California Condor in Pinnacles National Park, by Ilana DeBare
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California Condor RecoveryThursday, August 17, in San Francisco. The recovery of California Condors from near-extinction is one of the inspiring stories of American conservation. Richard Neidhardt will describe the California Condor Recovery Project’s past and present work restoring populations of this iconic raptor. He’ll also share his personal experiences working as a volunteer with the condor program at Pinnacles National Park. Richard Neidhardt has been volunteering with the Pinnacles condor program since 2010. He is a board member of the Pinnacles National Park Foundation, and serves as the chair of the Pinnacles Condor Fund. He is also a board member of the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival, one of the largest bird festivals in the nation. Date: Thursday, August 17 Time: 6:30 p.m. refreshments, 7 p.m. program Place: Unitarian Universalist Church & Centre Cost: Free for GGAS members, $5 for non-members |
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We’re hiring – Communications Manager
Golden Gate Audubon Society is seeking to hire a Communications Manager. If you know someone who would be a great fit for this job, please let them know. The application deadline is August 28. The job description is below; please …
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Do you love wildlife? Do you love Bay Area nature? Share your passion with others as a volunteer docent with Golden Gate Audubon Society. We’re seeking volunteers to be Burrowing Owl docents and Birding the Bay Trail docents, and will …
Read More »Celebrate autumn with a birding class
Are you curious about the birds in your backyard or neighborhood park? Do you know a little bit about birds but want to learn more? Or are you an experienced birder who wants to take your enjoyment and knowledge to …
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The traveling exhibit celebrating our 100th anniversary is now on display at the Presidio of San Francisco, through September 29. Stop by and see it in the beautiful gallery of the Tides Thoreau Center during weekday business hours. Bring a …
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Tiny nest box camera = big schoolyard excitement
By Ilana DeBare
You’re probably seen our amazingly intimate video feed from an Osprey nest on the Richmond shoreline — the first live Osprey nest cam in the Bay Area.
But the Osprey video feed wasn’t our only peek into avian family life this year.
Golden Gate Audubon Society’s Eco-Education program…
Read More »Farallon Islands through the centuries
Editor’s Note: The Farallon Islands have been part of Golden Gate Audubon Society’s history since our founding a century ago in 1917. Today they face a new threat as the Trump Administration considers paring back the surrounding National Marine Sanctuary to allow oil drilling. This is a reprint of a story …
Read More »From bird lover to bird lobbyist (for a day)
By Janet McGarry
Like most nature lovers, I am alarmed and outraged at Trump’s efforts to dismantle environmental regulations and policies. So when I read on Golden Gate Audubon Society’s Facebook page about Audubon California’s Advocacy Day on June 8th, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to take action rather…
Read More »Upcoming Field Trips
Field Trips
Fort Mason Community Garden, San Francisco
Sunday, August 20, 8:00 — 10:00 a.m.
(Third Sunday bird walk)
John Colbert & Erica Rutherford covering for David, who is on vacation. jcolbert@gmail.com
Meet in front of the Community Garden to explore several …
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Manage your GGAS membership online!
Now you can manage all your GGAS business online — renew your membership, update your contact information, view past donations, or sign up for events such as classes, Birdathon or the Christmas Bird Count. Click here to access your account. (You’ll need to create a login name and password if you don’t have one already. If you forget your password, click on the “forgot your password” link.)