A new
preserve, an executive transition, an Open House at the Bouverie
Preserve, chicks hatching... and so much more at ACR! Read on...
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Audubon Canyon Ranch to acquire new preserve in
Sonoma County
Audubon Canyon Ranch has signed a collaborative agreement
to acquire the 1,725-acre Modini Ranch property through a planned
giving arrangement with current owners Jim and Shirley Modini. ACR is
honored the Modinis have entrusted us to protect this special part of
California's natural heritage.
The property is located in Sonoma County's Mayacamas
Mountains near Healdsburg. ACR will conduct conservation-based
scientific research and identify habitat protection opportunities, in
keeping with ACR's mission to preserve the land as a sanctuary for
native plants and animals.
For more information on this and other ACR preserves,
please visit ACR's website.
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ACR's long-time Executive Director to transition from
his role, search for new leader underway
After 34 years, Skip Schwartz will transition from his
role as Audubon Canyon Ranch's Executive Director. In January 2010,
Skip will be stepping away from the day-to-day management of
operations. Skip will continue in a part-time role with ACR, working on
projects as directed by ACR's next Executive Director. He will continue
to be involved, working closely with the new ED.
Audubon Canyon Ranch will extend our tradition of
exceptional leadership and is beginning a search for the right person.
You can help us find ACR's next Executive Director by reviewing the job
description at www.egret.org and sending it
to anyone you believe is qualified to work with a dedicated volunteer
cadre, professional staff, and supporters to move ACR to the next
level.
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 Join a dedicated and enthusiastic group of seasoned
naturalist teachers: become a Bouverie Docent! The extensive training
features local conservation science and education experts and includes
instruction on natural history, native cultures, and teaching
techniques.
Upon graduation, volunteer docents have the knowledge and
confidence to lead field trips for schoolchildren and inspire an
appreciation and respect for nature.
Orientations are in June, and training begins in
August, 2009... so click here for more
information, or email
the Bouverie Preserve today!
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Bolinas Lagoon Preserve heronry update
It's high season at the heronry! Egret chicks are
hatching, cliff swallows are incubating, shorebirds line the
Bolinas Lagoon, and wildflowers are blooming.
Come out to West Marin to take a short hike up
the canyon for a rare bird's-eye view into an active
Great Egret nesting site.
Bolinas Lagoon Preserve is
open on weekends/holidays (10 am to 4 pm, no appointment
necessary) and weekdays by appointment.
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ACR strengthens its fund development team
In response to a strategic plan that focuses on
organizational growth and revenue development, we are pleased to
announce two significant changes to the fundraising team of Audubon
Canyon Ranch.
- Didi Wilson joins us
as the new Director of Development and
Communications. Didi has spent the majority of her
professional career in the non-profit sector, holding multiple
executive and board-level positions. Didi is a longtime resident
of Marin County and an avid hiker, painter and
beachcomber. Welcome, Didi!
- Congratulations
to Cassie
Gruenstein, who, after serving as Director of Development
and Communications since 2002, has moved into her
new role as Director of Major Gifts. We're pleased to be growing
our great team of donor relations staff.
We hope you will consider making a gift to Audubon
Canyon Ranch this spring and remember ACR in your estate plans.
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