BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Fernando Valley Audubon Society - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:San Fernando Valley Audubon Society 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:20260118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110723 CREATED:20250805T142048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T051238Z UID:10000215-1768723200-1768735800@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:Malibu Creek State Park – CANCELED 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-3/ 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:20260120T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T103000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110723 CREATED:20250926T234006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T234007Z UID:10000636-1768897800-1768905000@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-birdwalk-5/2026-01-20/ 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:20260122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110723 CREATED:20260102T200127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T200127Z UID:10000926-1769097600-1769112000@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:BIRDS & BEER - Welcome 2026! DESCRIPTION:See Great Horned Owls\, Great and Snowy Egrets\, and American White Pelicans! Get together at Best Ball Bar- Woodley Lakes Golf Course. Sign up HERE. \n \nWe will meet at the first parking lot at the entrance to the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in Woodley Park at 4:00PM\, directions are below. First we will make a brief excursion to the Wildlife lake to hopefully view our amazing American White Pelicans as well as Snowy and Great Egrets arriving at the island to roost. Round trip distance is about 1 mile. We will then return to the parking lot area to hunt for Great Horned Owls. The owls have nested in that area as long as most of us can remember. We will depart for the Best Ball Bar – Woodley Lakes Golf Course at about 6:00 and meet there for appetizers and no-host bar at 6:15. [If the rangers close the parking lot earlier\, we can move cars to the street]. \nWe are asking people to RSVP for the walk and Best Ball Bar – Woodley Lakes Golf Course so we can make the appropriate arrangements and also contact you in the event of changes! Significant rain will cancel birding portion\, will re-survey social hour.  \nDirections: Woodley Park: 6350 Woodley Avenue\, Encino CA 91436 Driving on Woodley Ave. north from Burbank or south from Victory Blvd.\, go ½ mile and turn east at the sign for the Japanese Garden. Stay right past the Japanese Garden\, park in the first lot you encounter.\nBest Ball Bar at Woodley Lakes Golf Course: 6331 Woodley Avenue\, Van Nuys\, CA 91406. You need to turn west on “Lake Balboa” – not sure there is a sign there. It is 2 drives south of the Orange line.\nEquipment and Clothing: Wear sturdy shoes\, and otherwise dress appropriately for the weather. You may want to bring a flashlight. \nMore Information: Pat.Bates@sfvaudubon.org or San Fernando Valley Audubon at 747-237-3720. \nMap: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1KzyqYPe7ktULWQ3A6OI8g8OAO-5QEBg&usp=sharing URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/birds-beer-welcome-2026/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Audubon Bird Walk,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfvaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bids-beer-2026-crop-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110723 CREATED:20250426T003930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T010445Z UID:10000156-1769241600-1769248800@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:Hansen Dam 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. If you’re unsure whether a walk is taking place\, please contact your walk leader at batesbird@gmail.com or call 747-237-3720. URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/hansen-dam-bird-walk-2/2026-01-24/ 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:20260124T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110723 CREATED:20250424T192336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T004842Z UID:10000539-1769241600-1769252400@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-3/2026-01-24/ 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