Birding
Birds of Anza-Borrego Weekend Oct. 2-4
Meetings
Desert Gardeners Oct. 22 Borrego Rock & Gem
Oct. 10
Birds of Anza-Borrego: Rock Wren — See October 2-4
Oct. 2-4, Friday – Sunday
Birds of Anza-Borrego, a weekend birding course in the Borrego Desert
Instructor: Kurt Leuschner, Professor
of Natural Sciences.
Participants of all birding abilities are welcome – also a great course for general desert natural history and for teachers! Caravan to various sites in the Borrego Desert. Learn about the ecology, conservation, and taxonomy of many different bird species. Weather can be variable.
To enroll, call the UC Riverside Extension, 800/422-4900; or email. Course fee is $169 or $155 each for couples and family members (subject to price increase fall 2009). Includes 1.5 quarter units. ABDNHA members receive a discount!
Begins at 7 p.m. Fri. evening. Meet at the Borrego Desert Nature Center. Course continues on Sat. all day and Sun. to 1 p.m.
Oct. 16, Fri., 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Writing Workshop with Children’s Author Byrd Baylor
Byrd Baylor, Caldecott Honor award-winning author of Desert Voices, Everybody Needs a Rock, The Table Where Rich People Sit, guides you in writing techniques based on your life and place. Sponsored by the Friends of the Borrego Springs Library and ABDNHA.
Takes place at the County Library in The Mall. Space is limited. Call to reserve, 760-767-5761. Bring paper and pencil to write. See related activity on Oct. 17.
Oct. 17, Sat., 1 p.m.
First Annual San Diego County Literary Conference
Reading, Discussion, and Reception with Byrd Baylor
Award-winning author Byrd Baylor will read and discuss her books beginning at 1 p.m. Byrd has written more than 25 books relating to her passion for the desert southwest, its landforms, and its plants and animals and people, and always its power, including The Desert Is Theirs and The Other Way to Listen.
Her books have become classics for children, parents, and teachers.
Space is limited. Call to reserve a seat for the reading, 760-767-5761.
Event takes place the County Library, in The Mall. (See related activity on Oct. 16.)
A book signing/reception follows from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Books will be available for purchase at the reception.
Oct. 22, Fri. , Noon
Desert Gardeners Luncheon with Art Guild
At the Arches Restaurant, this gathering of gardeners is for lunch and a meeting with the Art Guild for "show and tell" ideas for making garden-oriented holiday gifts. Per person: $16, includes gratuity. RSVP by Oct. 19 to Beth Hart (760) 767-5303.
Stromatelite
Oct.
10, Sat. , 10 a.m.
Borrego Rock & Gem (BRAG) Club
Opening meeting for BRAG,the local rock club. New members and those interested in joining are encouraged to attend this first meeting of the season.
Find out about the educational programs, trips, activities, and meetings for the 2009-2010 season. Bob Veborg, president.
Meets at the ABDNHA Library, 652 Palm Canyon Drive, just west of Christmas Circle.
Learn about BRAG.
Oct. 24, Sat. , 11 a.m. to Noon
Borrego Days Parade
2009 Theme: Starry Starry Night
Special Parade Day offer: Join ABDNHA or purchase a gift membership today and receive a free gift!
You’re invited to set your chair in front of the Nature Center and watch for ABDNHA's entry in the parade. Stop by on parade day for a free souvenir.
Oct. 24, Sat., 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY COMMUNITY CEREMONY
All are invited to attend the Official Dark Sky Community Presentation to Borrego Springs by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). Speakers include Kim Patten of the IDA; San Diego County Supervisor Bill Horn; and Scott Kardel of Palomar Observatory.
Ceremony begins at the Borrego Springs County Library, east end of The Mall. Reception follows.
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