Nature Camps--Sea & Sage Audubon Society will...

Nature Camps--Sea & Sage Audubon Society will offer summer programs for children 9 to 12 years old.

The day camps, which are at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, will heighten understanding and awareness of birds and other local wildlife. Projects include spotting and identifying birds, interacting with live hawks and owls, and building birdhouses and feeders.

Campers will also take daily hikes, learn to track wildlife, collect specimens, keep a daily journal and explore science through a variety of artistic projects. The highlight of the week will be an excursion to the National Audubon’s Starr Ranch Sanctuary, which is normally off-limits to the public.

The cost for each one-week camp is $95. ($100 per week will be charged after June 2.) To register for the Sea & Sage’s Summer Science Adventures, call the Audubon House at (714) 261-7963.

Birders Called--Interested in joining the National Audubon Society? All it costs is $20 a year.

Orange County has two local Audubon chapters, South Coast Audubon and Sea & Sage. Both have active memberships and offer numerous field trips to explore Southern California’s wilderness areas throughout the year. Informal classes are also offered to give birders opportunities to develop their skills. All members receive Audubon magazine.

To receive more information on joining the National Audubon Society, contact:

* South Coast Audubon, Membership Chair, P.O. Box 4059, San Clemente, CA 92674-4059 or call (714) 498-4407.

* Sea & Sage Audubon Society, P.O. Box 25, Santa Ana, CA 92702. Or telephone the chapter office at (714) 261-7963.