Tappings

UPCOMING EVENTS

6:30pm; The 210 Cafe, 210 W. Center Ave, Visalia

"Bird Migrations, the Avian Influenza Virus

and a Reshaping of the Dairy Industry"

Alexandra Boesel, a UCLA Geography Dept. graduate student, will examine the intersections between bird migrations, climate change, local habitat loss and our industrialized forms of food production. Emerging infection diseases have the potential to remake our food production and relationship with the natural world.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15th: 8:00am

BIG SYCAMORE TRAIL FIELD TRIP

Meet in the parking lot near the Headquarters for Lake Success (29330 Hwy 190, Porterville). The turnoff is just west of the dam. Some maps show the trail being closed, but only part of it is. This will be an easy walk through large trees, elderberry bushes, willows and a portion of the Tule River outflow. Expected species include woodpeckers, sparrows, raptors and possibly a rarity or two. If raining the trip will be cancelled. Notice that this is a Sunday morning field trip.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19th: 11:00am-4:00pm

SCICON BBQ AND WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL

A great event FREE for families of all ages. Enjoy wildflower and nature walks. The planetarium, observatory and natural history museum are open all day, as will be many other educational displays, including special activities for children.