EVENT CALENDAR - Fresno Audubon Society
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Latino Outdoors Fresno – Bird Watching and Picnic at Roeding Park 10:00 am
Latino Outdoors Fresno – Bird Watching and Picnic at Roeding Park @ https://latinooutdoors.org/eventbrite-event/bird-watching-and-picnic-at-roeding-park/
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Event is currently full. More information: https://latinooutdoors.org/eventbrite-event/bird-watching-and-picnic-at-roeding-park/
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Wednesday Bird Walk at Sumner Peck Ranch 8:30 am
Wednesday Bird Walk at Sumner Peck Ranch @ Sumner-Peck Ranch
Apr 12 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesday Bird Walk at Sumner Peck Ranch Registration is required for this event. Register Here Join trip leader Susan Heidebrecht for birding along the San Joaquin River on the beautiful  Sumner Peck Ranch property.  It is mostly flat terrain with good trails. The walk will...
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Spring Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch 11:30 am
Spring Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch @ Sumner Peck
Apr 15 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
FAS SPRING POTLUCK Saturday, April 15, 2023 Sumner Peck Ranch 14439 N. Friant Road 11:30 am-3:30 pm (12:00 Potluck Lunch) To register for the potluck, click here. It’s time to welcome Spring so, bring your favorite dish and join FAS for lunch at noon and...
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Introduction to Birding Apr. 16, 2023 9:00 am
Introduction to Birding Apr. 16, 2023 @ River Center
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduction to Birding at the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies 11639 Old Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93730 Please register for the April 16 event here.   The Parkway Trust and Fresno Audubon Society have joined forces to offer a birding class that combines instruction,...
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Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve with SFC and FAS 7:30 am
Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve with SFC and FAS @ McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve
Apr 22 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve This is a Sierra Foothill Conservancy event Cost is $15-$30 depending on SFC membership Registration is required for this event. Register Here. You will be redirected to SFC’s event listing Join Gary Woods and Robert Snow for birding at...
Earth Day Fresno Celebration 10:00 am
Earth Day Fresno Celebration @ Fresno City College
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Earth Day Fresno is putting on a celebration on the Fresno City College campus from 10 AM to 4 PM.   This is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival that will feature various educational exhibits and activities.   Fresno Audubon will be running one of the...
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FAS Board Meeting 12:00 pm
FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting
Apr 23 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Contact rsnow@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials
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Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve 8:00 am
Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve @ Ruth Mckenzie Preserve
Apr 26 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve Registration is required for this event. Register Here   Join FAS for birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve.  The walk is initially fairly easy, along a dirt road that undulates along a stream.  After about a mile, the road...
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FAS Board Meeting 11:00 am
FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting
Apr 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Contact admin@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials
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2023
Latino Outdoors Fresno – Bird Watching and Picnic at Roeding Park @ https://latinooutdoors.org/eventbrite-event/bird-watching-and-picnic-at-roeding-park/
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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2023
Wednesday Bird Walk at Sumner Peck Ranch @ Sumner-Peck Ranch
Apr 12 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Wednesday Bird Walk at Sumner Peck Ranch

Registration is required for this event.

Register Here

Join trip leader Susan Heidebrecht for birding along the San Joaquin River on the beautiful  Sumner Peck Ranch property.  It is mostly flat terrain with good trails. The walk will be approximately 1 ½ miles each way.  Expect to see a variety of waterfowl, warblers, raptors, Belted kingfishers, and woodpeckers. 

We will meet at the parking area at the end of the drive (do not turn left into the parking lot near the entrance, but drive straight ahead). 

If you wish to bring lunch, there is a small picnic area near the parking lot.  

Participants should bring snacks, lunch (if desired), water, hat, sunscreen, and binoculars, and should dress in layers. Registration is required for this event. If you have any questions, please reach out to trip leader Susan Heidebrecht at sunheidebrecht@comcast.net or (559)313-1776

Register Here

Apr
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2023
Spring Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch @ Sumner Peck
Apr 15 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

FAS SPRING POTLUCK

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Sumner Peck Ranch

14439 N. Friant Road

11:30 am-3:30 pm

(12:00 Potluck Lunch)

To register for the potluck, click here.

It’s time to welcome Spring so, bring your favorite dish and join FAS for lunch at noon and birding at the beautiful Sumner Peck Ranch.  There is no entry fee and parking is free.  FAS will provide drinks and table service.  Take the drive from the gates to the parking area at the end of the drive.  The picnic area is just below the parking lot, next to the river. Let’s celebrate Fresno Spring birding together! Registration is required so that we have a head count. 

11:30-12:00 Set up
12:00 Potluck Lunch
1:00-3:30 No-host birding

To register for the pot luck dinner, click here.

For any questions, please contact Maureen Walsh, (559) 706-4980.
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2023
Introduction to Birding Apr. 16, 2023 @ River Center
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Introduction to Birding at the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies

11639 Old Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93730

Please register for the April 16 event here.

 

The Parkway Trust and Fresno Audubon Society have joined forces to offer a birding class that combines instruction, exploration, and fun! Beginning birders will see and learn about local and migratory birds that might be visiting the River Center. New birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the various habitats found at the River Center. We will meet at the new picnic shelter on the north side of the center. After learning about using binoculars and various aids in bird identification like guide books and phone apps, we will bird around the property. Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection.  Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own. Children are welcome! Rain cancels this event.
Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through May.

 

Please register for the April 16 event here.

Apr
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2023
Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve with SFC and FAS @ McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve
Apr 22 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve

This is a Sierra Foothill Conservancy event
Cost is $15-$30 depending on SFC membership

Registration is required for this event.

Register Here. You will be redirected to SFC’s event listing

Join Gary Woods and Robert Snow for birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve.  The walk is initially fairly easy, along a dirt road that undulates along a stream.  After about a mile, the road crosses the stream, and the hiking becomes a bit steeper.  We may see enough birds along that mile that we won’t cross the creek.  Possible sightings are Acorn Woodpeckers, Lewis Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Red-Tailed Hawk, Bluebirds, and a nesting pair of Golden Eagles.

This is a Sierra Foothill Conservancy event
Cost is $15-$30 depending on SFC membership

Contact:

email: sfc@sierrafoothill.org

Register Here. You will be redirected to SFC’s event listing

Earth Day Fresno Celebration @ Fresno City College
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Earth Day Fresno is putting on a celebration on the Fresno City College campus from 10 AM to 4 PM.

 

This is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival that will feature various educational exhibits and activities.

 

Fresno Audubon will be running one of the educational booths. Be sure to stop by and say “Hello”!

 

For more information please see https://earthdayfresno.org/.

Apr
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2023
FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting
Apr 23 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Contact rsnow@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials

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2023
Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve @ Ruth Mckenzie Preserve
Apr 26 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve

Registration is required for this event.

Register Here

 

Join FAS for birding at the Ruth Mckenzie Preserve.  The walk is initially fairly easy, along a dirt road that undulates along a stream.  After about a mile, the road crosses the stream, and the hiking becomes a bit steeper.  We may see enough birds along that mile that we won’t cross the creek.  Possible sightings are Acorn Woodpeckers, Lewis Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Red-Tailed Hawk, Bluebirds, and a nesting pair of Golden Eagles.

 

Meet at the parking lot at the Sportsman’s Warehouse on Friant Road at 8:00.

 

 

Participants should bring snacks, lunch (if desired), water, binoculars, and a hat.  Wear sturdy shoes.  Registration is required for this event.  If you have questions, reach out to either trip leader.

Contact:

Wes Beal

(559) 250-2988

email: beal4farms@gmail.com

 

 

Register Here

Apr
30
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2023
FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting
Apr 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Contact admin@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials

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2023
Wednesday Bird Walk at Sycamore Island May 10 @ Sycamore Island
May 10 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Wednesday Bird Walk at Sycamore Island 

Rescheduled from March Event which was

cancelled due to rain and wet conditions

Registration is required for this event. If you were registered for the canceled event you must register again.

Register Here

 

Meeting location:  Sycamore Island (36.8590560, -119.8230324)

Meeting time: 8:00 AM

End time:  Noon, or you may stay and have lunch with the group 

 

Sycamore Island, part of the San Joaquin River Parkway, is along the San Joaquin River in Madera County downstream from River West open space. It offers a variety of habitats:  river, ponds, riparian, grasslands, and wetlands.  We can expect ducks, raptors, herons, egrets, owls. woodpeckers, finches, swallows, sparrows among many others. 

 

This is a large property and we will do a combination of driving and  walking.  Walking distance will be 1 to 2 miles but those who don’t care to walk can drive to most of the areas.  There are picnic shelters with tables for lunch and restrooms on the property. 

 

Participants should bring snacks, lunch (if desired), water, hat, sunscreen, and binoculars, and should dress in layers.  

 

Registration is required for this event. If you have any questions, please reach out to trip leader at 559-435-9374 or geofolsom@gmail.com

Register Here