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Green Heron Chicks
From Len Nelson: On the bird survey of Shollenberger of June 25th, a Green Heron nest was sited. Deb Sheppard got an image of 3 chicks in the nest and a hint of a 4th. I went back a few times to...
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Spring Feather Fest for Kids
Come join us for the 5th annual Petaluma Spring Feather Fest for Kids; a half day of birding designed for kids ages 6-12. On May 5th, at 9:00 A.M., we will go birding in teams of six kids each...
read moreWinter 2018 newsletter available on site.
The current issue of the PWA newsletter has been posted to the PWA website Newsletter page. Click on the button menu in the top brown strip. ...
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9th Annual CBC4Kids Recap
We had 48 kids, 40 parents, and 12 docents for a grand total of 100; a record turnout. The kids included 18 Girl Scouts who were well prepared for the count. I hope to see them again with the...
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9th Annual Petaluma Christmas Bird Count 4 Kids
Please join us for this fun and educational event! Register your kids by contacting Al Hesla at...
read morePETALUMA WETLANDS ALLIANCE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Do you love Shollenberger Park and the Wetlands? Petaluma Wetlands Alliance needs volunteer docents. Docents serve in a number of ways, including: Teach 3rd graders about wetlands and habitats...
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PWA Calendar Available at the Petaluma Visitors Center
The 2018 Petaluma Wetlands Alliance calendar is now available at the Petaluma Visitors Center. Each month on the calendar has a photo of a bird you are likely to see that month in the Shollenberger...
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Bob Dyer Bench Memorial
On October 6, the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance will dedicate a bench at Shollenberger Park to honor Bob Dyer, a PWA board member and long time wetlands supporter. Bob took most of the photos on this...
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Chapter 5 of Bob’s Wetland History and our Birds – Great Blue Heron.
By Bob Dyer, from email sent out 9-2016 The Great Blue Heron (GBHE) is the largest heron (or egret) in North America. It varies from 45-54 inches tall. Weight depends upon location within the...
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Rivertown Revival
The Rivertown Revival was a popular success for several thousand visitors came in a variety of steampunk outfits and costumes to ride giant sea saws, dance to music, play games, and get married for...
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