The Confluence
Spring 2005
Paddle Safety Day
Saturday, July 16, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Join Protect American River Canyons, the Placer
Group Sierra Club and Canyon Keepers for Paddle Safety Day on
Saturday the 16th of July from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This event
is open and free to the public. This river safety and paddling
experience is well suited for those age 10 or over who have never
been in a Kayak. A variety of boats will be available with instruction
and supervision by experienced paddlers. Follow the signs from
the Confluence area (Highway 49 crossing the river) to the beach
area beneath No Hands Bridge.
If you need more information or are interested in
helping by providing boats, life vests, paddles or skill, contact
Roger Groghan by e-mail: groghan@infostations.com or phone
530-878-6008.
Outings
Juan Peña's American River Watercolor
Workshop
Saturday, May 28, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Local watercolor artist Juan Peña will demonstrate and
offer instruction in various painting techniques to help participants
create beautiful watercolor paintings of the river and canyons.
Painting offers the opportunity to "see" and "distinguish"
the unique complex mosaic of plants, animals, geology and light
found in the American River. Juan is an accomplished nationally
recognized artist who works and teaches from his studio, KASHAJUAN,
in Auburn. We will paint along the river at Confluence Area. Participants
may want to bring an easy to carry folding stool/chair and your
own supplies, or we can provide the supplies. Bring a lunch and
water.
Cost is $10 per session using your supplies or $20 per session
using ours. Families of three or more will receive a discount.
To register contact Juan at his studio, 530-887-0312.
Sierran Birds
French Meadows/ Placer Big Trees Overnight
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 23rd, 24th, and 25th
This trip led by Audubon birder Deren Ross is all about Sierran
Birds. Plan to leave Auburn for the Foresthill Divide via Mosquito
Ridge Road Thursday morning. Stops include Grouse Falls and the
Placer Big Trees Grove. A group campground has been reserved for
both nights at French Meadows. Friday will be spent birding around
the reservoir at French Meadows and the Middle Fork of the American.
Owling both nights. Saturday includes birding in the Robinson
Flat area. Trip size is limited.
For more details and to sign up contact Deren at 530-885-9740
or by email derenross@sbcglobal.net
