Activists Persuade DWP to Open Chatsworth For Earth Day

  • Posted on 31 March 2011
  • By Rosemarie White

Willis Simms, the talented artist who created the environmental cartoon published frequently in the Southern Sierran, must be very sad right now: the lessons of his wildlife art are no longer heeded by those in certain Los Angeles departments who claim the power to save our wild places and our threatened wildlife. Willis is no longer with us, but his wife Melba, has copies of tis work in a book, Bulldozer In Paradise; The Environmental Cartoons Of Willis Simms. Those of you who have been with the Angeles Chapter for a while will recognize the drawings.

Starr Ranch BBQ Is May 15

  • Posted on 31 March 2011
  • By Mike Sappingfield

The 12th annual picnic at the Audubon Society's Sanctuary, Staff Ranch will be held on May 15th from 1 to 5 pm This year we also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Angeles Chapter. Planned activities include several hikes of different levels of difficulty and length from easy to moderate. A couple of bird walks with an experienced birder will also be conducted. As part of Starr Ranchs research efforts, the staff often have video monitors set up observing the nests arid baby chick of various birds Including hawks, owls, etc.

Ex-Comm Highlights

  • Posted on 31 March 2011
  • By The Editor

Angeles Chapter ExComm met on February 27, 2011 at the chapter headquarters. Highlights from the meeting follow:

Political Committee Practices

Big Santa Anita Canyon

  • Posted on 28 February 2011
  • By David Haake
Sturdevant
photo by Michael Pearlman

My vote for the best local outing is Big Santa Anita Canyon.

The trailhead is located at Chantry Flats, which is just a few minutes north of the Foothill Freeway (210) in Arcadia.

We Want Your Earth Day Stories

  • Posted on 28 February 2011
  • By The Editor

Submit to the Earth Day Issue Fill the Chapter archives with great moment--your own.

Reminiscences encouraged--most memorable hike, most thrilling win, most crushing loss, what made you the proudest? What made you laugh? What wisdom would you share?

  • What would you put in the Chapter's time capsule to represent us to the future?
  • How has the Chapter grown and changed during your membership?
  • Do you remember your first Earth Day as an Angeles Chapter member?
  • Do you remember your first day as an Angeles Chapter member? What made you join?

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