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The sounds of learning
Students return to ACR preserves 
As of this week, the sights, smells and sounds of early fall are being enjoyed by elementary schoolchildren from throughout the Bay Area.
The students' return to ACR preserves is met with anticipation and excitement by our staff and volunteers, as we hope to find 'just that thing' that sparks a love and appreciation of nature in young minds.
We are so grateful to our financial supporters and volunteer educators who make this possible. |
Biomimicry:
What can nature teach us?
An ACR Science Salon 
Join us as we delve into the exciting world of biomimicry, which translates nature's strategies and secrets for architects, engineers and designers who create sustainable innovations. Companies like Apple, Nike and Palm use biomimicry to enhance innovations, and organizations like the BioDreamMachine teach K-12 science through bio-inspired design.
Speakers
Karen Allen, Certified Biomimicry Professional, Biologist & Educator
Scott Summit, Co-Founder of Bespoke Innovations
Tom McKeag, Founder of BioDreamMachine
Tickets
$35 or $30 for ACR Members at Sponsor level or above
Purchase tickets by Sept. 30 by contacting rsvp@egret.org or 415.868.9244
Proceeds support ACR's Education Programs, which serve over 7,000 students every year.
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Bouverie Docent Training underway
Sharing and Inspiring a love of nature  ACR staff and Bouverie Docents are thrilled to have 39 docent trainees taking part in this in-depth training program at the Bouverie Preserve. The 23-week training program will teach the enthusiastic trainees the natural history lessons and teaching techniques they will need to educate the thousands of students and adults who visit the preserve every year. Have fun, trainees! We're so glad to have you. |
ACR Science on full display
State of the SF Estuary Conference
A paper coauthored by ACR Director of Conservation Science John Kelly, PhD, with Nadav Nur of PRBO was presented at the State of the San Francisco Estuary Conference in Oakland last week. The Conference provides a biennial assessment of the ecological health of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary. The paper, entitled State of the Bay: Marsh and Water Bird Indicators of Estuarine Condition, reported on seven avian indicators of estuarine condition. A summary is visible here on page 10. |
Heron and Egret Atlas
Now available through Amazon 
The Heron and Egret Atlas Project is the result of ACR's continuing commitment to the protection of nesting herons and egrets in our region.
The atlas covers an area of nearly 14,000 square kilometers, extending from the outer Pacific Coast to the Central Valley of California in the north and the Santa Clara Valley and interior East Bay subregions in the south.
A longtime resource for developers, scientists, naturalists and homeowners, the Atlas is now available through Amazon by searching 'heron' and 'egret' or clicking here. |
Fall Bulletin online
Take a look! 
The Fall 2011 edition of ACR's semiannual newsletter is available on www.egret.org.
Click here to read about our education programs, the habitat restoration efforts at the Bouverie Preserve, supporter and volunteer spotlights, and words of wisdom from ACR leadership. |
The weekend's coming!
Pack it up and head outside  | |
by Wyn Hoag
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Some locals say fall is the best time to go outside. There are lots of opportunities in the coming months to explore the wonders of fall on ACR preserves. Check out our online calendar to find out what's up...twilight hike, exploring under the heronry, guided nature walks...come explore! |
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