Greetings,

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out there. Hope you all had a wonderful day enjoying your families.

Last Saturday we celebrated Stewards' 25th Anniversary with our May Day in the Redwoods event. It turned out very nice with a memorable ceremony with elected officials, partners from the past and present and acknowledgements for some very special volunteers. State Parks presented Volunteer Medallions to Bea Brunn, Joyce Bacci and Elinor Twohy. Poppy Awards were given to Lanny Keyston, Bill Bambrick, Norman Hill and John Cole. The children enjoyed the "Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights" activities. Horse and Carriage rides gave park visitors a taste of living history and the last day of our spring auction was a success. Special thanks to everyone who made the day so special. Check out our Facebook page for a cute video from the day. We really appreciated the participation of our partners and the volunteers who made the day possible.

We are nearing the end of our Docent Orientation and Training season. Our last Docent Orientation will take place on May 15th, as well as a wonderful seminar on the Wildflower and Plants of Sonoma Coast. Be sure to sign up early this week so you don't miss out.

This week I was treated to a very nice blog by one of our fellow Stewards, Lynn Millar. Check it out!

I'd like to ask your help with finding golfers for our Annual Golf Tournament on June 4th. See below for information on how to register.

My best to you all,

Michele Luna, Executive Director

Wildflowers and Plants of Sonoma Coast
Saturday, May 15, 2010
9:00am-12:30pm

Instructor: Sherrie Althouse, Co-owner of California Flora (Native Plant Nursery)
Hike the Pomo Trail for a wildflower exploratory treat.

(Lunch Break)

For Seminar Only:
$15 donation for Community Members
$5 donation for members/volunteers
No one will be turned away for inability to donate.

State Parks Volunteer Docent/Stewards General Orientation – Session 3
Jenner Visitor Center
1:00 to 4:30pm
Facilitated by Staff and Docents

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ON OUR WEBSITE OR
EMAIL rherrick@mcn.org

Save the Whales Day - May 23rd
Doran Beach, Whale Totem Sculpture at 10:00 am

In 1986, when Stewards' Whale Watch program began, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) enacted a ban on commercial whaling. This important moratorium helped to restore the declining numbers of whales, including the California gray whale, which is our state's official state marine mammal. At their June meeting, the IWC is expected to vote on suspending this moratorium in exchange for loosely enforced quotas. Organizations throughout the nation are working together to protest this action and gathering in many locations around the nation on May 23rd to make their voices heard in protest. In Sonoma County, Coastwalk is organizing a gathering at the whale totem sculpture at Doran Beach at 10:00 am.

For more information:
http://www.wanconservancy.org/whales/index.html

http://www.californiagraywhalecoalition.org/

Annual Golf Tournament - June 4th
Northwood Golf Course

DOWNLOAD FLYER WITH APPLICATION FORM

Gourmet Lunch is at 11:30 and Start Time is at 1:00.

Don't miss this fun event. Great tee prizes, raffle, and an opportunity to golf in a relaxed tournament.

Michele Luna, Executive Director
Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods