BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Conejo Valley Audubon - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Conejo Valley Audubon X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Conejo Valley Audubon REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T235900 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250717T020613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T021234Z UID:10153-1754006340-1754006340@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:Lawns to Habitat and Ashes to Habitat application deadline DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/lawns-to-habitat-and-ashes-to-habitat-application-deadline/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250418T235031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T235031Z UID:8823-1749888000-1749888000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:Beginner Birding Class Part 3 DESCRIPTION:Our third class will be at 8 am at Rancho Simi Community Park\, 1765 Royal Ave.\, Simi Valley. This offers a blend of habitats to continue to develop your birding skills. Bring water & snacks\, wear comfortable shoes and binoculars if you have them. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP at education@conejovalleyaudubon.org URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-birding-class-part-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250606T204802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T204802Z UID:9193-1749628800-1749628800@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa DESCRIPTION:Conejo Valley Audubon invites birders of all experience levels to attend our monthly Beginner Bird Walk at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. These walks are held on the second Wednesday of each month. We will meet at 8:00 am at the main parking lot\, which is accessible off Lynn Road at Via Goleta in Newbury Park. Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing\, and bring water. \n\n\n\nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK) URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-36/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250503T033603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T033608Z UID:8935-1749369600-1749384000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:CVAS Annual Picnic DESCRIPTION:Birdwalk at 8 am and Potluck Picnic at 10:30 am. At south end of Moorpark Rd turn right and follow Greenmeadow Ave to the end. Meet under our usual oak tree. URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/cvas-annual-picnic-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250418T234339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T234340Z UID:8821-1749283200-1749283200@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:Beginner Birding Class Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Our second class will be at 8 am at Hill Cyn Trail off of Santa Rosa Valley road\, Camarillo. This habitat location will assist you to put into practice your ongoing birding knowledge. Bring water & snacks\, wear comfortable shoes and binoculars if you have them. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP at education@conejovalleyaudubon.org URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-birding-class-part-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250602T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250601T132006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T211115Z UID:9083-1748872800-1748876400@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:*Last-minute Bonus Monthly Program* Yellow-headed Amazons of Belize by Jonathan Urbina 🩜 DESCRIPTION:We have a last-minute special guest from Belize\, Jonathan Urbina\, presenting a bonus program about the Yellow-headed Amazon this Monday\, June 2nd from 2-3 pm at the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology. \n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Belize\, Jonathan went to school at Murray State in Kentucky\, majoring in environmental sciences. He has gone on to work in various conservation projects in Belize\, including working with the highly sensitive Orange-breasted Falcon. Currently\, he is an active birding guide\, leading trips in both Belize and Guatemala. \n\n\n\nWe will try and have this program available via Zoom. Please check back here for the link! \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86956744308?pwd=i5mt88LtNhaY0ck7cLGJNbftJpH7BN.1 URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/last-minute-bonus-monthly-program-yellow-headed-amazons-of-belize-by-jonathan-urbina-%f0%9f%a6%9c/ LOCATION:Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology\, 439 Calle San Pablo\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012 CATEGORIES:Monthly Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AdobeStock_202010911_l.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250717T015935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T021940Z UID:10150-1748736000-1754006340@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:Lawns to Habitat and Ashes to Habitat Grant applications will be accepted until July 31 DESCRIPTION:Find info and applications for the CVAS Lawns to Habitat and Ashes to Habitat Grants under our HABITAT PAGE. URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/lawns-to-habitat-and-ashes-to-habitat-grant-applications-will-be-accepted-until-july-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250418T233909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T233910Z UID:8819-1748678400-1748678400@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:Beginner Birding Class Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Our first class this year will meet at 8 am at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden\, 400 W. Gainsborough Rd.\, Thousand Oaks. Drive to the parking lot off of Jeaunine Drive. Class will be held in the Kids’ Adventure Garden. A $10 cash donation will be collected for CVBG. Bring water & snacks\, wear comfortable shoes and binoculars if you have them. All ages welcome! Two further classes will be June 7 and June 14\, locations to be announced. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP at education@conejovalleyaudubon.org URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-birding-class-part-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250418T231306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T220452Z UID:8810-1748160000-1748178000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:đŸ—»Mount Pinos DESCRIPTION:Join us as we go into the mountains to find some alpine birds. To carpool\, meet at 6 am at the Janss Park & Ride\, located on the east side of the 23 freeway at the Janss Road Exit by the soccer fields. Alternatively\, meet at 8:00 am at the Mt. Pinos Nordic Base parking lot at the end of Mount Pinos Road (GPS: Cuddy Valley Rd\, Forest Rte 9N24\, Frazier Park\, CA 93225 — or use coordinates 34.8134\, -119.1263).  Dress warm! \n\n\n\nTarget species include – Clark’s Nutcracker\, Mountain Chickadee\, Pygmy Nuthatch\, Olive-sided Flycatcher\, White-headed Woodpecker\, Townsend’s Solitaire\, Green-tailed Towhee\, Red Crossbill and more! \n\n\n\nTrip leader – Richard Armerding: (310) 701-3878. URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/mount-pinos/ LOCATION:Mt. Pinos\, Cuddy Valley Rd.\, Frazier Park\, CA\, 93225\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MTPINOS.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250418T230903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T220410Z UID:8808-1747555200-1747589400@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:đŸïžIsland Scrub-Jay Pelagic trip to Santa Cruz Island DESCRIPTION:This trip is organized by Island Packers\, not CVAS.  Tickets must be purchased through them either on the Island Packers website https://islandpackers.com/oxnard-to-scrub-jay/ or call (805) 642-1393. The cost is $138 per person. Leaves from Oxnard Harbor. Please arrive at 7:15 a.m.\, 45 minutes prior to depature. \n\n\n\nWe will take our time on our way over to the island\, looking for shearwaters\, alcids\, and other pelagic species. Once on the island\, we will spend an hour or so looking for the endemic Island Scrub-Jay and other unique island wildlife! Then\, we will spend the rest of the afternoon cruising around the Santa Barbara Channel looking for more birds and other wildlife. URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/island-scrub-jay-pelagic-trip-to-santa-cruz-island/ LOCATION:Channel Islands Harbor (Oxnard)\, 3600 Harbor Blvd\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93035\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ISSJ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250418T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T205031Z UID:8814-1747209600-1747209600@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa DESCRIPTION:Conejo Valley Audubon invites birders of all experience levels to attend our monthly Beginner Bird Walk at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. These walks are held on the second Wednesday of each month. We will meet at 8:00 am at the main parking lot\, which is accessible off Lynn Road at Via Goleta in Newbury Park. Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing\, and bring water. \n\n\n\nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK) URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-rancho-sierra-vista-satwiwa-35/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250418T230428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T220651Z UID:8806-1746903600-1746909000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:🌃Two Rivers Park DESCRIPTION:*Time change* \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at Two Rivers Park at River and C Street in Fillmore at 6:30 pm in the evening. We will be going just before dusk to hopefully see nighthawks come out!  If you want\, we will meet at Daniel’s Gourmet Food Co. in Fillmore at 5 pm beforehand for food and drinks. \n\n\n\nTrip leader – Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098 URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/two-rivers-park-2/ LOCATION:Two Rivers Park\, River St.\, Fillmore\, CA\, 93015 CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/LENI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T185000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250419T214643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T220742Z UID:8835-1746856800-1746903000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:🍔Birds and Burgers - Fillmore: Daniel Gourmet Food Co. DESCRIPTION:*Time Change* \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us before our Nighthawk field trip for food and drinks at Daniel’s Gourmet Food Co. in Fillmore! Contact Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098\, if you’re interested in going! URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%8d%94birds-and-burgers-fillmore-daniel-gourmet-food-co/ LOCATION:Daniel’s Gormout Foods Co.\, 751 Ventura Street\, Fillmore\, California\, 93015\, United States CATEGORIES:Birds and Burgers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250418T232815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T232956Z UID:8816-1746471600-1746477000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:Monthly Program-NATIVE PLANTS AND FIRE SAFETY DESCRIPTION:Ojai Valley Land Conservancy’s Rewild Ojai Coordinator\, Claire Woolson\, will give a presentation and discussion on using native plants to create habitat for birds in your own backyard.  Claire will talk about the importance of native plants and offer resources to add them to your yard. In addition\, she will discuss wildfire and how to incorporate firewise tactics while still using native plants. \n\n\n\nJOIN US AT THE WESTERN FOUNDATION! \n\n\n\nWe have the privilege of holding our meetings at the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology (also known as the Bird Museum)\, 439 Calle San Pablo in Camarillo. If you arrive when the doors open at 6:30\, you’ll have the rare opportunity to look around the museum’s collections for a half hour before the meeting starts at 7:00 pm. (Also check out wfvz.org) \n\n\n\nCVAS’s meetings will be hybrid\, simultaneously live at WFVZ (recommended) and on Zoom. The link to join on Zoom is https://zoom.us/j/6155249106. \n\n\n\nAnyone interested in joining us for dinner at Wood Ranch Camarillo before the meeting\, let Chrystal know you’re coming (805-261-9885)\, then meet at the restaurant by 5:00 pm. URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/monthly-program-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250418T225819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T220525Z UID:8803-1746259200-1746270000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:🌊Santa Clara River Estuary  DESCRIPTION:Meet at 8 am at the Surfer’s Knoll parking lot off of Spinnaker Drive.   The beginning of May marks the tail end of shorebird migration\, the peak of songbird migration\, and the beginning of the breeding season for summer residents\, and Santa Clara River Estuary is a great place to see all of this in action! We will look for ducks\, gulls\, phalaropes\, plovers\, swallows\, warblers\, and more. \n\n\n\nTrip leader – Sammy Cowell: (818) 470-7098 URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/santa-clara-river-estuary-4/ LOCATION:Surfer’s Knoll\, 1600 Spinnaker Dr\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001 CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SCRE-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211948 CREATED:20250315T045751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T214455Z UID:8574-1745744400-1745766000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:2025 CVAS Bird-friendly Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Our tour will feature yards which provide habitat for our native birds and demonstrate the use of drought tolerant California native plants in the landscape.  This year the gardens will be located in Ventura.  Hosts will be on site to answer questions.   The tour is free of charge. \n\n\n\nCVAS has a mission to make the public aware of the importance and beauty of birds\, natural habitats\, native plants and wildlife.   At a time when bird populations are in decline due in large part to loss of habitat\, we are dedicated toward promoting the creation of viable habitat for both local and migratory birds in our area. Our Bird-Friendly Garden Tours serve to educate and promote awareness about the importance of California native plants in supporting our bird populations\, because native plants support the native bugs that birds feed to their babies. We encourage you to spread the word and bring your friends!  \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this year’s tour\, please RSVP to cvasbfgt@gmail.com  NO LATER THAN Friday\, April 18th\, 2025.  \n\n\n\nWhen registering\, please include the FIRST and LAST NAME of each guest who will be attending\, along with your E-MAIL and a PHONE NUMBER.   You will receive confirmation within 72 hours of your RSVP.  If you do not receive confirmation\, please check your SPAM or Junk mail.  If you do not find the confirmation\, please resubmit your RSVP and add this e-mail to your safe-senders list. \n\n\n\nTwo days prior to the tour\, you will receive a list of addresses. After the tour\, you will receive a follow-up e-mail with information relevant to planting a bird-friendly native garden habitat. \n\n\n\n\n  IMPORTANT NOTES: \n\n\n\n· No restroom facilities will be available. Sorry \n\n\n\n· No dogs will be allowed in any of the gardens. \n\n\n\n· We encourage plant photography \n\n\n\n· There will be no charge for this educational tour. URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/2025-cvas-bird-friendly-garden-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250305T070736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T214426Z UID:8551-1745654400-1745686800@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:đŸŒ”Big Morongo Canyon Preserve DESCRIPTION:Big Morongo Preserve is one of the best places in southern California for migrant flycatchers\, warblers\, vireos\, and other species but also hosts some great breeding birds. We can expect to see (or hear) Summer and Western Tanagers\, Brown-crested and Vermilion Flycatchers\, Bullock’s and Hooded Orioles\, Yellow-Breasted Chat\, Bell’s Vireo\, as well as migrants and desert residents. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and plenty of water. In the afternoon we may look for Black-throated Sparrow and Scott’s Oriole.Meet at Covington Park. Take I-10 to Hwy 62\, go north 10 miles to Morongo Valley and then turn right on Park Avenue. Please contact \n\n\n\n Pete Robertshaw (909 771-9720) ahead of time if you are interested\, to better coordinate meeting times and carpools. URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b5big-morongo-canyon-preserve/ LOCATION:Big Morongo\, 11055 East Dr.\, Morongo Valley\, CA\, 92256\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/google_place_photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250305T070612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T214403Z UID:8549-1745042400-1745056800@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:đŸ» Bear Divide DESCRIPTION:Bear Divide is a narrow pass in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County that funnels thousands of birds through a tiny gap in the mountain ridge with hundreds of birds flying by at eye level per minute. Dawn flight is the best time to witness this spectacle\, so we plan to be at Bear Divide by 6 a.m. If you want to carpool\, contact Sammy Cowell to arrange a meeting spot. There may also be an opportunity to watch banders catch and tag migrants with mist nets. \n\n\n\nTrip leader: Sammy Cowell (818 470-7098). URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%90%bb-bear-divide-2/ LOCATION:Bear Divide Picnic Area\, 21525 Santa Clara Truck Trail\, Canyon Country\, CA\, 91387\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bear-divide-raod.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250305T070353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T213054Z UID:8547-1744531200-1744542000@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:đŸȘ»Conejo Valley Botanical Garden DESCRIPTION:As migration heats up\, the Conejo Valley Botanical Garden offers birds a nice resting stop in the middle of Thousand Oaks. There is a decent chance to see multiple different warbler species\, vireos\, flycatchers\, orioles\, and other migrants. \n\n\n\nMeet at the parking lot off Jeaunine Dr. \n\n\n\nTrip leader: David Person (805 469-6806) URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%aa%bbconejo-valley-botanical-garden/ LOCATION:Conejo Valley Botanic Garden\, 400 W. Gainsborough Rd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91360 CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250315T040755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T173456Z UID:8565-1744052400-1744052400@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:April Monthly Program-The Klabundes’ Great Eclipse Birding Adventure DESCRIPTION:The Klabundes’ Great Eclipse Birding Adventure \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn April 8th 2024\, North America was treated to the spectacle of a total solar eclipse as the moon’s shadow passed across the continent\, from Mexico to Newfoundland. Many of us scurried to points along the path of totality. Some were greeted by clouds\, but others got lucky and had beautiful clear skies. Don and Chrystal Klabunde were among the lucky. So\, join us on April 7th as they present photos from a few birding hot spots along their cross-country drive to Indiana as well as Don’s awesome photos of the 2024 total eclipse! URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/april-monthly-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250305T070237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T213104Z UID:8545-1743840000-1743850800@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:đŸȘœSisar Canyon DESCRIPTION:Sisar Canyon is a great spot to see migrating warblers\, vireos\, and flycatchers as they forage throughout the oaks and riparian of the canyon. It’s also a decent spot to see Black-chinned and Costa’s Hummingbirds! Meet at 8 am at the parking lot off Sisar Rd. Parking is very limited\, so carpooling is suggested. \n\n\n\nTrip leader: Spencer Seale (805 746-9789). URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%aa%bdsisar-canyon/ LOCATION:Sisar Canyon\, 12799 Sisar Canyon Rd\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023 CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250217T205820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T054452Z UID:8472-1743235200-1743235200@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:đŸ›Łïž Cañada Larga Road DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Mar 29th: Cañada Larga Road \n\n\n\nThe ranchland along Cañada Larga Road provides great habitat for many grassland species\, and the riparian habitat along the creek is a great place to spot early migrants. Meet at 8:00 am at the beginning of the road\, and we will drive up the canyon together\, stopping at various points. \n\n\n\nTrip leader: Marc Better (510) 919-5283 URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/canada-larga-road/ LOCATION:Canada Larga Road\, 180 Canada Larga Rd\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001 CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250323T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250323T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250217T205630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T065634Z UID:8470-1742716800-1742727600@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:🩗Potrero Open Space DESCRIPTION:*DATE CHANGE* \n\n\n\nSunday\, Mar 23nd: Potrero Open Space \n\n\n\nMeet at 8:00 am in the Rancho Potrero Trailhead parking lot off Lynn Road. This open space is ideal habitat for a variety of grassland species! We’ll specifically be looking for the local population of Grasshopper Sparrows that winter and breed in the area. Vesper Sparrow and Western Meadowlark overwinter as well\, and swallows and kingbirds might be arriving early. \n\n\n\nTrip leader: Ryan Burnett (530) 258-6742 URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/potrero-open-space/ LOCATION:Rancho Potrero\, 5020 Lynn Rd\, Thousand Oaks\, California\, 91320\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250217T205043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T065714Z UID:8468-1742025600-1742036400@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:🩅Lake Casitas DESCRIPTION:Thanks to Ojai Rotary Club\, we will be able to charter a small boat out onto the lake! Space is limited\, so please text Sammy at (818) 470-7098 or email him at fieldtrips@conejovalleyaudubon.org if you are interested in coming on this trip. Meet outside the lake entrance at 8:00 am\, and we’ll carpool in\, since the cost is $20 per car. \n\n\n\nTrip leaders: Sammy Cowell (818) 470-7098 and Jerry Maryniuk URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/lake-casitas/ LOCATION:Lake Casitas\, 11311 Santa Ana Rd\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250217T210109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T171230Z UID:8474-1741766400-1741777200@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk DESCRIPTION:Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nConejo Valley Audubon invites birders of all experience levels to attend our monthly Beginner Bird Walk at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. These walks are held on the second Wednesday of each month. We will meet at 8:00 am at the main parking lot\, which is accessible off Lynn Road at Via Goleta in Newbury Park. Rancho Sierra Vista is an excellent place to see many of the oak woodlands birds that are common in the Conejo Valley area. We will take time to introduce beginning birders to these species and teach the best techniques for locating and identifying them. Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing\, and bring water. \n\n\n\nContact walk leader Richard Armerding at (310) 701-3878 (texting is OK) URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walk/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250217T204554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T065815Z UID:8466-1741420800-1741431600@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:đŸ›¶Lake Piru DESCRIPTION:Meet at 8:00 am at Warring Park in Piru. We’ll look for the largest bird in North America\, the California Condor as well as other large raptors\, plus waterfowl\, and early spring migrants.  The entrance fee will be $5 per car for this field trip\, instead of the normal $10\, so be sure to tell them you are part of the CVAS birding group. \n\n\n\nTrip leaders: Peter Robertshaw (909) 771-9720. \n\n\n\n© Don Klabunde URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/lake-piru/ LOCATION:Lake Piru\, 4780 Piru Canyon Rd\, Piru\, CA\, 93040 CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250203T181920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T183043Z UID:8394-1741028400-1741033800@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:SMITHSONIAN BIRD FRIENDLYÂź CERTIFICATION DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Bird FriendlyÂź certification\n\n\n\nDid you know that many of the brilliant birds flitting across North American backyards are coffee connoisseurs—and you can help them out with your own coffee choices? Many migrant songbirds spend winters on farms where coffee grows under tall trees. Developed by Smithsonian scientists\, Bird FriendlyÂź is the only certification that guarantees every coffee bean sold is grown in a way that protects habitat for birds and other wildlife. As the gold standard in biodiversity-friendly certifications\, all Bird Friendly coffee comes from organic and deforestation-free farms that sustain diverse\, native shade trees on their land. In 2023\, the Bird Friendly program certified over 14\,000 hectares of land in 12 countries\, with 3.58 million pounds of coffee moving through the certified supply chain. \n\n\n\nJoin Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center’s Laura Rathmell as she discusses coffee\, birds\, and how your morning cup of coffee can protect the migratory birds we know and love. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about the Bird Friendly program and where to buy Bird FriendlyÂź certified coffee\, visit https://birdfriendly.si.edu \n\n\n\nWe have the privilege of holding our meetings at the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology (also known as the Bird Museum)\, 439 Calle San Pablo in Camarillo. If you arrive when the doors open at 6:30\, you’ll have the rare opportunity to look around the museum’s collections for a half hour before the meeting starts at 7:00 pm. (Also check out wfvz.org) \n\n\n\nCVAS’s meetings will be hybrid\, simultaneously live at WFVZ (recommended) and on Zoom. The link to join on Zoom is https://zoom.us/j/6155249106. \n\n\n\nAnyone interested in joining us for dinner at Wood Ranch Camarillo before the meeting\, let Chrystal know you’re coming (805-261-9885)\, then meet at the restaurant by 5:00 pm. URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/smithsonian-bird-friendly-certification/ LOCATION:Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology\, 439 Calle San Pablo\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250115T235257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T213912Z UID:8220-1740936600-1740949200@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:CVAS ANNUAL DINNER & AUCTION DESCRIPTION:This is our annual gala fundraiser. Click here for full info URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/cvas-annual-dinner-auction/ LOCATION:Palm Garden Hotel\, 495 Ventu Park Road\, Thousand Oaks\, California\, 91320 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20240119T033108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T031923Z UID:5560-1740182400-1740268799@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:Carrizo Plains đŸŒ· DESCRIPTION:Take a trip to the beautiful Carrizo plain where Ferruginous Hawks\, Prairie Falcons\, Golden Eagles\, Mountain Bluebirds\, and Mountain Plovers like to spend the winter! This is an all day trip\, so be prepared! Meet at 8 a.m. at the corner of Hwy 166/33 and Soda Lake Rd. Trip leaders: Thelma Williams and Dee Lyon (805) 427-0987 URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b7carrizo-plains/ LOCATION:Carrizo Plain Meeting Point\, 32660 CA-33\, Maricopa\, CA\, 93252\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/North-Carrizo-Ecological-Reserve_Chuck-Wheaton_web-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211949 CREATED:20250106T204616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T204616Z UID:8166-1739606400-1739613600@wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count 🐩 DESCRIPTION:Every year in February\, the National Audubon Society hosts the Great Backyard Bird Count (https://www.birdcount.org/). This year\, our chapter will participate by actually birdwatching in people’s backyards! We will have 4 home locations (Simi Valley\, Thousand Oaks\, Newbury Park\, and Camarillo) to choose from. If you are interested in joining contact Sammy Cowell (818-470-7098\, samueldavidcowell@gmail.com) to be assigned a home! Afterwards\, we will hope onto a Zoom call to share our lists! URL:https://wp.conejovalleyaudubon.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-%f0%9f%90%a6/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR