News Release Date: October 21, 2013
Contact: John A. Dell’Osso, 415-464-5135
Contact: Samaria Jaffe, 415-663-1200 x301
Come join Point Reyes National Seashore and the Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) for the Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project 5-Year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Choose from a variety of activities exploring the restored wetlands in the morning, and/or learn more during the afternoon symposium. All activities are free and open to the public.
Morning Outings (Heavy rain cancels)
- 7 am–9 am: Birding in the Giacomini Wetlands with Jules Evens and Mary Anne Flett
Meeting Place: Point Reyes Animal Hospital, 11030 Hwy 1, Point Reyes Station
- 9 am–11:30 am: Kayaking the Giacomini Wetlands with Greg Kamman
Limited to First 20 kayaks. Please contact Amelia_Ryan at 415-464-5227 or by email.
Meeting Place: White House Pool County Park Parking Lot
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- 9 am–11 am: Hiking in the Giacomini Wetlands with Lorraine Parsons, Rachel Kamman, and Amelia Ryan.
Meeting Place: 4th and C Street, Point Reyes Station
Afternoon Symposium
1 pm–4 pm, Red Barn Classroom, Point Reyes National Seashore
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Welcome from Point Reyes National Seashore |
Cicely Muldoon |
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Welcome from PRNSA |
Samaria Jaffe |
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Historical Perspective and Project Significance |
Brannon Ketcham |
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Geomorphic Evolution |
Greg Kamman |
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Evolution of Vegetation Communities |
Amelia Ryan |
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Improving Watershed Health and Productivity |
Lorraine Parsons |
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Waterbird Use |
Jules Evens |
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Wetland Restoration in the Face of Climate Change |
Rachel Kamman |
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The Power of Partnerships |
Sally Bolger |
Light Refreshments Provided Courtesy of the Point Reyes National Seashore Association.
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