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From Modini Ranch Biologist Sherry Adams:
This Calochortus vestae or Vesta's mariposa lily is a close relative (same genus) of Diogene's lanterns, another eye-catching flower that tends to bloom a little earlier in the year. Both have limited ranges, found primarily in the north coast ranges of Northern California.
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Love nature, love books? We've got both!
Visit ACR's Martin Griffin Preserve this summer
Get a bird's eye view of an active heronry at the Martin Griffin Preserve. With 62 active Great Egret nests, you are bound to see these majestic birds in flight, nest building and, yes, chicks! Spend the day, bring a picnic, and take a hike. While you're here, visit ACR's nature bookstore and bring this coupon for savings on nature guides, summertime reads, notecards and nature-based educational games. The preserve is open weekends through Sunday, July 15 (10 am - 4 pm, no appointment necessary) and weekdays by appointment (call 415.868.9244) through the summer. |
| Docent training begins in September
 Become a Docent of ACR's Martin Griffin Preserve! Share your love of nature with children, learn from experts about local natural history, and become part of a committed and fun group of volunteers.
Find out more:Orientations are June 20 and August 15, 2012.
Visit www.egret.org for more information, or sign up today by contacting Raquel Ximenes at 415.868.9244.
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| With gratitude.....
 The 2nd annual Art of Eating was a huge success, exceeding our fundraising goals for Audubon Canyon Ranch's Education Programs.
The ACR community would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who gave generously to produce a successful event.
We are grateful to our amazing volunteers and committee members for their commitment and hard work. We deeply appreciate the participating restaurants, purveyors, chefs, wineries, brewers, auction donors and artists for the event's cornucopia of food and wine tastings, as well as auction items. We are thankful to the event's attendees, who gave generously and celebrated ACR with us. You are all providing invaluable resources to support the mission of Audubon Canyon Ranch.
The event's success would not have been possible without the generosity of our Sponsors:
Spirits of the Valley Sponsors
Bingham, Osborne & Scarborough, LLC
Julie Allecta, April Starke Slakey & the SF Bad Girls Book Club
Helen McKenna Ridley & Allan Ridley
Susan & Kevin Consey
Sponsors
Merrill Lynch and Steve & Denise Smith
Anna-Marie Bratton
Zero Waste Sponsors
Barbara & Marty Winter
Décor Sponsors
Oak Hill Farms
Bank of Marin
Honorary Committee
Les Dames d'Escoffier
Thank you again for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
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Outside
Recently at the Bouverie Preserve
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by Richard Shipps
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Hikers attending a recent Guided Nature Walk were treated to the incredibly rare sight at the Bouverie Preserve: a spotted owl. Folks watched as it quietly sat watching the humans, while a family of vireos frantically swarmed around the owl, protecting their nearby nest.
It's been over 5 years since a spotted owl was last seen at the preserve. It doesn't get much better than this! |
Support the preservation of native habitats and inspire the next generation of nature enthusiasts
We can't do it without you!
 Your support of this locally based Bay Area non-profit organization has wide-reaching impact...in fact, global. Although the ACR mission--to protect nature through land preservation, nature education and conservation science--is nested in Marin and Sonoma counties, it has fledglings that fly far and wide...beyond county, state and national borders. Please support ACR with a financial gift this summer...thank you! |
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Audubon Canyon Ranch 
415.868.9244 Audubon Canyon Ranch protects nature through land preservation, environmental education and conservation science. |
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