Events, news and updates from the Elkhorn Slough Foundation and the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in the heart of the Monterey Bay, California. http://www.elkhornslough.org Join ESF Land Acquisition Specialist Kevin Contreras as he explores two valleys in the Elkhorn Highlands. http://www.elkhornslough.org/calendar.htm http://www.elkhornslough.org/calendar.htm Michael Kenna hosted a walk at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve for Elkhorn Slough Foundation members. http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/archives/2008/2008-Apr-17/michael-kennas-photographs-reveal-the-rewards-of-patience/1/@@index http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/archives/2008/2008-Apr-17/michael-kennas-photographs-reveal-the-rewards-of-patience/1/@@index Local land trusts across the United States have done a remarkable job protecting working farm and forest lands, scenic values and natural areas on private lands. http://www.defenders.org/programs_and_policy/habitat_conservation/private_lands/living_lands/index.php http://www.defenders.org/programs_and_policy/habitat_conservation/private_lands/living_lands/index.php In the 1980s, renowned photographer Michael Kenna photographed 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. http://www.elkhornslough.org/escalendar.htm http://www.elkhornslough.org/escalendar.htm Recent sightings of birds, plants and other species are now being reported on our new slightings blog. http://sloughsightings.wordpress.com/ http://sloughsightings.wordpress.com/ The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is part of the DFG's Central Region and has several projects underway related to climate change. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/climatechange/activities/elkhornslough.html http://www.dfg.ca.gov/climatechange/activities/elkhornslough.html Early Saturday morning, April 12, six supporters of the Elkhorn Slough Foundation joined expert birder Rick Fournier for three hours of non-stop birding at Elkhorn Ranch. http://www.elkhornslough.org/fieldnotes http://www.elkhornslough.org/fieldnotes See Elkhorn Slough's weather conditions and get an update on our rain totals for the year. http://www.elkhornslough.org/research/weather.htm http://www.elkhornslough.org/research/weather.htm