January 14, 2017

Don’t Forget the General Membership Meeting 1/26

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December 28, 2016

Christmas Bird Count Report

2016 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) We escaped Thursday’s rain and woke up to clear, cool skies on Saturday morning, December 17, making perfect conditions to count birds. This year, we did a little better than last year. 41 counters covered 35 locations, netting 121 species and 13,154 individuals. Results better than last year, but still…
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November 14, 2016

Bird Fest — What a Day!

If Bird Fest keeps growing the way it has, year-to-year, we're going to need a bigger parking lot! We had over 1,000 visitors and the children's area was packed from 9:00-3:00   Walks were well attended, with Scott Logan's leading the way. Vendors fared well and there was plenty of interest at all information tables.…
November 10, 2016

One More Reason Not To Miss BirdFest!

Some of the spectacular bird-themed T-shirts that will be available for sale at the Bird Fest.  The short-sleeved shirts are $20 each; long-sleeved shirts are $25.  The shirts range in sizes from S to XL. 
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Saturday, December 17, 2016 — Birders Needed!

Once again this year, the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society will join chapters across the country and in North and South America, Hawaii, and the Caribbean to take part in the National Audubon Society’s 116th annual Christmas Bird Count. The initial San Fernando Valley CBC was held in 1957 making this our 59th successive CBC. …
September 17, 2016

Come to an SFVAS General Meeting! Join us and be rewarded!

SFVAS would like to welcome all members to our general meetings, and say “Thank You” with a gift. Our wonderful membership has helped us work toward our goals by: signing petitions and recruiting others to sign donating to the Birdathon buying T-shirts and other memorabilia attending our monthly meetings contacting elected officials to promote habitat…
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September 15, 2016

New SFVAS.ORG feature: Alan’s Blog

Alan Pollack, SFVAS board member and Audubon At Home maven, has been blogging for years -- he just didn't realize it. As of now, his Phainopepla posts are available for reading (and learning) at his official blog here on the site. Check it out!
August 14, 2016

Photo Contest & Exhibit for Amateur Photographers

Share the wonders of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area with others! Enter the Spirit of the Mountains Photo Contest. Let your photographic imagination capture the essence of this hidden jewel. Click here for brochure and entry form and rules.
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August 8, 2016

Save The Date — November 12 — 3rd Annual BirdFest!

After the election, all will be revealed and we will have a new President. What better way to celebrate the end of the electioneering cycle than by attending the 3rd Annual Bird Fest?  Yes, we are completing the planning for the Bird Fest with Santa Monica Bay and Conejo Valley Audubon Chapters. If you have…
July 19, 2016

SFVAS Responds to DWP Ground Water Replenishment Project’s Draft EIR

The City of Los Angeles recently completed the public comment period regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Groundwater Replenishment Project, which seeks to take advanced purified waste water from the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant and deliver it to East Valley Spreading Grounds.  SFVAS has submitted these comments on the EIR in the hope…
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