Michael Kenna Exhibit of Elkhorn Slough Photographs. In the 1980s, renowned photographer Michael Kenna came to the Monterey Peninsula to photograph Elkhorn Slough and the surrounding environment. The resulting images reveal the unlikely conjunction of marshlands and the neighboring Moss Landing power plant, achieved with Kenna’s usual consummate grace.
February 9 – July 13, 2008
Bunny and Miller Outcalt Gallery, Pacific Street, Monterey
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California Native Grassland Association's 2008 Annual Conference
Join us for in Santa Rosa this year on the theme Conserving California's Grasslands: Policies and Practices. The main conference Technical Sessions and the Banquet will be held on Friday, May 2nd, with tuition-based workshops offered separately on May 1st and May 3rd-4th. On the Saturday after the conference, plan to join us for one of several field trips. Contact CNGA at 530-759-8458 or visit: http://www.cnga.org/action/conference.php.

A Tale of Two Valleys Hike
Saturday, May 3, 2008 9:30am – 1:00pm
Join ESF Land Acquisition Specialist Kevin Contreras as he explores two valleys in the Elkhorn Highlands. Find out more...

Mother's Day at the Reserve. Mother's Day at the Reserve is always a great time to visit. We are still planning our special events for the day so check back soon or call the Visitor Center at 831-728-2822 for more details.

Oak Restoration Stewardship at the Reserve. Volunteers will help with weeding invasive plants, placing mulch and removing trash from an oak restoration site. It is best if volunteers wear layered clothing for the temperatures can change rapidly. We will be working in an oak understory area thus we may encounter poison oak, thus another reason to wear long sleeved shirts and pants. Of course, we will try to avoid it. I will provide tools and a light snack. Volunteers are encourage to bring plenty of drinking water and wear sun protection. Please RSVP to Cammy .

Climb Huckleberry Hill with Kim
Saturday, June 7, 2008 9:30am – 12:00pm
Join ESF Stewardship Director Kim Hayes as she hikes through the coast live oak forest and maritime chaparral adorning the hills of Sala. Find out more...

Chuck Haugen Conservation Fund Picnic
Saturday, June 7, 2008 10:00am – 3:00pm
Toro County Park (501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68)
Join CHCF in celebration of the year’s conservation successes at this gathering of conservation volunteers, professionals, family & friends! Free gourmet picnic, guided hikes, kids’ activities, silent auction, live music, awards/grants ceremony & more! For more information, visit www.chuckhaugenconservationfund.org.