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Once on the brink of extinction—with only 27 condors remaining in the 1980s—the species has made a dramatic comeback thanks to the California Condor Recovery Program, launched by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1979. A cornerstone of the effort was the captive breeding program, begun in 1987, which has successfully reintroduced more than 200 condors into the wild.
Founded in 1977, Ventana Wildlife Society has been a key partner in this achievement, leading efforts to restore both the Bald Eagle and the California Condor to Central California. Joe Burnett joined the organization in 1993 and went on to coordinate the first seven releases of condors in Big Sur and at Pinnacles National Monument. Joe left the VWS in 2003 to help develop the Oregon Zoo’s Captive Breeding Program for condors and returned to Ventana in 2005 to lead further release efforts. His lifelong dedication and hands-on experience have made him one of the most knowledgeable condor experts in the country.
Following the film, Joe will answer questions and share stories from his 30 years working with these extraordinary birds.
- Thursday, November 20, 2025. Doors open at 11:30 AM. Lunch served at Noon.
- Location: Cambria Pines Lodge.
Choose entree for each attendee at time of payment. All entrees for the event will include the following:
- Gourmet Salad
- Rosemary Roasted Potatoes (with Chicken Selection)
- Tuxedo Cake or Strawberry Cake
- Coffee or Tea
Any questions or last minute issues regarding luncheons, please contact our Reservations Chairs Cheryl Johnson or Gail Greene at reservations@cambrianeighbors.org.
To reserve your spot, send a check for $28 payable to Cambria Neighbors Club with your menu selections.
Reservation checks must be received by Wednesday,
November 10.
Please address envelope to:
Cambria Neighbors Club – Lunch
1241 Knollwood Circle #108,
Cambria, 93428
Check Drop:
Cambria Business Center
Box 108
1241 Knollwood Circle (across from the Cookie Crock)
Please place checks in an envelope labeled Cambria Neighbors Club—Luncheon Reservations.
If you have a PayPal account, you have the option of paying for luncheons on PayPal with no associated fees.
1. Add the following contact to your contact list:
First Name: Camneighbor
Last Name: Club
Email: cncpaypal2025@gmail.com
2. Once this information is added to your contact list, simply log in
to your PayPal account and click on the “Send” button.
Then make your payment(s) to the following address:
Email Address:
cncpaypal2025@gmail.com
Payment Amount:
$28 for the lunch
Click Send (The screen will display the following), review your
information then click “Send”.
If you don’t have a PayPal account yet, signing up is quick and easy.
PayPal payments offer several key benefits to make online payments and money management easier, more convenient, and secure for you:
We’re here to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Edna Alexander (CNC Treasurer) at: alexanderedna@yahoo.com
Any questions or last minute issues regarding luncheons, please contact our Reservations Chairs:
Cheryl Johnson
404-317-4759
cj9933@gmail.com Gail Greene
805-927-1861
gailgreene58@gmail.com
