January Program – Wonders of the Florida Everglades Monday, January 19th, 1998, 7:30 PM, Chico Creek Nature Center 1968 East Eighth St., Chico, 95928     Presented by Rex Burress; Rex will continue to thrill us with his excellent slides, superb poetry, and words from other giants in the field of natural history.  Don't miss this local naturalist and outstanding photographer as he presents the birds and wildlife of the Florida Everglades.

The Science Club students of Corning Union High School, our adopted school, have installed, refurbished, and cleaned out 4 Barn Owl Nest Boxes.  Three of these are in Nature Conservancy Restoration property and one is in our Audubon Arneburg Sanctuary; all along the Sacramento River.  One nest box is already occupied with a pair of Barn Owls.  Rodents beware; an adult Barn Owl can eat over 1000 mice a year.

Sun. Jan. 18,1998 - Gray Lodge. Meet at The Chico Park and Ride at 7:30 AM for the commute to greater Gridley. There is a $2 or $3 visitor’s fee. Bring Lunch and Dress Warmly. For more information contact Richard Redmond, 893-5382.

Sat., Jan 31, 1998 - Black Butte Lake. Meet at 9 AM at the Burger King on Highway 32 near I-5 in Orland. Bring lunch and a beverage, and dress warmly. Rain cancels. For more information contact Anne-Lise Feenstra, 965-5254.

Saturday, January 10, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM – Bats! Bats! Bats! Don’t miss this popular presentation by Dr. Al Beck about those mysterious creatures we call bats. Physical specimens of rare bats will be on hand for participants to view and discuss. Dr. Beck has studied bats from all over the world and his entertaining lecture is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! This free event will be held at the Nature Center.  Please call 891-4671 to register.

Saturday, January 31, 1:00 PM – The Mountain Lion… Silent Tracks exhibit opening. Join CCNC staff as we celebrate the opening of our latest exhibit! This exhibit will focus on the mountain lion’s physical adaptations, habitat, and lifestyle, as well as break down some of the common myths of this elusive creature. Additional elements of the exhibit include interactive puzzles and games for children, and a video. Refreshments will be served. This exhibit will be on view until December 1998.

Reminder - 2nd Pacific Flyway Wood Duck Symposium – February 6-7, 1998, at U.C. Davis. See your December newsletter for more information.  Also in February is another waterfowl-related event: Duck Days! Feb. 7th & 8th,1998.  See copy of fax below.

We’re still looking for some folks to fill a few positions on the board! A few of us are doing double-duty, and we have quite a number of empty slots to fill. Feel free to help out anytime, we won’t bite! (And we could use the help). We’re currently seeking volunteers for the Conservation, Education, and Recruitment positions, and we’re always glad to have members- and directors-at-large to help out also.

We would like to welcome the following new members and transfers into Altacal – we hope to meet you soon!
 

Chico	Grant Goldsmith, Ia Lor, Dr. Rahmat Afrasiabi, Dave Reese, John Voekel, Ken Hakes, Jene Lawson, Jolene Price
Oroville	Donald Dresler, The Coon, Robert & Branka Caran, John F. Knox
Paradise	Ellen Clark
Orland	Miriam Cuny

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