| What: |
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, a unique nature preserve
operated by Cal State Fullerton in south Orange County, will
be the scene of a series of workshops and special events May-August
that are designed to acquaint residents with the birds and plants
found in rustic Modjeska Canyon. |
| |
|
| Where: |
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, 29322 Modjeska Canyon
Rd., near the end of the road. Take Santiago Canyon Road to
Modjeska Canyon Road and proceed to the sanctuary, which is
near the fire station. |
| |
|
| Schedule: |
Saturday, May 8, 9 -11 a.m.
Senior ranger and native plant expert Ginny McVickars will
lead a wildflower walk into the Modjeska Reserve. Visitors
will learn about the many blooming native plants in the area.
Fee: $3 with advance reservations, $4 at the door. Reservations:
(714) 836-7090.
Saturday, May 15, 10 – 11 a.m. Min-Li
Chang will talk on “What Dangers Lurk in Still Waters,”
a presentation dealing with mosquitoes, related diseases and
habitat. Fee: $3 with advance reservations, $4 at the door.
Reservations: (714) 836-7090.
Saturday, May 15, 1 - 3 p.m. “Meet
the Artist.” Bruce K.M. Meyers, a graduate art major
at Cal State Fullerton, will unveil a new diorama mural depicting
the native habitat of the canyons. Refreshments. Open to the
public free of charge.Saturday, June 26, 10 – 11:30
a.m. Birkin Newell, Tucker resident manager, will lead a nature
walk that focuses on the diversity of local native plants.
Fee: $3 with advance reservations, $4 at the door. Reservations:
(714) 836-7090.
Saturday, June 26, 4 – 6 p.m. Volunteers
are needed to help spruce up the sanctuary at “Tucker
Volunteer Work Day.” Hot dogs and refreshments will
be provided to all helpers at 6 p.m. Bring gloves and garden
tools. Information: (714) 649-2760.
Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Artist
Patt Blair will show participants how to create a beautiful
silk scarf using paints, natural sunlight and foliage from
the sanctuary. Blair is the instructor and workshop coordinator
for “Soft Expressions” art and quilt supply store
in Orange. Fee: $3 with advance reservations, $4 at the door.
$10 materials fee. Reservations: (714) 836-7090.
Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 – 11 a.m. Andrea
Murray, a graduate student from the Cal State Fullerton Anthropology
Department, will speak on “American Indians Who Lived
in the Tucker Vicinity and Within Orange County.” Fee:
$3 with advance reservations, $4 at the door. Reservations:
(714) 649-7090. |
| |
|
| Media Contacts: |
Karon Cornell, director of the
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, at
657-278-3896 or kcornell@fullerton.edu
Birkin Newell, on-site manager, at (714)
649-2760
or bnewell@fullerton.edu
Dave Reid, Public Affairs, at 657-278-4855
or dreid@fullerton.edu |
