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Explore,enjoy and protect the planet

MAGAZINEOFTHEVENTANA CHAPTEROFTHESIERRACLUB

Elkhorn

Slough

photographed

byDon

Monkerud

www.ventana.sierraclub.orgVolume46,Number4,2007

Aug, Sep, OctOutings

Wetlands Filter upland runoff Provide flood control to protect our homes and businesses

Provide hatchery and nursery areas for fish Keep our water clean Help replenish groundwater Are valuable wildlife habitat

Wetlands are beautiful!


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Seeing the light

W

hen I mentioned to a friend thatmy husband and I had decided

not to buy any more incandes-cent lightbulbs, they complained aboutthe long warm-up time for fluorescents.

Notany more. If you are still shoppingfor fluorescent lightbulbs at the super-market or drugstore, your eyes will lightup when you check out the dozens of choicesat a specializedlighting store. Thereare bulbs of all sizesand shapes for mosttypes of fixtures.

Besides the tradi-tional tube f luores-cents in many different sizes, both linearand circular, there are the familiar squig-gly compact fluorescents. Newer choicesinclude fluorescents that have the samesize and look as incandescent bulbs. Oth-ers have thetorpedo shape andcandelabrabase used in popular hanging fixtures.

There are warm white, daylight, fullspectrum, and cool white colors, as wellas yellow fluorescent bug lights and even

fluorescent black lights for glow-in-the-dark-applications. Also new are 3-wayflu-orescent bulbs, indoor and outdoor floodlights, and even dimmable fluorescents. Icounted six different manufacturers.

All useconsiderablyless energy for thesame amount of light provided by incan-descent bulbs. The Sierra Club notes thatif every American household changed 5lightbulbs to compact fluorescents, globalwarming emissions would be cut by ONETRILLION pounds/year. That's the

equivalent of eliminating carbon emis-sions from 8 million cars.Fluorescents are notwithout problems,

however. Because they contain mercury,they shouldnot be tossed in thetrash, but

must be discarded properly with otherhazardous waste such as batteries. Inter-estingly, fluorescent bulbs may actually

keep mercury out of the environmenteven though they contain about 4mg ofmercury. That's because the most com-mon fuel used in the U.S. to produce en-ergy is coal. Since fluorescents use about75% less energy than incandescents andlast 6 to 8 times longer, their use releases

less mercury than the10mg of mercuryemitted when pro-ducing the energyneeded for an incan-

descent bulb.Additionally, thelighting specialty

clerk said that some people are especiallysensitive to the pulsing of fluorescents.Some report getting headaches from cer-tain colors.

If you arejust starting to convert to flu-orescents, you might want to try one ortwo lights first. A good choice might beto replace bulbs that you tend to leave onfor long periods such as porch lights. I

have not experienced any problems withfluorescents. One advantage is that fluo-rescents don't get hot enough to burnsomeone. My husband bumped his handinto a light over a power tool and burnedhimself. Now with the fluorescent bulb,the work light is no longer a danger.

Australia has recently announced thatit will phase out incandescent lightbulbsby 2010. All in all, it seems a relativelypainless and inexpensive way to save en-ergy. That means more money in your

wallet and fewer carbonemissions fortheplanet.What a brilliant idea!Debbie Bulger

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The Ventana(015057) is published 6 times a year,(Feb.,Apr.,Jun., Aug., Oct., Dec.) paid by sub-scription included in membership fee, by TheVentana Chapter of the SierraClub,1001 Cen-ter Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Periodicalpostage paid Santa Cruz, CA and at additionalmailing offices.Postmaster:Send addresschanges to Sierra Club,The Ventana, P.O. Box 604, Santa Cruz, CA95061-0604.Editor:Debbie Bulger, [email protected](no changeof address call, please!)Production:

Debbie Bulger, Vivian Larkins,Dale NutleyWriters:Rita Dalessio,Debbie Bulger,Betsy Herbert, John F. ByrneBob HagopianPhotographers:Don Monkerud, Erica Crawford,Karl Kroeber, Basil Childers, Debbie Bulger,LeahMcCormick, NickWyckoff,VentanastaffProofreadersJeff Alford, Jim DanaherWolfgang Rosenberg,Eloise GrahamDistribution:

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CH A P T E R CH A I R

FR O M T H E ED I T O R

2 The Sierra Club/Ventana Chapter, Volume 46, Number 4, 2007 Printed on recycled paper

Activists successfully defendDel Monte Forest

T

he Pebble Beach Company lost itsbid to cut downnearly 18,000 trees

and fill in some of the last remain-ing coastal wetlands in California whentheir 2000 Measure A and the projectcame before the California Coastal Com-mission in June. The massively destruc-tive plan which included a golf course,driving range, luxury homes and com-mercial space wasresoundingly denied byan 8-4 vote. The Chapter was representedby our attorney, Tom N. Lippe, andSierra Club California Coastal Programdirector, Mark Massara. Many club mem-

bers attended the10-hour hearing in SantaRosa.The Coastal Commission staff gave a

compelling synopsis of their 200-page re-port describing the rare and protectedhabitat that exists in this Monterey pineforestone of only five remaining in theworld. This ecosystem contains three tofourdozen special status species includingsome which are so rare that they would

qualify for ESHA (Environmentally Sen-sitive Habitat Area) on their own. Theforest contains two federally-endangeredspecies, Yadon's piperia and the Califor-nia red-legged frog as well as significant

areas of delineated coastal wetlands, mar-itime chaparral, and coastal dunes.

This project was viewed by a majorityof the commissioners as too destructiveand illegal under the Coastal Act. Com-missioner Sara Wan noted, "In my 20years of attending the Coastal Commis-sion's meetings, this is the most egregiousexample of development trying to cir-cumvent the Coastal Act. It amounts towholesaledestructionof the environmentand destroys the essence of the Monterey

pine forest."The 2000 Measure A was opposed by

the Chapter at the time. To promote themeasure, the Pebble Beach Company fea-tured Clint Eastwood in TV ads claiminga yes vote would "save the forest." Whenin 2004 the plan was revealed to include

cutting down 18,000 trees, filling in wet-lands, and wholesale destruction of habi-tat, voters felt they had been duped, andthere was a firestorm of protest over thedeception. Another troubling aspect ofthe project was that the Pebble BeachCompany wanted to disregard an existingconservation easement that was a condi-tion of approval of Spanish Bay in 1986.

Thanks to all who contacted theCoastal Commission to expressyour sup-port for preserving this critical habitat.

Rita Dalessio

If every American household changed

5 lightbulbs to compact fluorescents,

global warming emissions would be cut

by ONE TRILLION pounds/year.


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CO N T A C T YO U R R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S

President George W. BushThe White House1600 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 94104go to website to email

Senator Barbara Boxer112 Hart Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510(202) 224-3553; (415) 403-0100 (voice)1700 Montgomery StreetSan Francisco, CA 94111go to website to email

U. S. Representative Sam Farr100 W. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901(831) 429-1976 (Santa Cruz)

(831) 424-2229 (Salinas)(202) 225-6791 (FAX, Washington, DC)[email protected]

U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo698 Emerson StreetPalo Alto, CA 94301(408) 245-2339; FAX: (650) 323-3498go to website to email

State Senator Abel Maldonado100 Paseo De San Antonia, Suite 206San Jose, CA 95113(408) [email protected]

State Senator Joe SimitianState Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 445-6747; FAX: (916) [email protected]

State Senator Jeff Denham369 Main Street, #208Salinas, CA 93901(831) [email protected]

Assembly Rep. Anna [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]

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Please include a phone number with yourletter. Anonymous letters are notaccepted.Let-ters maybe edited for length.

We need bike pathsDuring the first two weeks of June, I

had the pleasure of bicycle touring alongthe Rhine and Mosel Rivers north of Frankfurt, Germany with my daughterand two friends. We all brought folding

touring bikes that fit in regular-sized suit-cases, so I knew that part of our adventurewould be convenient. What I didn'tknowwas how incredibly easy it would be totravel by bike in Germany.

To call Germany "bicycle friendly"would be a gross understatement. Thecountry has a complete infrastructure thatprovides for bicycle travel as an expectedmeans of transportation. Of the225 milesthat we cycled, at least200 was onbicyclepaths that were completely separate fromroads. It was delightful to see so many

people on bikes, especially those in their70s and 80s . We did see lots of spandexand helmets (tourists), but the Germanswere dressed in street clothes. Of course,they were on bikes that looked like theycouldn't go more than 10 mph downhillwith a tailwind assist!

Now I ask you, doesn't it seem that ifGermany can provide bike paths all overtheir country, we ought to be able to dothe same? Not only were the bike pathswell maintained, ubiquitous, and heavilyused, every other aspect of bike travel was

convenient. Most of the trains allow youto just walk right on with your bike.Many of thehotels have signs and/orflagsadvertising that they cater to cyclingtourists. Even thedogs in Germany are bi-cycle friendly. Notone of them barked atus!

To paraphrase an old quote, "If webuild [bikepaths, cyclists] will come."Ac-tually, we are already here. We just needsafe, plentiful bike paths to use.

Lilly Ann PopkenSanta Cruz

Let's MarathonI aminvitingall the people who did the

24-mile marathon hike and anyone elsedaring enough to join me for the Big SurMarathon powerwalk in April. We couldgo as a Sierra Club group. Sign ups startas early as September. The sooner yousign up, the cheaper it is. Call me if youare interested: 678-1968.

Esperanza HernandezSoledad

The Peninsula Open Space Trust

(POST) and Sempervirens Fundhave acquired the historic Little

Basin property in the heart of the SantaCruz Mountains near Boulder Creek. Ina joint arrangement, the two nonprofitland trusts purchased the redwood-stud-ded, 535-acre property for $4 millionfrom the Hewlett-Packard Company(HP), which had previously used the landfor private employee recreation and com-pany picnics. Honoring this rich legacyofoutdoor recreation by its own employees,

HP has now chosento enable Little Basintobe opened tothe public bysellingit to

Sempervirens Fund and POST for per-

manent protection.Rising 2,000 feet above sea level, Little

Basin is bordered to the north, east andwest by Big Basin Redwoods State Park.The property features scenic woodlands,an old-growth redwood forest, diversewildlife, hiking trails that connect to BigBasin, a reservoir, and two creeksScott

POST and Sempervirens Fund acquireLittle Basin Property from HP

Creek and Blooms Creekin the SantaCruz County watershed. Thanks to HP, aportion of the property is also equippedwith an impressive array of recreationalfacilities, including 14 rustic cabins, 36tent sites, a picnic area, playgrounds, arecreation hall, restrooms, and an am-phitheater.

POST and Sempervirens Fund hopeeventually to transfer Little Basin to Cal-ifornia State Parks for inclusion in adja-cent Big Basin Redwoods State Park."Little Basin presents a once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity to save a gloriously scenicand historic property that would other-wise be built up with luxury mansionsand closed off from the public for good,"said POST President Audrey Rust.

Developed in 1885 as a logging opera-tion, Little Basin served as a cattle ranchin the 1930s and as a World War II mili-tary surplus depot beforeHP purchased itin 1963. A consultant management teamwill oversee maintenance of the land tem-porarily until such time as it is ready topass on to public agency ownership.

2007

KarlKroeber

The Little Basin property is bordered on three sides by Big Basin Redwoods State Park.

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Dave and Sue Laughlin of SantaCruz can look forward towarmer winters, cooler sum-

mers, a quieter house, and smaller util-ity bills. They have replaced the aging,single-pane windows in their house withmodern, double-paned, argon-filledones. Because argon is a poor heat con-ductor, it boosts the insulating capacityof the already-efficient, double-panedwindows.

Dave saved additional money by in-stalling the windows himself.

by Betsy HerbertThe term "working forest" is com-

monlyused to describe forests that we hu-mans use primarily to produce timber.The term "workingforest" brings to mind

traditional working class values. One canimagine a "working forest" struggling andstraining to produce timber, while takinggreat pride in itspractical endeavor to pro-vide decks, paper, and plywood.

The term "working forest"is verymis-

Forecast: CozySanta Cruz family installs energy-saving windows

The Energy Star program of theEPA andthe Department of Energy es-timates that a typical California home-owner would save approximately$100/year in heating/cooling costs byupgrading a house to double-panedwindows. According to the EPA En-ergy Star website, homeowners who in-stall eligible windows mayreceive a taxcredit on upgrades made beforethe endof 2007. To learn more visit www.energystar.gov/. Click on "Tax CreditsUnder the Energy Bill" at the bottomof the page.

Dave Laughlin looks forward to saving money on heating bills.

What is a working forest?leading, though, because it implies thatforeststhat are not logged are "non-work-ingforests," which don't serve anypracti-cal purpose. It suggests that a forest thatisn't logged is a kind of free-loading, lazy,

good-for-nothing forest. Nothing couldbe further from the truth.In the past several decades, we've

learned that all forests are working forests,in thesensethat they provide natural serv-ices like water filtration, wildlife habitat,flood control, and carbon sequestration.We've learned that these natural servicesfrom forests are extremely valuable eco-nomically. While water treatment plantscancosts many millions of dollars, forestscan and do provide water filtration for

free.We've also learned that forests play avital role in earth's life-sustainingprocesses, including the carbon cycle. Ma-ture forests have a great capacity to storecarbon.Carbon storage is a natural servicethat is critical to counteracting globalwarming. Redwood trees take in carbonfrom the atmosphere, like al l plants ,through photosynthesis. Because red-woods are so big, they store enormousamounts of carbon. Redwoods continue

to take in carbon from the atmospherefora long time, because they live so long.Now thatglobal warming and drinking

water protection have become such im-portant issues, redwood forests will be-come more valued for the vital naturalservices they provide, rather than just thetimber they produce. Preserved redwoodforests are not just beautiful and inspira-tional; they are also some of the world'shardest working forests,withoutever pro-ducing a stick of timber.

Reprinted from The Mountain Echo,Spring 2007, published by SempervirensFund.

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voted in favor of the slow growth plan.The four other subcommittee members

are from the districts that opposed theslow-growth plan. Of these, two werevery active promoters of theSupervisors' big growthplan. Given the history ofhow development interestsare favored in this county, itis understandable that envi-ronmentalists are not opti-mistic about the outcome ofthis process.

Existing resources necessary for de-

velopment are already stressed. Wells,rivers,and aquifers are going dry or beingpolluted by salt water intrusion. Criticalcommuter roads are already gridlocked.We are already losing farmland to subdi-visions, and there is only a finite supply

of farmland. So-called new farmland isonly a conversion of range lands to vine-

yards. Would any compromise heed ex-isting limits on growth such as

prohibitions on developmentand cultiva-tion on steep slopes? Would a compro-

mise respect the carrying capacity of theland?

Notably the public recognizes thatthere are reality-based constraints on de-velopment as they demonstrated whenresidents from throughout the county

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Under a newEmergency Ordinance

passed in July, farmers and ranch-ers throughout Monterey County

can erect fencing as high as 8 feet aroundtheir fields without environmental reviewor a public hearing. This hurried action isostensibly toaddress con-cerns aboutE.coli contami-nation of agri-c u l t u r a lproducts, but

an unintendedconsequence is a threat to deer, elk, andother wild animals . Even worse, theharmful actions are being taken withoutevidence of the source ofE.coli threats.

Eight-foot fences could impede riverac-cess for wildlife and may trap them dur-ing periods of flooding. Eight-foot fencescan disrupt wildlifepassage impacting pro-creation, migration, and ultimately sur-vival . Eight -foot fences can preventwildlife from escaping predators.

Supervisors bypass CEQA and allow 8-foot fences

When a majority of MontereyCounty voters neither endorsed

the slow-growth Measure A northe big-growth Measure C on the Juneballot, residents were left with uncer-tainty about the future of land use inMonterey County. One bright spot wasthe defeat, once again, of the sprawlingRancho San Juan golf subdivision's firstphase called "Butterfly Village."

What happens next? The Board of Su-pervisors is talking "compromise" be-tween the two plans . Given the trackrecord of developers getting their way in

Monterey County, the Ventana Chapterof the Sierra Club has many concerns:

The subcommittee of PlanningCommissioners shaping the compromiseis weighted in favor of development.Only one member is from a district that

Will the next version of the General Planrecognize environmental constraints?

The Western Growers Association

"best practices" agreement does not auto-matically recommend fencing off lettucefields and other leafy greens. Rather, itsets forth a process of specific activities in-cluding documentation of animal en-

c ro ach m en tintoa field andevaluation ofboth domesticand wild ani-mal activi ty.So in addition

to the lack of CEQA review, a rush to erect fences skipsthese important assessment steps and isnot science based.

"This rush to build high fences appearsto be the result of pressure from majorproduce buyers who are eager to showstrong measures are being taken. How-ever, only actions whichare based onfactswill constructively addressthe problem."

Jumping to conclusions and erectinghigh fences without knowing if it is an ef-

fective action means that the real sources

of contamination could be overlookedand effective actions delayed. Addition-ally, resources could be misdirected, andtime and money wasted on fruitless ac-tions. The unintentional harm to wildlifecould be devastating.

The Ventana Chapter i s urging theBoard of Supervisors to reverse thispoorly-thought-out policy and insteadsupport the research needed to find thereal cause ofE.coli contamination so a realsolution can be implemented.

For more information and a copy ofour letter to theBoardvisit www.ventana.sierraclub.org.

WINTER CARETAKER NEEDED

Kit Carson Lodge, on Hwy. 88 atSilver Lake, has an opening for acaretaker (could be a couple) forallor even part of the coming winter.TheLodgeis closedexcept for oneother cottage. Spectacular lakesideor backcountry skiing and snow-shoeing right outside the door ofyour own cozy cottage. Five miles

from Kirkwoods groomed tracksand downhill slopes. Treat yourselfto an incredible winter in the HighSierra. (209) 258-8500.

Existing resources necessary fordevelopment are already stressed.

helped create the 12 Guiding Objectivesin the early days of the General Plan Up-

date process. Unfortunately this wisdomwas jettisoned by the Supervisors inGPU4.

Will theSupervisors finally take a standin favor of the facts? Unless the next ver-sion of the General Plan really deals withthe finite nature of existing resources, itwill drag thekey indicators of humanandenvironmental health further downward.The Chapter will continue to raise this re-ality to our decision-makers.

The Ventana Chapter is urging theBoard of Supervisors to reversethis poorly-thought-out policy.


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Sierra Club Events

Non-Sierra Club Events of Interest

Aug 25-29, Sep 15-19

Channel Island CruisesVisit the Channel Islands. Five-day cruisesin Aug. and Sept. These trips a re fundrais-ers to benefit Sierra Club political pro-grams in California. Cost for 5 days is$925. Depart from Santa Barbara. Tomake a reservation send $100 check madeout to "Sierra Club" to Joan Jones Holtz,11826 The Wye St., El Monte, 91732. Formore info contact Joan at

[email protected], 626-443-0706. Web-site: www.truthaquatics.com/hiking.htm.

Sunday - Monday, August 26-27

Lobby DayBe part of a team helping to pass prioritybills in Sacramento. Training will be heldon Sunday. On Monday you call on legis-lators with other Club members. The hotissues are global warming, water supply,transportation reform and more. Foodand lodging provided. To learn more con-tact Annie Pham, Legislative Aide at lob-

[email protected] or (916)557-1100 ext. 107.

Thursday, September 6

Adventure FilmView Source to the Sea and learn aboutlocal efforts to protect our last wild rivers.$10 admission. Wave Street Studios, 774Wave Street, Monterey. 6:30 p.m. Formore details see story on this page.

Saturday, August 25

Redwood Docent TrainingBecome a Sempervirens Fund docent.When you become a docent, you canchoose to lead interpretive hikes, workbooths at local festivals and attend enrich-ment activities every month. Next train-ing: Saturday, August 25, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. For details visit www.sempervirens.org and click on Special Events and Activi-ties or call Melanie Kimbell, 650-968-4509.

Wednesday, September 5

Volunteer Training: Ao NuevoTraining begins on September 5 for volun-teers who would like to lead guided toursof the reserve during the Elephant seal

breeding season. For more info. call 650-879-2032.

Saturdays

Habitat restoration sponsored byCalifornia Native Plant SocietyVolunteer to restore native habitat in StateParks in Santa Cruz Co. Wear layeredwork clothes. Bring water & gloves. Toolsprovided. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wework rain or shine, but if things get partic-ularly unpleasant, we call it a day. ContactLinda Brodman, 462-4041, [email protected]. website: www.cruzcnps.org.

September 15, Twin Lakes State BeachSeptember 29, Sunset Beach State Park

FREE Composting Workshops

Home composting improves soil fertility

and keeps valuable organic materials andgreenhouse gases out of our landfills! Mas-ter Composters will teach you how to suc-cessfully compost food scraps and gardenclippings. Learn what makes composting

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

C A L E N D A R

On July 1, 2003 Christopher Swainbecame the first person to swimthe entire 1,243 mile length of the

BasilChilders

Award-winning environmentalfilm to screen in Monterey

Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest.More than 30 filmmakers, led by AndyNorris, followed Swain's swim, and cre-

ated a modern history of the Great River

of the West. The result was Source to theSea, a 90-minute film that one viewercalled, "a heart-wrenching tale of a manand a river."

The film includes stunning pre-inunda-tion footage of Celilo and Kettle Falls, aswell as a broad spectrum of interviewswith tribal members, agency representa-tives, fishers, authors, nonprofit leaders,and citizens who trace the natural historyand present-day challenges of the Colum-bia River in their own words.

Presented by Friends of the River, theVentana Wilderness Alliance & the Ven-tana Chapter of the Sierra Club. View thisaward-winning film, and learn moreabout local efforts to protect our last wildrivers. Refreshments. Doors open at 6:30p.m. with information about local rivers.Film starts at 7:30 p.m. $10 admission.Wave Street Studios, 774 Wave Street,Monterey.

Source to the Sea won Most InspiringAdventure Film, 2007 Wild and Scenic

Environmental Film Festival and Envi-ronmental Activism/Social JusticeAward, 2007 EarthVision Film Festival.

There will be a Q and A with directorAndy Norris after the screening.

happen, what should/shouldn't be com-posted, different styles of making com-post, and how to use compost and mulchin the garden. Backyard compost bins willbe available at the workshops at a $20 dis-count for residents of the unincorporatedarea of Santa Cruz County and Scotts Val-

ley who register in advance. For more in-formation or to pre-register for a work-shop contact the Rotline, 423-HEAP(4327) or visit www.compostsantacruzcounty.org.

Sat., Sept. 15, Santa Cruz County Fair-grounds, Floriculture Exhibit Patio, 2601East Lake Ave., Watsonville. 4-6 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 29, Cabrillo College Hort. Cen-ter, 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos. 1-3 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 20, Camp Joy Gardens, 131

Camp Joy Rd., Boulder Creek. 1-3 p.m.

FREE Wormshops

Learn how worms can eat your foodscraps and make beautiful compost foryour garden. FREE workshop for SantaCruz County residents. 1-3 p.m. Optionalworm bin, $20. Call to reserve bin. Spon-

sored by Santa Cruz County Board of Su-pervisors. Call Karin Grobe, 427-3452.

Saturday, Aug. 25, Grey Bears RecyclingFacility, 2710 Chanticleer, Santa Cruz

Sunday, Oct. 14, Quail Hollow CountyPark, 800 Quail Hollow Rd., Felton

Second and Fourth Saturdays

Habitat restoration - WatsonvilleSponsored by Watsonville Wetlands

Watch. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meet at theFitz Wetlands Educ. Resource Ctr. at Pa-

jaro Valley HS. Gloves, tools, and snackprovided. Call Jonathan Pilch, 728-4106for more info. No experience necessary.

Christopher Swains swim of the Columbia drew attention to the benefits of wild rivers.


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by John F. Byrne

The Sierra Club's National Parks andMonuments Committee has excit-ing new ideas for expanding and en-

hancing our national park system. Ourgoals include:

Including all the country's majorecological regions;

Advancing the scientific study ofthe parksincluding learning how to dealwith ecological threats and how to adaptto global climate change;

Educating the public; and Limiting and

greening develop-ment in the parks.

The United Statesplayed a pioneeringrole in inventing na-tional parks, buttoday we lag behindin using nationalparks to protect andlearn about our

ecosystems. Weshould follow themodels of neighborssuch as Canada,Costa Rica, Panama,and the DominicanRepublic.

Filling the gapsIn this diverse na-

tion, shouldn't allmajor ecological re-gions be representedby a national parkor similar natural re-serve large enoughto assure long-termpreservation of nat-ural resources?

A preliminaryanalysis based onthis goal suggests theneed to create 38new national parks (or similar areas) andto expand or change the management of28 others. Within California, for example,the study identifies four gaps in currentprotection:

California Central Valley grass-lands;

California montane chaparral andwoodlands;

Pacific Northwest coastal rivers andstreams;

The Californian Current.These suggestions are designed to start

a discussion of the future of the nationalparks. In California we may ask suchquestions as:

Where should new parks be lo-cated?

Should management be signifi-cantly upgraded in the Carrizo Plain Na-tional Monument, our last large remnantof Central Valley grassland?

How might the National Park Sys-tem protect our marine ecosystems?

Per-capita visitation to our nationalparks peaked 20 years ago and is nowdown 23%. With rising gasoline costs andincreasing public concern about green-house gases, this trend is likely to con-tinue. We should establish new national

parks closer to where people live.

Hearing what our National Parks

can tell us

National parks can also serve as bell-wethers of environmental change causedby development, industrialization, andglobal warming. National parks are idealsites for studying our natural world andhow it reacts to changeand for learninghow to protect it.

We need to expand science programs inparks. We need to evaluate land use to de-termine what practices within each eco-logical region are compatible withecological vitality. As we gain such

knowledge, we need to expand educationprograms in the parks to spread suchknowledge widely.

Limiting development, greening de-

velopmentWe need to limit development in thenational parks. The only facilities in theparks should be those essential to theirprotection and to enabling visitors toenjoy and learn from them. Even theseshould be carefully located in the parks'vestibules, away from critical habitats.Park access and use should encouragewalking and minimize fuel use and pollu-tion.

Park facilities should be net zero-en-

ergy users, designed according to the high-est green standards. They can be modelsfor all of us. Facilities not essential for re-source management and public use shouldbe located outside the parks, where theycan provide visitors with a full range ofservices while minimizing impacts on theparks themselves.

Funding

New roles for our national parks

An expanded vision for parks in the 21st century

Seven years after the Peninsula OpenSpace Trust (POST) purchased Whaler'sCove near Pescadero for permanent pro-tection, the non-profit land trust an-nounced that the beach at Whaler's Coveis once again accessible to the public. Lo-cated 20 miles south of Half Moon Bay onHwy. 1, the beach is part of Pigeon Point

Light Station State Historic Park and isowned and operated by California StateParks.

New recycled-redwood stairs to thebeach from the bluff above provide publicaccess which was blocked by the formerproperty owner.

Whaler's Cove boasts a rich and color-ful past. Portuguese whalers once hauledtheir catch onto the beach, which in themid-1800s was also a loading ground forsending timber to market. Rumrunners

secretly used the shores to deliver their

Whaler's Cove Beach on north coastagain open to public

stashes of liquor, and in the mid-1940s, acommercial oyster farming operation oc-cupied the cove. Historical remains arepartially visible on the property today.

More recently, in 1981, a private buyerpurchased Whaler's Cove with the intentto construct a home on the site. In 1994,the owner changed her plans and sought

permission from San Mateo County to de-velop a nine-unit motel instead. As part ofthe negotiations, she agreed to give the1.5-acre beach portion of the property tothe state. However, she maintained titleto the access points for the beach andpromptly erected a chain-link fence andposted "No Trespassing" signs, effectivelyblocking access to the beach.

Today the motel and fence are gone.For the first time in 13 years, the publicwill officially be able to access the beach

again.

Of each federal budget dollar, 1/12 of apenny goes to national parks. Our nationcan afford to do better. Entrance fees arenot an answer. Today these contributeonly 5% of the National Park Servicebudget, and they are already high enoughto discourage use, especially by peoplewith lower incomes. Fees just for enteringnational parks should be abandoned.

Nor should park staff have to beg forcontributions, or invite private companiesto use our national parks to advertise their

products. The government does not asksailors to pass the hat to launch a new de-stroyer.

National parks can play an invaluablerole in making a better world for us, forour children, and for our grandchildren.

John F. Byrne is chair of the SierraClub National Parks and MonumentsCommittee.


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by Bob Hagopian

More than 2.2 million couples tie

the knot each year in theUnited States, spending anaverage of $26,000. According toSierra magazine, the averageU.S. wedding and honey-moon generate 9 to 16 tonsof carbon dioxide emis-sions.

San Francisco residentsMichael Heacock andEmily Hagopian wantedtheir April 2007 wed-

ding to reflect their val-ues. Michael is anarchitect who special-izes in environmentallysustainable buildings.Emily is an architecturalphotographer whosevarious projects oftenemphasize green designs.Their wedding planner,Mary Lou Sanders, a UCSanta Cruz environmental

studies graduate, helped guideMichael and Emily's sustainabil-ity theme.

To minimize paper use, their 150guests received email invitations, andthe couple provided family members andfriends wedding information on the web-site they designed.

Their desire for a wedding site whichwould provide a natural backdrop com-bined with social and ecological advocacyled them to choose the Mill Valley Out-

door Art Club. This private non-profit'sMission Statement is "To preserve the nat-ural scenery of Mill Valley and the sur-rounding country, to beautify thegrounds around public buildings, to workagainst the wanton destruction of birdsand game, to encourage the developmentof outdoor art and to engage in othercivic, literary and charitable work." Thesetting provided spring flowers and tow-ering redwoods.

Mill Valley also was centrally located

for Emily and Michael's wedding guests,thereby minimizing travel and fuel con-

sump-tion. Much

lodging was within walking distance, andthe couple arranged a biodiesel shuttle forguests staying in hotels beyond walkingdistance.

To offset the carbon emissions fromtheir guests' travel, Michael and Emily

Michael and Emily choose a greenwedding

purchased 12 "green tags" from the Bon-neville Environmental Foundation. Intotal, they offset approximately 16,800pounds of carbon dioxide-the equivalent

of planting roughly 2.3 acres of trees ina year or not driving a car for 17,192

miles.The wedding reception used

washable dishes and glasses andfeatured mostly organic andlocal foods including fair tradecoffee and tea. All food wastewas composted and left overfood was donated to a local

homeless shelter.The flowers were organicand local, and all photogra-phy was digital. Additionalinformation about treadinglightly on the environmentwas provided at a table in theback of the reception alongwith Monterey Bay Aquarium

Seafood Watch consumerguides.

The wedding programs were

printed with soy inks onbiodegradable seed paper. The new-lyweds gave each guest small cartons

containing redwood saplings fromEmily's late grandfather Lem Hagopian's

backyard redwood grove, which hestarted from Humboldt County saplings50 years ago.

Emily's remarks at the dinner summedup the couple's feelings: "We wanted tobring it to the front of your minds thatwe can make decisions that will lessen ourimpact on the environment. I think it'simportant for our future and for our chil-dren's future to know that we have op-tions; it doesn't have to be the way it hasbeen in the past. Every little bit counts,and we as individuals can do things thathave a true effect on making positivechanges in the way we live."

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"The government tells us we need flood control and comes to straighten the creek in our pasture. The engineer on the jobtells us the creek is now able to carry off more flood water, but in the process we have lost our old willows where the owlhooted on a winter night and under which the cows switched flies in the noon shade. We lost the little marshy spot

where our fringed gentians bloomed."Hydrologists have demonstrated that the meanderings of a creek are a necessary part of the hydrologic functioning.The flood plain belongs to the river. The ecologist sees clearly that for similar reasons we can get along with less chan-nel improvement on Round River."

Aldo Leopold, The Round River

Branciforte Creek: which part do you prefer?

Branciforte Creek upsteam from the section channelized in 1958. Branciforte Creek where it joins the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz.

Calochortus luteusis a Mariposa tulipcommonly called "Gold Nuggets." It is

distinguished from other yellowMariposa lilies by the central red-brownspot on its inner surface. This one wasphotographed by Nick Wyckoff on thePogonip in Santa Cruz.

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NE W S C L I P S

Can you cut down?Transportation accounts for 50% of

greenhouse gas emissions in the San Fran-cisco Bay area according to the Bay Area

Transportation and Land Use Coalition.Other sources and their contributions are:Industrial and commercial activities, 26%;residential activities, 11%; electricity gen-eration, 7%; and oil refining, 6%.

Don't use cypress mulchIf you use cypress mulch in your gar-

den, stop right now. This product is madefrom cypress trees which act as stormbuffers during hurricanes. Gulf areaswamps are being clear cut to produce

mulch. Sierra Club is urging stores andnurseries to stop stocking this product.For more information visit www.saveourcypress.org.

Dam removal being studiedThe California Coastal Conservancy is

studying the technical and environmentalaspects of removing the San ClementeDam on the Carmel River. The aging damposes a seismic hazard in the event of a 6.5or greater earthquake. The study should

be completed by December. Removal ofthe dam would recover the full potentialof the Carmel River as a viable steelheadrun.

Reported in January 1971:The Ventana Chapter agreed to con-

struct 1.8 miles of trail in the Forest ofNisene Marks. Laid out by State Park en-gineer and Chapter member, Dale Wil-son, with the advice of the park AdvisoryCommittee. Volunteers were asked tosign up for work parties.

Reported in November1971:"Chapter members who would be will-

ing to drive or provide their pick-up orother trucks about once a month to col-lect recyclable bottles and cans are askedto call Sharon Raney."

"The Sempervirens Fund is currentlyspearheading a campaign to raise funds forthe acquisition of Rancho del Oso, a crit-ical 2300-acre single ownership land par-cel on Waddell Creek between the BigBasin Park center and the Pacific Ocean."

Reported in January 1972:The Chapter sent a letter to the U.S.

Forest Service opposing the constructionof an astronomical observatory on Ju-nipero Serra Peak.

Reported in March 1972 when envi-ronmentalists were working to get aCoastal Act Passed:

"On Monday evening, Feb. 28, Chair-man Vern Yadon received an urgent tele-

Sign the petitionIf you've watched Fox News, you

know they're working overtime to propup the myth of uncertainty about global

warming, calling it a "hoax" and charac-terizing climate scientists as "alarmists."To expose this inaccurate coverage SierraClub and others have launched a petitioncampaign targeting Home Depot, a majorFox advertiser. To see video clips and signa petition visit foxattacks.com.

Toxic trailersDespite documentation that disaster-re-

lief trailers are out-gassing toxic levels offormaldehyde, FEMA has said it will con-

tinue to distribute trailers made withformaldehyde-based glues to disaster vic-tims and even sell them to Native Ameri-cans across the country. Testing by SierraClub showed that 88% of such trailers hadformaldehyde levels above the EPA's rec-ommended limit. At press time FEMAwas reevaluating its decision in the face ofmassive public outcry. Check the internetfor latest developments.

What's your footprint?

The June National Geographiccontainsa website that helps you calculate yourpersonal impact on climate change. Checkit out: safeclimate.net/calculator.

Hang outDid you know that if you line-dry just

half of your laundry instead of using thedryer, you save 720 pounds of CO2 frombeing emitted? Start with a few loads andwork up to more. Saves money too!

Roots

Remembering our history

Articles from old Ventana Newsletters

phone call from Janet Adams, ExecutiveDirector of the Coastal Alliance, askinghim to send someone to Sacramento thenext day to testify before the importantAssembly Planning and Land Use Com-mittee on AB 200. Result: Jerry Lebeckenlarged some aerial photos which VernYadon delivered to me [Earl Moser] at6:20 a.m. at Monterey Airport Feb. 29,and I was off on the 7 a.m. plane for SanFrancisco and Sacramento.

At 1:45 the hearing chamber waspacked, with many people standing. . . .When my turn came I told of threateneddevelopment along the beautiful stretch ofbeach controlled by the cities of Mon-terey, Seaside, and Sand City. I showedJerry Lebeck's photos of the beach, andpointed out on a map where a 10-storyhotel would probably be built in Seasideand where a 618-unit apartment complexwould ruin a quarter mile of shoreline inSand City. . . . "

Reported in November 1972:WE DID IT!

Editor's Note: The California CoastalCommission was created in 1972 by pas-sage of a voter initiative. The CoastalCommission was permanently establishedby the State Coastal Act of 1976.

Want to learn more about the im-pact of international trade at aget-together with some of your

friends? Consider hosting a film screeningof the short documentary, Maquilapolis:City of Factories. The film documents thedaily struggles of women factory workersin Tijuana as they fight for better treat-ment and a cleaner living environment.

The North American Free TradeAgreement (NAFTA) was designed to fa-cilitate trade between Mexico, the United

States, and Canada. Yet it also led to a fun-damental restructuring of the rural econ-omy in Mexico. Many small farmers,unable to compete with subsidized U.S.corn, were left with no choice but tomove and find jobs in the maquiladoraforeign-owned assembly factories on theU.S.-Mexico border. Despite flagrantworkers' rights abuses and rampant pol-

lution, these Maquiladoras are frequentlythe only hiring employers in border re-gions, forcing workers to compete formeager salaries often in toxic work envi-ronments.

No need to be a free trade expert, theSierra Club can help you plan your partyor find one in your neighborhood. Visitwww.sierraclub.org/trade or contactSusan Ellsworth at 202-548-6593 or [email protected] for moreinformation.

The film screening series will culminatein a Sierra Club sponsored US-Mexicoborder tour on October 27-28 in SanDiego, Tijuana and surrounding areas.

Learn more about

international trade

Moving?Please fill outand mail the changeof address form on p. 15 or email:

[email protected] post office charges us 70 each

if they handle the address change.Please help the club by using thecoupon on p. 15.

Thank you!

Stretch out your hand and take theworlds wide gift

Of Joy and Beauty.

CORINNE ROOSEVELT ROBINSON

Ventana

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Saturday, August 25HIKE: NISENE MARKS STATE PARK

6-miles, beginning at Cabrillo College and end-ing at Safeway in Rancho Del Mar ShoppingCtr in Aptos. Car shuttle. We'll traverse the

Scout Tr, over the ridge, to the Aptos CreekFire Rd. in Nisene Marks. Then, we'll followthe Split-Stuff, Vienna Woods, Terrace, andOak Ridge Trs to the Old-Growth Loop Tr inthe Marcell's Forest section where we willview the fascinating Twisted Grove and thegrove with the largest old-growth redwoods.The hike ends with a trek along the Aptos Ran-cho Tr, past a gorgeous vertical fern grove. Oneshallow, unbridged creek crossing. Meet at theSears 41st Ave. at 9:30 a.m. Bring water, lunchand $1 carpool. Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389.

Saturday - Sunday, August 25 - 26TAMARISK BASH IN DEATH VALLEY

Help remove invasive tamarisk from SurpriseCanyon in Death Valley. Expect very warmweather, but the year-round stream will let ussoak and cool as the spirit moves us. We willwork Saturday with Marty Dickes, our coor-dinator from the BLM. Sunday we will hike upnearby Telescope Peak for long views andcooler weather above the desert. Enjoy carcamping, a potluck dinner Saturday, and camp-fire stories. Contact leader Craig Deutsche,[email protected], 310-477-6670.

Sunday, August 26HIKE: HENRY COWELL STATE PARK

We'll explore some of the latest acquisitions tothe park as well as the giant redwoods and the

gust heat on this north-facing slope. 8 miles,1800' elevation gain (down 1st, uphill return).Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Santa Cruz CountyGovernment Center to carpool. Call for addi-tional info. Leader: Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101.

Sunday, August 19BEACH WALK

Let's check out some historic sites betweenMonastery Beach and the Carmel River and

hear good stories about old times around SanJose Creek. We'll check out the Carmel RiverLagoon before returning. 4 miles on the beach.Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Black Bear Diner Parkand Ride. Bring lunch, water, sunblock, andwindbreaker. Leader: Mary Gale, 626-3565.

Tuesday, August 21SENIOR WALK: NEW BRIGHTON / POTBELLY BEACH

It's a great time for a walk on the beach. Leaderwill take us the back way past the museum tothe cement ship. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears

41st Ave. To go direct, take Hwy.1 to ParkAve. exit, right at stop sign to Kennedy. Parkon street. Bring lunch, water and $1 carpool.Restrooms. Leader: Joan Brohmer, 462-3803.


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GENERAL INFORMATION:

All outings begin and end at the trailhead.Carpooling to and from the trailhead is strictlya private arrangement between the driver andthe riders. Carpool drivers are not agents oremployees of the Sierra Club.

EXPLANATION OF RATINGS:

The outings described vary in difficultyfrom leisurely walks to strenuous hikes. Thefollowing explanation are general guidelines.(For more information about the difficulty of aparticular outing, call the leader).

Walk: Between 2-5 miles, leisurely pace.Easy: No more than 5 miles; slight elevationgain; easy pace.

Moderate: 5-10 miles; up to 2000' gain;boots; better than average fitness required.

Strenuous: May involve off-trail hiking;demanding pace; for experienced hikers in goodcondition only.

DIRECTIONS:

Black Bear Diner Park & Ride: This park-ing lot is on Rio Road in Carmel.

Save-Mart / Bagel Bakery: (formerly Al-bertsons) South of Monterey on Hwy. 1. Onemile past Ocean Ave., turn L on Carmel ValleyRd. Almost immediately, turn R at the light.Save-Mart/ Bagel Bakery on the R.

Santa Cruz County Government Center:The large grey building at the corner of Ocean& Water in Santa Cruz. We meet at the cornerof the parking lot nearest to the intersection.

Felton Faire: The shopping center at thejunction of Graham Hill and Mt. Hermon Rdsin Felton. We meet at the edge of the Safewayparking lot nearest Graham Hill Rd.

41st Avenue / Sears: From Hwy. 1 in Capi-tola take the 41st Ave. exit. Go toward theocean on 41st Ave. Pass the main Mall entranceand turn right into the next entrance nearSears. We meet behind the bank located at 41stand Capitold Road.

MPC Parking lot: Monterey PeninsulaCollege Parking Lot. From Hwy. 1 take the

Fishermans Wharf exit, go straight one block,turn L and L again into the first parking lotA. This is the site of the Thurs. Farmers Mkt.Plenty of parking with no fee on weekends.

In the interest of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary thatparticipants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have in-surance for carpooling arrangements and asumes no liability for them. Carpool-ing, ridesharing, or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among

the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

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M E E T I N G PL A C E S

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Friday, August 10BIKE RIDE: PEBBLE BEACH

We'll ride along paved streets for 15 miles, enjoy-ing ocean scenery and stopping at views. 2 hours.Bring lunch to eat at the end of the ride in the lead-ers' back garden. Hosts will provide cups of Eng-lish tea. Meet at 10:00 a.m. outside the Fishwife

Restaurant in Pacific Grove (Hwy 68 and Asilo-mar Blvd.) with your bicycle and helmet. Leaders:Cath Farrant and Mary Dainton, 372 7427.

Saturday, August 11HIKE: VICENTE FLAT

We'll hike to Vicente Flat from Cone PeakRoad past giant redwoods. Hopefully, thecreek will still have water. Spectacular oceanviews. We will again benefit from the recenthard work of the Ventana Wilderness Alliance.Bring big lunch, water, $ for carpool; weargood hiking shoes for this 12-mile hike, mainly

downhill. We'll drive down the coast to KirkCreek Campground and car shuttle to ConePeak Road. Call for more information. Leader:Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1968.

Sunday, August 12WALK: POINT LOBOS

4-mile walk, starting from Hwy. 1, to the Pit,then back past Whaler's Cove to the top ofWhaler's Knoll and back via southern trails.Meet at Albertson's at 9:00 a.m. for a short car-pool. Bring snack, water, and optional binocu-lars for close-ups of the animal life. Leader:Martha Saylor, 372-9215.

Sunday, August 12HIKE: WEST MOLERA

Let's do this great hike, passing through mead-ows, redwoods, chaparral, and along the beach.We'll lunch at a secluded pocket beach withdark purple sand at the south end. 8 miles and1000' elevation gain. Bring lunch and water;wear boots. Meet at Save-Mart at 9:00 a.m.Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

Tuesday, August 14SENIOR HIKE: RINCON / UCSC

Easy to moderate 3-mile hike starts at the Rin-con parking lot on Hwy. 9 approx. 2.2 mi.from Hwy. 1. We'll go thru one corner ofPogonip and up to UCSC along Fuel Break Rd.to Chinquapin Rd. for lunch in wooded areabehind UCSC bldgs. Some uphill. Meet at 9:30a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or go direct to the Rin-con parking lot on Hwy. 9. Bring lunch, water,$2 carpool. Leader: Brooke Ewoldsen 475-6188.

Saturday, August 18

HIKE: CHINA GRADE TO PESCADEROWe'll hike from Big Basin's "Basin Trail Ease-ment" across Red Trees Properties lands offChina Grade (north boundary Big Basin) intoPescadero County Park. Well try to avoid Au-


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pine/madrone trees. Possible good birding.Hiking mostly under trees. Two unbridgedriver crossings will make this a refreshing after-noon with a break at a sandbar. 8 miles. Meet atSanta Cruz County Government Center at 9:00

a.m. or at the parking lot at the southeast cornerof the park on Graham Hill Rd. at 9:10 a.m.Leader: John Howerton, 476-4253.

Tuesday, August 28SENIOR HIKE: WADDELL/BIG BASIN

5-mile hike on tree-lined dirt roads in sun &shade. Some uphill. We'll take the Marsh Tr toNature Ctr for lunch. Prepare for sun/heat/dust/fog or wind. Meet before 9:30 a.m. atSears 41st Ave. or at 9:50 a.m. at Shen's on Mis-sion & King. Bring lunch, water, $4 carpool.Restrooms. Leader: Joan Brohmer, 462-3803.

Thursday, August 30HIKE: GARZAS CANYON

Our 4-mile loop with 800' elevation gain takesus through a redwood canyon and alongGarzas Creek with six picturesque bridgedcrossings. Moderate pace with stops to enjoythe flora & fauna. Meet at the Black Bear DinerPark & Ride at 10:00 a.m. or at the Garzas Cyntrailhead on East Garzas Rd. at 10:20 a.m.Bring water and lunch. Call for reservation;limit of 8. Leader: Lynn Bomberger, 375-7777.

S E P T E M B E R

Saturday, September 1HIKE: TERRACE CREEK

Hike up the Pine Ridge Trail from Big Sur Sta-tion to Terrace Creek and then up to the OldCoast Road. Great views of the coast as we hikedown to the Ventana Inn. 11 miles with 2000'elevation gain. Bring lunch, water, and wearboots. Meet at Save-Mart in Carmel at 9:00 a.m.

Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

Saturday - Monday, September 1 - 3TUSHAR MOUNTAINS, UTAH

Join Utah Chapter and others on this service

trip to conduct range monitoring in one ofUtah's wildest and least-known mountainranges. The Tushar Mountains, east of Beaver,include high alpine peaks, rugged escarpments,wildlife-rich meadows, aspen, and coniferforests. We'll collect on-the-ground data to re-solve a grazing decision. (Sierra Club and oth-ers hope to change grazing management inorder to bring beaver to key streams and im-prove aspen regrowth.) For info and to sign upcontact Vicky Hoover, Utah Wilderness TaskForce, 415-977-5527 or [email protected]. Central commissary by Vicky.

Sunday, September 2HIKE: EAST WADDELL GORGE

This trail in Big Basin goes to the boundarywith Last Chance (alternative lifestyle mecca ofthe 1960s and continuing today on a lesserscale) which is south of the park. The Gorge isa little publicized part of Big Basin (not onmost maps). 7 miles; 1200' elevation gain. Meetat 9:30 a.m. at the Santa Cruz County Govern-ment Center to carpool. Call Nick for addi-tional info. Leader: Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101.

Tuesday, September 4SENIOR WALK: POINT LOBOS

This is one of our favorite spots. We'll park atWhaler's Cove and hike the North Shore Trail,Allen Cypress Grove then Sand Hill Trail toPiney Woods for lunch. Bring binoculars. 3miles on good trail with some moderate uphill.Heavy poison oak. Meet before 9:30 a.m. atSears 41st Ave or at Whaler's Cove parking lotabout 10:30 a.m. Dress for weather. Bring

lunch, water, $5 carpool and share of entrance$. Restrooms. Leader: Pat Herzog, 458-9841.

Thursday, September 6HIKE: POINT LOBOS

Our grand loop takes us along tree-clad head-land trails with spectacular views where we arecertain to see a variety of wildlife and wild-flowers which we will stop to enjoy. 6 mileswith very little elevation gain. Bring water,lunch, and (optional) binoculars. Meet at theBlack Bear Diner Park & Ride at 9:30 a.m. Callfor reservation; limit of 8. Leader: LynnBomberger, 375-7777.

Saturday, September 8HIKE: TO THE SEA VIA MCCRARY RIDGE

A 10-mile hike from Big Basin HQ to Waddell

Beach along the Howard King, McCrary Ridgeand Skyline-to-the-Sea Trails. We'll pass overMt. McAbee Overlook at 1730' and follow EastWaddell Creek to Camp Herbert, before head-ing to the beach. Meet at the Santa Cruz MetroCenter at 8:15 a.m. to catch bus 35A at 8:30a.m., to arrive at Big Basin HQ at 9:45. Athike's end, we'll catch bus 40 at 5:15 p.m. fromWaddell Beach, to arrive at the Metro Center at5:55 p.m. Bring plenty of water, lunch andexact bus fare for each bus ($1.50 general; 75senior). Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389.

Sunday, September 9HIKE: SALINAS RIVER STATE BEACH

Hike on a gorgeous beach from the SalinasRiver National Wildlife Refuge to Phil'sseafood restaurant, in Moss Landing. Afterlunch at Phil's, we'll head back via the sameroute. 8 miles with no elevation gain. Wearshorts or quick-drying pants in case a wavecatches you. Meet in the parking lot of the Sali-nas River National Wildlife Refuge at 9:00 a.m.(Exit Hwy. 1 just south of Salinas River over-pass, at Del Monte Blvd./Neponset Rd. FollowNeponset 1/2 mile west to the parking lot.)Rain cancels. Leader: Eugene Sobka, 449-0873.

Sunday, September 9WALK: ASILOMAR-PEBBLE BEACH

A 4-mile loop starting on neighborhood streets;then through dunes, out to Point Joe and backalong the beach boardwalk. We may find some

beach wildflowers and possibly some wildlife.Bring a snack and water. Meet across from theFishwife Restaurant on Sunset Drive and Asilo-mar Blvd., Pacific Grove at 9:00 a.m. Backabout noon. Leader: Martha Saylor, 372-9215.

Tuesday, September 11SENIOR HIKE: NISENE MARKS

Starting at Porter Picnic area, we'll hike to thesite of the Hoffman House. Shady. 4+ mileson narrow trails with some uphill. Meet be-fore 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or the dirtparking lot before park entrance. Bring lunch,

water, sit upon, repellent, $2 carpool andshare of entrance $. Restrooms. Leader: Bev-erly Meschi, 475-4185.

Thursday, September 13HIKE: MITTELDORF PRESERVE

Our 4-mile loop begins near a rustic log lodge,has 8 bridged creek crossings, 900' elevationgain through a redwood forest. Lunch at a spec-tacular vista. Moderate pace with stops to enjoythe flora & fauna. Meet at the Black Bear DinerPark & Ride at 9:30 a.m. Bring water andlunch. We need 4W and all-wheel vehicles! Callfor a reservation; space is limited. Leader: LynnBomberger, 375-7777.

Saturday, September 15BEACH HIKE

Let's stay cool in this hot September month byhiking from Marina Beach to Monterey Wharfand back. Lunch at one of Monterey's finerestaurants. Bring a trash bag to help clean upthe beach along the way. 14 flat miles at aleisurely pace. Call for more information.Leader: Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1968.

Sunday, September 16COMBO WALK: POINT SUR/MOLERA

Let's enjoy this beautiful season along the coastwith a guided tour of the Point Sur Light Sta-tion followed by a brown bag alfresco lunch onthe beach at Molera. Because the docent-ledtours are limited in size, this outing is limited tothe first callers to phone the leader. Anyonewanting to join us later for a short walk to thebeach at the mouth of the Big Sur River maymeet us about 1:30 p.m. in the Molera parkinglot. For more information and reservation, call.

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Thursday, September 20HIKE: NISENE MARKS

This loop takes us through a lovely, shaded red-wood forest and along beautiful creeks withseveral crossings. 900' elevation gain over 8

miles. Moderate pace with stops to enjoy theflora & fauna. Meet in Seaside at the HomeDepot parking lot near the gas station at 8:45a.m. or in Aptos in the parking lot behindDance Synergy at 9:30 a.m. Bring water andlunch. Call for a reservation; limit of 8. Leader:Lynn Bomberger, 375-7777.

Saturday, September 22HIKE: CALAVERAS SOUTH GROVE

A 7-mile hike through the South Grove ofCalaveras Big Trees State Park, off of Hwy. 4.We'll drive 8.2 miles into the park, along one-

lane paved road to the South Grove parkingarea at 4,400'. This grove has the largest Se-quoias in the park. It is less developed and lessvisited than the North Grove. Highlights of thehike include the Palace Hotel Tree, which re-minded early visitors of the grand entrance toSan Francisco's most celebrated 19th-centuryhotel; the 31' diameter Agassiz Tree, the park'slargest; and the Smith Cabin Tree which wasthe residence of the grove's first guardian,Alexander Jackson "Trapper" Smith. It washere, in 1861, that Smith cowered in terrorwhen winds toppled the behemoth, Old Go-

liath. Dinner on our trip home. Back in SantaCruz around 8:30 p.m. Meet at the Santa CruzCounty Government Center before 8:00 a.m.for the 410-mile round trip. Call before Wed.,Sept. 19, for reservations, which are limited tomultiples of 4. Please indicate if you are willingto drive. Bring water, lunch, share of parkentry $ and $25/passenger for carpool. Forthose planning to make this trip an over-nighter on their own, check with leader: EdGilbert, 685-8389.

Saturday, September 22

HIKE: MOUNT MANUELHike through Pfeifer Big Sur Park and up tothe top of Mount Manuel. This strenuous, 10-mile hike climbs almost 3,000' and is a greatwork out. The views from the top are incredi-ble, up and down the coast. Bring boots, lunch,

and water. Meet at Save-Mart at 9:00 a.m.Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

Sunday, September 23HIKE: FALL CREEK

Farewell to summer as we hike the cool trailsof Fall Creek. Enjoy one of the greenest hikesin Santa Cruz almost entirely under the canopyof trees and with abundant running water.Ferns and lichen abound. We'll see remnants ofa barrel mill and lime kilns. 8 miles. Meet at theSanta Cruz County Government Center at9:00 a.m. or at the parking lot for Fall Creekon Felton Empire Road at 9:20 a.m. Leader:

John Howerton, 476-4253.

Tuesday, September 25SENIOR HIKE: HARVEY WEST/POGONIP

4 miles with uphill climbs (some steep) fromHarvey West parking lot by baseball fields.We'll walk by Scared Tree and lunch at theRanger Station. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears41st Ave. or at the Harvey West parking lot at9:50 a.m. Bring lunch, water, $2 carpool. Rest-rooms. Leader: Helena Cantin, 438-4253.

Wednesday, September 26HIKE: FREMONT OLDER OPEN SPACE

Just above the Cupertino and Saratoga foothillslies the 739-acre Older Preserve with trails thatwind along open fields, chaparral and oakridges. It is named for a famous San Francisconewspaper editor who built his home here in1914. This home is now listed on the NationalRegister of Historic Places. On this 7-milewalk, we'll pass through orchards and CaraOlder's pet cemetery. Bring lunch and water.Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. with lunchand water or meet at 10:00 a.m. at the preserveparking lot. Exit Hwy. 85 on De Anza Blvd.,left to Prospect Rd. and continue past theSaratoga Country Club to the parking lot.Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

Thursday, September 27HIKE: JULIA PFEIFFER BURNS

This gorgeous 4-mile lollipop loop has 1600' el-evation gain and follows a creek through densecoastal redwood forest. Lunch at a spectacularoverlook of the Big Sur coastline. Moderate

pace with stops to enjoy flora & fauna. Bringwater, lunch, and optional binoculars. Meet atthe Black Bear Diner Park & Ride at 9:00 a.m.Call for reservation; limit of 8. Leader: LynnBomberger, 375-7777.

Sunday, September 30HIKE: JUNIPERO SERRA

This is the right time for you to come and joinme on this very strenuous 12-mile hike with4500' elevation gain. We'll hike through uniquerock formations and see beautiful sugar pines.The views from the summit of the highest peakin the Ventana Wilderness (just under 6000')are fabulous and unforgettable. Call for moreinfo. Leader: Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1968.

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Wednesday, October 3HIKE: BUTANO STATE PARK

Here is a forested canyon along the coast thatlooks much the same as it did a century ago.We'll begin this 11-mile hike with 1300' eleva-tion gain on the uphill Ao Nuevo Trail andcontinue to the ridge of light-colored shale andsandstone. Ocean views as we come downthrough the best grove of redwoods in thepark. The Ben Ries campground is in the cen-ter of the park. Bring water and lunch for this

strenuous hike. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Sears 41stAve. or at the corner of Mission St. and Grand-

view in Santa Cruz at 9:20 a.m. We'll be at theparking lot of Butano where the hike st arts at10:00 a.m. 35 miles north of Santa Cruz righton Gazos Creek Rd. and left on Cloverdale Rd.Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

Thursday, October 4HIKE: GARZAS CANYON

See August 30 for description. Leader: LynnBomberger, 375-7777.

Friday - Sunday, October 5 - 7HIKE: HALF DOME

This 17-mile hike with 4500' elevation gainfrom Yosemite Valley to the top of Half Domeis a strenuous climb with a final stretch up thecables to the top. This hike is a classic. We'lltry to leave early to beat the crowd. The plan

is to leave the Monterey area on Friday after-noon and camp in the Valley. Start the hike at6:00 a.m. and be back for dinner. Camp in theValley on Saturday night with a short hike onSunday morning as an option. Call for moreinformation. Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

Saturday, October 6HIKE: PORTOLA REDWOODS

This will be the third year in a row for this 12-mile hike through beautiful Portola RedwoodsState Park to the uncut and awesome PetersCreek Grove. This large grove of giant old-growth redwood trees is tucked away in the far


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reaches of the park in a deep canyon along Pe-ters Creek. We'll do a 1.3-mile circle throughthe grove. One tree measures 17' in diameter,and there are many others up to 14'. 1000' ele-vation gain and two creek crossings. Meet at

8:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz County GovernmentCenter to carpool. Bring plenty of water and$6 for carpool, plus share of park entry $.Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389.

Sunday, October 7WALK: HATTON CANYON/MISSION TRL

We'll ramble up Hatton Canyon to enjoy thesolitude and birdsong. On the way, we'll talkabout our hopes for a Hatton Canyon Park andhow the canyon escaped from Caltrans disas-trous freeway plans. Then we'll circle backthrough the Roundtree Arboretum and Mis-

sion Trails Park in the footsteps of FatherSerra. Easy 4 miles. Bring lunch and water, andwear suitable walking shoes or boots. Meet at10:00 a.m. at Save-Mart. For more information,call easy-going leader: Joyce Stevens, 624-3149.

Sunday, October 7HIKE: SOBERANES CREEK/ROCKY RIDGE

Join us on this 5-mile loop hike with 1650' ele-vation gain. We'll follow the Soberanes CreekTr into a delightful redwood grove, then climbthe steep, badly eroded trail up to grassy knollsfor great views at lunch. We'll descend Rocky

Ridge with fine views all the way down. Boots

necessary; hiking poles helpful. Bring waterand lunch. Meet at Black Bear Diner Park &Ride at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. Call for reserva-tion. Leader: Dwight Goehring, 277-9908.

Tuesday, October 9SENIOR HIKE: MT. MADONNA

Located off Hwy. 152, this is a moderate 3 1/2-mile hike. We'll return via Gisdich Farms fordessert. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave.To go direct, meet by 10:00 a.m. just beyondpark's kiosk entrance by restrooms. Bringlunch, water, $4 carpool and share of entrancefee. Leader: Pat Herzog, 458-9841.

Wednesday, October 10HIKE: WILDER RANCH STATE PARK

Hike along the sandstone and mudstone bluffs

with scenic views of sandy beaches, a seal rook-ery, spectacular jagged bluffs and a hidden ferncave. We'll pass Wilder Beach, a critical habitatfor the snowy plover. The Old Landing Covewas a place where small schooners came in toanchor and load lumber in the late 1800s. TheOld Cove Landing Tr continues onto theOhlone Bluff Tr for an 8-mile flat hike. Bringlunch and water. Be ready for fog and wind orbright sunshine. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00a.m. or at the corner of Mission & Grandviewin Santa Cruz at 9:20 a.m., or at the WilderRanch parking lot on Hwy. 1 just north of

Santa Cruz. Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

Thursday, October 11HIKE: MILL CREEK REDWOOD PRESERVE

Hike 5 miles thru a lovely forest gaining 250'elevation to a viewpoint overlooking themountains and ocean. Moderate pace with

stops to enjoy flora & fauna. Call for a reser-vation; space is limited. Meet at the Black BearDiner Park & Ride at 10:00 a.m. Bring lunchand water. Leader: Lynn Bomberger, 375-7777.

Friday, October 12BIKE RIDE: PACIFIC GROVE/MARINA

Let's explore the new "links in the trail"through Monterey and Sand City and see howthey connect with the Monterey/ PG Rec.Trail and the old Fort Ord bike path. Meet atLovers' Point in Pacific Grove at 10:00 a.m. atthe start of the Rec. Trail. Our route is mostlyon paved bike trails, with some streets in SandCity. Expect a relatively flat ride with a fewshort, sharp hills. Be prepared for headwindsand some congestion especially around Fisher-man's Wharf area. 30 miles, but we'll take it ata leisurely pace. Helmets mandatory. Bringwater and lunch to eat at Lock Paddon Park inMarina. Please phone a few days beforehand toconfirm that outing will take place. Leaders:Cath Farrant and Mary Dainton, 372 7427.

Saturday, October 13HIKE: CHALK MOUNTAIN

I have always liked Chalk Mountain in BigBasin State Park for its interesting access andviews. We'll see if permission is given for usfrom the owner of a portion of the ChalksTrail to use this normally-closed route. If not,we'll start on Whitehouse Canyon Rd. 8 mileswith 1500' elevation gain. Meet at 9:30 a.m. atthe Santa Cruz County Government Center tocarpool. Call Nick for additional information.Leader: Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101.

Saturday, October 13HIKE: POINT LOBOS

A 4-mile loop, starting from Hwy. 1, toWhaler's Cove, then out and back to the Pitand Ichxenta Point, then along North Shore Trto the Cypress Grove, and back thru woods.

Meet at Save-Mart at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. Bringsnack, water, optional binoculars. Done aboutnoon. Leader: Martha Saylor, 372-9215.

Saturday - Monday, October 13 - 15

CARRIZO PLAINS SERVICE TRIPExplore and serve in the Carrizo Plains Na-tional Monument. Pronghorn antelope willnot jump fences to escape predators but ratherattempt to crawl under. Our service on Satur-day will make several sections of fence ante-lope-friendly. Sunday we'll either hike in theCaliente Range or tour popular viewing areasin the plainsparticipants' choice. Those whocan stay on Monday will continue assisting infence modification. Combine car camping, day-hiking, exploring, and service in a relatively un-known wilderness. Contact Leader: Craig

Deutsche, 310-477-6670 [email protected].

Saturday - Sunday, October 13 - 14CAMPING: SAN FRANCISCO PRESIDIO

We'll spend the night at a little-known Presidiotreasure, Rob Hill Campground, the onlyovernight campsite within the Presidio. It is sit-uated at the Presidio's highest point in a standof eucalyptus trees overlooking Baker Beachand the Pacific Ocean. The next day we'll ex-plore Baker Beach or whatever we like. Call mefor reservation; space is limited. Leader: John

Howerton, 476-4253.

Sunday, October 14HIKE: SALINAS RIVER STATE BEACH

See September 9 for description. Leader: Eu-gene Sobka, 449-0873.

Tuesday, October 16SENIOR HIKE: GARLAND RANCH

We'll hike from Visitor's Center to the MapleCyn. Trail to the fern pond and grinding rocksand return via the nature center. Some moder-

ate uphill. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41stAve. or at the parking area on Carmel ValleyRd. 8.6 miles from Hwy. 1. Bring lunch, water,sit upon, $5 carpool. Leader: Beverly Meschi,475-4185.

Wednesday, October 17HIKE: FALL CREEK STATE PARK

Even in the fall, there is a crystal-clear full-flow-ing creek here, tumbling and cascading througha mixed hardwood forest canyon. The colorfulbig-leaf maples will be showing their fall col-ors. Our 8-mile hike has 1500' elevation gain as

we take the Capehorn Trail to the Lost EmpireTrail past the Big Ben tree. Bring lunch andwater. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. to carpool at 9:00a.m. or at the park entrance at 9:30 a.m. Leader:Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

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Ventana Chaper (Monterey Co.)

Information: 624-8032

Executive Committee:

Last Thursday of the month; Call formeeting place & time.

Conservation Committee:

As needed.For dates and times call 655-8586

Santa Cruz Regional Group

Information: 426-4453Meeting Place: Sierra Club Office, 1001Center St., Santa Cruz, Suite 11.

Executive Committee:

Wednesday, September 12, at 7:00 p.m.Wednesday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Conservation Committee:

Call Conservation Chair for meetingtimes and dates: 768-8187


Ventana ChapterMailing AddressThe Ventana Chapter, P.O. Box 5667, Carmel, CA, 93921

Phone: 624-8032 (Santa Cruz Group Phone: 426-4453) Website : www.ventana.sierraclub.org

Chapter Executive Committee

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

Treasurer Joel Weinstein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-5586

Other Members Julie Engell 15040 Charter Oak Blvd. Prunedale, CA 93907 633-8709George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018 706-4233

Beverly Bean 39 Calera Cyn Rd. Salinas, CA 93908 484-2451

Steve Zmak 3200 Crescent Ave. Marina, CA 93933 883-4459

Leah Rose P.O. Box 996 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 601-6477He ather Z is sler 6 15 Lo bos Av e. # B Pac. Gro ve, CA 9 39 50 5 41 -3 37-75 11

Admin Chair/Sec Mary Gale 25430 Telarana Way Carmel, CA 93923 626-3565

Coastal Chair Leah Rose P.O. Box 996 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 601-6477

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

Gillian Taylor 52 La Rancheria Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-0298

Local Wilderness CommitteeChair Steve Chambers 319 Caledonia St. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 425-1787

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

NC/NRCC Reps George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018 706-4233

Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 768-8187Population Committee

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

Political Chair Terry Hallock P.O. Box 22993 Carmel, CA 93922 915-0266

Sierra Club CouncilDelegate 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 624-3038Outings Chair Anneliese Suter 9500 Center St. #53 Carmel, CA 93923 624-1467

Membership Chair

Ventana Editor Debbie Bulger 1603 King St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 457-1036Pajaro River Committee

Co-chairs Lois Robin 4701 Nova Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 464-1184JoAnn Baumgartner P.O. Box 1766 Watsonville, CA 95077 722-5556

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

Santa Cruz County Group of the Ventana ChapterGroup Office: 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, next to 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), email: [email protected]

Executive Committee

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

Vice Chair Kevin Collins P.O. Box 722 Felton, CA 95018 335-4196Other members Kristen Raugust 454 Swanton Road Davenport, CA 95017 423-8566

Shandra D. Handley 147 S. River St., Ste. 221 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 477-1981Charles Paulden 415 Palisades Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 462-3423

Bojana Fazarinc 25401 Spanish Rnch Rd. Los Gatos, CA 95033 408-353-5536

Dennis Davie P.O. Box 651 Capitola, CA 95010 427-2626David Kossack P.O. Box 268 Davenport, CA 95017 427-3733

Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 768-8187

Treasurer Aldo Giacchino 1005 Pelton Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 460-1538Conservation Chair Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 768-8187

Forestry Chair Jodi Frediani 1015 Smith Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060 426-1697Outings Chair George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018 706-4233

Transportation Chair

Paul Elerick 1960 Jennifer Dr. Aptos, CA 95003 688-2304

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