http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths.htm This feed provides bi-weekly updates informing subscribers about events, closures, natural history, and cultural history at Point Reyes National Seashore. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:30:00 PST http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0910.htm#091030b http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0910.htm#091030b The vessel tanker Dubai Star of Panama was refueling from a barge and began losing bunker oil into the SF Bay this morning around 2 miles south of the Bay Bridge. If you do find oil or oiled wildlife, call dispatch 415-464-5170 and/or directly to Marin OES 415-499-6584. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0910.htm#091030a http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0910.htm#091030a Orionid meteor shower; Black-tailed doe with a congenital limp gave birth to two fawns this year; heron and vulture convention; what to do if you encounter a tree blocking a trail; lighthouse fencing to be replaced; Brown Bag lunch lecture on Thursday, october 22; nature hike on October 31. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0910.htm#091017 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0910.htm#091017 Sassafras Moon and the Taurid meteor shower; Elephant Seals at Chimney Rock; prescribed burns cancelled; Lighthouse fence repairs completed; Visitor Centers will be open on Veterans Day. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0910.htm#091010 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0910.htm#091010 This week Point Reyes National Seashore completed the Glenbrook Quarry Restoration and Dam Removal Project within the Estero de Limantour. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0910.htm#091007 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0910.htm#091007 The Lighthouse fencing repair project will start the week of October 19, 2009. The stairs will be closed for this project as the rusting chain link is replaced. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0910.htm#091006 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0910.htm#091006 We've gotten another request for volunteers, this time for some fish counting with GOGA Aquatic Ecologist Darren Fong. He needs some help counting tidewater gobies at the end of the month. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0909.htm#090929b http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0909.htm#090929b A tsunami advisory is being issued for the California coast as a result of strong waves generated by an 8.0 magnitude earthquake in Samoa. The estimated time of arrival in the San Francisco Bay area is approximately 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. tonight. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0909.htm#090929a http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0909.htm#090929a Harvest Moon; bat count; marine mammal sightings; bay nuts, hazelnuts, and acorns; Open Space ranger-led hike on Bear Valley Trail; all Visitor Centers open on Columbus Day. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0909.htm#090922 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0909.htm#090922 This week the National Park Service will initiate the Glenbrook Restoration and Dam Removal Project within the Estero de Limantour and Glenbrook drainage. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0909.htm#090915 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0909.htm#090915 New moon and autumnal equinox result in high midday tides; 24 barn owls seen between B and C Ranches; good acorn year; Kelham Beach Trail re-opened; updates on Glenbrook and Tomales Beach projects; Brown Bag lunch lecture on Thursday, September 17; nature hike on September 17; Bat Talk on September 19. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0908.htm#090825 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0908.htm#090825 Full moon shines on Labor Day Weekend; bobcat, elk, and humpback whale sightings; fire crews clearing debris along the Bolinas Ridge Trail and conducting a prescribed burn in the Marin Headlands; Brown Bag lunch lecture on Thursday, August 27; Sand Sculpture Contest on Sunday, September 6; other info about Labor Day Weekend. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0908.htm#090815 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0908.htm#090815 August's new moon coincides with pre-dawn low tides; touches of early fall color; berries fruiting; Olema Valley bats; tule elk rut; Brown Bag lunch lecture on Thursday, August 20. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0907.htm#090728 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0907.htm#090728 August's full moon and penumbral lunar eclipse on the east coast; Perseid meteor shower; tule elk rut beginning; summer berry time; free brush drop-offs in Olema; community event in Inverness likely to cause congestion on Saturday, August 8. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0907.htm#090714b http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0907.htm#090714b Thunder Moon; early morning low tides; snowy plover update; quail and weasels; Big Time Festival on July 25. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0907.htm#090714a http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0907.htm#090714a A 20-acre fire occurred on Sunday afternoon near the Marconi Conference Center and is thought to have been started by a motorcycle accident. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0907.htm#090701 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0907.htm#090701 Earth reaches aphelion; partial lunar eclipse; early morning low tides; common murre update; Bishop pines vs. Monterey pines; new artwork in the Bear Valley Visitor Center; park visitor centers open for July 4th weekend; Robert Campbell photography exhibition; Drakes Estero reopened to kayaks. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0906.htm#090618 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0906.htm#090618 Summer solstice; early morning low tides; jellies are washing ashore; nesting birds and herons catching gophers; annual Butterfly count on Monday, June 29; 1/2 marathon at Limantour on Saturday, June 20. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0906.htm#090610 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0906.htm#090610 The trail crew is working to contruct treads from Coast Trail to Kelham Beach. This work will involve some trips with the RTV. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0906.htm#090609 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0906.htm#090609 NOAA Fisheries is currently conducting aerial surveys of harbor seals. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0906.htm#090604 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0906.htm#090604 Butich-da full moon and early morning low tides; Greenpicker Trail reroute finished; signs of summer; wedding permits issued; parade in Point Reyes Station; beach clean up at Drakes Beach. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0905.htm#090520 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0905.htm#090520 New moon and early morning low tides; snowy plover update; otters at Abbots Lagoon; Vellella velella are back; Memorial Day service at the Life-saving Service Cemetery; Tomales Beach restrooms are open. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0905.htm#090506b http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0905.htm#090506b Eta Aquarid meteor showers; early morning low tides; snowy plover update; wildlife sightings; peak harbor seal season; Kevin Shea photography at Bear Valley Visitor Center. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0905.htm#090506a http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0905.htm#090506a Point Reyes Outdoors in collaboration with the Point Reyes National Seashore is presenting a seminar: Hypothermia – Effects, Preparation and Precaution. At the Red Barn on Saturday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0905.htm#090505 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0905.htm#090505 Today contractors started mowing areas targeted for Invasive Plant Removal near Inverness Park. Mowing and hand removal tasks will continue on the east and west pasture through next week. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0904.htm#090423 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0904.htm#090423 Lyrid meteor showers; early morning low tides; prolific wildflowers; gray whales continue to migrate past the Point; snowy plovers begin to nest; brown bag lunch talk on April 30. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0904.htm#090414 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0904.htm#090414 Join us for an exclusive pre-screening of the newest edition of Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Adventures series: Call of the Killer Whale! Friday, April 17, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Dance Palace Community Center in Point Reyes Station. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0904.htm#090407 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0904.htm#090407 Full moon low tides Easter weekend; park campgrounds have been busy during spring break; apositive report from the fish crew; interesting wildlife sightings; wildflowers continue to bloom; Earth Day event; Shuttle Bus service ends Easter Sunday. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0903.htm#090325 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0903.htm#090325 With new moon come morning low tides; whales continue migrating past the Lighthouse; April is the "month of flowers;" Abbotts Lagoon hike on April 5; construction at Drakes Beach Visitor Center completed. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0903.htm#090310 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0903.htm#090310 Spring equinox; coho spawners detected in Scott Creek; large numbers of migrating gray whales seen over the weekend; elephant seals are departing Point Reyes Headlands; public information session on the Abbots Lagoon Dune Restoration Project on March 11; new photography exhibit at the Bear Valley Visitor Center. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0903.htm#090304c http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0903.htm#090304c As of 5:00 pm "all fire resources are released." Overnight monitoring will occur to guard against flare ups. Read the press release. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0903.htm#090304b http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0903.htm#090304b Join us for our first seminar and community volunteer event for 2009 on March 21, 2009 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0903.htm#090304a http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0903.htm#090304a National park and county fire fighters are responding to a tree on fire beyond Divide Meadow caused by lightning strikes. Bear Valley Trail is currently closed at Divide Meadow while the fire is contained. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0902.htm#090227 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0902.htm#090227 Spawner Update - How are the Coho and Steelhead doing this year? http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0902.htm#090225 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0902.htm#090225 March's full moon brings daylight low tides, daffodils are blooming near the Hostel, harbor seal protection measures begin on March 1, and repairs on the Kelham Beach Trail are underway. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0902.htm#090213 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0902.htm#090213 Please join us for a lunchtime presentation on Rangeland Best Management Practices sponsored by the Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center. Thursday, February 26, 2008 from noon to 12:45 p.m. in the Red Barn Classroom at Point Reyes National Seashore. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0902.htm#090210 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0902.htm#090210 New moon rises on 2/24; Venus appears in the western evening sky; waiting for news on salmon; news on elephant seals and whales; wildflowers are blooming at Chimney Rock; and Presidents Holiday Weekend. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0901.htm#090128 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0901.htm#090128 Dramatic high and low tides; whales sightings have dropped to their typical late January-February lull, but there are a lot of elephant seals; wildflowers are starting to bloom at Chimney Rock; look for Dusky footed wood rat nests; search and rescue training; and the Fungus Fair. http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0901.htm#090113 http://www.nps.gov/pore/parknews/parkwavelengths_0901.htm#090113 It's been a bad year for coho and stealhead, flowers are blooming early, whale watching has been excellent, and there is a new photo display in the Red Barn.