MCAS Field Trip - APR 26 - Birds & Wine: Harmony Headlands and Harmony Cellars Wine Tasting

REGISTRATION CLOSED. Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents  FIELD TRIP:       Birds & Wine: Harmony Headlands and  Harmony Cellars Wine Tasting  DATE:                  Friday, April 26, 2024  TIME:                   8:30am-11:3......More

REGISTRATION CLOSED. Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents  FIELD TRIP:       Birds & Wine: Harmony Headlands and  Harmony Cellars Wine Tasting  DATE:                  Friday, April 26, 2024  TIME:                   8:30am-11:30am - Field Trip                                                               12:00pm-1:00pm - Wine Tasting & Cheese at Harmony Cellars LEADER:             Bob Keally and the Revel Team  COST:                  $50  Trip is limited to 20 participants - Signups will be taken for 24 hours. Participants will be randomly selected. Those participants must remit payment of $50 dollars within 5 days of registration to be completely confirmed for the trip. The remainder will be put on standby status in case of cancellations. Payment details will be provided to the 20 participants selected. A portion of the fee goes back to MCAS. DESCRIPTION: Harmony Headlands is a place of pristine beauty and dramatic landscapes. Join Mike Bush and the Revel Team for a morning of birding along a 4 mile trail (round trip) to bird various habitats beginning in a riparian zone, through coastal sage scrub and grasslands, past vernal pools, and down to the rocky coast. We will look for sparrows, raptors and other birds associated with coastal grassland and chaparral communities. At the shore we will look for turnstones, oystercatchers, scoters, and loons. Wildflowers should be abundant along the way. The trail is moderate with some hills. After the field trip, we will meet at Harmony Cellars for more bird watching and a delicious wine experience. Harmony Cellars will provide delicious cheese/charcuterie plates to compliment a guided wine tasting flight! ADA Accessible: No Experience Level: All Levels Welcome Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required! Registration will open on the morning of APR 5th. On that date, MCAS members will automatically receive an ALERT with the LINK to the Field Tripâs Registration Form. Non-members will receive an ALERT with the LINK ONLY if they have joined the MCAS ALERT or the SLOCOBIRDING email list. You can join MCAS ALERT via JOIN MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST in the Footer of the MCAS website or SLOCOBIRDING via Groups.io. Please consider becoming a member of MCAS to support MCASâs mission and activities, including Field Trips.  Questions? Email Freddy Howell [email protected]

Family Fun at the Farm!

Enjoy the afternoon outdoors with your family! Bring snack and gloves and explore and take care of the garden. Register at Cityfarmslo.org, $5 a person, covid protocols in place.

City Farm SLO, 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

Laguna Lake Tree Planting

Register here: https://bit.ly/ECOSLOTreePlantings2024Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/xwz-ejup-qxiOr dial: (US) +1 347-486-7460 PIN: 865769336#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xwz-ejup-qxi?pin=4674374278865&hs=7Learn more about Meet at: https:/......More

Register here: https://bit.ly/ECOSLOTreePlantings2024Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/xwz-ejup-qxiOr dial: (US) +1 347-486-7460 PIN: 865769336#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xwz-ejup-qxi?pin=4674374278865&hs=7Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

MCAS Field Trip - APR 28 - MEMBERS ONLY - Santa Margarita Lake & Dancing Grebes

REGISTRATION CLOSED. Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents **MEMBERS ONLY**  FIELD TRIP:       Santa Margarita Lake & Dancing Grebes  DATE:                  Sunday, April 28, 2024  TIME:                   9:30AM to 12:......More

REGISTRATION CLOSED. Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents **MEMBERS ONLY**  FIELD TRIP:       Santa Margarita Lake & Dancing Grebes  DATE:                  Sunday, April 28, 2024  TIME:                   9:30AM to 12:30PM  LEADER:            Jeanette Stone  CO-LEADER:     Freddy Howell  Trip is limited to 12 participants - Signups will be taken for 24 hours. Participants will be randomly selected. The remainder will be put on standby status in case of cancellations. Only registered people may attend. Description: Join us for a special Members Only trip! This is an orientation to Santa Margarita Lake, its birds, and where to bird. We hope to see the courtship necking and dancing of Western and Clark's Grebes. We will carpool to three lakeshore stops to observe waterfowl and learn about grebes. Terrain: flat blacktop and gravel. Distance: We stand mostly. Walking is optional from our third and last stop. There is a SLO County Parks Fee of $10 per car. We will set up carpools from the 101/58 park and ride. ADA Accessible: This trip is ADA Accessible, although bring a chair because we stand for 20-plus minutes. Experience Level: Birders and non-birding nature lovers. Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required!  Registration will open on the morning of APR 18th. On that date, MCAS members will automatically receive an ALERT with the LINK to the Field Tripâs Registration Form. Our Member-Only field trips are a bonus for members. So you donât miss out, JOIN MCAS NOW! Questions? Email [email protected]

MCAS Field Trip - MAY 2 - MEMBERS ONLY - Breeding Birds of Sweet Springs

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents  **MEMBERS ONLY**  FIELD TRIP:        Breeding Birds of Sweet Springs  DATE:                  Thursday, May 2, 2024  TIME:                   8:00AM - 10:00AM  LEADER:      ......More

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents  **MEMBERS ONLY**  FIELD TRIP:        Breeding Birds of Sweet Springs  DATE:                  Thursday, May 2, 2024  TIME:                   8:00AM - 10:00AM  LEADER:             Jay Carroll  Trip is limited to 12 participants - Signups will be taken for 24 hours. Participants will be randomly selected. The remainder will be put on standby status in case of cancellations. Only registered people may attend. Description: Spring is a busy time for the breeding birds of Sweet Springs Nature Preserve. Join us to observe and learn about the behaviors of many species of birds as they go about their spring breeding activities. Hawks and owls, sparrows, flycatchers, hummingbirds, ducks and more all find Sweet Springs Preserve the perfect place to spend their Spring breeding season. Weâll also be practicing our âbirding by earâ skills by identifying birds by their songs and calls, and identifying all birds that we see.  Conditions: Easy, level walking paths, binoculars useful, layer clothing for morning temperatures. Restroom Port-a-Potty is at the North entrance. ADA Accessible: No Experience Level:  All levels  Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required!  Registration will open on the morning of APR 22nd. On that date, MCAS members will automatically receive an ALERT with the LINK to the Field Tripâs Registration Form. Our Member-Only field trips are a bonus for members. So you donât miss out, JOIN MCAS NOW! Questions? Email Robbie Revel [email protected]

Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, 660 Ramona Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402, USA

Family Fun at the Farm!

Enjoy the afternoon outdoors with your family! Bring snack and gloves and explore and take care of the garden. Register at Cityfarmslo.org, $5 a person, covid protocols in place.

City Farm SLO, 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) Workday

SMALL WILDERNESS AREA PRESERVATION (SWAP) Los Osos/Morro Bay Chapter P.O. Box 6442, Los Osos, CA  93412-6442 (805) 528-0392 SWAP First Saturday work parties are held from 9 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of each month. Please dress for wind, fog, or sun.  La......More

SMALL WILDERNESS AREA PRESERVATION (SWAP) Los Osos/Morro Bay Chapter P.O. Box 6442, Los Osos, CA  93412-6442 (805) 528-0392 SWAP First Saturday work parties are held from 9 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of each month. Please dress for wind, fog, or sun.  Layers work well.  Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and sleeves and bring work gloves. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Don't block driveways or mailboxes when you park.  For more information call 528-0392. Cancelled if there is significant rain.

MCAS Field Trip - May 10 - Birding Cerro Alto Campground

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents  FIELD TRIP:       Birding Cerro Alto Campground  DATE:                  Friday, May 10, 2024  TIME:                   8:00am to 11:00am  LEADER:            Will Knowlt......More

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents  FIELD TRIP:       Birding Cerro Alto Campground  DATE:                  Friday, May 10, 2024  TIME:                   8:00am to 11:00am  LEADER:            Will Knowlton  Trip is limited to 10 participants - Signups will be taken for 24 hours. Participants will be randomly selected. The remainder will be put on standby status in case of cancellations. Only registered people may attend. Description: Join leader Will Knowlton for this morning walk along the road at Cerro Alto Campground. Birds that may be encountered along the walk include: Western Tanager, Black-headed Grosbeak, Cassin's Vireo, Western Wood-Pewee, Western Flycatcher, Brown Creeper, Purple Finch, and Olive-sided Flycatcher. The terrain will mostly be a paved road with the possibility of a few short extrusions on well-maintained dirt trails. The total distance (out and back) should be about two miles. There is a $10 day-use fee. Due to an agreement with the concessionaire, neither National Forest Adventure passes nor National Park public lands passes are accepted in lieu of paying the day-use fees. ADA Accessible: No Experience Level: All Levels Welcome Registration and RSVP Required!  Registration will open on the morning of APR 30th. On that date, MCAS members will automatically receive an ALERT with the LINK to the Field Tripâs Registration Form. Non-members will receive an ALERT with the LINK ONLY if they have joined the MCAS ALERT or the SLOCOBIRDING email list. You can join MCAS ALERT via JOIN MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST in the Footer of the MCAS website or SLOCOBIRDING via Groups.io. Please consider becoming a member of MCAS to support MCASâs mission and activities, including Field Trips. Questions? Email Freddy Howell [email protected]

Family Fun at the Farm!

Enjoy the afternoon outdoors with your family! Bring snack and gloves and explore and take care of the garden. Register at Cityfarmslo.org, $5 a person, covid protocols in place.

City Farm SLO, 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

Volunteer Solar Installer Webinar with SunWork.org

ECOSLO Members: Please join SunWork's free volunteer training webinar! SunWork is a mission-driven nonprofit organization focused on making going fossil free more affordable with the help of trained volunteers. Register on Eventbrite: ......More

ECOSLO Members: Please join SunWork's free volunteer training webinar! SunWork is a mission-driven nonprofit organization focused on making going fossil free more affordable with the help of trained volunteers. Register on Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/849851868817/?discount=CCVOLUNTEER   Details: Volunteers participate in an online training session covering the basics of solar, electricity, and construction safety. Afterwards, volunteers are eligible to participate on solar installations as well as heat pump water installations around San Luis Obispo County and northern Santa Barbara County working together with SunWork's professional staff. Please call 805-229-1250 or email [email protected] if you have any questions.Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ckn-jhrq-nycOr dial: (US) +1 424-732-9299 PIN: 590138227#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ckn-jhrq-nyc?pin=2536197643788&hs=7Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

MCAS Field Trip - MAY 12 - Falcon Watch at Morro Rock

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents  FIELD TRIP:       Falcon Watch at Morro Rock  DATE:                  Sunday, May 12, 2024 (Bring Mom for a Motherâs Day Treat)  TIME:                   10:00 am - 12:00 noon  LEAD......More

Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents  FIELD TRIP:       Falcon Watch at Morro Rock  DATE:                  Sunday, May 12, 2024 (Bring Mom for a Motherâs Day Treat)  TIME:                   10:00 am - 12:00 noon  LEADER:            Claudia Frietas and the Revel Team  Trip is limited to 15 participants - Signups will be taken for 24 hours. Participants will be randomly selected. The remainder will be put on standby status in case of cancellations. Only registered people may attend. Description: The Peregrine Falcons on Morro Rock have been incubating eggs since March 20th. We will check in with Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch (Bob Isenberg) for the latest updates and hopefully observe the young Falcons being fed by the Adults. Our leisurely walk will include a visit to both sides of the rock to observe cormorants, pelicans and nesting gulls which may also have chicks in the nest. Breeding plumage will be on display. The walk will be about 1 mile along a flat dirt path and pavement. ADA Accessible: Yes Experience Level: All Levels Welcome Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required!  Registration will open on the morning of MAY 2nd. On that date, MCAS members will automatically receive an ALERT with the LINK to the Field Tripâs Registration Form. Non-members will receive an ALERT with the LINK ONLY if they have joined the MCAS ALERT or the SLOCOBIRDING email list. You can join MCAS ALERT via JOIN MCAS ALERT EMAIL LIST in the Footer of the MCAS website or SLOCOBIRDING via Groups.io. Please consider becoming a member of MCAS to support MCASâs mission and activities, including Field Trips. Questions? Email Robbie Revel  [email protected]