EMERGENCH RESCUE
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Saturday the 12th -- GATEWAY SCIENCE MUSEUM IN CHICO

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Saturday the 20th -- CALIFORNIA DUCK DAYS

Month

Saturday the 6th -- WILDLIFE REHABILITION & RELEASE VOLUNTEER TRAINING

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Date not set -- YOLO WILDLIFE AREA BAT WALK AND TALK

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Saturday the 9th -- PLACER NATURE CENTER

Wednesday the 13th -- TOLAY FALL FESTIVAL
December 2009
12
Saturday
GATEWAY SCIENCE MUSEUM IN CHICO
Location: Chico State University
Time: 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Directions: Chico
Description 
The Gateway Science Museum (formerly known as Northern California Natural History Museum), 
www.ncnhm.org<http://www.ncnhm.org>is opening on the Chico State campus in early 2010.
They are hosting family Science Saturday as part of our "soft" opening this Fall
while the exhibits are being finished.
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February 2010
20
Saturday
CALIFORNIA DUCK DAYS
Location: Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters
45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road)
Davis, CA 95618
Time: TBA
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).
Description

Dates And Times:
  • Friday, February 19thand Saturday, February 20th, 2010
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    Description: California Duck Days, a wetlands festival in the heart of the Pacific Flyway, will be held on February 19 th and 20th. A gala reception and Wildlife Art Show will launch the festivities on Friday evening February 19th at the Davis Arts Center, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. This event is free to the public.

    On Saturday February 20ththe festival will feature one full day of field trips, workshops andother activities at the Yolo Wildlife Area Headquarters facility inSouth Davis.

    Duck Days Announcement and Schedule of Events

    To register online and buy tickets for all events:

    www.yolobasin.org
    Admission: These ticket pricing levels are available:
    • Workshops and onsite activities only: $20
    • Workshops/onsite plus 1 field trip: $23
    • Workshops/onsite plus 2 field trips: $25
    Children 16 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.


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    March 2010
    6
    Saturday
    		WILDLIFE REHABILITION & RELEASE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
    Location: Grass Valley Methodist Church
    Time: Times and Agenda TBA
    Directions: Grass Valley
    Description
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    May 2010
    0
    Friday
    		YOLO WILDLIFE AREA BAT WALK AND TALK
    Location: Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters
    CA Department of Fish and Game
    45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road)
    Davis, CA 95618
    Time: 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 Mapquest MAP TO THE EVENT

    Description
    Bat Talk and Walk


    Public Tours dates for 2010 will be set in late April.



    Dates and Times:

    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.





    Bat Walk and Talk Schedule 2009

    1. Thursday, May 28, 6:45pm
    2. Tuesday, June 9, 6:45pm
    3. Wednesday, June 24, 6:45pm 
    4. Thursday, July 9, 6:45pm 
    5. Saturday, July 11, 6:45pm 
    6. Friday, July 24, 6:45pm
    7. Tuesday, Aug 4, 6:30pm 
    8. Saturday, Aug 15, 6:15pm 
    9. Wednesday, Aug 19, 6:00pm 
    10. Thursday, Sept 3, 5:45pm 

    If you have any problems signing up online, please call Dee at 530-757-3780.

    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.

    • For information about the program call: 530-902-1918
    • For information on bats: NorCalBats

    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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    October 2010
    9
    Saturday
    		PLACER NATURE CENTER
    Location: 3700 Christian Valley Road
    Auburn, CA 95602
    (530) 878-6053
    http://www.placernaturecenter.org/
    Time: 11:30 am
    Directions: Placer Nature Center is located at the very end of Christian Valley Road, behind the California Conservation Corps. campus

    I-80 East from Sacramento, Rocklin, Roseville, Loomis, Auburn area:
    - From Sacramento take I-80 east to Dry Creek Road Exit.
    - Exit at Dry Creek and turn left to cross over the freeway.
    - At the T-intersection, turn left - there is a blue sign which says Placer Nature Center.
    - Go one block.
    - At the 4-way stop sign, turn right on Christian Valley Road.
    - Follow Christian Valley Road for four miles - it will dead end at the California Conservation Corps.
    - Go through the gates, Placer Nature Center's Driveway is the first dirt and gravel road on your left.
    - Park in the visitor parking area and follow the trail at the top of the parking lot to our Exhibit Halls and Gardens.
    Description
    Learn about our local bats and meet live bats.
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    October 2010
    13
    Wednesday
    		TOLAY FALL FESTIVAL
    Location: Sonoma County Regional Park
    Tolay Lake Regional Park
    Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
    Directions: Hwy 37
    North on Lakeville Hwy.
    East on Cannon Lane

    CLICK HERE FOR A Mapquest MAP TO THE EVENT

    Description

    Last year's festival was a huge success, with over 12,000 attendees.This year is sure to be bigger, with an expanded children's program andnew features including an Native American Village with tule boat makingdemonstrations, and the "Nighttime Creatures" barn with black lightmarine life, bats, and an elaborate life-like diorama of mammals foundin the area.
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