SEPTEMBER MEETING AND PROGRAM

 

Africa Wildlife Tour

 

By

Ivar Dolph

 

 

Kori Bustard in Ngorongoro Crater
Photo by Ivar Dolph

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
7:00 Social; 7:30 Program
Padilla Bay Interpretive Center
10433 Bayview-Edison Road
Mount Vernon, Washington

The Dolphs, along with eight other birders from western Washington, spent 20 days on a wildlife safari in Tanzania and Kenya. The trip was led by Mark Smith, who is an outstanding birder, but also knows the mammals, plants, and culture of these countries. We saw Ostriches, Secretary Birds, Kori Bustards, Weavers, as well as about 396 other species of birds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ivar and Phyllis Dolph

We visited Tarizania National Parks; Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Serengeti National Park. In Kenya we drove north to Ssmburu National Park to see Samburu and Gervy’s zebras, reticulated giraffes, oryxes, and gerenuks (small antelopes with very long necks).

We then explored the high slopes of Mt. Kenya and the low lands of Lake Beringo. On our list were lions, zebras, rhinos - both white and black , cape buffalo, hippos, leopards, and all kinds of ungulates. We witnessed a flash flood near Olduvai Gorge and were intrigued by the many Maasai tribesman as well as other folks who live in East Africa.

Come enjoy the many great pictures of an unforgettable trip!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo by Ivar Dolph and no, it’s not a bird! But a Grevy’s Zebra!
See more African wildlife pictures at the Sept. 14th Skagit Audubon program!

 

 

Serving the Skagit Harvest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calling all lovers of local food! Don’t miss Skagit Valley’s new homegrown cookbook, Serving the Skagit Harvest, available now. This unique book includes over 100 seasonally-organized recipes and “must-have” growing and food storage tips, profiles of local gardeners, a harvest calendar, and a resource section showcasing the bounty grown right here at home.

Books are $20 from Eat Your Yard and selected local outlets, including  Skagit Valley Co-op in Mount Vernon, Calico Cupboard in La Conner, Ace Hardware, Watermark Books, and Pelican Bay Books in Anacortes, and Anderson’s Store on Guemes Island. All proceeds benefit Eat Your Yard to help our community achieve a more resilient food system.

To order, mail $20 plus $4.95 for shipping and handling for the first book, $1.00 s/h for any additional books, to Skagit Beat the Heat, PO Box 1122, Anacortes, WA 98221. Thank you for your support!

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Climate Stewards Training
September 16-October 28, 2010

Climate Stewards receive 35 hours of FREE professional training:
• Become familiar with the science of climate change and local impacts of global warming.
• Discuss wise choices for living more sustainably in a warming and changing world.
• Learn how to communicate confidently and accurately about climate change.
• Meet new friends and join a community of concerned citizens - be a part of the solution.

In exchange, participants return at least 35 hours of volunteer service, engaging in climate change outreach and projects in their community.

Our global climate is changing and there is scientific consensus that human emissions of greenhouse gasses are driving these changes at unprecedented rates. We are already seeing environmental changes in the Pacific Northwest. Climate change impacts have serious ramifications for our environment, economy, and the health of all species, including ours.
Climate Stewards are trained volunteers who work with their local communities to educate their neighbors about climate change and show how simple changes in our lives can make huge differences.

Climate change may seem a daunting challenge, but because each of us contributes to the problem, we can be a part of the solution!

SCHEDULED TRAINING DATES:
The training will be conducted at the Padilla Bay Reserve.
Seven consecutive Thursdays from September 16 to October 28, 5:30-8:30 pm with two Saturday field trips, September 25 and October 9.

T0 REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT:
Susan Wood
Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
10441 Bay View- Edison RD
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
360-428-1066
swood@padillabay.gov