Bobcat Walking Ecology at Sedgwick
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Date & Time
Thu, Jul 22 7:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Fri, Jul 23 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sat, Jul 24 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Address (map)
3566 Brinkerhoff Ave, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Venue
Sedgwick Reserve
Lecture
Thursday, July 22, 7 PM-8 PM
California Fish and Wildlife researcher Amy Zuckerwise will provide an introduction to the bobcat (Lynx rufus), a local carnivore of the chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and woodlands of California, and their important role in our local ecosystems in Southern California. She will discuss bobcats’ living habits, current conservation status, threats to their survival, and what to do if you come across one in the wild. Amy will also review current efforts by her team at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to research bobcat populations in the state.
Hike
Friday, July 23, 5 PM-7 PM OR Saturday, July 24, 8 AM-10 AM (Choose One)
Then join California Fish and Wildlife researchers Amy Zuckerwise, Megan Senour, and Krysten Martin for a wildlife walk that begins and ends at Sedgwick’s field station. As you enjoy the scenic beauty of Sedgwick Reserve, you’ll learn about natural history and how to identify tracks and scat of bobcats and other wildlife. The hike is 2 miles and includes about 250 feet of elevation change.