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Action Alert: Mountain View Strategic Parks Plan

Get involved to speak on behalf of nature in Mountain View’s new Strategic Parks Plan on August 21 and 22.

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All Around Town
All Around Town

Our new backyard bird report is here, featuring dozens of species and so many baby birds! Enjoy stories, photos, and videos of the birds that our members and friends have seen near home. Photo: Carol Ann Krug Graves

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Conservation Corner: August
Conservation Corner: August

Keep up with the local news in the world of environmental advocacy.

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In-Person Field Trips
In-Person Field Trips

More field trips will post to the website on July 28th.

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Action Alert: Lehigh Reclamation Plan

Weigh in for the environment as Midpen holds their annual Lehigh/Heidelberg Meeting concerning the reclamation plan for the former quarry by Wednesday, July 26.

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SCVAS Pelagic
SCVAS Pelagic

On Aug 28, join other SCVAS members on this trip by Alvaro’s Adventures leaving from Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. Laysan Albatross Brooke Miller

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Creek Cleanup

We’re excited to join Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful on July 8 for a creek cleanup at the Viet Heritage Garden is San Jose! Help us remove litter from Coyote Creek in this morning of incidental birding and intentional clean up!

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July Avocet Update
July Avocet Update

Read about new classes, field trips, a new club and an important message from our Board and Executive Director.

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SCVAS Learn: Shorebirds

Shorebirds are coming! Get ready for the winter migration with this three-part online course with Matthew Dodder.

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SCVAS Learn: Terns

Get ready to take on our summertime aerialists the next time you’re out on the salt ponds! Join Matthew Dodder for this one-part online course on identifying Terns.

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Young Birders Club

Birders and nature enthusiasts ages 10-18 are invited to join the Young Birders Club! This club is led by and for students with a passion for birding, and includes field trips, volunteer opportunities, and socials!

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Egret Office Hours

Got egret questions? Join us at the rookery! SCVAS will be holding office hours at the Shorebird Egret Rookery in Mountain View on May 10, May 31, June 14, and July 12, 11:30-1:30.

Our Mission

The Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (SCVAS) promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and protection of birds and other wildlife by engaging people of all ages in birding, education, and conservation.

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Birding

We create opportunities to experience and appreciate the beauty of birds and their place in the natural world.

Education

We strive to educate our region’s diverse population about the importance of preserving open spaces for both wildlife and our own well-being.

Conservation

Our work promotes the protection of native wildlife through the restoration of habitats and safe migration corridors.

 

Banner Photo Credits: Anna’s Hummingbird and Hermit Thrush by Barry Langdon-Lassagne, Pied-billed Grebes by Steve Zamek, Wilson’s Warbler and Eared Grebes by Luis Villablanca and Chestnut-backed Chickadee by Steve Zamek.