Win tickets to Amy Tan's lecture celebrating her new book!
| Spring Newsletter April, 2024 | | | | |
| Every day feels like Earth Day at Richardson Bay! In the spirit of spring cleaning, we've spruced up our events calendar with lots of new opportunities to build community and care for the environment at our Center. With pilot programs aplenty, there are many ways to celebrate and steward your local wildlife. Whether it's coming to Richardson Bay for a guided native plant tour or meeting us in the community at a tabling event, we look forward to sharing all that's abuzz at the Center this season! Check out our events calendar here. | | | | |
| Yellow-rumped Warbler. Mick Thompson / Audubon | | | | |
| This spring, learn how to tap into the intricate symbioses between native plants and essential pollinators that are foundational to our thriving ecosystem! Have you ever wondered why certain plants attract some bees more than others? Or why California fuchsia blooms scarlet red? As you delve into these wonders and more, explore how to cultivate your very own wildlife-friendly garden and witness the lovely dance of bees, butterflies, and — of course — birds in your backyard! | | | | |
| Gray hairstreak. Andrew Cannizzaro / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) | | | | |
| Win a free pair of tickets to see Amy Tan in conversation with John Muir Laws on Saturday, May 18th presented by City Arts & Lectures in San Francisco! Tickets include hard copies of Tan's new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Along with environmentalist and acclaimed artist John Muir Laws, Tan will discuss the peace and wisdom found through gentle observation. Winners will be determined via raffle. Fill out this form for a chance to win! | | | Townsend's Warbler. Dawna Wakefield / Audubon Photography Awards | | | | Searching for an engaging, inclusive summer camp this year? There's still time to register for Audubon Adventure Camp! With 9 weeks of programs to choose from, our fully outdoor summer camp provides a hands-on, nature play-based experience for children ages 4-7. With fan favorites like Messy Mud, Shark Week, and Wild Wings, we cover topics that every curious mind is sure to love. We welcome campers of all abilities. Space is limited — register today! | | | Audubon Adventure Camp. Haymar Lim / Audubon | | | | | |
| Join us on Friday, June 7th for the first installment of our outdoor Movie Nights series! This family-friendly event will feature a special screening of the PBS documentary Flyways. Popcorn, beverages, and Audubon Certified bird-friendly snacks from California ranches will be available. Come early to play games and enjoy sunset views of the Bay! Run time is 53 minutes; movie will start at 8:15 PM and end by 9:30. Tickets on sale now! | | | The Lyford House at Richardson Bay. Mike Fernandez / Audubon | | | | Show your pride year-round by attending our new monthly queer birding events! On the first Friday of each month, Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) nature tours are centered around sharing the joy of birdwatching with an emphasis on community building. Connect with other queer naturalists at our next event on May 3rd and stay tuned for our second-annual Pride Picnic the last week of June. Sign up here. | | | Birders during the Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) walk. Luke Franke / Audubon | | | | | |
| Looking for an impactful, dynamic youth internship this summer? The Environmental Journalism Program is for you! This crash course in journalistic best practices will allow interns to explore everything from biodiversity to environmental justice using a wealth of multimedia tools. Participants will also receive in-depth lessons in copyediting, composition, and narrative structure and will exit the program with Audubon author bylines to help kickstart future journalistic or conservation endeavors. Interested? Register today! | | | Anna's Hummingbird. Mike Anderson / Great Backyard Bird Count | | | | We're proud to announce that Richardson Bay is now a certified partner of the UC ANR California Naturalist Program! This rigorous, experiential exploration of California's landscapes, ecologies, and natural histories will be offered to Audubon Youth Leaders starting in the fall of 2024. At no cost to interns, future Youth Leaders will receive this acclaimed certification, a $250 stipend, and 4 UC college credits upon completion. Read more about the program here. | | | American Coot. Erik Hansen / Audubon Photography Awards | | | | | |
| The beauty of spring is visible all around us, but some of the most fascinating organisms in the Bay Area are hidden from plain sight! Networks of interconnected subterranean fungi power the ecosystems that sustain us and play a crucial role in supporting the health of humans and habitats. Boasting whimsical shapes and vibrant hues, the fungus among us is perhaps the most essential facet of our web of life. | | | | |
| Fly agaric. Bernie Kohl / Wikimedia Commons | | | | |
| Thank you for your continued support of Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary. Visit us on weekdays from 9-5. Our monthly bird walks are on the second Thursday of the month, guided native plant walks are on the third Thursday of the month, and queer birding events are on the first Friday of the month. | | | | |
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