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Birding at Quiota Creek Trip Leader: Tim Matthews Sunday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 $15 per person, members and nonmembers Participation is limited to 15 birders

Rancho Arbolado Field Trip with Larry Ballard Saturday, October 25, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Advance Registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 Participation is limited to 24 Members free/nonmembers $20 Rancho Arbolado is a private ranch located on the ridge between Highway 1and Hollister Ranch. Wind and fog provide a favorable microclimate for huckleberry, Purisima manzanita, Santa Cruz Island oak and a …

Influences of Grazing, Soil and Climate on California Grassland Composition Free lecture with Carla D’Antonio Thursday, October 23, 7:00 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive Grasslands occur across a wide range of soil and climate conditions in California. Today, most are dominated by a small suite of non-native European annual grasses and forbs. Controversy exists over whether these “invaders” directly …

Trip Leader: Guy Tingos Saturday, October 18, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 $15 per person, members and nonmembers Participation is limited to 15 birders

Water Capture and Conservation in the Home Landscape: A  Holistic Approach Free lecture with Meg West Thursday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive Join landscape architect Meg West to learn how to make rainwater harvesting and water conservation an integral part of your garden. Her illustrated talk will examine the ways in which a man-made landscape can …

Trip Leaders: Fred Emerson and Tim Matthews Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 $15 per person, members and nonmembers Participation is limited to 15 birders