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WANDERING TATTLER Newsletter Wandering March 2020 Tattler Volume 69 , Number 6 The Voice of SEA AND SAGE AUDUBON, an Orange County Chapter of the National Audubon Society Come to our Annual Annual Dinner Program th March 20 – Friday evening – 6 pm Dinner on Friday “Bald Eagles in the Wild” evening, March 20th presented by Jeffrey Rich ✽ Socialize with friends and new The majestic Bald Eagle was adopted in acquaintances ✽ Bid for some 1782 as America’s nifty items at our Silent Auction official bird. It has historically been a ✽ See the presentation of this symbol of freedom and patriotism in the United year's Conservation Award States of America, and for good reason. The bird is associated with authority and ✽ Have fun browsing through our has a fierce beauty that speaks to those who look upon it. chapter displays ✽ Eat a delicious Once on the brink of extinction, it is currently enjoying a comeback. Today, the Bald Eagle is no longer an dinner ✽ Enjoy Jeff Rich’s endangered species. Wildlife and bird photonaturalist, Jeffrey Rich, will program on “Bald Eagles in the present this story with his glorious storytelling photography. He will share insights into the birds’ habitat, feeding habits, Wild.” mating patterns, the care of their young, and more. You will marvel over images of birds in flight, in nests with their young, at rest, preening, and capturing prey. Rich has Space is limited so get chronicled the daily lives, in detail, of America’s favorite bird. Jeffrey will share the story of many people who have your reservations in now! helped, and been inspired by nature and eagles. This presentation is definitely a wildlife-lover, good news, See page 3 for full feel good, state of things. You should leave knowing what is right with the world. information about Jeffrey Rich graduated from Humboldt State University in 1983 with a BS in Wildlife biology, in 1985 with a BS in Biology, and a life science teaching credential in 1986. In this 2012 Jeff completed his master’s degree in science teaching and education at the University of Texas. Jeff has special been teaching science and photography, while photographing nature, professionally since 1987. For more event. information about Jeff including his photo tours and books visit www.jeffrichphoto.com We hope you will join us at the Annual Dinner this year to hear Jeff’s program. See page 3 for details. —Gail Richards, Programs Chair 12 Conservation News Susan Sheakley, Conservation Chair Our next Conservation Com. mtg. will be held on Mar. 3rd at 6:45 PM in the Learning Center. There is a ‘4th Tuesday’ Conservation Lecture on Feb. 25th at 7:30 PM in the Learning Center, but there will be no ‘4th Tues.’ leCture in MarCh. Come to the Annual Dinner on March 20. ** Prior Award Recipients ** 2020 FERN ZIMMERMAN CONSERVATION 1967 – C.M. Featherly, Parklands in Orange County AWARD AND LETTER OF COMMENDATION 1968 – John W. Johnson, Student Interest in Conservation 1969 – Adaline Walker, Work with Garden Clubs Each year since 1967 the Conservation Committee 1970 – William Fitchen, Air Pollution Control has presented the Conservation Award and Letters of 1971 – Frank/Frances Robinson, Preserve Upper Newport Bay Commendation to individuals or organizations that 1972 – Donald Shipley, Parkland in Huntington Beach have made noteworthy contributions to the protection 1973 – Fern Zimmermann, Lifelong Conservation Work 1974 – Rod Sackett, Santa Ana Greenbelt of habitats, natural resources, birds and wildlife in 1975 – James Dilley, Laguna Greenbelt Orange County. At the Annual Dinner on Friday, 1976 – Dale Secord, Environmental Coalition of OC March 20, it is our honor to present: 1977 – Shirley Grindle, Land for Public Interest 1978 – Chuck Greening, Protect Hills for Everyone 1979 – Hal Thomas, Work with Environmental Coalition FERN ZIMMERMAN CONSERVATION AWARD: 1980 – Margaret Carlson, Protect Bolsa Chica ✽ Celia Kutcher for more than three decades of 1981 – Judy Rosener, Coastal Commissioner unwavering effort to protect and conserve Southern Dave Myers – Protect Chino Hills California’s native plants and natural habitats. A 1982 – Dave Bontrager, Irvine Park Tree Preservation 1983 – Ferne Cohen, Protect Weir Canyon founding member of the OC chapter of the California 1984 – Kenneth S. Coker, Sierra Club Conservation Leadership Native Plant Society, Celia shaped their Conservation 1985 – Amigos de Bolsa Chica , Preserve Bolsa Chica program. Celia could be counted on to be there at 1986 – Connie Spenger, Protect Tecate Cypress every major battle to protect natural resources and, 1987 – Gary Gorman, Established HB Wetlands Conservancy through her newsletter articles, provide thorough and 1988 – Loren Hays, Conserving Birds in HB Central Park 1989 – Walton W. Wright, Protecting Habitat & Open Space concise description of the issues. Celia’s inspiration 1990 – Cameron Cosgrove, Conservation in City of Irvine and example will live on. Sadly, Celia passed away 1991 – Ray Chandos, Protecting Trabuco Canyon November 2019. 1992 – Pete DeSimone, Protect Las Flores 1993 – Jack/Nancy Skinner, Protect Upper Newport Bay LETTER OF COMMENDATION: Dan Silver – Endangered Habitats League: Open Spaces 1994 – Kaaren Perry & SAS Education, Youth Education ✽ Frank and Joann Randall: for their support to 1995 – Peter Bloom, Raptor Conservation save Banning Ranch and pledge of $50 million for its 1996 – Elisabeth Brown, Laguna Beach Open Space acquisition. 1997 – Sylvia Gallagher, Conservation thru Birding Workshops 1998 – John McCaull, Audubon CA, Conservation Legislation WHO IS FERN ZIMMERMAN? 1999 – Paul Carlton, Protect Foothills & SA Mountains 2000 – Susan Gallaugher & Scott Thomas, Raptor Research Fern Zimmerman was a true conservationist, grass 2001 –Claire Schlotterbeck, Coal Canyon Preservation roots organizer, 2002 – Bolsa Chica Land Trust & Amigos de Bolsa Chica, birdwatcher, and chapter Protection & Restoration of Bolsa Chica leader who contributed 2003 – Marilyn Gannahl, Theresa Sears, Shirley Grindle much to the development Protect Barham Ranch 2004 – Garry Brown, OC Coastkeeper, Protect Marine Habitat of Sea and Sage 2005 – Tim Miller, Native Plants in OC Parks Audubon Society. Fern 2006 – Rick Derevan, Defending Open Spaces in Trabuco Cyn. provided a constant 2007 – Peter Knapp, Snowy Plovers & Shorebird Habitat source of optimism about 2008 – Mark/Julie Bixby, Preserve Bolsa Chica Uplands our ability to effect 2009 – Richard Zembal, Clapper Rail, Santa Ana Watershed 2010 – Trish Smith, Coastal Cactus Wren Recovery change in our 2011 – David Pryor, Least Tern, Snowy Plover Protection environment and helped us find our voice in 2012 – Melanie Schlotterbeck, Open Space through Measure M advocacy. Fern received the SAS Conservation 2013 – Diane Bonanno & Angela Lindstrom, Coyote Hills Award in 1973. She continued as a conservation 2014 – Jean Watt, Commitment to Conservation, FHBP activist for 23 more years. After her death in 1996, 2015 – Susan Sheakley, Chapter Conservation Leadership 2016 – Sandy DeSimone, Conservation thru Educ. & Research Sea and Sage named its conservation award in her 2017 – HB Wetlands Conservancy, Acquisition & Restoration honor. 2018 – Banning Ranch Conservancy, Protect Banning Ranch 2019 – Penny Elia, Protect Wetlands & Coastal Resources 2 Sea & Sage Annual Dinner Friday, March 20th at Mile Square Park Banquet Center Our Guest Speaker is Jeffrey Rich. He will speak on “Bald Eagles in the Wild.” Wildlife and bird photonaturalist, Jeffrey Rich, will present this story with his glorious storytelling photography. He will share insights into the birds’ habitat, feeding habits, mating patterns, the care of their young, and more. He will show you photos of the birds in flight, in nests with their young, at rest, preening, and capturing prey. Jeffrey will share the story of many people who have helped, and been inspired by nature and eagles. This presentation is definitely a wildlife-lover, good news, feel good, state of things. The evening will also include a Silent Auction and the presentation of our chapter's Fern Zimmerman Conservation Award and Letters of Commendation. The Mile Square Park Banquet Center is located at the south end of Mile Square Park, at the intersection of Warner and Ward in Fountain Valley. Free parking is available. Below is the schedule for the evening: No Host Bar: 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m. Program: 8:00 p.m., sharp! Location: Mile Square Park Banquet Center Tickets: $50 for all reservations received before March 2nd $55 for reservations received on or after March 2nd Entrees: Lemon Chicken, Seared Salmon Filet, Jeffrey Rich © or Vegetarian Lasagna (see webpage for entrée details) MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY. Seating will be assigned in the order the reservations are received. If you wish to sit with friends, make sure they send in their reservations on the same day you do. To reserve a seat, make your check payable to: Sea & Sage Audubon; include the name of each person for whom a reservation is made. If you wish group seating, please indicate that on the reservation form; each table will seat 8 people. (We are limiting the table seating to 8 to give us more room at each table.) Make your check payable to: Sea & Sage Audubon. Mail your check and reservation form to: Annual Dinner, c/o Nancy Kenyon, 32 Almond Tree Ln., Irvine CA 92612. An email message confirming your reservation will be sent back to you along with directions and information about the dinner and Silent Auction. Be sure to include your email address and phone number on the reservation form - if you have not attended one of our annual dinners in the past. Please Note: ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED by 12 noon on FRIDAY, MARCH 13. If you are late in sending in your reservation, please phone or email Nancy to let her know that you wish to come. (949-786-3160; [email protected]) Name ________________________________________________Entree_________________________ Name________________________________________________ Entree_________________________ With whom do you wish to sit? ___________________________________________________________ Email address for confirmation & map Phone (in case we need to contact you quickly) _____________________________________ Entrees: [C] Chicken [S] Salmon [V] Vegetarian.
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