News
The Bette Wentzel Memorial Garden
Ohlone Audubon designed and built the beautiful Bette Wentzel Hummingbird and Butterfly garden in memory of our former president. It was sited in Shinn Park, Fremont many years ago. The garden was designed with plants to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. All beautiful gardens need help and we are responsible for the upkeep of ours. We meet each…
Inside Bay Area Article Featuring Ohlone Audubon’s Own – Phil Gordon
Excellent article about OAS’s Education Chair, avid birder and overall naturalist. Download the Inside Bay Area Article here: One-time “Boy Paleontologist” is now senior volunteer
Feather River Trust Viewing Platform
Ohlone Audubon Society congratulates the Feather River Trust on the creation and placement of the viewing platform at Sierra Valley. The unique design was dictated by the regulations and requirements of the governing bodies. A permanent platform was impossible so the wheeled version fills the bill admirably. Connecting to the platform are hiking trails enabling…
Trust helping to preserve ranchlands — and wildlife
Local rancher Tim Koopmann’s efforts to preserve open rangeland in the Bay Area is highlighted in this article from the Bay Area News Group. Tim has hosted several Ohlone Audubon bird walks to see nesting tree swallows, western bluebirds, golden eagles and more on his ranch. Open PDF Inside the Bay Area article here: Trust helping…
