Community Notes Community Notes (May 05, 2004)

Tracking bobcats, lynx and cougars

North America's wild cats -- bobcat, lynx and cougar -- will be the subject of a slide show and presentation by master tracker and author Mark Elbroch on Monday, May 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Riekes Center, 3455 Edison Way in Menlo Park (between 5th Avenue and Marsh Road).

Starting with "What makes a cat a cat," Mr. Elbroch, author of several books on mammal and bird tracks and signs, will review the natural history of the felines of North America with slides, anecdotes, and observations. Cost is $12.

The Riekes Center and Wildlife Associates will also give a Junior Naturalists Workshop on Saturday, May 8, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Wildlife Associates Animal Sanctuary near Half Moon Bay.

Kids 8 to 11 will get up-close opportunities to learn from live animals, interpret animal tracks and signs, learn ancient living skills and plant signs, and more. Each participant will go home with a field guide and the know-how to use it.

Cost is $95.

For information on both programs, or to sign up, call the Riekes Center at 298-3405.

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