SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve 
This 31,000 acre riparian preserve is located between Joshua Tree National park and the San Bernardino Mountains. Over 247 bird species have been recorded here. It is officially recognized as an Important Bird Area and a Watchable Wildlife Site.
Guided bird and nature walks
110055 East Drive, Morongo Valley
(760) 363-7190
http://www.bigmorongo.org/
Wed, 7am Sept 4, 11, 18, 25

Whitewater Preserve
2,826 acres of riparian habitat surrounded by the San Gorgonio Wilderness. The preserve is situated in Whitewater Canyon and provides an important wildlife corridor between the San Bernardino Mts and Joshua Tree National Park.
9160 Whitewater Canyon Rd, Whitewater
(760)325-7222
http://www.wildlandconservancy.org/
2nd and 4th Tues, 8am Sept 10,24

San Bernardino Valley Audubon Society
Peak of Fall Migration Trips
http://www.sbvas.org/
San Diego Tijuana Estuary
Leader: Gene Cardiff (909) 875-5358
Sat, Sept 14 8am
East Mojave Migrant Traps
Leader: Steve Myers (951)634-9767
Sat, Sept 28 7am

San Bernardino Valley Audubon Society
SBVAS meets the 3rd Wed of each month at
7:30 pm in the San Bernardino Co Museum,
2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands
http://www.sbvas . net
Wed, Sept 18 7:30pm
Peter Bloom, renowned raptor expert will be
discussing “Migration Patterns of the Red Tailed
and Red Shouldered Hawks”

Coachella Valley Preserve
This 26,000 acre preserve consists of numerous
palm groves, sand dunes and canyons.
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road
(760)343-3733
http://www.coachellavalleypreserve.org/
Check for updated bird walks

Sunnylands
The former residence of Walter and Leonore
Annenberg includes 9 acres of gardens “planted
like an Impressionist painting”. Desert wildlife and
birds find refuge in this beautiful place.
37977 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage
(760)328-2829
http://www.sunnylands.org/
Most Thurs, Fri at 9:15 am, some require
preregistration and fee of $25,others free
Check for schedule