Morro Coast Audubon Society’s Annual June Picnic and Birding Walk takes place Monday, June 29 at 5 p.m. at
El Chorro Regional Park, Mariposa Group Area. An informal birding walk runs from 5 to 6 p.m. and the picnic is from 6 – 7:15 p.m. at 2961 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo
The Mariposa Group Area is on your left as you drive into the park, just across from the SLO Botanical Gardens main entrance and Oak Glen Pavilion. NOTE: This is different from the one typically reserved. The closest restrooms are located near the entrance to the park. This is an ADA accessible group area.
Bring a dish to share (w/serving utensils), and your own reusable table setting (plate, cup, flatware, etc.), in addition to a picnic tablecloth if you have one. If you’d rather not share, bring your own meal. Assorted beverages and cookies will be provided by MCAS hospitality.
Join Eric and Mark for a late afternoon birding walk through the varied habitats and surrounding environs of El Chorro Regional Park. This short birding walk will be over gentle terrain and begins and ends in the Mariposa Group Area. People of all birding skills are welcome. Some of the species that might be seen include White-tailed Kite, Red-shouldered Hawk, California Quail, Western Scrub-jay, Western Bluebird, Black-headed Grosbeak, and Bullock’s Oriole. Bring your own binoculars and take a casual stroll with fellow birders. No signups are required for walk.
The event is open to all at no charge. Donations towards our programs are always welcome. Questions? Email Wendy McKeown at commprograms@morrocoastaudubon.org. Photo by Marlin Harms
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Beautify Cambria’s annual Bee, Butterfly & Bat Faire has grown. In its 10th year, it’s now the Pollinator Palooza, a lively street faire celebrating the essential role of pollinators. Taking place SATURDAY, JUNE 27 from 11a.m. – 3 p.m. Attendance is free or by donation with all proceeds going towards creating murals on the backs of the buildings facing Highway 1.
Celebrate summer by learning about gorgeous, fuzzy native bees, honeybees, butterflies, and their extraordinary caterpillars, the stunning diversity and colorful beauty of moths, bats pollinating tropical fruits and flowers (and adorable baby bats!), and gardens that support them.
This dynamic community event brings together families, gardeners, environmental organizations, artisans, and local businesses for a day of pollinator-friendly fun. Through presentations, exhibits, demonstrations, plant sales, and hands-on activities for kids, Pollinator Palooza highlights the importance of protecting the species that sustain our food systems and ecosystems.
Get Tickets and more information at my805Tix.com and choose your price.
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Art Center Morro Bay presents POP! Art in Action, a three-day workshop for ages 6 and up, on June 23-25 (T/W/Th) from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for $115. Bright. Bold. Bursting with creativity. Step into the colorful world of Pop Art, inspired by artists who made everyday things extraordinary. Learn printmaking and create a series of relief prints in the style of Andy Warhol. Build larger-than-life, playful sculptures like Claes Oldenburg, and jump into a high-energy project inspired by Keith Haring’s figures in motion.
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Cambria is hosting its 45th Annual Picnic in the Park celebration on Saturday, July 4th at Shamel Park. The opening ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the flagpole for this family-friendly event and continues until 5 p.m. Featured activities are music, children’s games, pie eating contest, waiter/waitress races, raffle, and face painting. A bounce house will be available, compliments of the Cambria Lions Club.
Attendees are encouraged to purchase food on-site to support this event and will be provided by American Legion Post 432, Cambria Rotary, and Linn’s Restaurant. Grills and fireworks are not allowed at the park, located at 5455 Windsor Blvd., due to fire safety for the community. All pets must be kept leashed. To volunteer, provide donations or for more information, visit 432cambrialegion.com.
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Celebrate the timeless music of Rodgers and Hammerstein in “A Grand Night for Singing,” a charming and elegant revue that reimagines the legendary duo’s most beloved songs at SLO Repertory Theater, 888 Morro Street, SLO, through June 28. Featuring fresh, contemporary arrangements of classics from “Oklahoma,” “The Sound of Music,” “South Pacific,” “Carousel,” “Cinderella,” and more, this delightful musical showcase offers a fresh take on golden-age favorites, perfect for lifelong fans and new audiences alike. This astonishing musical has left audiences spellbound since its 1993 premiere and features more than 20 of the world’s most famous songs, seamlessly woven together to create a dazzling evening of theatre. Tickets are available at slorep.org.
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Join Sycamore Mineral Springs for a 1-hour outdoor yoga class on the Secret Garden Lawn in celebration of International Day of Yoga Sunday, June 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. surrounded by fresh air and lush greenery. This special morning session is for all experience levels and led by favorite Sycamore instructors. After class, enjoy refreshing infused water and protein bars with our garden vibes. Tickets are $12.56 at my805tix.com. and exclusive to 30 guests.
• Arrive early and allow time to park in our main parking lot and cross the Green Bridge to the Secret Garden Lawn
• Bring your own yoga mat
• Class will be outdoors on the Secret Garden lawn (unshaded area), so please dress and sunscreen up accordingly
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Members of the Estero Amateur Radio Club will participate in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise June 27 and 28, at The Cloisters City Park in Morro Bay. Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.
For more than 100 years, Amateur Radio—also called Ham Radio—has allowed people from all walks of life to experiment with electronics and communications techniques, as well as provide a free public service to their communities during a disaster or emergency, all without needing a cell phone or the Internet. Field Day demonstrates ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent communications network. More than 40,000 people from thousands of locations participate in Field Day each June. A ham radio license testing session will also be available at 1 p.m. Saturday for all three license levels. A reservation is not required.
Field Day operations begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday 27 June, and run through 11 a.m. on Sunday. A person does not have to be a ham radio licensee to attend or talk on the radio at this event. This is a great chance to see what ham radio about and learn how to get involved. More information can be found at www.arrl.org and www.sloradio.net.
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“
Call of the Wild” and “Off the Wall” Exhibits is June 25-Aug 3 from 12-4 p.m. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St, Morro Bay. Ther eis and artists reception on Sunday June 28, from 2- 4 p.m.
Discover the spirit of adventure in “Call of the Wild,” an inspiring exhibit that explores the beauty, energy, and freedom found in nature and the human experience. This exhibit features a variety of artistic interpretations, including wildlife, landscapes, emotional expression, and imaginative works that reflect the untamed world around us and within us. From quiet moments in nature to bold expressions of movement and spirit, each piece offers its own unique perspective. Join us for “Call of the Wild” and enjoy a thoughtful collection of art that celebrates creativity, curiosity, and the many ways we connect with the natural world.
The “Off the Wall” juried exhibition, hosted by the Central Coast Artists Collective brings a contrast in media to the gallery. This statewide showcase features 3D artwork from California sculptors, complete with an awards reception.
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Open Farm Days Weekend takes place June 19-21.
Open Farm Days is a self-guided tour of the SLO CO Farm Trail.
Many local family farms will be swinging open their gates to welcome ticket holders to tour, taste and learn about local agriculture.
Demos, tastings and farm tours will be happening along the trail for ticket holding guests to learn how food is grown and how products are made here in SLO CAL. This family-friendly experience is an up-close chance to learn about agriculture through demonstrations, tastings and farm tours. Ticket holders will visit local farms, ranches, producers and purveyors setting their own pace for a self-guided adventure along the trail. Local farms will feature everything from beekeeping to olive oil production. Local ranchers will introduce you to goats, alpaca, sheep, pigs, and more, while local purveyors will showcase their locally made products using our locally grown. Relax at picnic spots, shop at pop-up markets, and enjoy tastings of food and wine. Places for picnics will be abundant, featuring local provisions and libations for sale. See the farm map at https://www.farmsteaded.com/ofd-trail-map. Note that not all farms are open Saturdays and Sundays.
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A collective of graduating Cal Poly art and design students will share their creations with the community they’ve called home for the past four years by hosting a weeklong display in the heart of downtown running through June 21.
The exhibit, “This is Not a Couch,” runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 750 Higuera St. in SLO featuring the works of nine artists — including three from the Central Coast — with about 50 original artworks, varying in size and medium, ranging from hyperrealism to abstraction, highlighting their individual creative methodologies. Artwork will be for sale, as well as artist prints and merchandise made from repurposed clothing embellished with hand-carved, block-printed designs.
The collective, which calls itself Big Artist Corp., had their own symbol: A well-worn, light-blue, two-cushion couch in the shared studio in Room 127 of the Dexter Building that was a comfy place to rest over their time at Cal Poly. For the show’s poster, each student contributed a rendition of the settee. More Information at instagram.com/bigartist.corp/.
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Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay, presents Crystalline Glaze Ceramics by Thomas Brown through June 29, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
View handmade porcelain ceramics with rich surfaces and flowing forms, created through years of glaze exploration–– a chance to see something both technical and visually compelling. (805) 772-1068. Free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.galleryatmarinasquare.com.
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Sea Life Studio, a three-day workshop for ages 6 and up, is offered at Art Center Morro Bay on June 30- July2 (T/W/Th) from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
for $115. Print, paint, and sculpt an underwater world. This workshop invites young artists to explore the textures, patterns, and forms of the Central Coast. Learn how to make Gyotaku, a traditional Japanese printmaking technique, using real fish! Build imaginative mixed-media sea creature sculptures inspired by local marine life and create vibrant tidal pool seascapes.
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