get windy and cold at this location.  We will be walking ~ 2 miles over paved trails so comfortable walking shoes will be needed.  Bring binoculars if you have them.  If not\, we will have extra binoculars for you to use.  Tom and Carol will have spotting scopes for better views of some of the more distant birds.  Water and snacks are items you should plan to carry with you.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/beginners-bird-walk-february-15/
LOCATION:Wetlands Edge Park\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Galápagos Birds and the Study of Evolution with Dr Jaime Chaves 3-12-26
DESCRIPTION:Greetings AlI NSAS Members\, Family & Friends: \nYou don’t want to miss next Thursday’s presentation by Dr. Jaime Chaves entitled\, Birds and the Study of Evolution! Dr. Chavez is an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Biology from San Francisco State. \nPlease Come Join us next Thursday for our March Speaker Series\nDate: Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Napa Valley Lutheran Church \nOur Speaker Series is in-person and via zoom for those viewing from afar\, or unable to travel in the evening (See Zoom connection details below.) \nAbout the Program: Galápagos Birds and the Study of Evolution \nDr. Chaves’s research centers on understanding how biodiversity is generated and maintained in the Neotropics\, with a particular emphasis on the connection between molecular variation and phenotypic traits. He has applied phylogenetic comparative methods and integrated data from fieldwork and museum collections to investigate evolutionary histories of organisms\, addressing fundamental questions in biodiversity. By combining molecular genetics with field biology\, his presentation will explore evolutionary processes at multiple levels: from population divergence and speciation in action\, to species-level phylogeography and systematics. Dr. Chaves’s projects are grounded in international\, multidisciplinary collaborations that actively engage local students and communities. While he employs molecular techniques across a variety of taxa\, he is especially drawn to birds for their remarkable diversity and life histories. The majority of his work focuses on species on the Galápagos Islands. \nAbout the Presenter: Dr Jaime Chaves is an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Biology at San Francisco State University whose work is rooted in a fascination with how life diversifies and adapts. His research integrates genomics and field ecology to study adaptation and diversification in birds\, with a particular focus on Galápagos species\, including Darwin’s finches. His primary research goal is to better understand evolutionary processes and inform conservation. Jaime is an active birdwatcher who participates in community building through nature-focused activities (Christmas Bird Count\, Big Days) and through his involvement with the California Academy of Sciences. \nZoom Link:\nNapa Solano Audubon is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84471416566?pwd=5ONK5AGZ089RtaUslia4XDB7gy0pkL.1\nMeeting ID: 844 7141 6566\nPasscode: 195584 \nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,84471416566#\,\,\,\,*195584# US\n+16699009128\,\,84471416566#\,\,\,\,*195584# US (San Jose) \nZoom Tips: If you click on the link and are not able to join the Zoom Meeting\, first try copying and pasting the entire link into your web browser and then hit the return key. If the browser asks for a passcode it is 964696. If this doesn’t work\, please call Mark at (707) 246-2795 and we will do our best to help you get connected. \nHappy Birding\, \nMark
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/galapagos-birds-and-the-study-of-evolution-with-dr-jaime-chaves-3-12-26/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Lutheran Church\, 1796 Elm St.\, Napa\, CA 94558\, 94558
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SUMMARY:NSAS Beginners Bird Walk on Sunday\, March 22nd at 9:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:NSAS Beginners Bird Walk on Sunday\, March 22nd\, at 9:00 a.m.\n\nRecently the weather has been cooperating with sunny days\, and our Beginners walks have been excellent outings.\nWe’d be delighted to have you join us for our next Beginners’ Bird Walk on Sunday\, March 22nd\, at the American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park.  No reservations are necessary\, just plan to show up and enjoy being outdoors for a while. It’s a great time to be birding at the wetlands as the location offers an opportunity to observe a wide variety of wintering birds.  What you’ll see are ducks\, shorebirds\, songbirds\, and raptors.  You’ll see both migrant species that call the local wetlands their winter home and our resident birds that live in the area year-round.\nThe walk is open to birders of all levels and ages.  Napa Solano Audubon membership is encouraged but not required.  It’s free\, it’s fun\, and loaner binoculars are on hand if you need them.  If you have questions about this outing\, please e-mail Tom Slyker at solanobirder@gmail.com.\n\nMeeting time and location:  We will meet at 9 AM on Sunday\, March 22nd\, at the parking lot for the Wetlands Edge Park\, which is located at 2 Eucalyptus Drive in American Canyon.  We expect that the walk will take between 2 – 3 hours and we should be finished by noon.\n\nDirections: From Vallejo\, take Hwy 29 north towards Napa.  Turn left off of Hwy 29 onto Rio Del Mar.  There is a stop light at this location.  Immediately after turning onto Rio Del Mar\, turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From Napa\, drive south on Highway 29 till you reach Rio Del Mar.  Turn right onto Rio Del Mar and immediately turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From eastern Solano County take Hwy 80 to American Canyon Road.  Go west on American Canyon Road until it ends at Wetlands Edge Road.  Turn right on Wetlands Road and go north until you hit Eucalyptus Road.  Turn left on Eucalyptus Road and you will be at the Wetlands Edge Park parking lot.\n\nLeaders: Tom Slyker and Carol Boykin will be leading this walk.  Both are citizen science volunteers who participate in the Napa Solano Audubon’s CA Birdseasons project at the wetlands location.  NSAS has been monitoring birds at this site on a weekly basis since 2016.  This monitoring has provided the participants with a wealth of knowledge about the birds you might see.\n\nWhat to bring: Warm clothing in layers as it can get windy and cold at this location.  We will be walking ~ 2 miles over paved trails so comfortable walking shoes will be needed.  Bring binoculars if you have them.  If not\, we will have extra binoculars for you to use.  Tom and Carol will have spotting scopes for better views of some of the more distant birds.  Water and snacks are items you should plan to carry with you.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/nsas-beginners-bird-walk-on-sunday-march-22nd-at-900-a-m-2/
LOCATION:American Canyon Wetlands\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon
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SUMMARY:March’s Field Trip to Mines Road and Del Puerto Canyon: Saturday\, March 28th 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. with Robin Leong & Wendy Cole
DESCRIPTION:Mine’s Road stretches 35 miles from Livermore to San Jose! We meet at the junction of Tesla and Mines Roads at 8 a.m. with a full tank of gas\, money for entrance fees\, lunch and plenty of liquids. The majority of this trip is not a hiking trip\, but a true road trip. Participants should try to carpool\, as much as possible as there are very few pull outs for a long caravan. We will be using Jean Richmond’s book “Birding in Northern California” as our guide. As we head down the beginning of Mines Road in arroyos at the lower elevations we hope to observe Acorn and Lewis’s Woodpeckers\, Phainopeplas\, Yellow-billed Magpies and Lark Sparrows. At Del Valle Regional Park we will stop at the reservoir that hosts a variety ducks and waterbirds and look for Green Herons\, Wood Ducks\, Greater Yellowlegs\, Great Horned Owls\, and a variety of Warbler species. Along the road at higher elevations in the extensive chaparral zone we have a chance to see a variety of exciting birds including Lawrence’s Goldfinch\, California Thrashers\, Rufous-crowned and Bell’s Sparrows and there is even the possibility of a sighting a Roadrunner! At the junction of Mines and Del Puerto Canyon Road we will head East with a stop at Frank Raines County Park. There we will visit a riparian woodland that has a host of resident birds and we should also be treated to a number of early migrants as well. The trip will end at HWY 5\, where we turn north and head back home which will complete our 75 mile journey. \nFor more Information Look for the Mines Road Field Trip eBlast in your email (be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t find the eBlast).
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/marchs-field-trip-to-mines-road-and-del-puerto-canyon-saturday-march-28th-800-a-m-400-p-m-with-robin-leong-wendy-cole/
LOCATION:Mines Road\, Livermore CA\, Mines Road at Tesla Road\, Livermore\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T190000
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SUMMARY:Birds of the California Delta with Aaron Haiman 4-9-26 at the Benicia Public Library at 7:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Birds of the California Delta with Aaron Haiman 4-9-26 at 7:00 p.m.  \nGreetings AlI NSAS Members\, Family & Friends:\n\nPlease Come Join us Thursday\, April 9th for our April Speaker Series\nDate: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Benicia Public Library \nOur Speaker Series is in-person and via zoom for those viewing from afar\, or unable to travel in the evening (See Zoom connection details below.) \nAbout the Program: Based on the new book\, Birds of the California Delta\, this talk will focus on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as a place of connections and complexities. This is a place where rivers meet one another\, where freshwater meets salt water\, where fish link inland forests with the open ocean\, where birds from the north come for the winter\, and where birds from the south come to breed. The Delta is also a place of complexity. How water interacts with land and forms soil is a complex process. How humans use water\, and land contains a nest of complex pressures. All these connections and complexities play out on a daily basis throughout the Delta. \nAbout the Presenter: Aaron N.K. Haiman\, a life-long birder\, began volunteering at a young age with bird research organizations before receiving a BS in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley as well as MS degrees in Avian Science and Animal Behavior from UC Davis. Aaron guides bird walks\, mentors high school students in ecology and sustainability\, leads a youth bird-a-thon team\, gives presentations on birds and habitat restoration\, and is active on YouTube and social media under the handle “A Birding Naturalist” sharing knowledge of birds\, nature. and science. He works for the State of California and lives in West Sacramento. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84390675878?pwd=fCOtCtkZZTT1S5aUmnNTnviEnRGQqv.1 \nMeeting ID: 843 9067 5878\nPasscode: 501404\n \nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,84390675878#\,\,\,\,*501404# US\n+16699009128\,\,84390675878#\,\,\,\,*501404# US (San Jose) \nZoom Tips: If you click on the link and are not able to join the Zoom Meeting\, first try copying and pasting the entire link into your web browser and then hit the return key. If the browser asks for a passcode it is 964696. If this doesn’t work\, please call Mark at (707) 246-2795 and we will do our best to help you get connected. \nHappy Birding\, \nMark Stephenson
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/birds-of-the-california-delta-with-aaron-haiman-4-9-26-at-the-benicia-public-library-at-700-p-m/
LOCATION:Benicia Public Library\, 150 East L Street\, Benicia\, CA\, 94510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T120000
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SUMMARY:NSAS Beginners Bird Walk on Sunday\, April 12th at 9:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:NSAS Beginners Bird Walk on Sunday\, April 12th at 9:00 a.m.\n\nRecently the weather has been cooperating with sunny days\, and our Beginners walks have been excellent outings.\nWe’d be delighted to have you join us for our next Beginners’ Bird Walk on Sunday\, April 12\, at the American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park.  No reservations are necessary\, just plan to show up and enjoy being outdoors for a while. It’s a great time to be birding at the wetlands as the location offers an opportunity to observe a wide variety of wintering birds.  What you’ll see are ducks\, shorebirds\, songbirds\, and raptors.  You’ll see both migrant species that call the local wetlands their winter home and our resident birds that live in the area year-round.\nThe walk is open to birders of all levels and ages.  Napa Solano Audubon membership is encouraged but not required.  It’s free\, it’s fun\, and loaner binoculars are on hand if you need them.  If you have questions about this outing\, please e-mail Tom Slyker at solanobirder@gmail.com.\n\nMeeting time and location:  We will meet at 9 AM on Sunday\, April 12th\, at the parking lot for the Wetlands Edge Park\, which is located at 2 Eucalyptus Drive in American Canyon.  We expect that the walk will take between 2 – 3 hours and we should be finished by noon.\n\nDirections: From Vallejo\, take Hwy 29 north towards Napa.  Turn left off of Hwy 29 onto Rio Del Mar.  There is a stop light at this location.  Immediately after turning onto Rio Del Mar\, turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From Napa\, drive south on Highway 29 till you reach Rio Del Mar.  Turn right onto Rio Del Mar and immediately turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From eastern Solano County take Hwy 80 to American Canyon Road.  Go west on American Canyon Road until it ends at Wetlands Edge Road.  Turn right on Wetlands Road and go north until you hit Eucalyptus Road.  Turn left on Eucalyptus Road and you will be at the Wetlands Edge Park parking lot.\n\nLeaders: Tom Slyker and Carol Boykin will be leading this walk.  Both are citizen science volunteers who participate in the Napa Solano Audubon’s CA Birdseasons project at the wetlands location.  NSAS has been monitoring birds at this site on a weekly basis since 2016.  This monitoring has provided the participants with a wealth of knowledge about the birds you might see.\n\nWhat to bring: Warm clothing in layers as it can get windy and cold at this location.  We will be walking ~ 2 miles over paved trails so comfortable walking shoes will be needed.  Bring binoculars if you have them.  If not\, we will have extra binoculars for you to use.  Tom and Carol will have spotting scopes for better views of some of the more distant birds.  Water and snacks are items you should plan to carry with you.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/nsas-beginners-bird-walk-on-sunday-march-22nd-at-900-a-m-4/
LOCATION:American Canyon Wetlands\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T110000
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SUMMARY:Napa Earth Day Festival at the Oxbow Community Park - Saturday\, March 18th from 11:00 - 4:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Come by the Oxbow Commons Park behind the Oxbow Market and visit the tabling activities and vendors contributing to Eath Day who provide food and activities for all ages. Stop by the Napa Solano Audubon’s table and learn about our many programs and activities.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/napa-earth-day-festival-at-the-oxbow-community-park-saturday-march-18th-from-1100-400-p-m/
LOCATION:Oxbow Commons Park\, 1068 McKinstry St.\, Napa\, CA\, 94558
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T110542
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SUMMARY:NSAS’s April Field Trip to Mount Diablo’s Mitchell Canyon\, Thursday\, April 23rd at 8:00 a.m. - with Bruce Thomsen & Mark Stephenson
DESCRIPTION:This is the perfect time of year to view Mt. Diablo’s Migrants and Resident Birds. Deer Flat Creek is flowing from Spring showers and the canyon is resounding with bird song. Resident Anna’s and migrating Calliope Hummingbirds are feeding on spring flowers and males can be heard zipping down from hundreds of feet up in their display flights hoping to impress a mate. Acorn\, Nuttall’s & Downy Woodpeckers are actively chiseling out nests. Olive-sided\, Western and Ash-throated Flycatchers are setting up territories and Hammond’s are passing though on their way to the Sierras. Hutton’s and Warbling Vireos will be actively starting nest building. Warblers including our resident Orange-crowned and Wilson’s will be singing along riparian corridors and Yellow-rumped\, Nashville\, Black-throated Gray along with an occasional Hermit will be feeding in the trees tops. In the higher chaparral we expect to find CA Thrashers\, Rufous-crowned and Bell’s Sparrows. There is a $6.00 Parking Fee that requires cash or check. \nDetailed Information and Registration sign-ups will be sent out about a month before the trip.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/nsass-april-field-trip-to-mount-diablos-mitchell-canyon-thursday-april-23rd-at-800-a-m-with-bruce-thomsen-mark-stephenson/
LOCATION:Mitchell Canyon\, Mount Diablo\, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road\, Clayton\, CA\, 94517\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T120000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Napa Creek Cleanup on Saturday\, April 25th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Here is a wonderful opportunity to make our world cleaner for birds\, wildlife and ourselves. Betty Labastida coordinates the Napa Creek Cleanup area for this event which is sponsored by the Napa County RCD (Napa Resource Conservation District). Betty will greet you with buckets\, gloves and pickup devices although if you have your own\, please bring them. Wear your grubby clothes because depending on your physical ability you can walk down to clean up the edges of the creek. Or\, just normal dress and walk the sidewalks. When you bring the garbage back to Betty\, she will sort out all the recyclables. Every year this activity removes thousands of pounds of garbage and recyclables from our waterways\, and riparian areas and helps to make Napa County a better place for everyone to enjoy.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/earth-day-napa-creek-cleanup-on-saturday-april-25th-900-a-m-1200-p-m/
LOCATION:Napa Creek 1245 Main St\, Napa\, CA 94558\, 1245 Main St\, Napa\, CA\, 94558
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T110542
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SUMMARY:NSAS Beginners Bird Walk on Sunday\, April 26th at 9:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:NSAS Beginners Bird Walk on Sunday\, April 26th at 9:00 a.m.\n\nRecently the weather has been cooperating with sunny days\, and our Beginners walks have been excellent outings.\nWe’d be delighted to have you join us for our next Beginners’ Bird Walk on Sunday\, April 26th\, at the American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park.  No reservations are necessary\, just plan to show up and enjoy being outdoors for a while. It’s a great time to be birding at the wetlands as the location offers an opportunity to observe a wide variety of wintering birds.  What you’ll see are ducks\, shorebirds\, songbirds\, and raptors.  You’ll see both migrant species that call the local wetlands their winter home and our resident birds that live in the area year-round.\nThe walk is open to birders of all levels and ages.  Napa Solano Audubon membership is encouraged but not required.  It’s free\, it’s fun\, and loaner binoculars are on hand if you need them.  If you have questions about this outing\, please e-mail Tom Slyker at solanobirder@gmail.com.\n\nMeeting time and location:  We will meet at 9 AM on Sunday\, April 26th\, at the parking lot for the Wetlands Edge Park\, which is located at 2 Eucalyptus Drive in American Canyon.  We expect that the walk will take between 2 – 3 hours and we should be finished by noon.\n\nDirections: From Vallejo\, take Hwy 29 north towards Napa.  Turn left off of Hwy 29 onto Rio Del Mar.  There is a stop light at this location.  Immediately after turning onto Rio Del Mar\, turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From Napa\, drive south on Highway 29 till you reach Rio Del Mar.  Turn right onto Rio Del Mar and immediately turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From eastern Solano County take Hwy 80 to American Canyon Road.  Go west on American Canyon Road until it ends at Wetlands Edge Road.  Turn right on Wetlands Road and go north until you hit Eucalyptus Road.  Turn left on Eucalyptus Road and you will be at the Wetlands Edge Park parking lot.\n\nLeaders: Tom Slyker and Carol Boykin will be leading this walk.  Both are citizen science volunteers who participate in the Napa Solano Audubon’s CA Birdseasons project at the wetlands location.  NSAS has been monitoring birds at this site on a weekly basis since 2016.  This monitoring has provided the participants with a wealth of knowledge about the birds you might see.\n\nWhat to bring: Warm clothing in layers as it can get windy and cold at this location.  We will be walking ~ 2 miles over paved trails so comfortable walking shoes will be needed.  Bring binoculars if you have them.  If not\, we will have extra binoculars for you to use.  Tom and Carol will have spotting scopes for better views of some of the more distant birds.  Water and snacks are items you should plan to carry with you.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/nsas-beginners-bird-walk-on-sunday-march-22nd-at-900-a-m-3/
LOCATION:American Canyon Wetlands\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T110543
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SUMMARY:Beginners Bird Walk on Sunday\, April 26 at 9:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:NSAS Beginners Bird Walk on Sunday\, April 26th at 9:00 a.m.\n\nRecently the weather has been cooperating with sunny days\, and our Beginners walks have been excellent outings.\nWe’d be delighted to have you join us for our next Beginners’ Bird Walk on Sunday\, April 26\, at the American Canyon Wetlands Edge Park.  No reservations are necessary\, just plan to show up and enjoy being outdoors for a while. It’s a great time to be birding at the wetlands as the location offers an opportunity to observe a wide variety of wintering birds.  What you’ll see are ducks\, shorebirds\, songbirds\, and raptors. You’ll see both migrant species that call the local wetlands their winter home and our resident birds that live in the area year-round.\nThe walk is open to birders of all levels and ages.  Napa Solano Audubon membership is encouraged but not required.  It’s free\, it’s fun\, and loaner binoculars are on hand if you need them.  If you have questions about this outing\, please e-mail Tom Slyker at solanobirder@gmail.com.\n\nMeeting time and location:  We will meet at 9 AM on Sunday\, April 26th\, at the parking lot for the Wetlands Edge Park\, which is located at 2 Eucalyptus Drive in American Canyon.  We expect that the walk will take between 2 – 3 hours and we should be finished by noon.\n\nDirections: From Vallejo\, take Hwy 29 north towards Napa.  Turn left off of Hwy 29 onto Rio Del Mar.  There is a stop light at this location.  Immediately after turning onto Rio Del Mar\, turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From Napa\, drive south on Highway 29 till you reach Rio Del Mar.  Turn right onto Rio Del Mar and immediately turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive.  Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.  From eastern Solano County take Hwy 80 to American Canyon Road.  Go west on American Canyon Road until it ends at Wetlands Edge Road.  Turn right on Wetlands Road and go north until you hit Eucalyptus Road.  Turn left on Eucalyptus Road and you will be at the Wetlands Edge Park parking lot.\n\nLeaders: Tom Slyker and Carol Boykin will be leading this walk.  Both are citizen science volunteers who participate in the Napa Solano Audubon’s CA Birdseasons project at the wetlands location.  NSAS has been monitoring birds at this site on a weekly basis since 2016.  This monitoring has provided the participants with a wealth of knowledge about the birds you might see.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/beginners-bird-walk-on-sunday-april-26-at-900-a-m/
LOCATION:Wetlands Edge Park\, 2 Eucalyptus Drive\, American Canyon\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T110543
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SUMMARY:Bringing Birds to the Garden with Benny Jacob-Schwartz - Thursday\, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the Napa Valley Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is a Change in our normal date for our Monthly Speaker Programs. For our May Speaker Presentation we will meet on the 1st Thursday of the Month\, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the Napa Valley Lutheran Church.  \n About the Program: Discover how California’s 5\,000+ native plants and 700 bird species connect and how backyard gardeners can support declining habitats. Learn practical steps to create bird-friendly native plant gardens and meet the species that visit them. \nAbout the Presenter: Benny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz owns and operates a bird-guiding business and lifestyle brand called BIRDS by BIJS (pronounced Bee-jus). Working professionally for over 15 years as a naturalist guide\, expedition trip leader\, and international bird guide\, Benny has worked in a variety of locations coast to coast\, including exotic places such as Alaska\, Central America\, the Colombian Andes\, and the Ecuadorian Amazon. Benny is a passionate educator and photographer\, specializing in birds! Benny uses his ample collection of nature-based content to leverage an active social media presence. BIJS uses his passion for the natural world to inspire others to put down their phone and pick up their binos. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88061727224?pwd=awuawsjLSzK39PTDvyvj5TaVGr2jl5.1 \nMeeting ID: 880 6172 7224\nPasscode: 967980\n \nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,88061727224#\,\,\,\,*967980# US\n+16699009128\,\,88061727224#\,\,\,\,*967980# US (San Jose) \nZoom Tips: If you click on the link and are not able to join the Zoom Meeting\, first try copying and pasting the entire link into your web browser and then hit the return key. If the browser asks for a passcode it is 964696. If this doesn’t work\, please call Mark at (707) 246-2795 and we will do our best to help you get connected. \nHappy Birding\, \nMark Stephenson
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/bringing-birds-to-the-garden-with-benny-jacob-schwartz-5-14-26-at-700-p-m-at-the-napa-valley-lutheran-church/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Lutheran Church\, 1796 Elm St.\, Napa\, CA 94558\, 94558
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