May 2008

May 10, 2008
3rd Annual Safe Boating Expo
Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CA.
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May 13, 2008
From Shore to Sea Lecture Series
Black Abalone at the Channel Islands, a Brief History and Current Status
Dan Richards, Channel Islands National Park
7:00pm @ Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, Santa Barbara, CA.

May 14, 2008
From Shore to Sea Lecture Series
Black Abalone at the Channel Islands, a Brief History and Current Status
Dan Richards, Channel Islands National Park
7:00pm @ the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center, Ventura, CA.

May 18, 2008
Childrens Festival
Alameda Park, Santa Barbara, CA.

May 20, 2008
Channel Islands Naturalist Corps Meeting
Ventura, CA.

May 22, 2008
Children's Water Science Exploratorium
Performing Arts & Convention Center
Oxnard, CA.
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May 30 & 31, 2008
BioBlitz
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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June 2008

June 1, 2008 ~10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Santa Barbara Zoo Wonders of Water
Santa Barbara, CA.
Learn about the amazing world of water, including information on the ocean, local creeks, and the animals that reside in water, as well as how you can play a part in conserving it. Zookeeper talks, theatrical performances, a walk-through "ocean", ocean crafts, storytelling, and more.
Free with Zoo admission.
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June 8, 2008 ~9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ocean Awareness Festival
Ty Warner Sea Center, Santa Barbara, CA.
Join the fun as we recognize World Ocean Day to celebrate our individual connection to the ocean and how we all depend on it as a global community. It's up to each one of us to help ensure that our ocean is protected and conserved for future generations.
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June 10, 2008
From Shore to Sea Lecture Series
Peregrine Falcons
Brian Latta, UCSC, Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group
7:00pm @ Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Santa Barbara, CA.

June 11, 2008
From Shore to Sea Lecture Series
Peregrine Falcons
Brian Latta, UCSC, Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group
7:00pm @ the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center
Ventura, CA.

June 17, 2008
Channel Islands Naturalist Corps Meeting
Santa Barbara, CA.

July 2008

July 8, 2008
From Shore to Sea Lecture Series
Chumash Ethnohistory, Jan Timbook
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
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July 9, 2008
From Shore to Sea Lecture Series
Chumash Ethnohistory, Jan Timbook
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
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July 10 -13, 2008
13th Annual In-Water Ventura County Boat Show
Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CA.
Channel Islands Harbor is one of the most spectacular marinas along the California coast, from San Francisco to the Mexican border. Always full with the highest-quality of boats, Channel Islands Harbor is home to thousands of watercraft and enthusiasts who enjoy all types of water sports activities throughout the year. New and Used Boats and Products will be on display both in and out of the water at the boat show.
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July 15, 2008
Channel Islands Naturalist Corps Meeting
Ventura, CA.

July 30 - August 10, 2008
Ventura County Fair "Meet me at the Fair"
Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds, CA.
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August 2008

August 7-10, 2008
Tall Ships Festival 2008
Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CA.
Tall Ships® from around the world converge on Channel Islands Harbor in a magnificent display of seafaring power and beauty. Channel Islands Harbor is the only Tall Ships Challenge location between San Francisco and San Pedro!
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August 12, 2008
From Shore to Sea Lecture Series
Blue Whale Strandings, Paul Collins & Michelle Berman,
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
7:00pm @ Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Santa Barbara, CA.

August 13, 2008
From Shore to Sea Lecture Series
Blue Whale Strandings, Paul Collins & Michelle Berman,
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
7:00pm @ the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center
Ventura, CA.

August 19, 2008
Channel Islands Naturalist Corps Meeting
Santa Barbara, CA.

 

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