River Exchange; Dunsmuir, California

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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On-Going

Sisson Museum Water Exhibit

The Sisson Museum in Mt. Shasta is unveiling a two-year exhibit focused on water. The exhibit, “Mt. Shasta H2 O – Stories Water Can Tell,” will include work from a diverse range of stakeholders. The River Exchange has sponsored an exhibit that illustrates the effects of the Cantara Loop chemical spill that spurred local community river advocacy and the creation of what is now the River Exchange.

You can view our exhibit components on our website by visiting our Sisson Museum Exhibit webpage!

January

Member Appreciation Party

Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5740 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir

Our members are crucial to the work we do, and we want to show our gratitude! Join us for appatizers, door prizes, wine and networking as well thank you for your generous support. The evening will include a presentation of our annual accomplishments, current programs and projects.

All members and partners are welcome; no RSVP needed.

February

Sustainable Watershed Series: "Identifying Western Birds of Prey" Workshop

Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Mt. Shasta City Park, Lower Lodge

For our first Sustainable Watershed Series event of 2012, River Exchange Board member and former bird researcher Phil Detrich will present a workshop designed to teach you to better identify a range of preying birds found in Northern California. Phil's powerpoint presenttaion will feature close-up pictures of hawks, eagles and other birds. This event is a great precursor to our February 25th Winter Waterfowl field trip. Bring a notebook to take notes!

Donation of $5 is suggested. Please call (530) 235-2012 for more information.

Sustainable Watershed Series: Bald Eagle/ Winter Water Fowl Field Trip

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge (Driving tour)

River Exchange Board members Chris Stromsness and Phil Detrich will lead an all-day trip to the Klamath Basin area. We will carpool to strategic viewing locations in the basin to observe bald and golden eagles, hawks, snow geese, owls and much more. We will meet at the junction of Hwy 97 and Hwy A-12 (10 miles north of Weed). Bring warm clothes, walking shoes, lunch, water and walkie-talkies if you have them.

There is a $5.00 outing fee; please call (530) 235-2012 to register.

May

River Celebration

Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Mt. Shasta City Park, Upper Lodge

Don’t miss our annual extravaganza! This year’s Celebration marks our 16th year providing watershed stewardship and educational programming. Join friends and community members for great food, music, delicious desserts for auction and amazing silent auction items and door prizes. Be sure to reserve your tickets early for this always sold-out event. Tickets will be made available through Village Books in Mt. Shasta and at our office. Visit Village Books in person, or give them a call at (530) 926-1678. The River Exchange office is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm; stop in and pick up your tickets, or give us a call at (530) 235-2012 to place your ticket order on a credit card. We hope to see you there!

September

20th Annual Great River Clean-up

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Dunsmuir City Park, Dunsmuir, CA

Gather your friends and neighbors and join us for the Great River Clean-Up. We’ll meet at the Dunsmuir City Park at 9:00 a.m., then head out to the banks of the Upper Sac and its tributaries to pick up trash. Free lunch will be provided to volunteers after the clean-up at the Dunsmuir City Park.