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Program Meeting
The Parks Project and Truckee Meadows Nature Study Area
Haley McGuire and Elena Larson Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 6:30pm – 8:30p.m. (Program begins at 7:00) 
Join Haley McGuire and Elena Larsen to learn about two new exciting parks and open space projects happening in the Reno-Sparks community. Discover the exciting histories and biodiversity hidden within our community parks through the Parks Project, and learn how one abandoned open space is in preparation for restoration. Haley and Elena will share exciting opportunities for community involvement with both these projects and ways in which community members can better enjoy the parks and open spaces in the area.
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Every Fourth Tuesday 6:30pm Social, 7:00-8:30 pm Meeting January-May and August-October Location: Moana Nursery Landscape and Design 1190 W Moana Ln Reno, NV 89509 View our Program Meeting page or calendar for details. Birds and Books
Reading & Discussion Group February 19, 2019
MOZART’S STARLING by Lyanda Lynn Haupt Goodreads:On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling who sang (an improved version of!) the theme from his Piano Concerto Number 17 in G to him. Knowing a kindred spirit when he met one, Mozart wrote "That was wonderful" in his journal and took the bird home to be his pet. For three years Mozart and his family enjoyed the uniquely delightful company of the starling until one fitful April when the bird passed away. More Info....
Birds and Books
Reading/Discussion Group is held Every Third Tuesday: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. January through October Sundance Bookstore, 121 California Ave., Reno. LAS CO-SPONSORED EVENTS
HAWKS OF NORTHERN NEVADA Workshop by Alan Gubanich Sunday, March 10. 1:00 - 3:30 pm Galena Creek Visitor Center Map:http://bit.ly/2N5iNbv People new to birding, and even some long-time birders, often have difficulty identifying hawks in the field. Join long-time LAS member Alan Gubanich for a workshop on how to identify these species. The Galena Creek Visitor Center has a great collection of hawk specimens on loan from the local Lahontan Audubon Society (LAS). Alan will use many of these specimens, along with Powerpoint photos, to guide you through the process of separating one species from another. Bring your field guides if you have any. |
LAS FIELD TRIPS
Let's go birding together!
Crystal Peak Park, Washoe
When: Friday, February 22, 2019, 8:00-11 a.m. Where: Meet a parking lot at the end of Crystal Peak Road off County Road 3rd Street in Verdi. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PhyYVJjNYoT2 eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L2865090 Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHskz685sV Activity level: 2-4mi, easy to med Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com More Information... 
Riverview Park, Carson City
When: Saturday, February 23, 9:00a.m. Where: Meet at the parking lot at Riverview Park in Carson City Map: http://bit.ly/2HUuZNe Activity Level: Easy Leader: Emma Rosen, 775-315-2712, erosen950@gmail.com More Information... 
Pyramid Lake, Washoe
When: Friday Mar 1, 8 - 11a.m. Where: Meet at Popcorn Rock off of Sutcliffe Hwy (Hwy 446) A permit is required on tribal lands. See below. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/DRQhDpEYZB92 eBird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L889607 Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHskzE4FrN Activity Level: 3-6 miles, easy to moderate Leader: Jeff Bleam, email: jcbleam@gmail.com More Information... 
Annual Dipper Day
When: Saturday,March 2, 2019, 8-11a.m. Where: Meet 7777 White Fir St. (next to Mayberry Park).There is plenty of parking on the street or in the Mayberry Park east entrance lot. Map: http://bit.ly/2M5MNDE Leader:Tom Stille, 775-690-4261, tom@riverschoolfarm.org More Information... 
Virginia Lake, Reno When: Saturday, March 16, 9:00-12a.m. Where: Meet at the north end of Virginia Lake, Reno Activity Level: Easy Leader:Bob Goodman, 775-972-7848, pandion36@aol.com Are you curious about the world of birds, but not so sure how to enter it? Well, this trip is for you! Join us for an easy stroll around Virginia Lake and get acquainted with the variety of birds our high desert has to offer. We will spend a few hours enjoying the wildlife, and will be done by noon. This is a great trip for the whole family. Meet at the north end of Virginia Lake at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars, and a scope if you have one. Please contact Bob directly to reserve your space. More Field Trips Coming
More information:
check the Field Trip Page or LAS Calendar All field trip photos courtesy of Jeff Bleam |
National Audubon Society-George Whittell Nevada Environmental Fund 2019 Grant Opportunity
The National Audubon Society (NAS) and the Audubon chapters in Nevada—Bristlecone (Elko), Lahontan (Reno), Red Rock (Las Vegas)—announce the availability of one or more grants to advance Audubon’s mission and work in Nevada. A proposed project must be nominated by at least one of the three Nevada chapters and must fall within the educational, scientific, and conservation purposes of NAS. Recent grants have addressed declines in Burrowing Owls, a field guide for the hummingbirds of Nevada, the Important Bird Area (IBA) database, and conservation planning for the Lahontan IBA. Up to $13,000 is available for distribution. Applications will be accepted until close of business on January 30, 2019. Decisions will be made early in 2019. Contact John Hiatt, hjhiatt@gmail.com, (702) 361-1171, for general information, including application guidelines and contact information for each of the Nevada chapters.
CONSERVATION ALERT
Trump Administration Moves to Open Sage-Grouse Strongholds to Oil and Gas
The Trump administration today announced it is forging ahead with plans to give oil and gas companies expanded access to drill in breeding and nesting areas for Greater Sage-Grouse on federal land, a move that critics say ignores the bird’s need for large tracts of unbroken habitat and tosses aside a hard-won compromise to keep it from being listed under the Endangered Species Act. Among other changes affecting Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property in seven states,.... More Here NEVADA RARITIES POSTED TO EBIRD
EVENTS FROM OTHER GROUPS
Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation
Calendar Discover your Park walks (DYP) TMPF Talks The Junior Naturalist Program Nevada Bugs & Butterflies
2018 Training details Galena Creek Visitor Center
Calendar Tahoe Institute for Natural Science
Calendar Thanks again to all our volunteers!
LAS is the organization it is today because of ALL our volunteers for all the years! THANK YOU! |
A BIG THANKS TO VORTEX OPTICS
Lahontan Audubon Society owes a huge thank you to Vortex Optics, who each year, for the last 5-plus years,
have repaired a box full of well-used (some damaged) LAS binoculars used by the 500 or so elementary school children who attended the LAS field trips at Washoe Lake State Park. Vortex has never charged LAS a penny for this terrific service and has even paid return shipping back to us.
We encourage anyone who may be looking for binoculars to check out Vortex Optics.
They have a great variety of binoculars in a wide price range and provide amazing service.
Thanks so much, Vortex.
have repaired a box full of well-used (some damaged) LAS binoculars used by the 500 or so elementary school children who attended the LAS field trips at Washoe Lake State Park. Vortex has never charged LAS a penny for this terrific service and has even paid return shipping back to us.
We encourage anyone who may be looking for binoculars to check out Vortex Optics.
They have a great variety of binoculars in a wide price range and provide amazing service.
Thanks so much, Vortex.
