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Alameda Post - A large group of middle schoolers sit in the shade by the Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary and look through binoculars.

Wood Middle School Program Teaches Students to Love Birding

June 22, 2026

An attempt to get kids outdoors and learning during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a regular and treasured outing. Birder Doug Henderson and Wood Middle School teacher Marci Nettles share the collaboration that’s creating Alameda’s youngest birders. Photo by Rick Lewis.

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Alameda PostCast episode #207 for June 19, 2026

In Episode 207, Scott Piehler’s topics include: The City Council adopts a new plan. A shooting at Crown Beach. One of the world’s top sailors is headed to Alameda. Beer downtown, and birds and bites at Alameda Point. Activities for your weekend, including ways to say “Thanks, Dad.”

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