SCVAS Movie Matinee at the Tech.
Saturday October 9 Doors open 1:15PM; Movie begins 1:45PM; Social mixer 4:15PM.
Location: San Jose Tech Museum - large group meeting room.
1:45PM - Reversing the Trend: World Premiere of our own Burrowing Owl Documentary. Produced by SCVAS members/volunteers Caroline Armer & Jean Merrigan.

2:15PM - Ghost Bird: "Ghost Bird" wades into a murky swamp of belief and obsession in this cautionary tale about birders, ornithologists and the citizens of Brinkley, Arkansas who are certain they keep seeing a giant woodpecker that's been extinct for over half a century. A feature-length documentary by Scott Crocker (go to the Movie Website for more details and reviews).

Space is somewhat limited, so an RSVP to the SCVAS office (408-252-3747) is requested.

Please go to the Tech Museum's Website for directions.

California Bluebird Recovery Program (CBRP) Workshop
Wednesday October 20 2:30PM - 4:30PM
Location: McClellan Ranch Park, 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino
Cost: Free.
Steve comes to us with many years of experience and ready to share. His work has been referenced by news outlets, natural pest control companies, garden magazines, outdoor suppliers, and more. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to learn from an expert!

Directions to the park can be found by clicking here.

19th Annual Wildlife Education Day
Saturday October 23 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: McClellan Ranch Park, 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino
Families are invited to join SCVAS and over a dozen other environmental organizations to celebrate nature and wildlife. There will be live animals, educational presentations, a poster contest, and many hands-on activities, including nestbox and bird feeder building.

Get directions and more information about the day, plus see pictures from past events, by clicking here. Or to see this year's flyer, click here.

For "Early Birds," we'll have a guided shorebird walk at the Charleston Slough in Mountain View's Baylands at 8AM. Following the walk, participants will caravan to Wildlife Education Day festivities in Cupertino. RSVP is required for the walk only. (408) 252-3740 or programs@scvas.org More...

Holiday Open House
Saturday December 4 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: McClellan Ranch Park, Cupertino (22221 McClellan Rd.)
Join SCVAS to celebrate the holiday season. Meet the staff, learn about our conservation efforts and education programs, or just come to enjoy a cozy "fire", the birds at our feeders and so much more! You can get that holiday shopping done at the Nature Shop, where there'll be holiday bargains galore and a special one-day discount. We'll even have a special feathered guest to brighten the festivities! All proceeds go to our Education and Conservation programs. For additional information, contact the SCVAS office at (408) 252-3747.