BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Fernando Valley Audubon Society - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sfvaudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for San Fernando Valley Audubon Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260822T214221Z CREATED:20260822T213934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T214221Z UID:10001862-1789583400-1789592400@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:End of Summer Birds & Beer DESCRIPTION:  \nEvening sunset walk to the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Lake! ! Get together at Best Ball Bar- Woodley Lakes Golf Course. \n\n\n\nMeet in the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve parking lot at 6:30 PM.\, directions are below (go to the end of the road). Plan for a leisurly excursion to the wildlife reserve and lake\, continuing to the relatively shady “peninsula observation area” – about 1/3 mile. Perhaps a little further if conditions permit. We will then head back to the parking lot to depart for the Best Ball Bar at the Woodley Lakes Golf Course for appetizers and no-host bar\, arriving around 7:30 PM. \nWe are asking people to RSVP for the Best Ball Bar – Woodley Lakes Golf Course so we can make the appropriate arrangements and also contact you in the event of changes!  The walk and social hour are free but donations are appreciated – you may make a donation using this link! \nDo you have extra bird/native plant-related paraphernalia (books\, etc.) and it’s time to downsize? Bring your stuff and see if it can find a great home with someone! \nBest Ball Bar at Woodley Lakes Golf Course: 6331 Woodley Avenue\, Van Nuys\, CA 91406. You need to turn west on “Lake Balboa”. It is 2 drives south of the Orange line. You may also access the venue by driving through the Lake Balboa park from Balboa Blvd. – continue all the way around to the golf course. \nEquipment and Clothing: Wear sturdy shoes\, and otherwise dress appropriately for the weather. Be sure to stay hydrated – bring water. Bring binoculars and cameras! \nMore Information: Pat.Bates@sfvaudubon.org or San Fernando Valley Audubon at 747-237-3720. URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/end-of-summer-birds-beer/ LOCATION:Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area\, 6350 Woodley Ave\, Van Nuys\, CA\, 91436\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T113000 DTSTAMP:20260512T072915Z CREATED:20260512T072915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T072915Z UID:10000228-1789891200-1789903800@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:Malibu Creek Bird Walk DESCRIPTION:Kathy and Dave \nParticipants in this outing will enjoy a leisurely stroll along Malibu Creek\, its oak and sycamore woodlands set amidst a stunning backdrop of chaparral-covered slopes and rocky buttes. Birds\, deer\, bobcat\, butterflies\, reptiles and\, in season\, a bewildering array of wildflowers can be found in this jewel of the Santa Monica Mountains\, now mostly recovered from the devastating Woolsey fire.  Our focus will be on finding and identifying many of the over 200 species of birds that have been recorded here.  You can expect to see thirty to fifty species during these three to four hour walks\, depending on the season.  Common resident species include Acorn Woodpecker\, Oak Titmouse\, California Quail\, and White-breasted Nuthatch\, and spring brings us Black-headed Grosbeak\, Blue Grosbeak\, and Lazuli Buntings. Meet at the main lot\, which is the second (lower) day-use parking lot per the Google map.  Entrance to the park is on the west side of Las Virgenes Road\, just south of Mulholland Hwy. \nEntrance fee is $12 per car. Click location below for more about MSCP and an Accessibility Note. \nWalks will be cancelled in the event of rain. If you’re unsure whether a walk is taking place\, please contact your walk leaders at 747-237-3720. \n\n  URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/malibu-creek-state-park-4/2026-09-20/ LOCATION:Malibu Creek State Park\, 1925 Las Virgenes Rd\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfvaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/malibuCreek-1024x680-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T103000 DTSTAMP:20260811T033746Z CREATED:20260811T033746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T033746Z UID:10001804-1790065800-1790073000@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:O’Melveny Park Bird Walk DESCRIPTION:O’Melveny Park and the trails which begin there into Bee Canyon provide an interesting contrast. The park is home to an orange grove and trails through sycamores and alders. The Bee Canyon trail is chaparral and riparian area set between high rock walls. The last rest area for birds going north over the Santa Susana Mountains\, this is an excellent migrant trap. \nThe park is named after Henry W. O’Melveny\, in 1927 one of the original members of the California State Parks Commission. Originally called C.J. Ranch\, O’Melveny Park was purchased in 1941 by attorney John O’Melveny of O’Melveny & Myers and later acquired by The Trust for Public Land and turned into a park. \nAt 675 acres\, O’Melveny Park is the second largest public park in Los Angeles after Griffith Park. O’Melveny Park is managed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. \nThe park is unstaffed. It provides large grassy areas\, picnic tables\, and is known for its extensive hiking and horse trails and the stunning views they lead to. Near the entrance is a grove of citrus trees. \nAccessibility at O’Melveny Park\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n \n Restrooms\n \n \n \n \n \n Benches (Shaded in Spring/Summer)\n \n \n \nThe outing is approximately two-thirds accessible\, with some travel on manicured lawns. Midway through\, we transition to hiking up hillside trails. Those who prefer not to hike can relax on shaded benches or conclude their outing at that point. Upon our return\, we take a different route back to the starting point. \nDirections: Take the 118/Ronald Reagan Freeway and exit at Balboa Blvd. Turn north\, driving two miles to Sesnon\, turn left going west 0.6 miles\, turn right at park entrance. Meet in the parking lot. \nEvents may be canceled due to inclement weather. If you’re unsure whether a walk is taking place\, please contact your walk leader at 747-237-3720. URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/omelveny-park-bird-walk-2/ LOCATION:O’Melveny Park\, 17300 Sesnon Blvd.\, Granada Hills\, CA\, 91344\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfvaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/OMelvenyScenic-1024x768-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T203000 DTSTAMP:20260108T234100Z CREATED:20260108T234100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T234100Z UID:10001046-1790101800-1790109000@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Areas Steering Committee DESCRIPTION:The Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Areas Steering Committee (SBWASC) oversees\, in its advisory capacity\, the wildlife reserve areas and other areas of present or potential natural value within the Sepulveda Basin\, including the Los Angeles River and its tributaries; and supports policies and programs that ensure their long term preservation and protection. The SBWASC is advisory to the City of Los Angeles and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and members include Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley Audubon Societies\, Angeles and San Fernando Valley Sierra Club\, California Native Plant Society\, Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains and Friends of the Los Angeles River. URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/sepulveda-basin-wildlife-areas-steering-committee/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Balboa Sports Center\, 17015 Burbank Blvd.\, Encino\, CA\, 91316 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T203000 DTSTAMP:20260827T100313Z CREATED:20260827T094724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T100313Z UID:10001863-1790276400-1790281800@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:Zoom Event: Giant Sequoias and Riparian Forests as Post-Fire Refugia for Migratory Birds DESCRIPTION:Our first meeting of the year will host speaker Edwin Jacobo. His presentation will focus on how giant sequoia groves and riparian forests may serve as critical fire refugia during migration for migratory birds as wildfires become larger\, more frequent\, and more severe across western North America. He used automated telemetry\, field observations\, and body condition data to investigate how migratory birds respond to wildfire at stopover sites and the potential role of giant sequoia groves and riparian vegetation as fire refugia. \nThe San Fernando Valley Audubon Society chapter helped fund a state-of-the-art Motus study on Western Tanagers within the Kern River Preserve. Results from these studies underscore the importance of the KRP for migratory birds and the need to continue studying the migration ecology of birds. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEdwin Jacobo earned his PhD from Washington State University. He has a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s in environmental sciences from Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit\, Mexico. He is interested in migratory bird responses to environmental change\, particularly climate-related disturbances. His research focuses on avian responses to alterations in habitat quality caused by wildfire\, drought\, and tree mortality. Edwin seeks to understand the mechanisms underlying bird responses to environmental change to inform habitat management and conservation needs. \nWhen not doing fieldwork\, Edwin likes fishing and birding with his wife and spending time with his family in Mexico. \n\nPlease click here to register if you plan on attending via Zoom. You’ll receive an email with the link prior to the meeting. URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/zoom-event-giant-sequoias-and-riparian-forests-as-post-fire-refugia-for-migratory-birds/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfvaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_2268-Copy-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T100000 DTSTAMP:20260812T181736Z CREATED:20260812T181736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T181736Z UID:10000164-1790409600-1790416800@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:Hansen Dam Bird Walk DESCRIPTION:Hansen Dam is a huge area with varied habitat\, and like the Sepulveda Basin is part of the City of Los Angeles flood control infrastructure operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Unlike the Sepulveda Basin\, in the event of heavy and prolonged precipitation water may be retained behind Hansen Dam for prolonged periods. This means it is not possible to follow the same route for all outings. In general they cover between 1 and  3 miles\, and will be geared to the abilities of participants. \nReportedly over 280 species of birds have been seen at Hansen Dam\, which holds the record for most species seen in a day in the San Fernando Valley at 120. The area we traverse is largely riparian adjacent to the lake and swamp\, but also includes grassy lawns dotted with trees\, Tujunga Creek\, and the large rock rip-rap areas extending out from the dam (Rock Wrens!). Typically we see 30-50 species there on an outing\, and it can be interesting. For example diving ducks in a parking lot submerged under 3’ of water! \nOutings are on the fourth Saturday of every month at 8 AM. Please meet at the Ranger Station.  Walks will be canceled in the event of rain. Please – no pets and not appropriate for young children. We often cover over 2 miles on packed dirt trails. Dress appropriately and bring water – it can be quite warm. Photos from the walk may be used to promote SFV Audubon in newsletters\, website and social media. If you’re unsure whether a walk is taking place or have other questions please contact your walk leader at pat.bates@sfvaudubon.org or call 747-237-3720. URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/hansen-dam-bird-walk-2-3-2/2026-09-26/ LOCATION:Hansen Dam Recreation Area\, 10965 Dronfield Ave\, Pacoima\, CA\, 91331\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfvaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hansen-Dam-new.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T110000 DTSTAMP:20260601T085658Z CREATED:20260601T085658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T085658Z UID:10001586-1790409600-1790420400@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:SBWR Habitat Restoration DESCRIPTION:SFVAS is continuing to work with our partners\, the Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) and the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) on the ongoing Habitat Restoration efforts in the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve (SBWR). This group gathers every Fourth Saturday morning to work and weed. If you would like to get involved and get your hands dirty\, this is for you! \nSFVAS offers an Audubon guided walk after the work. (Volunteer Walk Leaders always needed.) \nWhat is this all about? See this video from FoLAR. \nNOTE: Start time may be subject to change. Please check the FoLAR website for latest details and sign up before attending this event. URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/sbwr-habitat-restoration-9/ LOCATION:Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area\, 6350 Woodley Ave\, Van Nuys\, CA\, 91436\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfvaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HabitatRestorationDaySBWR_FoLAR_CNPS_SFVAS-01.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR