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- On the first Wednesday of every month, join Ralph Hunter and Gene Trapp at 9AM for a two-hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area. Walks start at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Walks are co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"]. The beauty of monthly visits to a specific location is an increased understanding of the seasonal variation in plant and animal activities. The West Pond area is a very comfortable locale for birding with level paved paths. Please bring a pair of binoculars and join us on these walks.	+ On the first Wednesday of every month, join Ralph Hunter and Gene Trapp for a two-hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area. Walks start at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. at 9AM, Sept-May, and at 8AM, June-August. Walks are co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"]. The beauty of monthly visits to a specific location is an increased understanding of the seasonal variation in plant and animal activities. The West Pond area is a very comfortable locale for birding with level paved paths. Please bring a pair of binoculars and join us on these walks.
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- '''Checklist of Birds''' to download and print:[[File(Checklist of Birds at West Pond 2013.pdf)]]	+ '''Checklist of Birds''' to download and print:[[File(Checklist of the Birds at West Pond.pdf)]]

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JER — 2013-04-10 14:10:18

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- [[Image(Early Spring.JPG, left, thumbnail 500, "Early Spring 2013")]][[Image(Early Spring in the Garden.JPG, right, thumbnail 400, "The Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden")]]	+ [[Image(Early Spring.JPG, left,thumbnail, 400, "Early Spring 2013")]][[Image(Early Spring in the Garden.JPG, right, thumbnail, 300, "The Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden")]]
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- '''Looking for some occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' On the first Wednesday of every month, join Ralph Hunter and Gene Trapp at 9AM for a two-hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area. Walks start at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Walks are co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"]. The beauty of monthly visits to a specific location is an increased understanding of the seasonal variation in plant and animal activities. The West Pond area is a very comfortable locale for birding with level paved paths. Please bring a pair of binoculars and join us on these walks.	+ On the first Wednesday of every month, join Ralph Hunter and Gene Trapp at 9AM for a two-hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area. Walks start at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Walks are co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"]. The beauty of monthly visits to a specific location is an increased understanding of the seasonal variation in plant and animal activities. The West Pond area is a very comfortable locale for birding with level paved paths. Please bring a pair of binoculars and join us on these walks.
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- The Friends of West Pond planted the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden in 2007. You are very welcome to join our garden work parties at 9am on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Weds of the month! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.	+ The Friends of West Pond planted the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden in 2007. You are very welcome to join our garden work parties at 9am on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Weds of the month! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events. It's all there on Facebook, too!
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JER — 2013-03-28 22:34:39

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JER — 2013-03-28 22:22:10

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- [[Image(Pond view in Sept.jpg, left, thumbnail, 320, "Early Fall at the Pond")]] - [[Image(Gazebo in the Fall.JPG, right, thumbnail, 320)]] -	+ [[Image(Early Spring.JPG, left, thumbnail 500, "Early Spring 2013")]][[Image(Early Spring in the Garden.JPG, right, thumbnail 400, "The Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden")]]
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- The Pond is an enhanced wetland wildlife habitat, while its primary purpose is to retain stormwater runoff and help prevent flooding. In the dry months, water is provided by a supplementary well. The Pond is enclosed by a security fence and is designated a "Wildlife Preserve" and "Sensitive Habitat Area" by the City of Davis. Native trees and shrubs grow on the slopes around the Pond and provide habitat for a diversity of wildlife. The ["Public Works" Public Works Dept.] manages the water levels and vegetation inside the fenced area, and the Greenbelt is maintained under the direction of Community Services/Parks Division.	+ The Pond is an enhanced wetland wildlife habitat, while its primary purpose is to retain stormwater runoff and help prevent flooding. In the dry months, water is provided by a supplementary well at the SW corner of the Pond. The Pond is enclosed by a security fence and is designated a "Wildlife Preserve" and "Sensitive Habitat Area" by the City of Davis. Native trees and shrubs grow on the slopes around the Pond and provide habitat for a diversity of wildlife. The ["Public Works" Public Works Dept.] manages the water levels and vegetation inside the fenced area, and the Greenbelt is maintained under the direction of Community Services/Parks Division.
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- Volunteers have planted and maintain the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden and Native Pollinator Garden. On the annual '"CA Coastal Cleanup Day" in September, we go inside the fence and pick up trash and recyclables. Watch for the announcement in ["The Davis Enterprise"].	+ The annual '"CA Coastal Cleanup Day" takes place in September, and we go inside the metal fence and pick up trash and recyclables. It's more fun than it sounds! Watch for the announcement in ["The Davis Enterprise"] and on our Facebook page.
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- '''Looking for some occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' The first Wednesday of every month at 9AM, join Ralph Hunter and Gene Trapp for a two-hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area. Trips will start at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars. Walks are co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"]. The beauty of regular visits to a specific location is an increased understanding of the seasonal variation in plant and animal activities. The West Pond area is a very comfortable locale for birding which is easily accessible with level paved paths. Please join us and come along on these walks.	+ '''Looking for some occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' On the first Wednesday of every month, join Ralph Hunter and Gene Trapp at 9AM for a two-hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area. Walks start at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Walks are co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"]. The beauty of monthly visits to a specific location is an increased understanding of the seasonal variation in plant and animal activities. The West Pond area is a very comfortable locale for birding with level paved paths. Please bring a pair of binoculars and join us on these walks.
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	+ The Friends of West Pond planted the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden in 2007. You are very welcome to join our garden work parties at 9am on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Weds of the month! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.
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- [[Image(Taking a break during the Spring Weeding Party.JPG, thumbnail, 200, "Taking a break during the Spring Weeding Party")]] - [[Image(Otters in October.JPG, thumbnail, 200, "Four River Otters visit the Pond now and then")]] - [[Image(There's a New bench overlooking the Pond.JPG, thumbnail, 180, "Enjoy the new Bench overlooking the Pond")]] - [[Image(Katherine and Gary remove invasive Wheat Grass.JPG, thumbnail, 200, "Katherine and Gary remove invasive Wheat Grass")]]	+ [[Image(Monarchs are welcome in the Garden.JPG, thumbnail, 160, "We're planting Milkweed for Monarchs in the Garden")]] + [[Image(Anna's Hummingbirds are in the Garden all year.JPG, thumbnail, 140, "Anna's Hummingbirds are in the Garden every day")]] + [[Image(Otters in October.JPG, thumbnail, 200, "River Otters visit the Pond now and then")]]

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JER — 2013-03-28 21:23:08

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JER — 2013-03-28 21:19:30

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JER — 2013-03-11 16:36:52

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JER — 2013-03-11 16:34:10

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- Volunteers have planted and maintain the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden and Native Pollinator Garden. On '"CA Coastal Cleanup Day" each September, we go inside the fence and pick up trash and recyclables. Watch for the announcement in ["The Davis Enterprise"].	+ Volunteers have planted and maintain the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden and Native Pollinator Garden. On the annual '"CA Coastal Cleanup Day" in September, we go inside the fence and pick up trash and recyclables. Watch for the announcement in ["The Davis Enterprise"].
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- '''Checklist of Birds''' to download and print:[[File(Checklist of Birds at West Pond, 2012.pdf)]]	+ '''Checklist of Birds''' to download and print:[[File(Checklist of Birds at West Pond 2013.pdf)]]
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- '''Checklist of Butterflies''' observed 2007-present, many with photos: [[File(Butterflies observed in the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden.pdf)]]	+ '''Checklist of Butterflies''' 2007-present, many with photos: [[File(Butterflies observed in the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden.pdf)]]
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- The Greenbelt has paved walkways and several comfortable benches. The small ["Parks" Park] at the west end of ["Isle Royale Lane"] has picnic tables shaded by a trellis, a lawn for games, and a drinking fountain. At the north end, near the ["UCD"] Medical Bldg., there is a second picnic area within a small garden, and a ["Bocce"] court for public use. There is a bus stop at the corner of ["Arlington Boulevard"] and ["Shasta Drive"] for the ["D Bus Line" D] ["K Bus Line" K] and ["P/Q Bus Line" P] lines. You can walk, pedal, or drive to the Greenbelt. There's parking space at the end of ["Bryce Lane"] and ["Isle Royale Lane"].	+ The Greenbelt has paved walkways and several comfortable benches. The small ["Parks" Park] at the west end of ["Isle Royale Lane"] has picnic tables shaded by a trellis, a lawn for games, and a drinking fountain. At the north end, near the ["UCD"] Medical Bldg., there is a second picnic area within a small garden, and a ["Bocce"] court for public use. There is a bus stop at the corner of ["Arlington Boulevard"] and ["Shasta Drive"] for the ["D Bus Line" D] ["K Bus Line" K] and ["P/Q Bus Line" P] lines. You can walk, pedal, or drive to the Greenbelt. There's parking space at the west end of ["Isle Royale Lane"].
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- The Friends of West Pond planted the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden in 2007. You are very welcome to join our work parties! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.	+ The Friends of West Pond planted the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden in 2007. You are very welcome to join our garden work parties at 9am on most Wednesdays! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.
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JER — 2013-01-14 21:09:16

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- '''Looking for some occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' The first Wednesday of every month at 8AM, join Ralph Hunter and Gene Trapp for a two-hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area. Trips will start at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars. Walks are co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"]. The beauty of regular visits to a specific location is an increased understanding of the seasonal variation in plant and animal activities. The West Pond area is a very comfortable locale for birding which is easily accessible with level paved paths. Please join us and come along on these walks.	+ '''Looking for some occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' The first Wednesday of every month at 9AM, join Ralph Hunter and Gene Trapp for a two-hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area. Trips will start at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars. Walks are co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"]. The beauty of regular visits to a specific location is an increased understanding of the seasonal variation in plant and animal activities. The West Pond area is a very comfortable locale for birding which is easily accessible with level paved paths. Please join us and come along on these walks.

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- '''Looking for some weekly or occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' Every Wednesday at 9AM, join Ralph Hunter for a one and a half mile, two hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area and adjacent greenbelts. Trips will start at 9:00 AM at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars. Contact Ralph with questions at 415 410-4247. Trips co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"]. - Ralph has been a birder for some 60 years and is a former facilitator of plant ID workshops, Yerba Buena (San Francisco) Chapter of California Native Plant Society. As Ralph says, the beauty of regular visits to a specific location is an increased understanding of the seasonal variation in plant and animal activities. Moreover, regular visits reveal further details that are readily missed with single or infrequent observations. The West Pond area is a very comfortable locale for birding which is easily accessible with level paved paths. Ralph invites us all to join him.	+ '''Looking for some occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' The first Wednesday of every month at 8AM, join Ralph Hunter and Gene Trapp for a two-hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area. Trips will start at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars. Walks are co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"]. The beauty of regular visits to a specific location is an increased understanding of the seasonal variation in plant and animal activities. The West Pond area is a very comfortable locale for birding which is easily accessible with level paved paths. Please join us and come along on these walks.
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- To join The Friends of West Pond email [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]]	+ To join The Friends of West Pond email [[Mailto(grtrapp@comcast.net)]]

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- '''Checklist of Birds''' to download and print: [[File(Checklist of Birds at West Pond, 2012.pdf)]] -	+ '''Checklist of Birds''' to download and print:[[File(Checklist of Birds at West Pond, 2012.pdf)]]

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JER — 2012-04-05 15:20:52

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- '''Looking for some weekly or occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' Every Wednesday at 9AM, join Ralph Hunter for a one and a half mile, two hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area and adjacent greenbelts. Trips will start at 9:00 AM at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars. - Contact Ralph with questions at 415 410-4247. Trips co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"].	+ '''Looking for some weekly or occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' Every Wednesday at 9AM, join Ralph Hunter for a one and a half mile, two hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area and adjacent greenbelts. Trips will start at 9:00 AM at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars. Contact Ralph with questions at 415 410-4247. Trips co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"].
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- The West Area Pond is made up of several stormwater retention ponds linked by channels in the wet months. The primary purpose of the Pond is to retain stormwater runoff and help prevent flooding. In the dry months, water is provided by a supplementary well.The Pond is enclosed by a security fence and is designated a "Wildlife Preserve" and "Sensitive Habitat Area" by the City of Davis. Native trees and shrubs grow on the slopes around the Pond and provide habitat for a diversity of wildlife. The ["Public Works" Public Works Dept.] manages the water levels and vegetation inside the fenced area, and the Greenbelt is maintained under the direction of Community Services/Parks Division.	+ The Pond is an enhanced wetland wildlife habitat, while its primary purpose is to retain stormwater runoff and help prevent flooding. In the dry months, water is provided by a supplementary well. The Pond is enclosed by a security fence and is designated a "Wildlife Preserve" and "Sensitive Habitat Area" by the City of Davis. Native trees and shrubs grow on the slopes around the Pond and provide habitat for a diversity of wildlife. The ["Public Works" Public Works Dept.] manages the water levels and vegetation inside the fenced area, and the Greenbelt is maintained under the direction of Community Services/Parks Division.
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- The Friends of West Pond planted the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden in 2007. You're welcome to join our work parties! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.	+ The Friends of West Pond planted the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden in 2007. You are very welcome to join our work parties! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.
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- Send your photos and join the conversation on our ''Facebook'' page, too!	+ Send your photos and join the conversation on http://www.facebook.com/FriendsofWestPond
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- The West Area Pond is made up of several stormwater retention ponds linked by channels in the wet months. In the dry months, water is provided by a supplementary well. The primary purpose of the Pond is to retain stormwater runoff and help prevent down-stream flooding, sedimentation and pollution. The Pond is enclosed by a security fence and is designated a "Wildlife Preserve" and "Sensitive Habitat Area" by the City of Davis. Native trees and shrubs grow on the slopes around the Pond and provide habitat for a diversity of wildlife. The ["Public Works" Public Works Dept.] manages the water levels and vegetation inside the fenced area, and the Greenbelt is maintained under the direction of Community Services/Parks Division.	+ The West Area Pond is made up of several stormwater retention ponds linked by channels in the wet months. The primary purpose of the Pond is to retain stormwater runoff and help prevent flooding. In the dry months, water is provided by a supplementary well.The Pond is enclosed by a security fence and is designated a "Wildlife Preserve" and "Sensitive Habitat Area" by the City of Davis. Native trees and shrubs grow on the slopes around the Pond and provide habitat for a diversity of wildlife. The ["Public Works" Public Works Dept.] manages the water levels and vegetation inside the fenced area, and the Greenbelt is maintained under the direction of Community Services/Parks Division.
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- Each September on '"CA Coastal Cleanup Day," we go inside the fence and pick up trash and recyclables. Watch for the announcement in ["The Davis Enterprise"].	+ Volunteers have planted and maintain the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden and Native Pollinator Garden. On '"CA Coastal Cleanup Day" each September, we go inside the fence and pick up trash and recyclables. Watch for the announcement in ["The Davis Enterprise"].
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- '''Looking for some weekly or occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' Every Wednesday at 9AM, join Ralph Hunter for a one and a half mile, two hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area and adjacent greenbelts. Trips will start at 9:00 AM at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars. A spotting scope for water birds will be available.	+ '''Looking for some weekly or occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' Every Wednesday at 9AM, join Ralph Hunter for a one and a half mile, two hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area and adjacent greenbelts. Trips will start at 9:00 AM at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars.
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- '''Checklist of Birds''' to download and print: [[File(Checklist of Birds at West Pond, updated July 2011.pdf)]]	+ '''Checklist of Birds''' to download and print: [[File(Checklist of Birds at West Pond, 2012.pdf)]]
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- Send your photos and observations to our ''Facebook'' page, too!	+ Send your photos and join the conversation on our ''Facebook'' page, too!
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- The Greenbelt has paved walkways and several comfortable benches. The small ["Parks" Park] at the west end of ["Isle Royale Lane"] has picnic tables shaded by a trellis, a lawn for games, and a drinking fountain. At the north end, near the ["UCD"] Medical Bldg., there is a second picnic area within a small garden, and a ["Bocce"] court for public use. There is a bus stop at the corner of ["Arlington Boulevard"] and ["Shasta Drive"] for the ["D Bus Line" D] ["K Bus Line" K] and ["P/Q Bus Line" P] lines. You can walk, pedal, or drive to the Greenbelt. There's parking space at the end of ["Isle Royale Lane"].	+ The Greenbelt has paved walkways and several comfortable benches. The small ["Parks" Park] at the west end of ["Isle Royale Lane"] has picnic tables shaded by a trellis, a lawn for games, and a drinking fountain. At the north end, near the ["UCD"] Medical Bldg., there is a second picnic area within a small garden, and a ["Bocce"] court for public use. There is a bus stop at the corner of ["Arlington Boulevard"] and ["Shasta Drive"] for the ["D Bus Line" D] ["K Bus Line" K] and ["P/Q Bus Line" P] lines. You can walk, pedal, or drive to the Greenbelt. There's parking space at the end of ["Bryce Lane"] and ["Isle Royale Lane"].
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TomGarberson — 2012-01-04 16:08:58

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- Contact Ralph with questions at 415 410-4247. Trips co-sponsored by '''The Friends of West Pond''' and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"].	+ Contact Ralph with questions at 415 410-4247. Trips co-sponsored by The Friends of West Pond and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"].
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- The Greenbelt has paved walkways and several comfortable benches. The small '''["Parks" Park]''' at the west end of ["Isle Royale Lane"] has picnic tables shaded by a trellis, a lawn for games, and a drinking fountain. At the north end, near the ["UCD"] Medical Bldg., there is a second picnic area within a small garden, and a '''["Bocce"] court''' for public use. There is a '''bus stop''' at the corner of ["Arlington Boulevard"] and ["Shasta Drive"] for the ["D Bus Line" D] ["K Bus Line" K] and ["P/Q Bus Line" P] lines. You can walk, pedal, or drive to the Greenbelt. There's parking space at the end of ["Isle Royale Lane"].	+ The Greenbelt has paved walkways and several comfortable benches. The small ["Parks" Park] at the west end of ["Isle Royale Lane"] has picnic tables shaded by a trellis, a lawn for games, and a drinking fountain. At the north end, near the ["UCD"] Medical Bldg., there is a second picnic area within a small garden, and a ["Bocce"] court for public use. There is a bus stop at the corner of ["Arlington Boulevard"] and ["Shasta Drive"] for the ["D Bus Line" D] ["K Bus Line" K] and ["P/Q Bus Line" P] lines. You can walk, pedal, or drive to the Greenbelt. There's parking space at the end of ["Isle Royale Lane"].
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- '''The Friends of West Pond''' planted the '''Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden''' in 2007. You're welcome to join our work parties! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.	+ The Friends of West Pond planted the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden in 2007. You're welcome to join our work parties! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.
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- In fact, the ["Greenbelt"] is perfect for ["Birds and Bird Watching" birdwatching] all year around.	+ In fact, ["The Greenbelt"] is perfect for ["Birds and Bird Watching" birdwatching] all year around.

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CovertProfessor — 2012-01-04 15:58:40

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- '''The Friends of West Pond''' is a volunteer association of people who enjoy the wildlife habitat at the '''["West Area Pond"]''' in ["Davis"]. '''The Friends welcome new members''' and there is no obligation of time or money. While you enjoy spending time here, just keep a watchful eye on wildlife and human activities in and around West Pond and share anything new or different going on. Inappropriate activities should be reported to the Davis ["Police" Police Dept.]	+ '''The Friends of West Pond''' is a volunteer association of people who enjoy the wildlife habitat at the '''["West Area Pond"]''' in ["Davis"]. The Friends welcome new members and there is no obligation of time or money. While you enjoy spending time here, just keep a watchful eye on wildlife and human activities in and around West Pond and share anything new or different going on. Inappropriate activities should be reported to the Davis ["Police" Police Dept.]
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- The West Area Pond is made up of several stormwater retention ponds linked by channels in the wet months. In the dry months, water is provided by a supplementary well. The primary purpose of the Pond is to retain stormwater runoff and help prevent down-stream flooding, sedimentation and pollution. The Pond is enclosed by a security fence and is designated a '''Wildlife Preserve''' and "'Sensitive Habitat Area'" by the City of Davis. Native trees and shrubs grow on the slopes around the Pond and provide habitat for a diversity of wildlife. The ["Public Works" Public Works Dept.] manages the water levels and vegetation inside the fenced area, and the Greenbelt is maintained under the direction of Community Services/Parks Division.	+ The West Area Pond is made up of several stormwater retention ponds linked by channels in the wet months. In the dry months, water is provided by a supplementary well. The primary purpose of the Pond is to retain stormwater runoff and help prevent down-stream flooding, sedimentation and pollution. The Pond is enclosed by a security fence and is designated a "Wildlife Preserve" and "Sensitive Habitat Area" by the City of Davis. Native trees and shrubs grow on the slopes around the Pond and provide habitat for a diversity of wildlife. The ["Public Works" Public Works Dept.] manages the water levels and vegetation inside the fenced area, and the Greenbelt is maintained under the direction of Community Services/Parks Division.
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- Each September on '''CA Coastal Cleanup Day,''' we go inside the fence and pick up trash and recyclables. Watch for the announcement in '''"The Davis Enterprise."'''	+ Each September on '"CA Coastal Cleanup Day," we go inside the fence and pick up trash and recyclables. Watch for the announcement in ["The Davis Enterprise"].
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- Contact Ralph with questions at 415 410-4247. Trips co-sponsored by '''The Friends of West Pond''' and the '''Yolo Audubon Society'''.	+ Contact Ralph with questions at 415 410-4247. Trips co-sponsored by '''The Friends of West Pond''' and the ["Yolo Audubon Society"].
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- In fact, the '''Greenbelt''' is perfect for '''["Birds and Bird Watching" birdwatching]''' all year around.	+ In fact, the ["Greenbelt"] is perfect for ["Birds and Bird Watching" birdwatching] all year around.

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CovertProfessor — 2012-01-04 15:55:52

Revert to version 145 (cute, but confusing in this context, imo).

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BruceHansen — 2012-01-04 14:34:41

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BruceHansen — 2012-01-04 14:20:10

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- '''Looking for some weekly or occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' Join Ralph Hunter for a one and a half mile, two hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area and adjacent greenbelts. Trips will start at 9:00 AM at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars. A spotting scope for water birds will be available.	+ '''Looking for some weekly or occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' Every Wednesday at 9AM, join Ralph Hunter for a one and a half mile, two hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area and adjacent greenbelts. Trips will start at 9:00 AM at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars. A spotting scope for water birds will be available.

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JER — 2012-01-02 21:02:39

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JER — 2012-01-02 20:51:57

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JER — 2012-01-02 20:47:48

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-	+ '''Checklist of Butterflies''' observed 2007-present, many with photos: [[File(Butterflies observed in the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden.pdf)]] + =====
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- '''The Friends of West Pond''' planted the '''Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden''' in 2007. Now. we're planting new areas all along the Greenbelt and have added new paths around the Garden. You're welcome to join our work parties! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.[[Image(Before.jpg, thumbnail, 300, "How it looked in 2007")]] [[Image(Garden in 2010.jpg, thumbnail, 290, "How it looks today")]][[Image(The new plaque.JPG, thumbnail, 140, "The Garden Plaque donated by the FoWP")]][[Image(RIMG0084_2.jpg, thumbnail, 170, "Great Valley Gum Plant, the first flower to bloom in the Native Pollinator Garden")]] - - ===== - - '''Checklist of Butterflies''' observed 2007-present, many with photos: [[File(Butterflies observed in the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden.pdf)]] - ===== - - Sign up to hear about our Planting, Pruning and Mulching Parties: - - [[Image(Wheelbarrow Team.jpg, thumbnail, 230)]]	+ '''The Friends of West Pond''' planted the '''Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden''' in 2007. You're welcome to join our work parties! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events. + [[Image(Anna's Hummingbirds are in the Garden all year.JPG, thumbnail, 160, "Anna's Hummingbirds are in the Garden all year long")]][[[Image(Before.jpg, thumbnail, 280, "How it looked in 2007")]] [[Image(Garden in 2010.jpg, thumbnail, 270, "How it looks today")]][[Image(The new plaque.JPG, thumbnail, 110, "Plaque donated by the FoWP")]][[Image(Monarchs are welcome in the Garden.JPG, thumbnail, 160, "Monarchs are a welcome sight in the Garden")]]
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- [[Image(Otters in October.JPG, thumbnail, 200, "Four River Otters visit the Pond in July and October!")]] - [[Image(Honey Bees occupy the Greenbelt.JPG, thumbnail, 200, "Honey Bees occupy a Redwood on the Greenbelt!")]] - [[Image(Low water for New Year's.JPG, thumbnail. 200, "Low, low water on Jan. 1, 2012")]] - [[Image(Photographer on the Platform.JPG, thumbnail, 200, "Photographer gets high at West Pond")]]	+ [[Image(Otters in October.JPG, thumbnail, 200, "Four River Otters visit the Pond in July and October")]] + [[Image(There's a New bench overlooking the Pond.JPG, thumbnail, 200, "There's a new Bench overlooking the Pond")]] + [[Image(Honey Bees occupy the Greenbelt.JPG, thumbnail, 200, "Honey Bees occupy a Redwood on the Greenbelt")]] + [[Image(Low water for New Year's.JPG, thumbnail. 250, "Low Water on Jan. 1, 2012")]] +

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JER — 2012-01-02 20:33:16

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JER — 2012-01-02 20:26:17

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- [[Image(Come out for Fall and Winter Birding at the Pond.JPG, right, thumbnail, 340, "Come out for Fall and Winter Birding at the Pond")]]	+ [[Image(B&H Garden in 2011.JPG, right, thumbnail, 320, "Late Fall at the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden")]]
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- We're on Facebook, too! Send your photos and observations to [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-West-Pond/130165887048612]	+ Send your photos and observations to our ''Facebook'' page, too!
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	+ [[Image(Ralph's Birding Walks.JPG, right, thumbnail, 280, "Birding with Ralph")]] + + [[Image(Woodpecker.JPG, left, thumbnail, 200, "Red-breasted Sapsucker")]] +
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- The path along the '''Greenbelt''' is perfect for '''["Birds and Bird Watching" birdwatching]''' all year around. Platforms are at the south end of the Pond on Arlington Blvd, and two more are on the Greenbelt that runs north from Arlington Blvd. all the way to Covell Blvd.	+ In fact, the '''Greenbelt''' is perfect for '''["Birds and Bird Watching" birdwatching]''' all year around.
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	+ [[Image(Come out for Fall and Winter Birding at the Pond.JPG, thumbnail, 340, "Come out for Fall and Winter Birding at the Pond")]]
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- =Bike or Stroll the Aspen Greenbelt=	+ =Bike or Stroll the Greenbelt at West Pond=
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- The '''Greenbelt at West Pond''' has paved walkways and several comfortable benches. The small '''["Parks" Park]''' at the end of ["Isle Royale Lane"] has picnic tables shaded by a trellis, a lawn for games, and a drinking fountain. At the north end, near the ["UCD"] Medical Bldg., there is a second picnic area within a small garden, and a '''["Bocce"] court''' for public use. There is a '''bus stop''' at the corner of ["Arlington Boulevard"] and ["Shasta Drive"] for the ["D Bus Line" D] ["K Bus Line" K] and ["P/Q Bus Line" P] lines. You can walk, pedal, or drive to the Greenbelt. There's parking space at the end of ["Isle Royale Lane"].	+ The Greenbelt has paved walkways and several comfortable benches. The small '''["Parks" Park]''' at the west end of ["Isle Royale Lane"] has picnic tables shaded by a trellis, a lawn for games, and a drinking fountain. At the north end, near the ["UCD"] Medical Bldg., there is a second picnic area within a small garden, and a '''["Bocce"] court''' for public use. There is a '''bus stop''' at the corner of ["Arlington Boulevard"] and ["Shasta Drive"] for the ["D Bus Line" D] ["K Bus Line" K] and ["P/Q Bus Line" P] lines. You can walk, pedal, or drive to the Greenbelt. There's parking space at the end of ["Isle Royale Lane"].
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- [[Image(Gazebo at West Pond's Aspen Park.jpg, thumbnail, 220)]]	+ [[Image(Gazebo in the Fall.JPG, thumbnail, 250)]]
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- '''The Friends of West Pond''' planted the '''Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden''' in 2007. Now. we're planting new areas all along the Greenbelt and have added new paths around the Garden. You're welcome to join our work parties! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.[[Image(Before.jpg, thumbnail, 300, "How it looked in 2007")]] [[Image(Garden in 2010.jpg, thumbnail, 290, "How it looks today")]][[Image(The new plaque.JPG, thumbnail, 240, "The Garden Plaque donated by the FoWP")]][[Image(RIMG0084_2.jpg, thumbnail, 170, "Great Valley Gum Plant, the first flower to bloom in the Native Pollinator Garden")]]	+ '''The Friends of West Pond''' planted the '''Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden''' in 2007. Now. we're planting new areas all along the Greenbelt and have added new paths around the Garden. You're welcome to join our work parties! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.[[Image(Before.jpg, thumbnail, 300, "How it looked in 2007")]] [[Image(Garden in 2010.jpg, thumbnail, 290, "How it looks today")]][[Image(The new plaque.JPG, thumbnail, 140, "The Garden Plaque donated by the FoWP")]][[Image(RIMG0084_2.jpg, thumbnail, 170, "Great Valley Gum Plant, the first flower to bloom in the Native Pollinator Garden")]]
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JER — 2012-01-02 20:20:00

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JER — 2012-01-02 20:16:54

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JER — 2012-01-02 20:12:57

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JER — 2012-01-02 20:08:35

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JER — 2012-01-02 20:05:54

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JER — 2012-01-02 19:52:38

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JER — 2012-01-02 19:47:02

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JER — 2012-01-02 19:43:37

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- [[Image(Summer fun on the Greenbelt.JPG, right, thumbnail, 280, "Summer Fun on the Greenbelt")]]	+ [[Image(Come out for Fall and Winter Birding at the Pond.JPG, right, thumbnail, 340, "Come out for Fall and Winter Birding at the Pond")]]
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- [[Image(West Pond in June 2011.JPG, left, thumbnail, 300, "West Area Pond in the Summer")]]	+ [[Image(Winter Time at West Pond.JPG, left, thumbnail, 300, "Winter Time at West Pond")]]
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- Each September, volunteers meet at West Pond to take part in the annual '''CA Coastal Cleanup Day'''. Watch for announcements in '''"The Davis Enterprise."'''	+ Each September on '''CA Coastal Cleanup Day,''' we go inside the fence and pick up trash and recyclables. Watch for the announcement in '''"The Davis Enterprise."'''
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- NEW EVENT starting September 7, 2011!	+ '''Looking for some weekly or occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment?''' Join Ralph Hunter for a one and a half mile, two hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area and adjacent greenbelts. Trips will start at 9:00 AM at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars. A spotting scope for water birds will be available. + Contact Ralph with questions at 415 410-4247. Trips co-sponsored by '''The Friends of West Pond''' and the '''Yolo Audubon Society'''. + Ralph has been a birder for some 60 years and is a former facilitator of plant ID workshops, Yerba Buena (San Francisco) Chapter of California Native Plant Society. As Ralph says, the beauty of regular visits to a specific location is an increased understanding of the seasonal variation in plant and animal activities. Moreover, regular visits reveal further details that are readily missed with single or infrequent observations. The West Pond area is a very comfortable locale for birding which is easily accessible with level paved paths. Ralph invites us all to join him.
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- Ralph Hunter will lead a regular weekly walk in the West Area Pond area. Ralph has been a birder for some 60 years and is a former facilitator of plant ID workshops, Yerba Buena (San Francisco) Chapter of California Native Plant Society. - The beauty of regular visits to a specific location is an increased understanding of the seasonal variation in plant and animal activities. Moreover, regular visits reveal further details that are readily missed with single or infrequent observations. The West Pond area is a very comfortable locale for birding which is easily accessible with level paved paths. Ralph invites us all to join him. - In Ralph's words: Looking for some weekly or occasional exercise in a pleasant Davis environment? Try a one and a half mile, two hour birding and botanizing walk in the West Pond area and adjacent greenbelts. Trips will start at 9:00 AM at the Gazebo at the park at the west end of Isle Royale Ln. Please bring binoculars. A spotting scope for water birds will be available. - Contact Ralph with questions at 415 410-4247. Trips co-sponsored by Friends of West Pond and the '''Yolo Audubon Society'''.
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- The platforms and paths along the '"Greenbelt'" are perfect for '''["Birds and Bird Watching" birdwatching]''' all year around. Platforms are at the south end of the Pond on Arlington Blvd, and along the Greenbelt that runs north from Arlington Blvd. all the way to Covell Blvd. Here's the current list of '''Birds''' you can download and print: [[File(Checklist of Birds at West Pond, updated July 2011.pdf)]] - See a list of '''Butterflies''' observed 2007-present, many with photos: [[File(Butterflies observed in the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden.pdf)]] - [[Image(Cinnamon Teal from the south platform.JPG, thumbnail, 250, "Cinnamon Teal pair")]]	+ The path along the '''Greenbelt''' is perfect for '''["Birds and Bird Watching" birdwatching]''' all year around. Platforms are at the south end of the Pond on Arlington Blvd, and two more are on the Greenbelt that runs north from Arlington Blvd. all the way to Covell Blvd. + + '''Checklist of Birds''' to download and print: [[File(Checklist of Birds at West Pond, updated July 2011.pdf)]] + +
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- The '''["Aspen Greenbelt" Aspen Greenbelt]''' has paved walkways, comfortable benches in the shade, and two picnic areas. The small '''["Parks" Park]''' at the end of ["Isle Royale Lane"] has several picnic tables shaded by a trellis, a lawn for games, and a drinking fountain. At the north end, near the ["UCD"] Medical Facility, there is a second picnic area with a small garden, and a '''["Bocce"] court''' for public use. There is a '''bus stop''' at the corner of ["Arlington Boulevard"] and ["Shasta Drive"] for the ["D Bus Line" D] ["K Bus Line" K] and ["P/Q Bus Line" P] lines. You can walk, pedal, or drive to the Greenbelt. There's parking space at the end of ["Isle Royale Lane"].	+ The '''Greenbelt at West Pond''' has paved walkways and several comfortable benches. The small '''["Parks" Park]''' at the end of ["Isle Royale Lane"] has picnic tables shaded by a trellis, a lawn for games, and a drinking fountain. At the north end, near the ["UCD"] Medical Bldg., there is a second picnic area within a small garden, and a '''["Bocce"] court''' for public use. There is a '''bus stop''' at the corner of ["Arlington Boulevard"] and ["Shasta Drive"] for the ["D Bus Line" D] ["K Bus Line" K] and ["P/Q Bus Line" P] lines. You can walk, pedal, or drive to the Greenbelt. There's parking space at the end of ["Isle Royale Lane"].
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- '''The Friends of West Pond''' planted the '''Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden''' in 2007. Now. we're planting new areas all along the Greenbelt and have added new paths around the Garden. You're welcome to join our work parties! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.[[Image(Before.jpg, thumbnail, 300, "How it looked in 2007")]] [[Image(Garden in 2010.jpg, thumbnail, 290, "How it looks today")]][[Image(The new plaque.JPG, thumbnail, 140, "The Garden Plaque")]][[Image(Gary in the NPG.JPG, thumbnail, 200, "Gary starts planting in the new Native Pollinator Garden")]][[Image(RIMG0084_2.jpg, thumbnail, 170, "Great Valley Gum Plant, the first flower to bloom in the Native Pollinator Garden")]]	+ + + '''The Friends of West Pond''' planted the '''Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden''' in 2007. Now. we're planting new areas all along the Greenbelt and have added new paths around the Garden. You're welcome to join our work parties! Contact [[Mailto(grtrapp AT comcast DOT net)]] to learn about upcoming events.[[Image(Before.jpg, thumbnail, 300, "How it looked in 2007")]] [[Image(Garden in 2010.jpg, thumbnail, 290, "How it looks today")]][[Image(The new plaque.JPG, thumbnail, 240, "The Garden Plaque donated by the FoWP")]][[Image(RIMG0084_2.jpg, thumbnail, 170, "Great Valley Gum Plant, the first flower to bloom in the Native Pollinator Garden")]] +
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- Planting and Weeding Parties: - [[Image(Jack, Valerie and Eric plant Oaks and Buckeyes on bare hill.jpg, thumbnail, 260)]]	+ '''Checklist of Butterflies''' observed 2007-present, many with photos: [[File(Butterflies observed in the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden.pdf)]] + ===== + + Sign up to hear about our Planting, Pruning and Mulching Parties: +
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JER — 2012-01-02 19:04:24

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JER — 2012-01-02 18:55:45

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