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Winter/Spring 2010
Our Ecological Puzzle-
Three programs on Putting the Pieces Together
SPECIES
Part 1: Influential Plants and Animals of the San Juan Ridge
Friday, February 12, 2010 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
A panel presentation exploring the specific plant and animal species that contribute to the ecological foundation of the area. Four experts discuss the natural history and conservation challenges and implications for these ecologically significant species. Some of the species to be discussed, include: sugar pine, mountain lion, dusky-footed woodrat, foothill yellow-legged frog, goshawk, California spotted owl, pileated woodpecker, and more.
Panelists: Kathy Van Zuuk, Karen Wiese, Ted Beedy, Tom Van Wagner, Peter Stine
Members $7.00
General Admission $10.00
HABITAT
Part 2: Threats to Biodiversity: Conservation in Critical Habitats
Friday, March 12, 2010 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
Two forest management specialists discuss the critical role riparian, hardwood and mature forest habitat types play in maintaining biodiversity while addressing the conservation issues and current threats they face.
Presenters: Joann Fites-Kaufman and Doug McCreary
Members $7.00
General Admission $10.00
THE GREATER LANDSCAPE
Part 3: Landscape-scale Conservation: Creating and Linking Islands of Refugia
Thursday, April 29, 2010 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
How can you help to put the pieces together? This program engages private landowners in a discussion about how, within the public/private land matrix, we as individuals can restore and maintain healthy islands of biodiversity that can create refugia for species across the greater landscape. Private land can play an essential role in connecting these islands. Land management practices, long-term conservation strategies and their applications will be explored.
Members $7.00
General Admission $10.00