On Thursday, May 22nd, award-winning author and birder Sneed B. Collard III will share the often humorous journey that led to him becoming an avid birder later in life. After graduating with a degree in Marine Biology from UC Berkeley, Collard embarked on a career of writing for children, focusing on scientific and environmental topics. →
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. →
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, →
Start Time: 8:15 AM Estimated Species: 40 Walk Leader: Pat Bates Contact: batesbird@gmail.com Looking for more info on this year's Birdathon? Please check the links below! Birdathon 2025 Official Announcement Make a Pledge or Donation
Join the Audubon Society's SFV Chapter Eagle Eyes Young Birders Club! Are you curious about the world of birds? Do you love exploring nature and discovering feathered friends in your own backyard or local park? The Eagle Eyes Young Birders Club is the perfect place for you to connect with nature and learn about the →
The first Sunday of every month brings San Fernando Valley Audubon Society’s iconic Sepulveda Basin Bird Outing. Over 300 avian species have been reported to eBird along the route of this approximate 2 mile tour, from the huge American White Pelican wintering in the Wildlife Lake to the tiniest of hummingbirds there year round. It is common →
A Bird Sit is an alternative approach to birding. Instead of extended walking and standing, it involves finding a comfortable spot in nature to sit, slow down, be in the moment, and notice details and behavior patterns. A Bird Sit is not list-driven. It is not always trying to get the next bird. It is a way →
Begin the day with some bird watching before attending the 2025 Conservation Awards Luncheon! Start at the Caballero Canyon Trailhead near Braemar Country Club. The walk is mostly flat, there is ample street parking. Access from the south end of Reseda Boulevard. From the 101 Freeway, exit at Reseda Boulevard and head south. Look for →
SFVAS 2025 Conservation Awards Luncheon on Saturday, June 14 @ 12PM! BUY TICKETS HERE Tickets available May 2 through June 7! We are hosting our annual Awards Luncheon at the Braemar Country Club in Tarzana.Please join us to celebrate the Honorees:Muriel Kotin and Lynn Maddox, Chapter Service AwardsandCalifornia Native Plant Society, Conservation AwardBraemar Country Club4001 →
Kathy and Dave Participants 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 →
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, →
Opening Ceremony with Native American Blessing Guided Nature Hikes • Storytelling Live Animal Exhibitions • Environmental and Community Resource Fair • Food Trucks Bring hats, refillable water bottles, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. No dogs, drones, smoking, bikes or scooters. Location & Parking: bit.ly/2naHjvT Entry gate on Valley Circle Blvd, west of Plummer St. Street →