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Annual Picnic 2022

by Mary Kadri | Jul 12, 2022 | Categories: Events. | 0 Comments

PWA held its 2022 annual picnic and meeting on Sunday, July 10th, under the redwoods at McNear Park. Several people expressed how good it felt to get together again, as many have either been...

Shollenberger’s Cliff Swallows under Adobe Creek Bridge

by Mary Kadri | Jul 9, 2022 | Categories: Birds, Len Nelson, Mary Kadri, and News. Translation Priorities: Optional. | 0 Comments

Cliff Swallow Image by Len Nelson By Mary Kadri Working my way through my bird monitoring education with PWA researcher, Len Nelson, I put aside my new fear of spiders to join him in counting cliff...

Feather Fest Champion, Spring 2022

by Mary Kadri | Jul 9, 2022 | Categories: Events and Sheryl Nadeau. | 0 Comments

By Mary Kadri On May 7th, 2022 Sheryl Nadeau, long-time PWA docent and incredible all-around volunteer, pulled off another successful spring Feather Fest. Several dozen children attended, along...

Tribute to Andy LaCasse

by Mary Kadri | Jun 24, 2022 | Categories: Andy LaCasse and Len Nelson. | 0 Comments

In Memory of Beloved PWA Member Andy LaCasse (1942-2022) by Len Nelson, Research Chair Without the inspiration, insights and education I absorbed from Andy Lacasse, I would not be doing the research...

Monitoring Herons & Egrets at Ellis Creek

by Mary Kadri | Jun 24, 2022 | Categories: Birds, Ellis Creek, Mary Kadri, and News. | 0 Comments

Photo of Linda Sheppard & Len Nelson By Mary Kadri Among the several pleasures of volunteering with Petaluma Wetland Alliance, and then volunteering to help lead researcher Len Nelson, is...

Riding with the Researcher

by Mary Kadri | Jun 1, 2022 | Categories: Birds, Ellis Creek, and Len Nelson. Translation Priorities: Optional. | 0 Comments

One of the first things Len Nelson, lead bird researcher, will tell you if you ask to go along on one of his birding trips, is “I hope you don’t have a time limit.” Take my word for it, clear your...

Eggs in Barn Owl Box

by John Shribbs | May 26, 2022 | Categories: Birds, Ellis Creek, and News. | 0 Comments

Owl pair in box have laid at least 7 eggs in the owl box in ECWRF. Was able to catch glimpse in short video below.

Bike and Drone Tour of North Petaluma River

by John Shribbs | Apr 3, 2022 | Categories: John Shribbs, News, and Projects. Translation Priorities: Optional. | 0 Comments

I toured this area with Elizabeth Howland and Mayor Teresa Barrett two months ago and agreed to create a tour video which I was able to do with a friend with drone and tech skills. Click on frame...

Video Lectures

by Tim Fleming | Feb 7, 2022 | Translation Priorities: Optional. | 0 Comments

Video Lectures Sears Point Restoration Watch in Full Screen This incredible place, along with another 58,000 acres around the county, is protected because of Sonoma Land Trust members. Their support...