BMAS Meeting - Thursday February 18th - 7:30 PM
Gaiser Auditorium, Hall of Science, Whitman College
PROGRAM: PATAGONIA and ACONCAGUA
Bob Carson, Whitman College Professor of Geology and Environmental Studies, will once again take us on a geological travelogue-this time to South America.
In January, 2009 Bob traveled with thirteen Whitman College students to Punta Arenas and Santiago to study the natural history of the southern Andes while backpacking and mountaineering. They hiked in Torres del Paine National Park, visited the Puerto Moreno and Torre Glaciers, half circled Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, and spent six days ascending Cerro Bonete (elevation
16,430 feet).
Field Trip - Waterfowl - Ducks and Geese and Such
Saturday, February 20—9:00 a.m.
February is a good month to go out looking for waterfowl that winter along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Canvasback, Merganser, Grebe, Goldeneye, Scaup, Swan and Geese are some of the species that could be seen.
There is also a good possibility of seeing Bald Eagles that winter along Highway 12 north of Boise Cascade. George Jameson will lead this fun trip, so put it on your calendar and join him for a rewarding day of birding in the western part of Walla Walla County.
Bring a lunch, your binoculars and a scope if you have one. Call George if you plan to attend 526-4609.