Legal Action on the Pipeline

April General Meeting

Pee Wee Audubon

Thank You

Madrone Decals Available

Volunteers

PeeWee Reports

Midweek Walkabout Results

Birders Cruise the Bay

Developmental Center Open Space Trip

The Ethics of Intervention

Audubon Day at Bouverie May 17

Welcome New Members

Business Offers Membership in Audubon

Backyard Birding: Landscaping for Birds

Bad Day at Black Point

Saving the Marin-Sonoma Coast

Pee Wee Audubon

Pee Wee Parents Stepping In
Madrone Audubon's monthly Pee Wee Audubon program has been so successful that we are now offering two programs per month, to accommodate the many families that wish to participate. The program is for children ages 4 to 12 and their families.

Chair Marilynn Scott wants to thank all the Pee Wee parents who have come forward to help organize and manage this expanding program. For many months, Elham Rafla-Yuan has been taking reservations and helping with every event. Now, Carol Bojarski, Sabine Ramage, and Pam Kramer-Smith also are organizing and managing monthly programs, and providing the publicity information to the Leaves.

Pee Wee also thanks the many contributors to Madrone Audubon whose donations have made it possible to pay naturalist stipends for the increased number of field trips, and to purchase several new sets of binoculars and spotting scopes.

Spring at the Van Hoosear Ranch, April 4
After all the rain this spring, Pee Wee Audubon's walk at the Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve on Saturday, April 4, should be really spectacular. It could be muddy, though, so rain boots are advised. Our leader for the day will be Peter Warner, who will alert us to the remarkable developments going on all around us in nature in the spring. The walk will begin at 10 AM; then we will have a picnic, and plan to depart around 1 PM. Please call Elham at 573-1782 for reservations. For further details or a last-minute weather advisory, call Carol at 938-2899.

Directions: For directions, please see last month's newsletter, or call Elham or Carol.

"Day at the Beach," April 26
Sunday, April 26 should be a great day for a Pee Wee outing on the Sonoma coast. As our leader, we are fortunate to have Ginger Parish, who also does trips for the Academy of Sciences and the Oceanic Society. We'll explore Goat Rock State Beach, learn about the creatures that live there, enjoy beach activities, and walk to view the harbor seals at the mouth of the Russian River. The program will begin at 10:30 AM and end around 2 PM. Dress warmly, with a wind-breaking outer layer. Bring lunch, a snack, liquids, and binoculars if you have them. This program was rescheduled from November 16, when it rained.

Reservations are limited, so to be sure of attending, phone Elham as soon as possible at 573-7183. She will tell you where to meet the group.

Directions: Take Highway 12 west to Sebastopol. Go right on Highway 116 toward Jenner. Go through Forestville, Guerneville, and Duncans Mills, then left (south) on Highway 1 about 1 mile. Turn right to Goat Rock State Beach.

Stream Study: Santa Rosa Creek, May 3
On Sunday, May 3, we will explore Santa Rosa Creek with naturalist Cathleen Cannon. She will help us get to know the creek, its interesting insects, plants, and animals, and its many surprises. Wear shoes and socks that can get wet and muddy, bring a lunch and water, and be prepared for a picnic on the rocks. Limit of 15 children. For reservations and directions, call Sabine at 542-7303.

Mark your calendar
Pee Wee families, be sure to hold the date of Sunday, May 17, for a trip to the heron and egret rookery at Audubon Canyon Ranch in Marin. A docent will be meeting us at 10:45 AM. We will visit the nesting grove and enjoy the ranch until 1:15 PM. For reservations and further information, please call Sabine at 542-7303.