OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BAY AREA AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE SOCIETY August 2014 BEHIND BAARS BAARS is an educational and conservational group of amateur and professional herpetologists w want to share their knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendship with others interested in these fascinating creatures. Photo by Jeff Whitnack General Meeting Friday, August 23 @ 7:30 p.m. Doors open 7:00 p.m. Cubberley Community Center , Room M-2, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto 1Page 1
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BAY AREA AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE SOCIETY August 2014
BEHIND BAARS
BAARS is an educational and conservational group of amateur and professional herpetologists whowant to share their knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendship with others interested in these
fascinating creatures.
Photo by Jeff Whitnack
General Meeting
Friday, August 23 @ 7:30 p.m. Doors open 7:00 p.m.
Cubberley Community Center, Room M-2, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
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August 2014
August 22 7:30 p.m.
BAARS General Club Meeting Speaker: Turtle and Tortoise Night START TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.)
August 30 10 a.m - 5 p.m.
Reptile EXPO -North Bay Herpetological Society Petaluma Community Center, 320 North McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954 Website: http://www.nbherps.org BAARS will participate. Contact Joanne Petersen, [email protected].
September 2014
September 5 7:30 p.m.
BAARS Board Meeting - 7:30 p.m. Scott and Joanne’s -- BYOBsuit and Towel. For details, contact [email protected].
September 26 7:30 p.m.
BAARS General Club Meeting TBD START TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.)
September 27 10 a.m - 3 p.m.
Chitactac Family Day Chitactac-Adams County Park, 10001 Watsonville Road, Gilroy Contact: Rhonda Velez, [email protected] or Gil Castro, [email protected] to participatein this event.
September 27/28 Sacramento Reptile Show Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento 17th annual show! For 2014 we have brought back the ever popular venomous reptile displayfeaturing more than 45 venomous species from around the world including King Cobras and Black Mambas. The show features all the latest reptile products needed to care for your new reptile pet. The Sacramento Reptile show is your one stop for everything reptile in Sacramento. http://sacreptileshow.com/ BAARS will not have a booth at this show.
YSI Wildlilfe Festival Alum Rock Park, 16260 Penitencia Creek Rd, San Jose, CA 95127 **** BAARS IS NOT PARTICIPATING AT THIS EVENT DUE TO LACK OF REQUIRED INSURANCE**** Hold a snake, touch a toad, and meet hawks, owls and other animals! Join us at the Youth Science Institute’s Wildlife Festival. Food and fun throughout the day. Families can participate in wildlife programs, hands-on science. BAARS is not participating; if you need information, contact Mel Sarmento-YSI Alum Rock Site Administrator, Educator, & Volunteer Coordinator, YSI- Youth Science Institute, Alum Rock Park, 16260 Penitencia Creek Rd, San Jose, CA 95127(408) 258-4322, http://www.youthscience.org
October 18 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Audubon Wildlife Education Day Blackberry Farm, 21979 San Fernando Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014 Wildlife Education Day has become one of the premier events in the Bay Area where hundreds of families come together to celebrate and learn about nature. Join SCVAS and overa dozen other organizations to celebrate nature, ecology, and wildlife. There will be live animals, educational presentations, poster contest, many free hands-on activities, early morning bird walk, and nestbox nd bird feeder construction. This is the 23rd annual event! Also see SCVAS website for more info: http://www.scvas.org 21979 San Fernando Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014 Contact: Joanne Petersen, [email protected], to participate. Please arrive at 9 amin order to get set up and good parking. SVAC contact: Toby Goldberg, Programs Coordinator, (408) 252-3740, [email protected], www.scvas.org
October 24 7:30 p.m.
BAARS General Club Meeting -- Halloween Speaker: Gerald Merker Costume Contest and Treats START TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.)
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