SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
About SBVAS
SBVAS strives to bring people to their natural environment. Focusing on birds and other wildlife, we hope to conserve natural resources in the Southern California's "Inland Empire," specifically San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial Counties.
Founded in 1948, San Bernardino Valley Audubon is southeastern California's leading non-profit engaging people in the conservation of birds and their habitats. We involve people through recreational birding, envelop them in our education programs, and engage them in conservation actions from counting birds to working with local, state, and national policy makers. San Bernardino Valley Audubon is a fully independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Remembering Eugene Cardiff 1929-2025
Contact us at:
eSBVAS@gmail.com
SAVE MYSTIC LAKE
Meetings
Meetings are held at the San Bernardino County Museum once a month on Wednesday nights from September through May. The museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Ln, Redlands, CA 92374.
Scheduled Upcoming Events and Field Trips
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 8:00 am
Barstow, Newberry Springs, Hinkley
Leader: Dori Myers (714) 336-1420 and Tricia Thrasher (951-288-5539)
We will look for wintering birds in various areas in Barstow, Newberry Springs and Hinkley. We will search alfalfa fields, poles and ponds, with a particular interest in birds of pray. We will meet at the International House of Pancakes on Lenwood Road in Barstow at 7:00am for breakfast or in their parking lot at 8:00am after breakfast. The address is 2841 Lenwood, Barstow. To get there, take the I-15 north to Barstow and exit right at the Lenwood Road offramp. The IPH will be on the left hand side. Bring a lunch, water, snacks, and warm cloths, because summer may be over by then. Please make certain you have enough gas. Plan to spend the day driving and searching for wintering hawks and any other of our flying friends. Call Dori, at the number listed, if you have questions.
Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 8:00-10:00 am
Beginning Bird Walk: Palm Springs, Demuth Park
Leader: Ross Thrasher, (909) 645-2282
For those of you who are just beginning the wonderful pastime of bird watching, please join us for a fun, slow-paced morning of birding in one of our local parks. Our goal will be to teach you enough basic birding techniques and identification skills so that you will feel comfortable birding on your own or joining our longer birding trips throughout the year. We will introduce you to some of our local bird species. You may be surprised at what wonderful birds can be seen! Wear comfortable walking shoes, hats and sunscreen and bring water and binoculars. Everyone is welcome. Meet at 8 am at the parking lot near the tennis courts on E. Mesquite Blvd. near Vella Road
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 6:30 pm
SBVAS General Meeting
Christmas Potluck
It is time for our Annual Holiday Potluck. Please note we will be starting earlier at 6:30pm on Wednesday, December 17. Please bring your place setting and cup and a salad, casserole, dish or dessert to share. Please note that there is only a microwave available to warm food. Audubon will provide you with a sandwich and cold beverage. Bring your own beverage if you desire something other than soda.
After dinner, our members, will entertain us with their nature pictures. Often these pics are of birds but anything from the natural world is welcome. If you wish to show and share your pics with us, please bring around 30 or less on a memory stick.
This party is always lots of fun. Everyone is always welcome. Bring a friend and come enjoy the season with your friends and Audubon.
December 18, 2025- January 5, 2026
SBVAS Christmas Bird Counts
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