Bits & Pieces
Science Spiels
E
ver wondered what kind of stone comprises the Sonoma coastline’s majestic cliffs? Find out at the Fascinating Geology of the Sonoma Coast mini-lecture on January 14. The Facebook Live video is part of a series of 15-minute talks presented every Thursday at 2:30 p.m. on the Sonoma County Parks’ Facebook page. Additional talks include Winter Spawning Grounds (January 7); Out of Town Guests: Winter Birds (January 21); and Historic Flooding of the Russian River (January 28). Find out more at parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov and facebook.com/sonomacounty regionalparks/?ref=page_internal. ¶
For the Birds
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ith their eye-catching colors and melodious songs, birds capture the attention of everyone from children to professional ornithologists. For little ones who want to learn more about their feathered friends, there is the Audubon Kids 10-week series of interactive downloadable activities that teach kids about different birds and their habitats. Along with the series, there are also videos that show kids how to draw birds, too. Check out both the series and the videos at audubon.org or tinyurl.com/y8xqlszj. ¶
Play Ball!
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n a world of cancellations, it may seem like a small miracle when an activity happens as scheduled. Ta-da! Enter the North Bay Girls Softball League. How will it work in the age of COVID-19? Teams will strictly follow social distancing guidelines. The league is open to ages 5–14, and play will begin in late winter at Northwest Community Park in Santa Rosa. The registration fee is $105–$135. Online registration has closed, so send an email to info@northbaygirlssoftball.org or see northbaygirlssoftball.org to find out more. ¶
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