SFC is Teaming up with SJV Town Hall to Spread the Joy of Birding this Spring! 

The San Joaquin Valley Town Hall is featuring best-selling author, Amy Tan, as part of their 2026 lecture series.  Tan’s new book The Backyard Bird Chronicles: Feathers, Flight, and the Art of Paying Attention explores the unexpected joys of birding and encourages observing nature for all. SFC is partnering with SJV Town Hall to offer coordinated programming and will be hosting a unique Birding Excursion on SFC’s McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve (Auberry) where participants can experience the wonders of birding and outdoor exploration in celebration of Tan’s upcoming lecture. This easy, accessible walk is open to all experience levels and includes a beginner birding intro plus guidance from local experts. Participants will also learn how SFC’s ongoing conservation efforts provide healthy habitat for birds! Registration is required and space is limited.

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