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HOT TICKET: ALASKA WILDLIFE ADVENTURE
October 31, 2009
Photo By: Fred Dong Moose in a pond WHAT: Angeles Chapter. 9 day, 8 nights to see land and sea wildlife in 3 National Parks and wild areas. Full day tour of Prince William Sound, second full day sea adventure in Kenai Fjords National...
Let Natural Science Awaken You. . .
October 31, 2009
Photo Credit: Ginny Heringer Michael White, Conservation Science Director for the Tejon Ranch Conservancy, addresses us. We watched for but didn't see the ranch's most famous resident, the California condor, although they regularly...
Pasadena Group to Auction Nature Photos Nov. 14
October 31, 2009
The Pasadena Group's annual Photo Auction on Saturday, November 14 will feature a variety of nature photographs up for bid, an opportunity to acquire a distinctive image for a room or a holiday gift. The fundraiser, the climax of the...
As Fight To Save Poppy Reserve Continues. . .
October 31, 2009
Photo Credit: Kathy Porter The Antelope Poppy Reserve needs your support. At present, motorsports park proponents outnumber Poppy Reserve supporters two to one. The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission held a hearing on...
Remembering Russ Black
October 31, 2009
Russ Black, a long-time leader and volunteer for the 20s &30s Section, recently passed away on Friday, September 11, a week before his 53rd birthday. Russ became an O-rated leader in 1991 and participated or led over 200 events in...
Submission Guidelines for Southern Sierran
October 31, 2009
By Howard Kayton Outings Chair, Santa Monica Mountains Task Force The 12th annual Backbone Trail Festival will be held on weekends starting Sat, Nov 7 and continuing through Sun, Dec 6. Hikers will be able to traverse 50 of the 70 miles of this...
What do the Sphinx, Picasso & The Parthenon Have in Common?
October 31, 2009
Photo Courtesy of CHL Cruises Sphinx Goethe said upon his arrival in Rome in the 1800's, I now realize all the dreams of my youth. Centuries have passed, but to this day, those who visit Rome and neighboring cradles of civilization echo...
Submission Guidelines for Southern Sierran
October 31, 2009
ALL SUBMISSIONS (advertisements, art, articles, calendar items, etc.) are due the FIRST FRIDAY of each month To be considered for the December issue, you must submit by the first Friday of November. To be considered for January, you must submit by...
Urban Wildlife: How Can We Live and Let Live?
October 31, 2009
Join Wildlife & Endangeered Species Committee November 14 For a Symposium to Establish Guidelines for Humane Cohabitation By Rosemarie White Chair, Endangered Species and Wildlife Committee A public symposium is being organized by the Sierra...
The Station Fire
October 17, 2009
The Station Fire has had severe impacts on the San Gabriel Mountains. Because of this, any activity in the San Gabriel Mountains may be rerouted or cancelled. ANGELES COUNTY ROAD CLOSURES