Pinniped Seminar

                               
Pinnipeds
Saturday, February 13
9:00am-11:00am
Instructor: Dr. Sarah Allen (Senior Science Advisor, National Park Service Pt. Reyes) & Dr. Joe Mortenson
Learning about the pinnipeds (seals) on Sonoma Coast from Dr. Allen is always a treat. This expanded seminar with include information about harbor seals, sea lions and elephant seals.

Sonoma Coast Birdlife
11:00-12:00pm
Instructor: Mary Follis (Seal Watch mentor and trainer)
An outstanding introduction to coastal bird life.
(Lunch Break)

Seal Watch Program Logistics
1:00-3:30pm
Facilitated by Staff and Docents
Being a Seal Watch volunteer is a special calling. Learn what it takes to educate the public about the largest harbor seal rookery in Sonoma County and protect these federally protected marine mammals during their fragile pupping season. Our Pinniped Monitoring program will also be discussed.

Orientation and Seminar Registration - Register early
Donations requested for Seminars
$15 donation for Community Members
$5 donation for members/volunteers
No one will be turned away for inability to donate.

For more information email
Ruby Herrick (rherrick@mcn.org)

Saving our State Parks

Stewards and many dedicated volunteers are working very hard to get the California State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund of 2010 on the November ballot.

If you are willing to help gather signatures for this initiative please contact Michele Luna at mluna@mcn.org.

We will be gathering signature until April 15th.

Your help is needed to support this important measure that will sustain our State Parks into the future. For more information visit the Caifornia State Park Foundation website.

Park Advocacy Day - March 8, 2010

The 8th Annual Park Advocacy Day (PAD) will take place on March 8th in Sacramento from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Visit the California State Parks Foundation website to sign up for PAD 2010.

Also email stewards@mcn.org to let us know that you plan to attend and we will work out carpooling for this interesting and empowering event. Training is provided and you will mentor with other experienced advocates. Don't miss this great opportunity to meet with legislators in person!