April 6, 9 a.m. Work Day Hedrick Ranch Nature Area (HRNA) Spring Clean Up
Leader: Sandy Hedrick 805-340-0478
Arrive at 8:00 for self-guided birding which usually yields some interesting birds. This will be our Spring Clean Up we will work from 9am – noon. Long pants and boots or closed shoes are required. Bring water, gloves & sun protection.
April 9, 7:30 pm VAS Monthly Program: Feathers And Flight: A Journey To The New World Tropics
Presented by Benny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz at the Poinsettia Pavillion – 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura (Free to the Public)
Benny will share his dazzling photos, videos, and animated story-telling to bring a slice of the tropics to California. This media-rich journey will highlight some of the fascinating and unique birds that inhabit the new-world tropics.
April 14, 7:45 a.m. Matilija Creek
Leader: Jesse Grantham [email protected], 805-746-0975
This will be a combined walk with CVAS. Call or email for directions..
April 20, 8:00 a.m. Fillmore Fish Hatchery/Lake Piru
Leader: Tevin Schmitt 661-904-1563
At the Fillmore Fish Hatchery there are many herons/egrets and ducks outside the cages so we will be close to the birds. Then we will carpool to Lake Piru, a reservoir located in the Los Padres Forest, stopping along the way as we see birds.
April 23, 8:30 a.m. Ventura Wildlife Ponds
Leader: Adele Fergusson 805-415-4304
Enjoy a morning of mostly waterfowl birding. Spotting scopes are always welcome.
