BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Fernando Valley Audubon Society - ECPv6.15.20//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:20260419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T100000 DTSTAMP:20260429T155831 CREATED:20260323T180847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T183649Z UID:10001515-1776585600-1776592800@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birdathon 2026: Malibu Creek State Park DESCRIPTION:Start Time: 8:00 AM\nEstimated Species: 35-40\nWalk Leader: Katheryn & David Barton\nContact: katheryn.barton@gmail.com \n\nLooking for more info on this year’s Birdathon? Please check the links below! \nBirdathon 2026 Official Announcement \nMake a Pledge or Donation URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/birdathon-2026-malibu-creek-state-park/ LOCATION:Malibu Creek State Park\, 1925 Las Virgenes Rd\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfvaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T113000 DTSTAMP:20260429T155831 CREATED:20240925T073912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T051347Z UID:10000223-1776585600-1776598200@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:Malibu Creek State Park 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/2026-04-19/ 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:20260421T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T103000 DTSTAMP:20260429T155831 CREATED:20250926T234006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T234007Z UID:10000639-1776760200-1776767400@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-5/2026-04-21/ 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:20260421T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T103000 DTSTAMP:20260429T155831 CREATED:20260323T181010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T183959Z UID:10001516-1776760200-1776767400@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birdathon 2026: O’Melveny Park DESCRIPTION:Start Time: 8:30 AM\nEstimated Species: 30\nWalk Leader: Paula Orlovich\nContact: RSVP (747) 237-3720 \n\nLooking for more info on this year’s Birdathon? Please check the links below! \nBirdathon 2026 Official Announcement \nMake a Pledge or Donation URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/birdathon-2026-omelveny-park/ LOCATION:O’Melveny Park\, 17300 Sesnon Blvd.\, Granada Hills\, CA\, 91344\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfvaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T155831 CREATED:20260304T125144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T220800Z UID:10001234-1776970800-1776976200@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:Zoom Event: The Genetic Rescue Toolkit DESCRIPTION:Revive and Restore is a non-profit organization that uses biotechnology for their Bird Conservation Program. \nClimate change and habitat loss have led to declines in many bird species. The Bird Conservation Program is geared towards restoring genetic diversity to dwindling bird populations\, offering immunity to invasive disease\, and using biotechnologies to provide adaptive traits to allow birds to overcome climate change. Their work centers around “the Genetic Toolkit.” The toolkit is an integrated platform of genomics (study of genetic data of a population)\, and reproductive technologies to enhance existing conservation measures\, and create new opportunities to save species. Ben Novak\, the lead scientist and our event speaker\, is working to use these technologies for the de-extinction of the passenger pigeon\, as well as innovations leading to conservation of all living endangered birds. \nAdditional info/resources: \nhttps://reviverestore.org/projects/about-the-passenger-pigeon/ \nhttps://reviverestore.org/biotech-for-birds/ \nTED Talk: Intended Consequences of Helping Nature Thrive \n\nBorn in western North Dakota\, Ben’s childhood immersion in the wilderness—witnessing reintroduced herds of bison and bighorn sheep—sparked his passion for conservation. Ben earned degrees in Ecology and Evolution at Montana State University and UC Santa Cruz. He manages over 20 projects developing Artificial intelligence genomics tools and reproductive technologies. He has led genetic rescue for the black-footed ferret and the de-extinction effort to restore the passenger pigeon. \n \n\nIf you plan to attend via Zoom\, please enter your info and we’ll send you a link prior to the event.\nIf you’ve signed up for previous events\, feel free to skip this step – you’re already on our list!\n\n First Name\n \n Last Name\n \nEmail address: \n \n\n \n\n\n \n Leave this field empty if you're human: URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/zoom-event-the-genetic-rescue-toolkit/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfvaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T100000 DTSTAMP:20260429T155831 CREATED:20250426T003930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T010445Z UID:10000159-1777104000-1777111200@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-2/2026-04-25/ 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:20260425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T100000 DTSTAMP:20260429T155831 CREATED:20260323T175122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T175727Z UID:10001510-1777104000-1777111200@sfvaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birdathon 2026: Hansen Dam DESCRIPTION:Start Time: 8:00 AM\nEstimated Species: 40\nWalk Leader: Pat Bates & Hansen Harriers\nContact: batesbird@gmail.com \n\nLooking for more info on this year’s Birdathon? Please check the links below! \nBirdathon 2026 Official Announcement \nMake a Pledge or Donation URL:https://sfvaudubon.org/event/birdathon-2026-hansen-dam/ LOCATION:Hansen Dam Recreation Area\, 10965 Dronfield Ave\, Pacoima\, CA\, 91331\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sfvaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR