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M A G A Z I N E O F T H E VE N T A N A CH A P T E R O F T H E S I E R R A CL U B

olume 44, Number 1,2005

Explore, enjoy and protect the planet

Eyecatching . . . Observers neededp. 5

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FEBRUARYMARCH

APRILOUTINGS


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The Ventana Chapter Bookstore inCarmel needs more pizzazz.

If you are creative, energetic, have

retail experience or (for the right per-son) would like to learn more aboutthe retail business, this volunteer posi-tion may be for you.

The Club would like the bookstoreto attract more customers. We need todisplay our wares in a more attractivefashion and ultimately to achievemore sales.

If you are creative and skilled/ inter-ested/excited about merchandising,call Marilyn Beck, 372-6860. Flexiblehours, variable time commitment.

Volunteer opportunityBookstore merchandiser

Editor:Debbie Bulger 457-1036e-mail: [email protected](no change of address calls, please!)

Production:Debbie Bulger, Stephanie Kearns

Writers:Rita Dalessio, Debbie Bulger,Gabrielle Stocker, Glenn StewartIda Hills

Photographers:

Glenn Stewart, David Gregoire,Craig Himmelwright, Richard Stover,Trish Hildinger, Dave Clendenen,Margie Kay

Proofreaders:Richard Stover, Charles KoesterWolfgang Rosenberg

Distribution:Lew Weinstein, Debbie Bulger,Sheila Dunniway, Leslye LawrenceWendy Peddicord, Meryl Everett

Advertising Sales:Debbie Bulger

Late Night Food Delivery & Software:Richard Stover

Chapter website:http://ventana.sierraclub.org

Please send all Letters-to-the-Editor to:

Editor, c/o Sierra Club 1603 King St.Santa Cruz, CA 95060Send e-mail to: [email protected]

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expressed in The Ventana are those of theauthors, and do not necessarily reflect theposition of the Sierra Club. Articles, graphicsand photographs are copyrighted by theauthors and artists and may be reprinted onlywith their permission.DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS

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The Sierra Clu b / Ventana Chapter Volu me 44 Number 1, 2005

C H A P T E R C H A I R

Help get the CommunityGPU approved

In January, a group of 18 environmen-tal and community organizationsincluding the Ventana Chapter pre-

sented the Board of Supervisors with anew General Plan Update (GPU) forMonterey County. This document was

prepared after seven community forumswhich drew about 1000 participants.Two of the meetings were conducted inSpanish. All were reported by communi-ty television.

With the help of professional plannerTerry Watt and former Assembly mem-ber Fred Keeley, Chapter membershelped craft a plan for Monterey Countywhich will provide the strongest policiesin the state for affordable housing andprotection of natural resources. The sec-tion on agriculture would exempt farm-ers from troublesome permit regulationsfor routine farming practices and wouldpreserve farmland.

The plan calls for at least 25% of newhousing to be affordable. It will increasethe affordable housing requirement to40% at Fort Ord. Growth would bedirected to areas which already haveroads, public services and other infra-structure. This will discourage sprawland leapfrog development which is ahuge problem in the county.

The Chapter is concerned about howthe Board of Supervisors will receive thisfair-minded General Plan Updatebecause of their dropping the previousplan last summer after having spent fiveyears and $5 million. The County tossedout the previous draft GPU because ofpressure from developers and other spe-cial interests.

We need your help to apply pressureto the Supervisors. Please contact yourlocal Supervisor and tell him you wouldlike to see the Board approve thisCommunity GPU.

Rita Dalessio

The power of water

Between Christmas and New Years Iwas camping and climbing in theCalifornia desert east of Joshua

Tree National Park. We were climbingin the Chuckwalla Mountains with ourfriend Jackie from Nevada when therains came. Jackie was carpooling withus for the day, and we decided to go backto the BLMs Corn Springs campground.

Instead, we watched in awe as theleading edge of the water slid down thewash, paralleled the road for a bit, thenflowed across the pavement. The waterpicked up speed, pushing foam anddebris before it. Our way back to thecampsite was blocked by a rushing tor-rent. We sought high ground and decid-ed to spend the night in the truck.

After a tailgate supper, the three of ustried to get some sleep. At 4:30 a.m. wewere startled awake by brilliant flashes

of lightening to the south. With the raingetting harder, we hightailed it toBlythe, luckily having to drive acrossflowing water only once.

While we were having our ownencounters with water, unbeknownst tous, halfway around the world, hundredsof thousands of people were living anddying in the worst natural disaster inrecorded history. A week later on ourdrive home, we stayed at a motel and

How to contact your Monterey County Supervisor

District 1: Fernando Armenta, 60 W. Market St., Ste. 110, Salinas, [email protected], ph: 755-5011, Fax: 755-5876.

District 2: Louis R. Calcagno, P.O. Box 787, Castroville, 95012, ph: 755Fax:, 633-0201, [email protected].

District 3: W.B. Butch Lindley, P.O. Box 946, King City, 93930, ph: 75or in King City, 385-8333, Fax: 385-8327, [email protected].

District 4:Jerry Smith, 2616 1st Ave., Marina, 93933, ph: 883-7570 or 755Fax: 384-1839, district4@ co.monterey.ca.us.

District 5: Dave Potter, Courthouse, 1200 Aguajito Rd., Ste. 1, Mon93940, ph: 755-5055 or 647-7755, Fax: 647-7695, [email protected]

were shocked by the TV reportdestruction and human suffering

Since that day, I have read eabout the savagery of Nature struggle of humans against forces. It saddens me to see sucmentary.

In my life I have climbed manytains. Some of them such as Mt.and the east face of Mt. Whitnvery challenging. Each time I climb, I give thanks to the mountry to approach it with awe and

Nature is not good or bad. Iavenging or hostile. It is. How wact with it depends on our attitudis not to deny that bad things canhappen to innocent people cautsunamis, lost in snowstorms, oaway by flash floods.

Oftentimes these tragedies apletely unavoidable, but other natural occurrence is turned human tragedy by human fairespect natural forces.

When we build in a floodplshould not be surprised when oues are swept away by a swollen we clearcut a mountain slope, wenot be surprised when a landsidcrashing down on our commuhighway.

My hope is that if anything gcome out of the terrible loss oflife that occurred last Decembergreater respect for the forces ofwill change the behaviors that usarily put people at risk.

Debbie Bulger

;xxxx New and re-elected

Ex-Com Members

Ventana ChapterHeather AllenJoel WeinsteinRita Dalessio

Santa Cruz Group

Aldo GiacchinoMike GuthBojana MorgenthalerNote: Marilyn Fravel has resigned

from the Santa Cruz Group Ex-com.The new Ex-Com has appointed LoisRobin to fill Marilyns term.

Moving?Please fill out and mail the c

of address form on page 1

The post office charges us 70 centsthey handle the address change. Plethe Club by using the coupon on p

Thank you


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LETTERS

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President George W. BushThe White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NWWashington, D.C. 20500Comment line: (202) 456-1111FAX: (202) [email protected]

Vice President Dick Cheney(202) [email protected]

Governor Arnold SchwarzeneggerState Capitol BuildingSacramento, CA 95814(916) 445-2841FAX: (916) 445-4633www.governor.ca.gov

Senator Dianne Feinstein331 Hart Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510(202) 224-3841

(415) 393-07071 Post Street, Suite 2450San Francisco, CA [email protected]

Senator Barbara Boxer112 Hart Office BuildingWashington, D. C. 20510(202) 224-3553(415) 403-0100 (Voice)1700 Montgomery StreetSan Francisco, CA [email protected]

U. S. Representative Sam Farr100 W. Alisal StreetSalinas, CA 93901

Contact Your Representatives(831) 429-1976 (Santa Cruz)(831) 424-2229 (Salinas)

(202) 225-6791 (FAX, Washington, [email protected]. Representative Anna Eshoo698 Emerson StreetPalo Alto, CA 94301(408) 245-2339FAX (650) [email protected]

State Senator Abel Maldonado100 Paseo De San Antonio, Suite 206San Jose, CA 95113(408) 277-9461

State Senator Joe SimitianState Capitol, Room 4062Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 445-6747 FAX (916) 323-4529

State Senator Jeff Denham369 Main Street, #208

Salinas, CA 93901(831) [email protected]

Assembly Representative Simon Salin100 W. Alisal Street, Rm. 134Salinas, CA 93901(831) 759-8676 FAX (831) [email protected]

Assembly Representative John Laird701 Ocean Street, Room 318-BSanta Cruz, CA 95060(831) 425-150399 Pacific Street, Suite 555DMonterey, CA 93940(831) 649-2832 FAX (831) [email protected].

The Ventana welcomes letters. Send to:

LETTERS TO THE EDITORThe Ventana, 1603 King StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060

or email to [email protected] include a phone number withyour letter. Anonymous letters arenot accepted. Letters may be edited

for length.ter-county CarpoolingI am interested in participating in Sierraub hikes, but I live in Monterey. You havecarpool site but nothing listed for

onterey. Could you consider having a car-ol site in Monterey as most of the hikes

e farther from Monterey than from Santaruz. Or you could have a bulletin board forrpool information? Thanks.Phyllis HiltonMonterey

ditors Note

Several members have expressed the desirer informal carpooling between Santa Cruzd Monterey Counties for outings. Please see

e notice on page 7.olunteers NeededThe Citizens Monitoring Network, spon-

red by the Monterey Bay National Marinenctuary is looking for volunteers to moni-r water quality of creeks and storm drains

Salinas. On the first Saturday of theonth we monitor 3 sites in the NE side ofwn on Natividad, Gabilan, and Santa Ritareeks. We monitor the creek and a stormain outfall at each site. This provides anportunity to look at impacts of agricultur-and urban runoff. If you are interested inrticipating, please contact Robin Lee,

[email protected], 443-1153.Robin LeeSalinas

by Gabrielle Stocker

How many readers know that inYosemite National Park, a fewmiles north of Yosemite Valley,

lies the 1120 acre valley of the TuolumneRiver, a wonderfully exact counterpartof Yosemite Valley. . . a grand landscapegarden, one of Natures rarest and mostprecious mountain temples. (JohnMuir) But this valley, the Hetch Hetchy,including 800 feet of cascades and water-falls along four miles of the TuolumneRiver, lies under 300 feet of water.

How could this have happened? In anunprecedented action within a NationalPark, Congress narrowly passed the

Raker Act in 1913, which authorized SanFrancisco to construct the OShaugh-nessy Dam and reservoir on the

Tuolumne River in the Hetch HetchyValley in Yosemite National Park.

This was in spite of vigorous opposi-tion by citizens across the nation, led byJohn Muir, founder of the Sierra Club,who fumed, Dam Hetch Hetchy! Aswell dam for water tanks the peoplescathedrals and churches, for no holiertemple has ever been consecrated by theheart of man. Muir died the followingyear, some say of a broken heart. The

Ron Good, Executive Director of RESTORE HETCH HETCHY, and local activists meetwith Representative Sam Farr in December. From l to r: Martha Balogh, BarbaraMossberg, Rep. Sam Farr, Alayne Meeks, Gabrielle Stocker.

Its time to restore Hetch Hetchdam was completed in 1923, andley was flooded under several hfeet of water.

RESTORE HETCH HETCcitizen group including expert ists, attorneys, engineers, econpublic policy and public finance artists, and teachers is working to

this beautiful valley. They have completed a study exploring wsolutions for Hetch Hetchy and Francisco Bay Area water andusers. In November GoSchwarzenegger directed state to undertake a comprehensive sthe costs and benefits of restorinHetchy Valley within YNational Park.

For further information and port this effort, visit wwwhetchy.org. Thank Governor Senegger for ordering the reststudy (See contact information b

Since the days of John Mu

Sierra Club has supported the ption, and now the restoratYosemites Hetch Hetchy Vallmore information visit wwwclub.org/ca/hetchhetchy/. To photo of Campfire Girls enjoyinHetchy in 1919, visit www.sieorg/ca/hetchhetchy/camp_fire_g

And, the next time youYosemite, visit the Hetch Hetch

Volunteers

Needed

Staff for Sierra ClubBookstore in Carmel

A chance to enjoy working inCarmel and helping the Club.Volunteers work 4 hours a month.Meet interesting people. Join theteam! Call Gil Gilbreath, 624-7501.

. . . all our military strength, allour police, all our technologies andstrategies of suspicion and surveillancecannot make us secure if we lose ourability to farm, or if we squander ourforests, or if we exhaust or poison ourwater sources.

Wendell Berry


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For nearly a decade, there have beenbattles over development proposedadjacent to Soquel Creek in the

City of Capitola. Continued develop-ment threatened to further degrade thisinvaluable steelhead and riparian habitat.

In 1995, the groups Save the Habitat

and Working to Advance the VillageEnvironment (WAVE) beatback a proposal by develop-ers for a major box storedevelopment on BayAvenue. Since then,public objection andlitigation has stoppeddevelopment. In2004, the propertyowner returnedwith proposals fordevelopment.

Also, since 1996,the Rispin MansionProperty, which was

owned by the City,has been proposed fora bed & breakfast andadditional develop-ment. The project asoriginally conceived signif-icantly intruded intoEnvironmentally SensitiveHabitat for overwintering MonarchButterflies. Save the Habitat has foughtthe proposal and the sale of City-ownedproperty for private development. TheCouncil approved the project in 2004.

By the latter half of 2004, Save theHabitat had filed four new lawsuitsagainst the City of Capitola concerningcreekside development, and another onewas about to be filed. WAVE joined inthe lawsuit on the new Bay Avenue proj-ect. Recently Save the Habitat, WAVE,the City, and the developers were able tosettle these lawsuits.

In exchange for dropping thgrowing numbers of lawsuits, thtiffs achieved a laundry list of tions for Soquel Creek and MButterfly habitat along the Among some of the significanttions are:

Permanent ConseEasements for ripar

Monarch habitat osides of Soquel

from Hwy. 1 toMansion. Thements ensurecant setbackSoquel Crany new dment.

P er mPublic Easement Rispin Mproperty.

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restoration oan habitat. A contrib

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seven years. Stormwater and lighti

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Glenn Stewart

Iwas still five minutes from my obser-vation point when I heard the unmis-takable wailing call of a peregrine fal-

n. It was the unhurried, ascending

ail, waaaaa, waaaaa, of the male as het the female know that he was nearbyshe lay atop her clutch of eggs.I hurried along the trail hauling the

eight of a heavy tripod, 60-powerope, binoculars, and thermarest to thege of the canyon. I set up and sooncated the peregrine on the branch of aag across the canyon. He was so far

way that I could see his beak openfore the sound of his wailing reachede. What a stunning sight! Black cap,hite breast, and slate gray wing all visi-e in the morning light.Every three or four hours, the maleregrine visits the female at the nest toliver food to her or to give her a breakom incubation. This nest exchange ise only opportunity observers have tonpoint the location of the actual nestdge.After a long wait, I was rewarded bye sight of the male dropping from hisrch in an arcing dive that ended withs landing on a cliff ledge. He bowedrward with a chupping call, and dis-peared. The female had already

merged and was in flight before theff. But I held on the spot where the

male had disappeared and carefullynoted nearby landmarksa large, round,

flat-faced rock and reddish stain near theledge where the male disappeared. ThenI sat back and enjoyed the females flight.

She circled in the sunshine seeming toenjoy spreading wings and tail to gainaltitude. After two or three turns of thecircle, her feet dropped and a largestream of excreta fell away. She flewsome more and then perched in themorning sun to preen and stretch.Surely, I thought, she is on eggs.

Here is a species that has fascinatedhumankind throughout the ages. Theperegrine is an extraordinarily efficientbird hunter that is known to be thefastest animal on the planet. Near verti-cal dives in pursuit of prey often exceed200 miles per hour. Peregrine is Latinfor wanderer or foreigner. Someperegrines that breed in the high Arcticmigrate as far as the high, central plainsof Argentina for the winter.

This magnificent bird almost became

extinct because the pesticide DDT wascausing eggshell thinning and breakage.By 1970, no peregrine falcons could befound nesting successfully east of theMississippi River, and just two pairswere found producing young inCalifornia.

Thanks to the elimination of mostuses of DDT and population recoverythrough captive breeding, releases ofyoung, and, management of wild pairs,the species has recovered and beenremoved from the federal endangered

species list. (The state ofCalifornia continues to list theperegrine as endangered.)

The nest in the Santa CruzMountains is one that I foundwhile hiking several years ago.It is one of 12 to 15 such nestsites in the Santa Cruz,Monterey, San Benito, tri-county area.

Never in the past 50 yearshave peregrine falcons beenmore abundant. It is only dur-ing the approximately 100-daybreeding period (courtship tofledging) that we can learnsomething about theCalifornia peregrine falconpopulation by counting nest-

ing pairs and, if possible, not-ing the number of young. Adatabase of this informationhas been maintained year afteryear since the early 1970s.

We monitor their numbersbecause fluctuations in theperegrine falcon population

can be a valuable indicator ofenvironmental health. Site

fidelity is very high among this species,so many observers return to sites yearafter year to report on occupancy and

Become a peregrinobserver

The UC Santa Cruz PredatoResearch Group was central to pfalcon recovery activities in Ca

Oregon, and Nevada from 1975 tThey produced young for releasecaptive flock and from thin-shellcollected in the wild for hatchingincubation lab. Research is continu

If you are interested in participafiling reports of peregrine falcon activity, download the observationwww.scpbrg.org peregrine survlink is provided to a detailed descrinesting behaviors. Using the behavguide, observers can determine chronology from a distance so that falcons are never disturbed. Observcontact Glenn Stewart, gstewart@uwith information or questions.

School assemblieLimited grant funds make schoo

blies on the peregrine falcon recoveable for grades three and up. The 45presentations include slides illustraperegrines natural history, biolowork raising young falcons, and, centering cliff nests in the wild. peregrine accompanies the prPlease contact Glenn Stewart, g

@ucsc.edu for more informatioschedule an assembly.

Greased lightningeregrine falcons in California

productivity. With the current esCalifornia population at 300Predatory Bird Research Groupgists cannot begin to monitor all within the breeding cycle, so weon the reports of volunteer obse

The peregrine falcon is amomost widely distributed birds world nesting on every continmajor landmass except Antarcticnest in the sand or gravel found tected ledges and prefer tall cli

buildings and bridges) overlookcoasts, lakes, and rivers. Many pthe Monterey area are familiar wEmbassy Suites peregrines thaon the buildings letters from OcApril each year. Like other wperegrines in the Bay Area, thepear around the income tax deareturn to their nesting territory wlikely somewhere in the Arctic.

The Embassy Suites falcsometimes seen standing on the tion stacks of the MontereAquarium. In Santa Cruz, a wperegrine is often seen perched nmouth of the San Lorenzo R

across from the Natural HMuseum.

Glenn Stewart is Program Manthe UCSC Predatory Bird Research

he peregrine is known to be the fastest animal on the planet. Near vertical dives in pur-it of prey often exceed 200 mph.

Peregrines nest in the sand and gravel found onprotected ledges

CraigHimmelwright/SCPBRG


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C A L E N D A R

Sierra Club Events

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Friday - Sunday, February 25 - 27

Banff Mountain Film FestivalThe best films and videos from the BanffMountain Film Festival will thrill andinspire you. Different films each day.

Journey to exotic locales, paddle thewildest waters, and climb the highestpeaks. Rio Theater, Soquel Ave., SantaCruz. 7:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m. Sunday. $12general, $10 students. Tickets available atUCSC Box Office, Bugaboo, PacificEdge, Adventure Sports, Family CyclingCenter. A benefit for UCSC WildernessOrientation Scholarship Fund and UCSCRecreation. Call 459-2806 for more infor-mation.

Saturday, February 26

Landfill tourGet up front and personal with how yourgarbage is handled. FREE bus tour forSanta Cruz County residents of theBuena Vista county landfill and theMonterey Regional Waste ManagementDistrict in Marina to see large-scale com-posting. Learn how hazardous waste ishandled. See recycling in action. CallKarin Grobe, 427-3452 to reserve a seat.

Sunday, February 27

FREE WormshopLearn how worms can eat your foodscraps and make beautiful compost foryour garden. FREE workshop for SantaCruz County residents. 1:00-3:00 p.m.Optional worm bin, $15. Call to reserveworm bin. Sponsored by Santa CruzCounty Board of Supervisors. Call KarinGrobe, 427-3452. Green AcresElementary School, 966 Bostwick Lane,Santa Cruz.

Saturdays (see dates below)

Habitat restoration

California Native Plant SoVolunteer to restore native habitaState Parks in Santa Cruz Co. Weered work clothing. Bring water &gloves. Tools provided. 10:00 a.mp.m. We work rain or shine, but,things get particularly unpleasantit a day. Contact Linda Brodman4041, [email protected]. webswww.cruzcnps.org.

February 12, Henry Cowell StateWe will have a booth at the MigrFestival from 11:00 a.m to 4:00 p.Drop by and learn about migratinters and plants.

February 26, Sunset Beach State P

March 5, Quail Hollow County P

Saturdays

Garland Ranch hikesThe Monterey Peninsula RegionaDistrict docents lead hikes at GarRanch Park every Saturday and inSierra Club members to join themupdated list of all hikes may be fotheir website: www.mprpd.org.

Second and fourth Saturdays

Habitat restoration

WatsonvilleSecond and fourth Saturdays eachSponsored by Watsonville WetlanWatch. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MeOrchard Supply parking lot at GrValley Rd. and Main St. in WatsoGloves, tools and lunch providedLaura Kummerer, 728-4106 for minformation. No experience need

Non-Sierra Club events of interest

The following activities are not sponsored or administered by the Sierra Club. TClub makes no representations or warranties about the safety, supervision or mment of such activities. They are published only as a reader service.

riday, February 25

Singles Potluck and GamesFriday evening potlucks are a great way

to begin the weekend, and provide anopportunity to work out some weekendplans with others. 6:30 p.m. Bring foodto share and your own plate, cup, uten-sils, and serving utensils. We love home-cooked food, but store-bought items(minimum value $4) make great contribu-tions too. For directions call George, 335-7748.

riday, March 11

Potluck & Slides:

Sweden/Poland/Czech RepublicJann McCord will share slides from hertrip to Sweden, Poland and the Czech

republic last year. The potluck begins at6:30 p.m. Bring food to share and yourown plate, cup, utensils, and serving uten-sils. We love home-cooked food, butstore-bought items (minimum value $4)make great contributions too. For direc-tions call George, 335-7748.

March & April

Fundraising CruisesHave a fun vacation and help the Clubraise money at the same time. Sierra ClubCalifornia Political Committee is spon-soring a series of cruises to ChannelIslands National Park. Cruises departfrom Santa Barbara. Prices include bunk,sumptuous meals and snacks, and aranger naturalist to lead hikes and identi-fy wildlife. See whales, dolphins, seals,lots of birds and more.

March 18-21, San Miguel, Santa Rosa,Santa Cruz & Anacapa Islands ($650).

April 2, Santa Cruz Island ($175).

April 29-May 1, San Miquel, Santa Rosa,Santa Cruz Island ($470).

To make a reservation send a check for$100 payable to Sierra Club to leader

Joan Jones Holtz, 11826 The Wye Street,El Monte, CA 91732. For more informa-tion contact Joan at [email protected],626-443-0706.

Friday, March 25

Singles Potluck and

Games

See listing fromFebruary 25.

Friday, April 8

Potluck & Slides: I

of MauiThis Island of Maui slshow will be presentedNielsen. The potluck b6:30 p.m. Bring food toand your own plate, cusils, and serving utensillove home-cooked foodstore-bought items (minvalue $4) make great cotions too. For directionGeorge, 335-7748.

n Muir on his 2500-kilometer odyssey across Australia on foot. For 128 days, Jon and hisg, Seraphine, survived entirely off the land, hunting and gathering along the way. Image

om the film, Alone Across Australia to be shown at the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Seelendar listing this page.

Deborah A. MalkinA TTO RNEY A T LA W

Specializing inWills, Living Trusts, Tax-saving Trusts,

and other forms of Estate Planning.Also offering assistance with Conservatorships and Probate.

Free initial consultationDiscount offered to Sierra Club members.

The Creekside Offices at 2425 Porter St., Suite 15 Soquel, CA 95073 831-462-9100

CourtesyofBanffMountainFilmF

estival


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Tuesday, February 15

SENIOR HIKE: WILDER RANCH

Well climb the Baldwin Loop Trail with STEEP UPHILL. Great oceaDress for weather. Meet at Sears 4before 9:30 a.m. or at Mission & KinShens at 9:50 a.m. Bring lunch, watepool. Rain cancels. Leader: Beverly

359-9961.

Wednesday, February 16HIKE: LONG RIDGE7-mile hike off Skyline Blvd. at theFlat trailhead. We will hike alonCreek to the top of Long Ridge. Tseason is prime time to search fotracks and the stories they tell. Greatthe S. F. Bay area. Meet at 9:00 a.m41st Ave. to carpool, or at the trailhewest side of Skyline, 3.3 miles nortintersection with Hwy. 9 at 10:10 a.hiking shoes, and bring lunch anLeader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

F E B R U A R Y

Sunday, February 6

HIKE: JACKS PEAK

8 miles around the perimeter of Jacks PeakPark. Great views of Monterey Harbor andPt. Lobos. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the K-Martparking lot in Seaside. Take the 218 exit off ofHwy. 1. Bring lunch, water, and wear boots.Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

Tuesday, February 8

SENIOR SAUNTER: ANTONELLI POND

Easy 3-mile walk along the west side ofAntonelli Pond to visit the homeless gardenthen on to Terrace Point to the SeymourCenter. Well return to Natural Bridges pic-nic tables for lunch. Meet at Sears 41st Ave.before 9:30 a.m. or meet on Delaware Avenuein Santa Cruz just past Swanton Ave. atentrance to Natural Bridges at 9:50 a.m. Dressfor weather. Bring lunch, water and $2 car-pool. Leader: Jean Harrison, 425-5447.

Wednesday, February 9

HIKE: SALINAS RIVER STATE BEACH

From Moss Landing well hike along a trailbeside the old Salinas River to MontereyDunes Way and the Salinas River State Beachboundary and return along the beach. Thebeach is usually covered with driftwood and isbacked by fragile, vegetation covered sanddunes. If you would like to join us at the endof the hike, well walk down toward the MossLanding Channel and eat lunch at Phils.Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m., in back ofthe gas station at Rio Del Mar exit of Hwy. 1at 9:15 a.m. or at the trailhead at 9:45 a.m. 7miles. Bring water. Leader: Diane Cornell,423-5925.

Saturday, February 12HIKE: PINNACLES PEAKS

Climb both North and South Chalone Peaks.This 3,500' elevation gain hike is worth everyinch of its strenuously-steep 15-mile loop.Experience a hike that not too many peopledare to take. Views of the Diablo Range to theeast, the Santa Lucia Mountains to the westand the overlook of the great Salinas Valley.Bring plenty of water, food, wear boots, dressin layers, gloves and $ for carpool. Limitedspace, call leader for meeting information.Rain cancels. Leader: Esperanza Hernandez.Co-leader: Suzanne Arnold, 678-1968.


WALK: MT MADONNA PARKWell start at Sprig Lake and search for fetidadders tongue. 5 miles with steep trails. Meetat 9:30 a.m. at the Santa Cruz CountyGovernment Center to carpool. Call for addi-tional information. Leader: Nick Wyckoff,462-3101.


HIKE: EAST MOLERA

Lovely views of the coast, Pico Blanco, andthe canyon of the South Fork of the Little Surreward us for our steep climb towards PostSummit. 6 miles and 1,800' elevation gain.Bring lots of water, lunch, hat, sun protectionand $ for the 45-minute carpool. Rain cancels.Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Albertsons in Carmel.

Back by 4:00 p.m. Leader: Andrea Phelps,andrea_phelps @csumb.edu.

Sunday, February 13

WALK: FORT ORD

Lets meander around the southeast corner ofFort Ord on BLM trails. Well spend 3 hoursexploring rolling hills at an easy pace. Expectmud; wear boots. Dress in layers; bring waterand a snack. Rain cancels. Meet at 10:00 a.m.at the trailhead opposite the CHP offices nearPortola Dr. and Reservation Rd., just offHwy. 68. For directions, call before the dateof the hike. Leader: Mary Gale, 626-3565.

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ENERAL INFORMATION:

All outings begin and end at the trailhead.arpooling to and from the trailhead is strict-a private arrangement between the driverd his/her guests. Carpool drivers are notents or employees of the Sierra Club.GLS = Gay & Lesbian Sierrans. All are

elcome on GLS outings.

XPLANATION OF RATINGS:

The outings described vary in difficultyom leisurely walks to strenuous hikes. Thellowing explanation are general guidelines.or more information about the difficulty ofparticular hike, call the leader):Walk: Between 2-5 miles, leisurely pace.Easy: No more than 5 miles; slight eleva-

on gain; easy pace.Moderate: 5-10 miles; up to 2,000' gain;

oots; better than average fitness required.Strenuous: May involve off-trail hiking;

manding pace; for experienced hikers inod condition only.

M E E T I N G P L A C E S

IRECTIONS:

Big Sur Land Trust Parking Lot: 3785a Nona Marie, Carmel. From Hwy. 1 head-g S in Carmel, turn left on Rio Rd., left ona Nona Marie, then left into the parking lothind Monterey County Bank.Albertsons/Bagel Bakery: Heading south

n Hwy. 1, pass through Monterey. One milest the Ocean Ave. intersection, turn left onarmel Valley Rd. Almost immediately, turn

ght at the light toward the stores.bertsons and Bagel Bakery are on the right.Santa Cruz County Govt. Center: The

rge grey building at the corner of Ocean andater in Santa Cruz. We meet at the corner ofe parking lot nearest to the gas station.Felton Faire: From Santa Cruz take

raham Hill Rd. toward Felton. Just afterou pass Roaring Camp (on the left), make aght into Felton Faire shopping center. Weeet at the edge of the Safeway parking lotarest Graham Hill Rd.41st Avenue Sears: From Hwy. 1 in

apitola, take the 41st Avenue exit and con-nue toward the ocean on 41st Avenueward the Mall. Pass the main Mall entrance

d turn right into the next entrance headingward Sears. We meet behind the bank locat-at 41st and Capitola Road. Senior Saunter

eets in Sears parking lot close to 41st Ave.MPC Parking Lot: Monterey Peninsula

ollege Parking Lot. From Hwy. 1 take theshermans Wharf exit, go straight one block,rn left and left again into the first parkingt, parking lot A. This is the site of thehursday Farmers Market. Plenty of parkingthout a fee on weekends.

In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary thatparticipants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not haveinsurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them.Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangementamong the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

Club events such as potlucks, slideshows and other

get-togethers are on page 6 in theCalendar listings.

Notice

carpool newMeet 1 hour before formal mtime in order to save gas and pthe environment when particin out-of-county outings. Informleader) carpool meeting spots:

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Wednesday, March 2

HIKE FORT ORD

Well hike 7 miles of up and down the Old Reservoir Engineer Canyon Fort Ord Public Lands managed by t

Rolling hillsides with groves of lwhere once Ohlones camped andtrained. Views of Salinas Valley and Peak. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00behind the gas station at the Rio turnoff of Hwy 1 at 9:15 a.m., or at head up the street from the HighwaOffice off Reservation Rd. and Porto10:00 a.m. Bring lunch and waterDiane Cornell, 423-5925.

Saturday, March 5

WALK: GARLAND RANCH

4-mile figure 8 loop. Hike up to the Buckeye and Waterfall trails, come Fern, Mesa, and Lupine Loop trails.see early wildflowers; trails may beMeet at Albertsons to carpool at 9:0at Garland Park at 9:20 a.m. in thelot. Santa Cruz people may meet 1 hlier at the Government Center for ca(no leader). Bring snack and waterMartha Saylor, 372-9215.

Saturday, March 5

HIKE: ALMADEN QUICKSILVER

This walk in Santa Clara County incarpool over the hill. 9 miles on traent from those we have recently donto see which wildflowers grow in thserpentine soils. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Cruz County Government Center

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nday, February 20

KE: ANDREW MOLERA

ell hike an 8-mile loop around the parkth incredible views, a large variety of florad a beautiful pocket beach. Bring boots,nch, water and sandals for the river cross-g. Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

uesday, February 22ENIOR HIKE: BUDDYS TRAIL/OARING CAMP

xplore the woods of Roaring Camp.edwoods; climb to the top of Bear Mountainr lunch (restroom available). Moderate 2.5iles with SOME UPHILL. Meet at Searsst Ave. before 9:30 a.m. or at Felton Fair at50 a.m. To go direct, park immediately aftere RR crossing at Roaring Camp, turn leftto San Lorenzo Lumber entrance and parklarge lot by RR tracks. Dress for weather.ing lunch, water and $3 carpool. Rain can-ls. Leader: Pat Herzog, 458-9841.


HIKE: LOWER PEBBLE BEACH

Enjoy spectacular ocean views and Del MonteForest on this 9-mile hike starting nearAsilomar, then south along Spanish Bay GolfCourse to Bird Rock. We then proceed eastadjacent to Spyglass Hill and Poppy HillsGolf courses down through S.F.B. Morse

Reserve and out along 17 Mile Drive. Bringwater, lunch, and wear hiking shoes. Meet infront of the Fishwife Restaurant on SunsetDrive at Asilomar Ave. in Pacific Grove at9:30 a.m. Leader: Stacy Smith, 625-5256.


WALK: POGONIP

Join us Saturday morning on the Pogonipwith a focus on birds accompanied by ToddNewberry, President of the Santa Cruz BirdClub. Learn to identify Pogonips birdsboth by their voices and appearance. (Thoselooking for a walking workout may be disap-pointed.) We plan to visit the source ofPogonip Creek where special birds are oftenfound. Meet at the top (north end) of Spring

St. at 9:00 a.m.; well return to the same spotaround noon. Call leaders Celia and PeterScott (423-0796) if you have questions.

Sunday, February 27

HIKE: PALO CORONA TO SOBERANES

From the mouth of Carmel Valley well hikealong dirt roads to the old homestead site forlunch. Then eventually cross Mal Paso Creek,climb up to the Palo Corona ridgeline andreturn via Soberanes Canyon or Rocky RidgeTrail. Very strenuous 12.5 miles, 3000' eleva-tion gain. Bring lunch, water, etc. Call forreservation and hike details. Rain cancels.Leader: Larry Parrish, 622-7455.

Wednesday, February 23

HIKE: SFB MORSE/ MISSION TRAIL PARK

5 miles total. Hike through groves of liveoaks, Bishop pine, Monterey pine and apygmy forest of Gowen cypress. Well hikealong small creeks for 2 miles and see wherethey have plans for building an equestriancenter. Then well drive to the Carmel

Mission and hike uphill trails to the FlandersMansion built in 1924 with its one-acre LesterRowntree Native Plant Garden. The gardenoverlooking Carmel Bay has over 100 plantsidentified. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00a.m., or behind the gas station at the Rio DelMar turnoff at 9:15 a.m., or at the trailhead onCongress Way at 10:10 a.m. Bring lunch andwater. Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

Friday, February 25

HIKE: PINNACLES

Starting on the west side, well hike an 8-mileloop that takes in the highlights of this fasci-nating National Monument: Juniper Canyon,High Peaks, Balconies and Caves. Wonderfulviews and some narrow, steep and maybe wet

stretches. Leisurely pace. Bring lunch, water,sturdy shoes and a flashlight for the caves.Meet at MPC parking lot A at 8:30 a.m. (bringchange for the parking fee) or Chaparral park-ing lot, West Pinnacles, at 10:00 a.m. Raincancels. Leaders: Cath Farrant and MaryDainton, 372-7427, [email protected].

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nday, March 6

KE: WEST MOLERA

ell hike Hidden Trail tonorama Trail to Bluff Trail.ntastic ocean views. Stream

ossing. 8 miles and 1000' eleva-on gain. Meet at Albertsons at00 a.m. Bring lunch, water andndals for river crossing. Heavyin cancels. Leader: Stevegnard, 402-1422.

uesday, March 8

NIOR HIKE: POGONIP/HARVEY WEST

miles. Some steep uphill from Harvey Westrking lot by baseball fields. Well walk toe clubhouse, then to the Sacred Tree, back

n Spring St. down hidden staircase toarvey West for lunch. Meet at Sears 41stve. before 9:30 a.m. or at Harvey West at50 a.m. Dress for weather. Bring lunch,ater and $2 carpool. Rain cancels. Leaders:

an Brohmer & Pete Lazo, 462-3803.

turday, March 12

KE: MITTELDORF PRESERVE

ome on this wonderful loop in theitteldorf Preserve, administered by the Bigr Land Trust. 7 miles; 1500' elevation gain.we feel like it, we may leave the cars at thete and add 3 more miles to the hike. Greatews and the largest redwood in Montereyounty. Bring lunch, water, sunblock, wear at. Call for a reservation and meeting time.ader: Anneliese Suter, 624-1467.

nday, March 13

KE: TERRACE CREEK

ts hike up the Pine Ridge Trail from Bigr State Park then up the Terrace Creekrail to the Old Coast Road to the Ventanan. Lunch high above the ocean with greatews. 10 miles and 2,000' elevation gain.ear boots, bring lunch and water. Meet atbertsons at 9:00 a.m. Heavy rain cancels.ader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

drive-in access is by permit only. Well slow-ly climb steep trails to great views for a 4-mileloop with a short side trip to Fern Falls.Lunch at a view spot. Call leader for meetingtime and place: Mary Gale, 626-3565.

Saturday, March 19

HIKE: HENRY COE

This second largest state park (thanks Julie)should have wildflowers by mid March. 10miles with 1500' elevation gain. Meet at 9:30a.m. at the Santa Cruz County GovernmentCenter to carpool. Call for additional infor-mation. Leader: Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101.

Sunday, March 20

HIKE: VICENTE FLAT TRAIL

Well-graded trail with fine ocean views. 11miles and 2000' elevation gain. Well passsmall creeks and walk by mighty redwoods.One hour carpool down the Big Sur coast.Bring water, lunch, and $ for carpool. Wearhiking boots. Heavy rain cancels. Meet atCarmel Bagel Bakery at 8:30 a.m. Leader:Suzanne Arnold, 626-4042, suzannecarml

@aol.com.

Sunday, March 20

HIKE: BUTANO STATE PARK

Celebrate the spring equinox with a 10-mile

hike by magnificent old-growth rethe headwaters of Butano Creek, north ridge with its fine views. We shmany wildflowers, including a colonuncommon Calypso orchids (Johnfavorite wildflower). Meet at 8:45 a.Santa Cruz County Government Ccarpool. Bring lunch and water. Ca

Peter and Celia Scott, [email protected] for details.

Tuesday, March 22

SENIOR HIKE: DE LAVEAGA PARK

Hike by Branciforte Creek, redwoodand oaks. SOME UPHILL. Meet at SAve. before 9:30 a.m. or at De Laveby restrooms at 9:50 a.m. Dress for Bring lunch, water and $1 carpoolBeverly Meschi, 359-9961.

Friday, March 25

HIKE: VEEDER TRAIL & REDWOO

In spring the Veeder trail in Garlahosts a profusion of wildflowers. Wbehind Brintons at 10:00 a.m. to Our 4-mile loop hike is very steep and down hill. Bring water and lunchat the wildlife pond at the high poinleisurely walk. Leaders: Cath FarMary Dainton, 372 7427.

Tuesday, March 15

SENIOR HIKE: POINT LOBOS

From Whalers Cove well hike the NorthShore, the Allen Cypress Grove, then alongthe Sand Hill Trail to Piney Woods for lunch.3 miles on good trails with some uphill. We

may see whales.Bring binoculars.

Heavy poisonoak. Meet at Sears41st Ave. before9:30 a.m. or godirect to WhalersCove parking lot.Bring lunch,water, jacket, $5

carpool and part of $3 entrance fee. Leader:Pat Herzog 458-9841.

Friday - Sunday, March 18 - 20

SKI: HUTCHINSON LODGE

Hutchinson Lodge is the small lodge nearClair Tappaan. It has 2 lofts for sleeping, alarge living/dining room with 2 wood burn-ing stoves, and a sauna. Cost per person is $48

for 2 nights/ members. Non-members/ $52.The price includes all meals! (Vegetarian avail-able) X-country ski rentals and lessons avail-able for a fee at the main lodge. Free access togroomed trails from the back door. Free shut-tle bus from the lodge to nearby cross-coun-try and down-hill ski areas. We will all sharecooking and cleaning chores. For reservationand trip information, send the completedform below, a check for the total amountpayable to Sierra Club and a SASE or e-mailaddress to Hutchinson Ski, P.O. Box 604,Santa Cruz 95061. Mail-in reservations mustbe received by March 7. Information will bemailed to you on March 9. Early reservationsrequired, space is limited. Refunds for cancel-lations are 100% before March 10, 50% by

March 14, none after the 14th. For moredetails call George Jammal, 335-7748.

Saturday, March 19

HIKE: KAHN RANCH

Kahn Ranch is the far eastern end of GarlandPark. We will get there the easy way (by car).This hike is limited to the first 15 callers, as

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turday - Sunday, March 26 - 27

ACKPACK: PINE VALLEY

renuous, steep 14-mile loop with 2,000' ele-ation gain. The views of the Ventana

Wilderness are awesome. Well hike up fromhina Camp, down to Church Creek Divide,p to Pine Ridge Trail, to Bear Basinonnector to Pine Valley where well camp

r the night. Hopefully well get to meet andlk to the legendary John English who mightave some wonderful tales to share with us ins cozy cabin by the creek. Bring water fore day, food, wear boots, dress in layers,ing gloves and $ for carpool. Limited space,ll leader for meeting place, time. Rain can-ls. Leader: Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1968.

uesday, March 29

ENIOR SAUNTER:OBERANES/GARRAPATA

he Point is the setting for Robinsonfferson poem Place for No Story. Scenicmile walk then up the road to Rocky Pointhere we can buy lunch or sit on cliffs and eatour bag lunch. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. before

30 a.m. To go direct, Soberanes is on Hwy.beyond Carmel Highlands. There is a barnn left side of road with parking across streetom bar on ocean side. Dress for weather.ring lunch, water and $5 carpool. Leader:race Hansen, 476-7254.

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Wednesday, March 30

HIKE: GARLAND PARK

Up the Waterfall trail to the wildflower-cov-ered Mesa trail to Snivleys ridge and SkyLoop trail. 8 miles, 1600' elevation gain. Thesteep ascent toward Pinyon Peak through oakgroves and small meadows will let us lookdown on Garzas Canyon. Meet at Sears 41st

Ave. at 9:00 a.m. or behind the gas station atthe Rio Del Mar turnoff at 9:15 or at the park-ing lot in front of Garland Park at 10:15 a.m.Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

A P R I L

Friday, April 1

BACKPACKING WORKSHOP

Repeat of a workshop from last year. If youwould like to learn about backpacking orwant to improve your backpacking skills, anew class will be offered from 10:00 a.m. to3:00 p.m. at Garland Ranch with a backpacktrip determined by the group. Space limited.Make reservations with Henry at 655-1948,

[email protected]. Henry has taught this classnationally, and we are fortunate to have himoffering it for our chapter. Sign up now!

Saturday, April 2

HIKE: TORO PARK

8 miles and 1800' elevation gain loop hike to

the higher ridges of Toro Park. Extensiveviews of Salinas Valley and Monterey Bayfrom Ollason Peak and Cougar Ridge as wepass oaks, grassy meadows, and wildflowers.Meet at Seaside K-Mart parking lot, at 9:00a.m. Heavy rain cancels. Bring lunch, water,and dress in layers. Leader: Suzanne Arnold,626-4042, [email protected].

Sunday, April 3

HIKE: MOUNT MANUEL

Well hike up from Big Sur State Park.Strenuous 11 miles, 3,000' elevation gain.Incredible views. Wear boots, bring lunch andwater. Meet at Albertsons at 8:00 a.m. Heavyrain cancels. Remember: Daylight SavingsTime begins! Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

Wednesday, April 6

HIKE: TORO PARK - EAGLE PEAK

The reward for this uphill hike of 8 miles and1400' elevation gain is a 360o view extendingfrom Salinas Valley to Monterey Bay. We willbe hiking through oak woodlands, chaparralridges, forested canyons and fields with many

wildflowers. Meet at Sears 41st at 9:00 a.m. orbehind the gas station at the Rio Del Marturnoff on Hwy 1 at 9:15 a.m. or just outsidethe park gate at 10:00 a.m. Bring water, lunch.Walking sticks could be helpful since the win-ter rains have caused erosion on the trails.Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

Saturday, April 9

HIKE: NISENE MARKS

A 13-mile hike along Aptos Creek Rd andTrail. Lunch at Sand Point Overlook whileenjoying a panoramic view of Monterey Bay.Side trip to Five-Finger Falls. 1400' elevationgain. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m. or atthe parking lot behind Aptos Station at 9:20a.m. Bring lunch and water and hiking boots.Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389.

Saturday, April 9

HIKE: UPPER PEBBLE BEACH

8 miles through Del Monte Forest. We leavefrom Carmel Beach traveling throughPescadero Canyon, on to Huckleberry Point,down through S.F.B. Morse Reserve and outpast Poppy Hills. Bring water, lunch, andwear hiking shoes. Meet at Carmel Beach atthe west end of Ocean Ave. at 10:00 a.m.Leader: Stacy Smith, 625-5256.

Sunday, April 10

WALK: POINT LOBOS

4-mile walk, starting from Hwy. 1,back to the Ichxenta point grind hopast Whalers Cove, to the top of Knoll and back via southern trailswildflowers should be in bloom. Albertsons at 9:00 a.m. to carpoo

Cruz people may meet 1 hour earliGovernment Center for carpooleader). Bring snack, water, done aboLeader: Martha Saylor, 372-9215.

Tuesday, April 12

SENIOR SAUNTER: MOORE CREE

Well walk through grasslands and snal pool at the Citys most recent gacquisition. 2.5 miles, moderately parts. No facilities. Meet at Sears 4before 9:30 a.m. To go direct, Western Ave. near former WrigleCross Hwy. 1 at signal and walk gate. Alternate parking is just off HShaffer. Bring lunch, water, and $1 Leader: Jean Harrison, 336-5293.

Wednesday, April 13

HIKE: ELKHORN SLOUGH/MOSS LANDING BEACH

Well hike around 3000 acres of mand tidal flats. There are about 250 sbirds, 80 species of fish and 400 spinvertebrates. The trail leads to thegers of Parsons Slough and thenSlough Marsh Loop past the dairy baheron rookery pond. Afterwards walk along the beach at Moss Lanlunch. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00behind the gas station at Rio Del Maand Hwy. 1 at 9:15 a.m., or at the Slough Interpretive Center at 9:50 a.lunch, water, and $2.50 reserve entrLeader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

Saturday - Sunday, April 23 - 24

BACKPACK: PICO BLANCO

Strenuous 12-mile with 1,500' elevatFrom the Old Coast Road well hikLittle Sur River to Pico Blanco and snight at the Boy Scout Campgrounwe will be enchanted by the spellbindwith its mesmerizing waterfall. Brinfood, layered clothing, comfortable fand $ for carpool. Space limited, cafor meeting place, time. Leader: EHernandez, 678-1968.


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NTELOPE PROTECTION CAR CAMP

the relatively unknown Carrizo Plaincked between the Coast Range and theentral Valley, miles of barbed wire from for-

er ranching days need removal to allowonghorn antelope and tule elk freer accessd protection from predators. Meet FridaySelby Campground, remove barbed wire

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D E S E R T O U T I N G S

On December 9, 2004, SuperiorCourt Judge Judy HolzerHersher agreed with Citizens for

the Preservation of the Forest of NiseneMarks State Park by ruling that, moun-tain biking is prohibited by deed restric-tions conveying the Dedicated Property

(in the Forest of Nisene Marks StatePark) to the State and that the use ofmountain biking cannot be authorizedin the deed restricted portions of thePark.

After nearly four years of publicmeetings, controversial preliminarydraft plans, and a flawed General Plan, alawsuit was filed against State Parks inApril 2003 by Citizens for thePreservation of the Forest of NiseneMarks State Park. The lawsuit was basedon language in the Marks family deedand the familys intention that the parkremain largely undeveloped as a naturalpreserve, offering a place of refuge andsolitude for hikers in an essentially prim-itive redwood landscape.

The Court agreed with Citizens andbased its findings on the language of theMarks family deeds, the familys con-cerns regarding erosion, the familyswishes that any use be limited to hiking,camping, nature study and associatedactivities, and the fact that the familyexplicitly banned horses. The ban onhorses was due to concern that the hors-es might cause damage to the hikingtrails, particularly because of the Parkserodible soils. State Parks enforces theban on horses.

Judge Hersher stated that thoughthere was no sport of mountain biking atthe time the property was transferred toState Parks, that mountain biking is atleast analogous to horseback riding interms of the damage that it does to theenvironment. This view was shared bymany. Public written comments on thegeneral plan were 3-to-1 opposing theexpansion of bike trails in the Park.

Sierra Club roleDuring the General Plan process, the

Santa Cruz Regional Group of the SierraClub submitted written and oral com-ments to State Parks. The Santa CruzGroup focused on the lack of protectionfor natural resources in the Parks Plan.The Club asserted that the level of analy-sis in the plan was insufficient to deter-mine the impacts of designated uses anddevelopment on habitat and specieswithin the park.

The General Plan did not contain acomprehensive biological inventory ofthe park. Without such an inventory, itwould be impossible to determine theneed for special designations such as nat-ural preserves. Likewise, there was nomodern carrying capacity analysis nor

cumulative impact analysis to determinehow multiple uses proposed for the Parkwould effect natural resources. In whatwas viewed as an obvious attempt toavoid the issue of whether, or where,mountain bikes would be allowed ontrails above the steel bridge, the General

Plan did not contain a trail plan. TheSierra Club further asserted that theintention of the Marks family to keepthe property in a natural state should behonored.

Ultimately, the Court based its find-ings on the language of the Marks deeds:. . . the family intended the Property toremain largely undeveloped and . . .that any development of the propertythat occurs shall be in keeping with thenatural surroundings, that . . . giventhe grantors emphasis on including onlythose activities associated with camping,nature study, and hiking, and the exclu-sion of all activities which would resultin a substantial negative impact or ero-sion of trails, mountain biking is not anassociated activity contemplated by thegrantors. Accordingly, the Court inter-prets the language of the deeds to pro-hibit mountain biking within the deedrestricted portions of the Park.

The law requires such deed restric-tions on land donated to public use to bestrictly construed. For this reason, it isimpermissible to read into a deed a usethat did not exist when the land wasdonated and which is not associated withhiking, camping or nature study.

Court limits mountain biking in Nisene Marksbecause of deed restrictions

lub wins protections fornowy plover

The Santa Lucia Chapter of theSierra Club and the CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and

ecreation finalized a consent decree inecember for the protection of the west-n snowy plover at the Oceano Dunesate Vehicular Recreation Area.The Santa Lucia Chapter had sued theate Parks for violating the Endangered

pecies Act. Under the terms of the set-ement, an additional half-mile of beach

ill be closed to off-road vehicles duringe plovers March to October breedingason.This is really an issue of whether to

eat our beaches like a sandpit or likee natural treasures they are, saidhapter Chair Tarren Collins. Thanksthis agreement, future generations ofachgoers can experience the beautyd wildlife of our ocean dunes.There are only 1,600 breeding pairs of

estern snowy plover on the Pacificast.

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In June 2003, when open goveactivist Patricia Bernardi spoLombardo & Gilles private

code on an official City of Mplanning document, she recognimmediately. And when Bernathat the billing code had been pobliterated with white out by tAttorneys Office, she got worri

From 1999 to 2001, Bernardigation against the County of Mthat exposed pervasive ghostwrcounty documents by the LombGilles firm, lawyers for developefirm had been writing Monterey documents and providing them ted county staff members, who cothe true authors. The scheme wcovered because the Lombardobilling code was at the bottom oments in tiny print.

In 2003, the City of Montercealed the Lombardo firms invo

in writing public documenBernardi made a Public Recorrequest to the City, focusing oments submitted by Lombardo Ocean View Plaza shopping mCannery Row. The City refusedduce the documents.

In July 2003, Bernardi and heney, Michael Stamp, sued the Citthe Public Records Act. After moa year of litigation, Bernardi woCourts ordered the City to produ200 pages of public records that thad claimed to be confidential.

Bernardi wasnt done. She disthat Assistant City Attorney D

Mall had deleted the Citys emathe Lombardo firm. So Bernardi naed duplicate records from thShe received 92 pages of emails sthat the City Attorney had worked hand-in-hand withLombardo firm on the OceaPlaza approvals.

Bernardi still wasnt done. Shto Court to recover her attorneIn January 2005, the Court requCity to pay Bernardis attorneand costs.

The Ventana Chapter honors Bernardi for her leadership anddedication to open governmen

actions are courageous and are vsteps towards open governmMonterey County.

Activist Patricia Bernardcatches City of Montere

violating Public Records

Surprise! Yet another sprawling high-end subdivision is proposed forCarmel Valleyjust what that area

eds as it struggles to cope with existingater, traffic, and septic deficiencies.ompounding the problems, are hun-eds of unbuilt lots of record.The twist on this one is that its

ptember Ranch (S-R) again, which hadearlier approval overturned by the

courts when the Chapter and Save OurCarmel River hired attorney MichaelStamp to successfully sue. That previousS-R was based on a creative and inade-quate water supply analysis. We won inSuperior Court on the water issues, andthe Court of Appeal in San Jose upheldthat decision. The Court of Appeal deci-

sion was published by the Court andserves as a statewide precedent on waterand EIR issues.

Now the developer, and the same lawfirm (Lombardo and Gilles) is back witha new, also creative, water analysis.The problems with this developmenthave not gone away. The Sierra Club hasno intention of going away either.

The new proposal is for 94 market-rate and 15 inclusionary units, whichwould require the removal of 3,582 trees.This total includes 890 coast live oaksand 2,692 Monterey Pines. Cutting thou-sands of trees makes a mockery of thecountys tree protection ordinances. In

addition, both native oaks and MontereyPines and their habitats are threatenedthroughout the county by other hugedevelopments. (For example, more than15,000 Pines would be destroyed byPebble Beachs expansion).

Also (not a surprise given MontereyCountys recent pattern of jammingprojects through the system) S-R hasbeen put on a fast-track. The Countyproposes to eliminate review and input

Another bad September Ranch proposal

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new California State Quarter depictsJohn Muir admiring Half Dome witha soaring California condor in the skyoverhead. The coin, released on January31, is adapted from a concept by GarrettBurke and engraved by Don Everhart.

Burke hopes the design will help edu-cate people about nature, What Muirstood for is really what all Americans, andreally all citizens of the planet, should standfor: Making a difference and living in balancewith nature and just realizing that were only on thisplanet for a very short time, and that what we do every day counts.

from the residents Land Use AdvisoryCommittee, the Subdivision Committeeand the Planning Commission. Insteadthe County and the developer want S-Rto be brought before the Board ofSupervisors only. Considering the con-troversy surrounding September Ranch,and the fact that the project was

approved by the Supervisors last time inspite of its legal inadequacies, it is inap-propriate to deliberately block reviewby advisory bodies and citizen input.

This fast-tracking also is ironic sincethe previous September Ranch approvalhelped trigger Carmel Valleys decisionto consider incorporation. Incorpor-ation was felt by many to be the onlyway residents could deal with the failureof the Supervisors to consider the limita-tions of water supply and infrastructureand the needs of the residents.

How to helpContact the Board of Supervisors and

Chief Administrative Officer LewBauman. Ask that the project not be fasttracked. Email the entire board by con-tacting the Clerk of the Board,[email protected]. Mail,email, and phone contacts for individualsupervisors are on page 2. To send a let-ter to the entire Board write toMonterey County Board of Supervisors,P.O. Box 1728, Salinas, CA 93902.

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by Debbie Bulger

Although some children mightthink their food comes in plasticwrap from the supermarket, stu-

dents from appropriately-named GreenAcres Elementary School in the LiveOak School District know that foodcomes from planting seeds and tilling theearth. These children do not wonderwhen apples and walnuts are in season;they know. Green Acres students notonly grow lettuce, carrots, tomatoes,radishes, asparagus and other scrump-tious veggies, they harvest and eat the

fruits of their labors.During the fun process, they learn sci-

ence, nutrition and how to work togeth-er. Older children spend 30 minutes/week and kindergarten cultivators some-what less time participating in compost-ing, planting, weeding, and the yummyparteating. Typical lessons mightinclude examining bugs under a magnifi-er, using nature as the subject for an artproject, or learning how worms eat

Sprouts in the gardenGreen Acres Elementary School students learn science through gardening

garbage and make compost.Each class has its own large garden

bed on the multi-acre school gardeningsite. Nestled on the ground are smallerboxed beds that one to three studentscan share to grow whatever they wantduring the Lunchtime GardeningProgram. In addition apple, pear, citrusand walnut trees offer their bounty.

The Green Acres gardening programis run by Claire Witherspoon who teach-es science through gardening and TrishHildinger, who works parttime with theschool and community to secure fundingand volunteers. Starter plants and seedshave been donated by Upstarts OrganicSeedlings, The Garden Company inSanta Cruz, and Bay West Nursery inLive Oak.

The garden is completely organic and,combined with the school nature area,has won a Certificate of Achievementfrom the National Wildlife FederationSchoolyard Habitats. In 1978, GreenAcres was the site of the original LifeLab garden. This learning model was so

Chloe, Teddy and Brian participate in the Lunchtime Gardening Program.

Third graders harvest greens with teacher Claire Witherspoon.

Children in Mrs. Turpens third grade wash salad greens inpreparation for eating.

TrishHildinger

successful that it spread to over 1,200schools in the United States and even in

some foreign countries. The Life Labprogram is now a separate non-profitwhich provides no funding or supportto individual schools.

The Green Acres Science Gardenprogram is funded partly by the LiveOak School District and partly bygrants and donations. To learn more orto donate time or materials, contactTrish Hildinger, 475-0111 x 235.


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Forest championThurbie Keith Markoe

Thurbie Markoe, a chameducation, the envirounionism and humanita

succumbed to complications fosurgery on December 8, 2004 at

of 70.Thurbie Markoe was a

remembered with gratitude and aby generations of students in thValley School District. When forced him from the classroturned his remarkable energy anto defending our unique resource, particularly his belovgrowth redwoods.

Thurbie graduated with a BacScience from the UniversMaryland in 1959 and compleMasters Degree at the WesterCollege of Colorado in 1967.

He was a voracious reader equally avid searcher on the inteinformation and ideas. WThurbie spoke at a hearing beagency with jurisdiction over thtys natural resources, people lThurbie knew what he was about, and he spoke persuasively

Despite his deteriorating Thurbie was always at SierrForestry Task Force meetings. Hwho would rather be out campined patiently in his camper.

Thurbie is survived by his sonbrother David and wife Fran. Thly requests that donations be mad

Sierra Club, the Nature Conservthe American Diabetes FoundatiThis spring when chainsaw

threaten ancient redwoods, Im trees will whisper among themWe miss Thurbie.

Ida Hills

unding insecureYou might be surprised to learn thatere is no secure source of funding fore California Coastal Commission.erra Club is currently exploring waysfix this problem. Watch future issues

The Ventana for more on this issue.o track coastal issues visit www.sierra-ub.org/ca/coasts.

icyclists wantedThe Santa Cruz County Regional

ransportation Commission is lookingr a few good bicyclists to serve on itscycle Committee. This body advisesember agencies on bike-related issues,

olicies, plans, and projects. Meetingse held in the evening once a month in

owntown Santa Cruz. For more infor-ation, contact Cory Caletti, 460-3201.

eats onThe World Meteorological Organi-tion has reported that 2004 joins the warmest years on record-all occurring

nce 1990. Scientists predict increasedabitat loss, sea level rise and shiftingeather patterns. Sounds like anotherason to invest in solar power and fuelficient vehicles.

utomakers sueInstead of cleaning up their emissionsd addressing the Climate Crisis, thelliance of Automobile Manufactures ising the California Air Resources

oard over their rule implementingalifornias law requiring reduced emis-ons from cars.

ddicted?President Bush is calling for the build-g of more nuclear power plants as a

solution to dirty coal-burning power.Switching from dirty coal to dangerousnuclear power is like giving up smokingcigarettes and taking up crack, said DanBecker for the Sierra Club. The Clubadvocates energy conservation and clean,

renewable energy sources such as solarand wind power.

Get the lead outThe Ventana Wilderness Alliance and

other conservation organizations,Native Americans and hunters have peti-tioned the California Fish and GameCommission to require non-lead bulletsin condor country. Lead poisoning fromammunition in carcasses is the primarythreat to the fragile condor population.Since 1997 five reintroduced condorshave died and at least 33 others haverequired blood treatment after feedingon lead-contaminated carcasses.

GrinchTwo days before Christmas, the Bush

Administration announced a harmfulnew forest policy. The new rules effec-tively remove 20 years of national forestprotections and, not surprisingly, con-form closely to a timber industry wishlist. The rules undermine wildlife andclean water protection and eliminaterequirements that forest plans complythe National Environmental Policy Act.The new rules give economic activityequal priority with preserving the eco-logical health of the forests.

Committee studiesways to reduceCountys trash

Acitizens committee comprised ofSierra Club and communitymembers and recycling profes-

sionals is studying solutions to SantaCruz Countys trash problem. Countyresidents vigorously opposed new land-fill sites last September. The Buena Vistalandfill is expected to run out of space in2020.

At its January meeting the committeediscussed a variety of strategies for reduc-ing and recycling County garbage. Thegroup decided to focus on three strate-gies that could potentially have the mostimpact on solid waste reduction:

Large-scale composting facility,making it possible to collect food scrapsand soiled paperfrom residencesand businesses.

Wa stesorting facil-

ity to targetlarge loadsrich in recy-clable materialssuch as scrapmetal, construction and dem-olition materials, clean wood and yardwaste from commercial sources.

Ordinance mandating recycling ofconstruction and demolition waste, pos-sibly tied to building permits.

The committees next meeting isTuesday, February 22. We will discussexport of trash out-of-county and incin-eration (The official term is waste con-version, or combustion with energy

recovery.). A key issue to be resolved isregionalityexactly where are theboundaries of our waste-shed? At whatpoint is garbage considered an export?And on what geographic area should wefocus strategies for recycling and reduc-ing garbage? The cites of Watsonvilleand Santa Cruz are not in immanentdanger of running out of landfill space.Should they be included in these efforts?

After dealing with those issues weexpect to come up with an action plan.We are interested in expanding thegroup. If you would like to becomeinvolved in finding solutions to countysolid waste problems or have any ques-

tions, call Karin Grobe, 427-3452.

Since 1997 five reintroduced condors havedied after feeding on lead-contaminatedcarcasses.

DaveClendenen,

courtesyUSFish&WildlifeService

The first thing we must begin toteach our children (and learn our-

selves) is that we cannot spend andconsume endlessly

Wendell Berry


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Information: 426-HIKE (426-4453Meeting place: Sierra Club Office1001 Center St, Santa Cruz, Suite

Executive Committee:Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 7:00 p.mWednesday, Mar. 9, at 7:00 p.m

Conservation Committee:Wednesday, Mar. 2, at 7:00 p.mWednesday, Apr. 6, at 7:00 p.m.


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Chapter Office Sierra Club Book Store CarmelLas Tiendas Building, Ocean Avenue between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel

Mailing Address The Ventana Chapter, P.O. Box 5667, Carmel, CA, 93921, e-mail:[email protected]

Phone 624-8032 Fax - 624-3371 (Santa C ruz Group Phone 426-4453) Website:www.ventana.sierraclub.org

Sierra Club Bookstore

Manager Gil Gilbreath 24351 San Juan Rd. Carmel, CA 93923 624-7501

Buyer Mary Gale 25430 Telarana Way Carmel, CA 93923 626-3565Treasurer Bruce Rauch 2655 Walker Ave. Carmel, CA 93923 626-9213

Volunteer Chair Rita Summers P.O. Box 646 Pacif ic Grove, CA 93950 655-2526

Chapter Executive Committee

Chapter Chair Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-7046

Vice Chair DAnne Albers P.O. Box 2532 Carmel, CA 93921 375-1389Treasurer Joel Weinstein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-5586

Other Members Larry Espinosa 19240 Reavis Way Salinas, CA 93907 663-2753David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-3137Joel Weinstein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-5586Jul ie Engell 15040 Charter Oak Blvd. Prunedale, CA 93907 633-8709

Marilyn Beck 528 Crocker Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950 372-6860

Gudrun Beck 23765 Spectacular Bid Monterey, CA 93940 655-8586

Heather Allen 1111 McClellan Ave., Apt .23, Monterey, 93940 224-0134Admin Chair/Sec Mary Gale 25430 Telarana Way Carmel, CA 93923 626-3565

Coastal Chair DAnne Albers P.O. Box 2532 Carmel, CA 93921 375-1389Conservation Committee

Co-Chairs Gudrun Beck 23765 Spectacular Bid Monterey, CA 93940 655-8586Gillian Taylor 52 La Rancheria Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-0298

Local Wilderness Committee

Chair Steve Chambers 319 Caledonia St. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 425-1787Computer Database:

Stephanie Kearns 740 30th Ave. #67. Santa Cruz , CA 95062 475-1308

NC/NRCC Reps. George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018 335-7748

Patr ic ia Mate jcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 423-8567Alternate Mary Gale 1310 Prima Vera #122 Salinas, CA 93901 422-6970Outings Chair Anneliese Suter 9500 Center St. #53 Carmel, CA 93923 624-1467

Population Committee

Chair Harriet Mitteldorf 942 Coral Dr. Pebble Beach, CA 93953 373-3694

Political Chair: Terry Hallock P.O. Box 486 Carmel, CA 93921 625-1477Pot Luck Committee

Chair Marion Chilson 6060 Brookdale Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 624-3510

Sierra Club Council

Delegate David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-3137Alternate Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-7046

Transportation Committee

Chair Neil Agron 26122 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 624-3038Ventana Editor Debbie Bulger 1603 King Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 457-1036Pajaro River Committee

Co-Chairs Lois Robin 4701 Nova Dr. Santa Cruz, 95062 464-1184JoAnn Baumgar tner P.O. Box 1766. Watsonvi lle, CA 95077 722-5556

Santa Cruz County Group of the Ventana ChapterGroup Office: 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, near Actors Theatre Website:www.ventana.sierraclub.org

Mailing Address: Sierra Club, Santa Cruz Group, P.O. Box 604, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-0604

Phone: 831-426-HIKE (426-4453), Fax: (831) 426-LEAD (426-5323), e-mail: [email protected] Committee

Chair Aldo Giacchino 1005 Pelton Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 460-1538

Other members Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 423-8567

Lois Robin 4701 Nova Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 464-1184

Richard Shull 110 Amber Lane Santa Cruz, CA 95062 425-5153Shandra Dobrovolny 147 S. River St., Ste 221 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 477-1981Kevin Collins P.O. Box 722 Felton, CA 95018 335-4196

Bojana Morgenthaler 25401 Spanish Rnch Rd. Los Gatos 95033 408-353-5536

Mike Guth 22905 East Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 476-0295

Treasurer Nan Singh Bowman 12470 Lorenzo Ave. Boulder Creek, CA 95006 246-3591Growth Management Committee

Chair Charles McClain 420-1747Conservation Committee

Chair Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 423-8567Forestry Task Force

Chair Jodi Frediani 1015 Smith Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060 426-1697

Membership Committee

ChairOutings Chair George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018 335-7748

Transportation Committee

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