Morning – Retired State Park Ranger, Valerie Nixon will present “Wild Cats of North America.” Learn what big cats eat, where they roam, what makes them dangerous and why they are important.
Afternoon – Join Jenny Papka Native Bird Connections for a fun and informative program with live raptors. The birds may include owls, hawks, falcon that are unable to survive in the wild. Nothing is canned, so bring your questions and curiosities.
Saturday, March 18 – Geology of Lake County and History of Clear Lake
Morning – “How Did Here Get Here?” – Dr. Harry Lyons, a retired professor of biology and ecology at Yuba College, will use original songs and music to discuss the geology of Lake County and the history of the North Coast.
Afternoon – In “Lessons from Green Water,” Dr. Lyons will use original songs to weave together the stories of the Hudson River and Clear Lake, two nutrient-rich aquatic ecosystems, addressing the problems and promises of both.
Saturday, April 1 - History of Indigenous Peoples of Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
Morning - Join Rob Morgan, Koi Nation tribal historian, to learn about the history of the Koi indigenous people who were the original inhabitants of the land that makes up Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Rob will discuss the history of the Koi on this land, from historical through modern times.
Afternoon - Dr. John Parker, the local archeologist who spearheaded the effort to preserve Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, will discuss the broader history of the indigenous people of Lake County, talking about the variety of communities that inhabited the Clear Lake Area.
Saturday, April 15 – European History of Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
Morning – Gordon Haggitt, a descendent of the original Anderson Family who owned the Anderson Ranch from 1876 until the early 1970s, will share his knowledge of early farm life, Anderson family members, and life on the farm through the 19 th and 20 th Centuries.
Afternoon – Gordon Haggitt and Henry Bornstein, both members of the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association board of directors, will lead a tour of the historic Anderson Ranch House and discuss the early life of both the Anderson family and the Grigsby family who built the original ranch house in 1856.
Saturday, May 6 - Culture of the Indigenous people of Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
Morning – Koi Nation Tribal Historian and artist, Rob Morgan, will demonstrate traditional jewelry making and the crafting of traditional money.
Afternoon – Archaeologist Dr. John Parker and Rob Morgan will demonstrate flint knapping and use of other tools made and used by the traditional Koi people of Anderson Marsh State Historic Park.
Saturday, May 20 – Life in California’s Oak Woodlands
Morning – Well-known North Coast author and naturalist Kate Marianchild will explore our Oak Woodlands and the birds, insects and plants that live there. Ms. Marianchild discusses the web of life and the importance of all of the animals that make Oak woodlands their home.
Afternoon – Kate Marianchild will continue her program by focusing on the fascinating birds of the Oak Woodlands, including the Acorn Woodpecker that lives in clans and shares everything from food and nests to childcare. Ms. Marianchild accompanies her program with extraordinary images of the animals and plants of California’s unique Oak Woodlands.
Saturday, June 3 – Insects of Lake County
Morning – Join Michelle Koschik, a vector biologist with the Lake County Vector Control District to learn about the steps being taken by the district to control potentially harmful insects in Lake County.
Afternoon – Ms. Koschik will continue her program with interesting displays of the variety of bugs you might see in Lake County. If you have ever had a question like: “What kind of bug is that?”, Michelle will have the answer.
Saturday, June 17 – A walk to Cache Creek and the Fishes of Clear Lake
Morning – Join AMIA Board Member and California Naturalist Henry Bornstein for a leisurely, relaxing short walk to Cache Creek and enjoy bird sightings and other aspects of our beautiful park.
Afternoon – Retired fisheries biologist Rick Macedo, who worked with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for 35 years, will present a fascinating program on the fishes of Clear Lake, both native and non-native species, accompanied by images of Clear Lake’s fish. During most of his tenure Rick was an environmental scientist covering various northern California counties, including Lake County.
