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News from Watsonville Wetlands Watch
December 2010 |
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Business Outreach Hosts Special Tour
![]() Photo: Larissa Mueller/Santa Cruz Sentinel After months of planning by the Business Outreach Committee, WWW hosted a special event, including a wetlands tour, on Saturday, November 13th, to launch its new Business Outreach Initiative. The event focused on green businesses in Santa Cruz County and was covered by the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Read more.
Frog Breeding Pond Project Breaks Ground
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Watsonville Slough Floodplain Restoration Begins
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PV High Freshmen Learn from “Bugs”
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Birding Basics with Nanci Adams
![]() Photo: Vince Maidens This avid, knowledgeable birder and popular teacher will again be teaching Birding Basics in the Fitz WERC, starting Tuesday, January 11th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. This fun and fascinating class is an introduction to many of the amazing birds of the Pajaro Valley, including resident birds and those who stop here during migration. You will begin building basic field skills, including identification techniques. Bring your binoculars and field guide, if you have them. The fee for a session of 10 classes is $65; participants are also required to buy a $5 package of bird cards. More information.
You Can Help Protect our Environment
![]() Wetland Steward Miguel Ruan and juvenile Great Horned Owl You can play a part in protecting, restoring, and fostering appreciation of the wetlands with your donation. Look for WWW's year-end appeal letter in your mailbox, or contribute online here. Mail donations can be sent to WWW, P.O. Box 1239, Freedom, CA 95019. Contributions are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS rules for non-profit organizations and are greatly appreciated.
Watsonville Wetlands Watch advocates for wetland issues, educates elementary, middle, and high school students, restores degraded habitats, preserves what remains whole, and teaches appreciation for the unique beauty and life of the Pajaro Valley wetlands. In cooperation with numerous other agencies, we support studies of and planning for these sites.
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