EVENT CALENDAR - Fresno Audubon Society

Virtual General Meeting

Benny Jacobs-Schwartz

Bringing Birds to the Garden: California Native Plants for the Win

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Wednesday Bird Walk at Jensen River Ranch @ Jensen River Ranch

Dec 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wednesday Bird Walk at Jensen River Ranch

Registration is required for this event.

Join trip leader Wes Beal to explore Jensen River Ranch. We will meet at 8:00 a.m. the Art of Life Healing Garden next to the north east parking lot in Woodward Park.

From there we will walk down the Tom MacMichael Senior Trail to the San Joaquin River and along its bank upstream until we meet the Flood Control District’s ditch. We will continue along the MacMichael Trail following the ditch back toward the bluff, and circle back to the parking area. We hope to see many of our usual suspects including scrub jays, black phoebes, house finches, lesser goldfinches, red-tailed hawks, red-shouldered hawks, turkey vultures, American kestrel, great blue herons, double-crested cormorants and great egrets. Some of the fall returnees may show up as well, including cedar waxwing, northern flickers, various and sundry sparrows as well as migrating waterfowl.

Depending on time and interest, we may walk over to the large pond near the Park entrance, which should be populated with Canada geese, mallards, American coots, and pied-billed grebes, among others.

The $5.00 City entrance fee applies if you park in Woodward Park. Alternative parking may be available in the Fort Washington Shopping Center.

Registration is required for this event. If you have any questions, please reach out to trip leader Wes Beal at (559) 250-2988 or beal4farms@gmail.com

Register Here

Categories: Field Trips General Meeting

Introduction to Birding Sunday December 17, 2023 @ River Center

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Dec 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Moved to Sunday because of conflict with Christmas Bird Count.

Please register for the December 17 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!

Link to Beginning Birding Handout

QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.

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 December 17 event here.

Categories: Birding Classes

FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting

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Dec 31 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Contact admin@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials

Categories: Board Meetings

General Meeting – Jan. 2024- Benny Jacobs-Schwartz: Bringing Birds to the Garden: California Native Plants for the Win @ Zoom

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Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Williamson’s Sapsucker & Coffeeberry by Benny Jacobs-Schwartz

Register for Fresno Audubon General Meeting Jan. 9th, 7:00pm

This meeting will be broadcast online via Zoom

Register to receive login information.

New to Zoom? Check out all you need to know here before the meeting.

Description:

Did you know California is home to over 5,000 species of native plants and 700 species of birds have been observed here? However, much of the state’s native flora is now in peril, with many species listed as endangered and on the verge of extinction.

Learn the history of these changes and how you can help bring back the birds through grassroots efforts at the home or garden. This presentation will teach you how to plan and maintain a California native plant garden to attract and care for birds visiting your local landscape. Additionally, participants will be introduced to many of the local birds that visit our yards and open spaces.

Bio:

Benny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz owns and operates a bird-guiding business and lifestyle brand called BIRDS by BIJS (pronounced Bee-jus). With a background in biology, ecology, and outdoor education, Benny has worked professionally for over 10 years as a naturalist guide, expedition trip leader, and international bird guide. Through his business, Benny offers professionally guided birding outings in Southern California and offers small-group birding tours to his favorite tropical locales like Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Benny is a passionate educator and photographer, specializing in birds! Benny is active on social media where he creates fun, educational videos and posts to inspire others about the natural world with the goal of getting folks to put down their phone and pick up their Binos.

Register here!

Fresno Audubon Society

PO Box 3315

Pinedale, CA 93650-3315

Thank you for your continued involvement in and support of Fresno Audubon Society.

Categories: General Meeting

Introduction to Birding Saturday January 20, 2024 @ River Center

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Jan 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please register for the January 20 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!

Link to Beginning Birding Handout

QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.

Heavy 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 January 20 event here.

Categories: Birding Classes

FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting

Tickets

Jan 28 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Contact admin@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials

Categories: Board Meetings

Introduction to Birding Saturday February 17, 2024 @ River Center

Tickets

Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please register for the 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!

Link to Beginning Birding Handout

QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.

Heavy 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 event here.

Categories: Birding Classes

FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting

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Feb 25 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Contact admin@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials

Categories: Board Meetings

Introduction to Birding Saturday March 16, 2024 @ River Center

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Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch Fall 2024 11:30 am

Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch Fall 2024 @ Sumner Peck
Nov 10 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

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FAS FALL POTLUCK Sunday, November 10, 2024 Sumner Peck Ranch 14439 N. Friant Road 11:30 am-3:30 pm (12:00 Potluck Lunch) Register HERE! All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also...

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General Meeting – Nov 2024 Rich Cimino 7:00 pm

General Meeting – Nov 2024 Rich Cimino @ Zoom
Nov 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Virtual General Meeting Rich Cimino Topic: Birds of the Western Andes Mountains of Colombia Register for Fresno Audubon General Meeting Nov. 12th, 7:00pm This meeting will be broadcast online via Zoom Register to receive login information. New to Zoom? Check out all you need to...

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Introduction to Birding Saturday Nov. 23, 2024 9:00 am

Introduction to Birding Saturday Nov. 23, 2024 @ River Center
Nov 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Introduction to Birding at the River Center 11605 Old Friant Rd Fresno, CA 93730 Registration link 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...

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FAS Board Meeting 11:00 am

FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting
Nov 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Tickets

Contact admin@fresnoaudubon.org for login credentials

Please register for the 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!

Link to Beginning Birding Handout

QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.

Heavy 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 event here.

Categories: Birding Classes

FAS Board Meeting @ Zoom meeting