Upcoming Naturalist Society Events |
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Thursday, October 14 Corvidae of California, with Craig Nikitas. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco CA 94114. 7:30-8:30 pm. For more information, go to www.sfns.org or contact Patrick at JKodiak@earthlink.net or (415) 225-3830. Free. |
Today's Events Fri., July 30 The tropics owe their stunning biodiversity to consistent year-round temperatures, not higher temperatures or more sunlight, according to a novel survey of insect diversity at different latitudes and at different points in the planet's history. Read more at www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100720162314.htm. Fri., July 30 Trevlyn Williams will be having a show of new watercolor work entitled "Open Spaces". This work features paintings of the coast and Peninsula. Some favorite old places such as Edgewood Natural Preserve as well and some new locations such as Mid Peninsula Open Spaces and coast state parks, Ano Nuevo and Moss Landing. 10% of sales proceeds will be donated to either Friends of Edgewood or a fund supporting the open space featured in the painting. Exhibition July 27-August 21; Reception Friday, July 30, 6-8 pm, with food and live music. Gallery House, 320 California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306. For more information, go to www.trevlynwilliams.com. Free. |
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Quote of the Day |
"The quicker we humans learn that saving open space and wildlife is critical to our welfare and quality of life, maybe we'll start thinking of doing something about it." -Jim Fowler |