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Location: | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road) Davis, CA 95618 |
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| Dates/Times: | 1:45pm - 2:45 pm | ||||||||||||
| Directions: | Directions from the Bay Area and Davis From Interstate 80 East take the Mace Boulevard exit in Davis. Turn left at off-ramp light onto Chiles Road. Go straight through the next light at the Mace Boulevard and Chiles Road intersection. Continue east on Chiles Road. Once on Chiles Road east of the Mace intersection, travel approximately 1.5 miles east to the Yolo Basin Foundation and Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters office at 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road). Directions from Sacramento From Interstate 80 West take the Mace Boulevard Exit in Davis. Turn left at off-ramp light. Turn left at the next light at the Mace Boulevard and Chiles Road intersection. Once on Chiles Road east of the Mace intersection, Travel approximately 1.5 miles east to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters office at 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road). CLICK HERE FOR A  MAP TO THE EVENT
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| http://www.yolobasin.org/documents/DuckDays2012.pdf The bats will visit on Saturday with a presentation in the mail conference room
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| WRR ANNUAL TRAINING | ||
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Location: | Grass Valley United Methodist Church 236 South church Street Grass Valley CA 95945 |
| Dates/Times: | 9:00 am | |
| Directions: | From Hwy 20/49 at exit 182A, turn RIGHT onto Ramp bear LEFT (North) onto S. Auburn Street turn LEFT (West) onto Neal Street turn LEFT (South) onto S. Church Street Additional parking in the back of the church |
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| Training opportunity for all interested in Wildlife Rehabilitation of various species. Agenda to follow soon |
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| RUSH RANCH OPEN HOUSE | ||
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Location: | Rush Ranch is on Grizzly Island |
| Dates/Times: | TBA | |
| Directions: | From Hwy 12 in Suisun City, take Grizzly Island Road south approximately 2 miles. Entrance/driveway will be on the right. https://sites.google.com/site/solanolandtrust/ |
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http://www.solanolandtrust.org/documents/RROpenHouseflyer.pdf RUSH RANCH OPEN HOUSE Free Demonstrations include:• Live Music & Square Dancing • Weaving, Spinning, & Carving • Guided Hike to Suisun Marsh & Birding Walks • Flint Knapping & Local Native American Culture • Horse Shoeing & Blacksmithing • Bats, Falconry & Farm Animals Raffle & Art Show support RREC Native American education & other programs Rising out of the northeast edge of the Suisun Marsh, Rush Ranch stretches across 2,070 acres of marsh and rolling grassland. Purchased in 1988 by Solano Land Trust, Rush Ranch provides recreational and educational opportunities to thousands of visitors each year. The Ranch, with its historical buildings and self-guided trails, is located approximately two miles south of Highway 12 on Grizzly Island Road. |
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| BAT TRAINING WITH WILDLIFE REHABILITION & RELEASE | ||
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Location: | WR&R Intake Center Grass Valley, California $10.00 for non-members $5.00 for members |
| Dates/Times: | TBA | |
| Directions: | Hwy 49 in Grass Valley |
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| Bat Rescue and Rehabilitation Training Topics include the following: DFG rules and regulations & working with the public Intake: when to leave bats alone, when to take-in, special handling techniques and rabies protocols, intake logs, supplies Basic Needs: warm, dark, quiet, intake exam and handling Stages of Development & Corresponding Needs Housing Needs: Heating pads, bat boxes and specific housing requirements Diet: Species and age specific, diet and nutrition. Release: Expectations, & requirements, timing and location. Medical: Triage, common injuries, parasites, rabies and other diseases, medication, hydration, basic anatomy, protocols for vet visits. To register contact Corky: Corky@NorCalBats.org or 530-902-1918 |
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| WALK ON THE WILDSIDE | ||
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Location: | Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge at the Beach Lake Preserve 1624 Hood-Franklin Rd. Elk Grove, CA 95757 |
| Dates/Times: | 10a.m. - 4:30p.m | |
| Directions: | Exit I-5 at Pocket Road and head east. At Freeport Blvd, turn south. Continue two miles through the town of Freeport and past the golf course. Turn left at the signs (just opposite of Cliffs Marina) and continue until you reach the Beach Lake event area. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO THE EVENT
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http://www.fws.gov/stonelakes/wow.htm NorCal Bats will present on stage at 12:45, in addition to sponsoring a booth. A fun, FREE family-oriented day in the country with lively entertainment and up-close personal views of many wildlife species, tours of wetlands and heron rookeries, falconry demonstration, puppet shows, folk music, animal presentations, 30+ conservation exhibitors, children's activities, Elk Grove High School FFA BBQ, and more.
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| BAT WALK AND TALK WITH THE YOLO BASIN FOUNDATION | ||
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Location: | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters CA Department of Fish and Game 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road) Davis, CA 95618 |
| Dates/Times: | 6:45 pm | |
| Directions: | From the east (Sacramento): Take I-80 west over the bypass Exit Mace Blvd., turn left. Proceed to the first light, turn left on Chiles Rd. Follow Chiles Rd. for about 1.4 miles to the YBWA headquarters on the right side of the road. From the west Take I-80 east to Mace Blvd. exit. Turn left (east) at the exit onto Chiles Rd. Proceed down Chiles Rd. for about 1.4 miles to the YBWA headquarters on the right side of the road. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO THE EVENT
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 The YBWA Bat Walk and Talk series will begin at the end of May and run to the beginning of September. Attendance will be by online reservation only. To sign up, please go to the Yolo Basin Foundation website and click on the link opposite the desired date. You may reserve up to six spots per family. If you wish to bring a larger group (e.g. scouts), please contact Corky at 530-902-1918 to arrange a separate tour. Description: The program begins with a 45 minute indoor presentation on bat natural history and includes an opportunity to view live bats. Then the group will carpool to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area to watch one of the largest colonies of Mexican free-tailed bats in California as it emerges to hunt insects at sunset. Those in wheel chairs or unable to walk may view the bats by car. Please let us know if you have special needs.
Admission: Please support the education programs at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area with a donation to the Yolo Basin Foundation of $10 per adult. Children under 16 are free. |
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| LIBRARIES OF BUTTE COUNTY | ||
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Location: | Chico Branch Library 10:00 am Paradise Branch Library 1:00 pm Oroville Branch Library 3:30 pm |
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| Directions: | Chico Branch Library 1108 Sherman Avenue Chico, CA 95926 Paradise Branch Library 5922 Clark Rd. 95969 Oroville Branch Library 1820 Mitchell Avenue Oroville, CA 95966 |
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This year the summer library theme from "CollaborativeSummer Library" is night time and that means the bats are coming to visit thelibraries! |
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| PARDEE RECREATION AREA | ||
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Location: | Pardee Lake Recreation 4900 Stony Creek Road, Ione, CA 95640-9439 |
| Dates/Times: | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM | |
| Directions: | See map CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO THE EVENT
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http://www.pardeelakerecreation.com/ WHAT: Our goal is to be inplace to view the bats as they exit the cave and fly over the Carson CreekSpillway, about 15-30 minutes after sunset. Bronwyn Hogan, a CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game Environmental Scientist and bat expert will be onhand to share the life history of bats and their value to humankind. BACKGROUND: The late Bob"Batman" Wisecarver of Walnut Creek spent nearly two decadesexperimenting with bat house designs - perfecting the architecture,temperature, and color. He tested a wide variety of construction materials;using materials like wood, carpeting, and burlap sacks to create the perfectbat house. In 1994, structural modifications to the Carson Creek spillway onthe north arm of the Pardee Reservoir displaced a colony of Mexican free-tailedbats. Batman was engaged to design and construct an artificial bat cave insideone of the spillways that would allow the colony to continue residence (and eatall those pesky mosquitoes). Walling off one of the chambers with plywood, hefashioned various bat apartments within the new "cave" for the batsto use. In 2010 it was estimated that 9,131 bats usedthis cave. Holy habitation bat man that is over 1,000 more bats that wereestimated in 2009! BRING: A flashlight,binoculars, snack, drinking water, lawn chair, and insect repellent. REGISTRATION: Advanced registration isrequired as space is limited. Please RSVP beginning July 26, 2011 to Steve Diers at sdiers@ebmud.com or (209) 772-8260. MINORS: Participants under 18must have written permission from a parent or guardian and those under 16 mustbe accompanied by an adult. NOTE: There is no charge forthis event. No pets or alcohol permitted. |
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| YOLO BASIN FOUNDATION GAGGLE OF GATHERINGS | ||
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Location: | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road) Davis, CA 95618 |
| Dates/Times: | 6:00 pm | |
| Directions: | Directions from the Bay Area and Davis From Interstate 80 East take the Mace Boulevard exit in Davis. Turn left at off-ramp light onto Chiles Road. Go straight through the next light at the Mace Boulevard and Chiles Road intersection. Continue east on Chiles Road. Once on Chiles Road east of the Mace intersection, travel approximately 1.5 miles east to the Yolo Basin Foundation and Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters office at 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road). Directions from Sacramento From Interstate 80 West take the Mace Boulevard Exit in Davis. Turn left at off-ramp light. Turn left at the next light at the Mace Boulevard and Chiles Road intersection. Once on Chiles Road east of the Mace intersection, Travel approximately 1.5 miles east to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters office at 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road). CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO THE EVENT
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Gaggle of Gatherings Be part of an intimate bat experience with Yolo BasinFoundation's own bat expert, Corky Quirk. You'll learn about their natural history and biology and even get an up-close look at live bats. As the sun sets, your private party will enjoy fine wines and hors d'oeuvres in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area asyou await the spectacular fly-out of hundreds of thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats.http://yolobasin.org/gag.cfm |
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| KEPI GHOULIE AND FRIENDS ON STAGE! ART SHOW BENEFIT! FOR THE BATS. | ||
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Location: | http://shinesacramento.com/ 1400 E Street #A Sacramento, CA 95814 |
| Dates/Times: | 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm | |
| Directions: | Corner of 14th Street and E Street in Sacramento | |
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 Kepi Ghoulie will rock our stage with his music and our walls with his art as part of our group show presenting all kinds of bat art! We will have all kinds of fun things like live bats and spooky concoctions to eat and drink. |
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| LODI CRANE FESTIVAL | ||
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Location: | 125 S. Hutchins Street in Lodi, California |
| Dates/Times: | TBA | |
| Directions: | From Interstate 5, take the Turner Road exit. Turn Left (east) on Turner Road, proceed approximately 6.5 miles to Ham Lane. Turn Right (south) on Ham Lane, proceed approximately 0.6 mile to Elm Street (2nd traffic light after Ham Lane). Turn Left (east) on Elm Street, proceed approximately 0.5 mile to Hutchins Street (4-way stop). Turn Right (south) on Hutchins Street, proceed approximately 0.2 mile to Oak Street. Turn Right (west) on Oak Street - Hutchins Street Square is immediately to your left. Park in either the North lot (off Oak Street), the South lot (off Walnut Street) or on any of the nearby streets. There are many parking spaces on Hutchins Street in front of the Square. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO THE EVENT
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http://www.cranefestival.com/ Long before Lodi existed, Sandhill Cranes descended into the rich delta wetlands at the end of a long migratory journey, some from nesting grounds as far away as Siberia. As they greeted California's earliest explorers, these magnificent birds darkened the skies over winter marshes. In awe-inspiring numbers, and with a prehistoric call, stately gait, and elegant choreography, the Sandhill Crane continues to attract and inspire visitors. |
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| GALT WINTER BIRD FESTIVAL | ||
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Location: | McCaffrey Middle School 997 Park Terrace Drive Galt, CA 95632 |
| Dates/Times: | TBA | |
| Directions: | From North of Galt: Take CA-99 South towards Galt Take the Twin Cities Road exit Turn left on Twin Cities Road Turn right on Park Terrace Drive CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO THE EVENT
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| The City of Galt in Collaboration with the Cosumnes River Preserve and Galt Joint Union Elementary School District are pleased to bring you the 4th Annual Winter Bird Festival. Many migratory and resident birds call Galt their winter home. The Winter Bird Festival steering committee and volunteers hope that you will find this festival to be an exciting and educational opportunity to celebrate the Winter Birds and habitat we all call home. http://www.ci.galt.ca.us/index.aspx?page=667 |
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| BATS AT RUSH RANCH | ||
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Location: | Grizzly Island Road at Rush Ranch |
| Dates/Times: | 1:00 pm | |
| Directions: | Rush Ranch is located approximately 2 miles south of Suisun City on Grizzly Island Road. From Sacramento - take I-80 west to Fairfield and exit at Abernathy Road turning left towards HWY 12. Turn left onto Hwy 12 and proceed approximately 3 miles to Grizzly Island Rd. Turn right on Grizzly Island Rd and proceed approximately 2 miles to ranch entrance on right. From San Francisco - take I-80 east to Fairfield and exit at HWY 12 to Rio Vista. Proceed on HWY 12 approximately 3 miles to Grizzly Island Rd. Turn right on Grizzly Island Rd and proceed approximately 2 miles to ranch entrance on right. |
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http://www.rushranch.net/activities-and-events.php We will tag on to the special events that are offered on the 3rd Saturday of each month. |
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| LIBRARY PRESENTATION - VALLEJO | ||
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Location: | John Kennedy - Solano County Library 505 Santa Clara Street Vallejo |
| Dates/Times: | 4:00 pm | |
| Directions: | Near Georgia Street
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO THE EVENT
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| One hour presentation including live bats |
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| LIBRARY PRESENTATION - COOLEDGE | ||
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Location: | Cooledge Library 5600 South Land Park, Sacramento 95822 |
| Dates/Times: | 2:00 pm | |
| Directions: | South Land Park, Sacramento | |
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Bats are the most important natural night time insectcontrol, yet myths and misconceptions raise fears. Learn about these mammalsand their importance in the ecosystem.
The presentation begins with a PowerPoint about bats,focusing on bats in California.This is followed by viewing live, native bats of California. All bats are certified as non-releasable by California Department ofFish & Game and the U.S. Department of Agriculture—injury precludes themfrom surviving the wild. The bat is projected, via movie camera, onto the wallfor all to view. |
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| LIBRARY PRESENTATION - TRACY | ||
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Location: | Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library Tracy Branch Library 20 E. Eaton Ave Tracy, CA 95376-3100 |
| Dates/Times: | 4:00 pm | |
| Directions: | E. Eaton Ave Tracy | |
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| Batwoman Visits the Library Tracy Branch Library Thursday, Oct 6, 4:00 p.m. Join us as we welcome NorCal Bats to present a lively and educational program featuring California native bats. During this program participants will be able to view several different species of live bats, and learn about the myths that surround them. The presentation will also talk about the important role bats play in our environment, and the organization's effort to support the bat population in California. All bats used during this presentation are certified as non-releasable by the California Department of Fish & Game and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://www.engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=3406&EventID=103533 |
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| FOLSOM LIBRARY | ||
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Location: | Folsom Library Georgia Murray Building 411 Stafford St. Folsom, CA 95630 |
| Dates/Times: | 3:30 pm | |
| Directions: | US-50 Take the FOLSOM BLVD exit, EXIT 23. Take the ramp toward FOLSOM. Turn LEFT onto FOLSOM BLVD. Turn RIGHT onto NATOMA ST. Turn LEFT onto STAFFORD ST CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO THE EVENT
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| Children story time with live bats and owls |
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