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May Tattler4th Tuesday Conservation Lecture – April 2025
Tuesday, April 22nd – 7:00 PM
Zoom Doors will open at 6:30 PM
“Tackling Trash with Trina Miller”
Presented by Trina Miller, Education Coordinator, Algalita Foundation
Trina Miller, a marine biologist with an extensive background in marine debris research, will share findings from her investigation into plastic pollution in the rocky intertidal zone of San Pedro, CA and its connection to Algalita’s mission. As a Southern California native with a deep passion for the ocean, she is excited to highlight how local fieldwork ties into broader efforts to address plastic pollution. Trina looks forward to empowering others to take action and be part of this critical movement.
Advance registration is required for this event. Register below.
When you register, you will receive immediate confirmation and instructions on how to join the meeting on April 22nd.
Advance registration is required.
We look forward to seeing you!
Earth Day Celebration 2025
Save the Date!
2nd Annual
Sea and Sage Earth Day!
Sunday, April 27th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Activities Include:
- Continental Breakfast
- Talk on the Fauna and Flora of the Marsh
- Marsh Nature Walk
- Birds of Prey Demonstration
Attendance is Limited
Free Reservations will be required on Eventbrite.
Join us at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
Accessible Birding and Lunch
at the San Joaquin Marsh
Friday, May 2, 2025 – 9:00 AM
Our last Accessible Birding event before the summer break will be at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary on Friday, May 2nd at 9 am. This will be a slow walk on unshaded, flat, hard-packed paths. Anyone who prefers a slower-paced walk is welcome. There are permanent handicapped restrooms on-site. After our birding, we will enjoy a bring-your-own lunch at the shaded picnic tables.
The event is free, but please email Sharon Rockwell at srockwell@writeme.com to reserve your space.
General Meeting – Susan Campbell
Friday, May 16th – 7:00 PM
Via Zoom
“Birds of the Longleaf Pine Forest: An Overview From the Sandhills of North Carolina”
presented by Susan Campbell
Come learn about the amazing Longleaf pine forests and the birds of the Northern Carolina. The Longleaf pine forests include a very diverse and remarkable ecosystem which has been markedly reduced. Learn about the history of the Longleaf pine forest and the work being done to conserve this important habitat. Susan will discuss the red-cockaded woodpecker, which was once listed as endangered, and implications of the recent down listing of red-cockaded Woodpecker.
Susan Campbell has been involved with conservation for a long time and has been a part time Seasonal Naturalist at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve for three decades. She routinely leads programs aimed at educating the public about the unique aspects of this endangered landscape. The focus is usually on the pines themselves as well as the Red-cockaded Woodpeckers. Susan is the Cofounder and Science Director of the Cape Fear Bird Observatory as well as a Research Affiliate with the NC State Museum of Natural Sciences.
Meeting room opens at 6:30 PM; join us at 6:45 pm. for a Sea and Sage project highlight; meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
(If this link isn’t working for you, try Meeting ID: 841 9842 3399)
Need help? Email Melissa Rapp at reedjandm@cox.net
Melissa & Catherine, Program Co-Chairs