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Portola Valley committee finalizes plans and budget for Wildlife Awareness event

Portola Valley Nature & Science Committee · January 13, 2026
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Portola Valley Nature & Science Committee approved event logistics, trimmed signage costs and added two display copies of a mountain-lion book to the committee budget, bringing the working event budget to about $1,300. Members confirmed participating organizations, outlined setup and assigned volunteer roles.

Portola Valley’s Nature & Science Committee settled logistics and a modest budget for an upcoming Wildlife Awareness event during a meeting that included approval of minutes, vendor coordination and a motion to purchase two display copies of a locally produced mountain-lion book.

The committee discussed audio needs for the community-hall screening and decided to rely on lower-cost portable speakers and volunteers rather than investing in an amplified system. Members worked to balance outreach goals with cost-savings: they agreed to reduce banner purchases and to play a nature-themed playlist instead of hiring a $4,000 live band.

The committee…

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