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Sonoma State Historic Park 20 E. Spain Street, Sonoma, (707) 938- 9560, parks.ca.gov 10a - 5p Daily
Jan 5, Jan 26 ~ Exploring Seasonal Marshlands at Sonoma State Historic Park - Come out during the rainy season to explore the park’s open space as it turns to natural wetlands. FREE, 12p-3p, 12:00p - 1:30p, parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/10967
Jan 12 ~ Candle Making at Sonoma State Historic Park - Learn more about where the wax for candles came from and make a candle to take home for ages 8+. FREE with Paid admission to park. 12p, 1p & 2p, parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/11033
Jan 13 ~ Nature Hike at Sonoma State Historic Park
Winter hike along the lower Montini Preserve Trail. Experience history, nature, and community. FREE, 12p-1:30p, 12:00p - 1:30p, parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/11035
Jan 19 ~ Campfire Program at Sonoma State Historic Park - Venture out for some warm fun and intriguing information as our regular campfire program resumes! FREE with park admission, 11a, 12p, 1p, 2p, 5:15p - 6:30p, Sonoma, parks.ca.gov/ Events/Details/10968
Jan 19 ~ Cattle and Branding Demonstration - Learn more about the cattle, where they were raised, and how they benefited the missions. Ages 8+. FREE with park admission, 11a, 12p, 1p, 2p. parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/11034
Pepperwood Preserve 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Dwight Center, Santa Rosa, 707-591-9310, pepperwoodpreserve.org
Jan 5 & Feb 2 ~ Volunteer Work Day - We need your help with critical post-fire restoration work at Pepperwood! Spend some time outside, meet fellow nature-lovers, and make a lasting difference in the health of our habitats. 9a - 2p. Please bring sturdy boots, a hat, and a water bottle. Pepperwood will provide tools, work gloves and a delicious lunch! RSVP required Sloane Shinn, sshinn@pepperwoodpreserve.org.
Jan 26 ~ Latino Family Overnight - Join local naturalist and educator, Irma Cuevas, to explore the rolling grassy hills and shady woodlands as you use all of your senses to discover life in the forests and meadows. In the evening, we’ll sharing a campfire. The next morning will explore Turtle Pond. Sleep in a tent or in the Bechtel House bunk beds. This overnight includes a moderate hike of 1-3 miles at a slow pace. Dinner and breakfast will be provided, as well as any camping gear you may need. Space is limited. 12p - 12p. $50 per family. MUST REGISTER.
Jan 26 ~ Hike to Double Ponds and Martin Creek - Exclusively for Pepperwood Members. A special expedition with Pepperwood’s Wildlife Specialist, Steven Hammerich who will lead us on an adventurous off-trail hike to the north end of the preserve—starting at Double Ponds, then traversing to Strebel Homestead, and through Martin Creek. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on a hilltop with majestic views of the neighboring valleys and mountains. We will finish our day with a reception at Three Tree Hill, featuring refreshing local craft beers. RSVP required to Sloane Shinn at sshinn@pepperwoodpreserve.org or (707) 591-9310 x 133. To learn about our membership program visit: pepperwoodpreserve.org/get-involved/membership/
Feb 9 ~ Public Hike - Join us for fun, exercise, and learning! Explore Pepperwood’s forests and grasslands as you learn about animals, plants, natural history, and the ecological management of our 3,200 acre preserve. See how our landscapes were impacted by fire, and find out what Pepperwood is doing to aid in recovery at our preserve and beyond. This is a moderate to strenuous hike of 3-4 miles. Participants are welcome to bring a bag lunch to enjoy on the hike. 9a - 1p. Meet at the Dwight Center FREE, donations appreciated. Ages 10 and up welcome
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Watershed Clean-ups
Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods - We encourage new volunteers to attend one of the three orientations for new or returning volunteers and education seminars. Info. Sarah Angulo 707-869-9177 ext 5.
City of Santa Rosa - Creek Stewardship Program conducts these monthly cleanups INFO: srcity.org/calendar, www.firstsaturdaycleanup.org
Jan 5 ~ First Saturday Cleanup on Prince Memorial Greenway - Ages 5 and up. Help take care of Santa Rosa Creek in the heart of downtown. 10a - 12p, Olive Park, 105 Orange St, Santa Rosa, 707-206-5147, Stephanie Lennox, firstsaturdaycleanup.org/, stephanie@envirichment.com
Jan 21 ~ 11th Annual MLK National Day of Service on Piner Creek - Bring out your friends (all ages) to help clean up Piner Creek. Heavy rain cancels, 1p - 3p, Piner Creek, 3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa, srcity.org/creekstewardship, creeks@ srcity.org
Clean River Alliance and Creek Stewardship Program - These family-friendly workdays are a fun and productive way to help beautify a park or community center through tasks such as litter pickup, spreading mulch, cleaning play area equipment and picnic barbecues, weeding, and more. Hand tools
and gloves will be provided, or bring your own (no power tools). Children are welcome but must have adult supervision. Cleanups are held rain or shine!
Jan 5 & Feb 2 ~ First Sat of the month ~ Salmon Creek Beach - Keary and Sally lead cleanup efforts at Salmon Creek Beach. 10-1p; Meet at the Dunes entrance of Salmon Creek State Beach. Call Keary Sorenson - 415-806-8764 or Chris Brokate - 707-322-8304 for more information.
Jan 27 ~ Last Sun of the month ~ Santa Rosa Creek at Willowside Road; Santa Rosa Trash Mob, the Santa Rosa chapter of Clean River Alliance, leads the cleanup of Santa Rosa Creek. All ages and abilities welcome! Cleanup equipment, water and snacks will be provided. Wear long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes or tall rain boots. Please bring your own refillable water bottle. 10-12p; Park at the bridge on Willowside Road, between Guerneville Road and Hall Road. INFO: Robin @ 707-293-8050 or email at robin@cleanriveralliance.org.
Adopt-A-Beach®- The Coastal Commission runs a year-round cleanup program. Help us keep the California coast debris-free all year long. Info: www. coastal.ca.gov
Park-A-MonthVolunteerProgram- 2nd Saturday of the month offers fun, family-friendly events where residents can make a difference in their parks. Help beautify a park or community center through tasks such as litter pickup, spreading mulch, cleaning play area equipment and picnic barbecues, weeding, and more. Hand tools and gloves will be provided, or bring your own (no power tools). Children are welcome but must have adult supervision. Cleanups are held rain or shine! 9am - 12, rain or shine. INFO: 707-543-3279 volunteer@srcity.org
Nov. 10, Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa
Dec. 8, Bennett Valley Senior Center, 704 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa
Laguna Stewardship Days - Volunteers assist in willow sprigging, exotic plant removal, native plant and tree planting, trails construction and maintenance. Training is provided. Snacks are on us, but do bring gloves, water, and a friend! No RSVP required. Laguna Environmental Center 900 Sanford Rd., Santa Rosa. INFO: 707-527-9277 x.101, or ww.lagunafoundation.org
Nov 10 & Dec 15 - 9a – 12p - Stewardship days are held once a month on a Saturday. Details and tasks vary depending on the season and site location. Children welcome but must be able to participate & supervised at all times.
School Yard Clean Up - Want your students to participate in Coastal Cleanup Day but can’t get them out on a field trip to a beach or local waterway? Want to show them that environmentally responsible behavior can begin at their school and in their own neighborhood? You can organize a Schoolyard Cleanup and accomplish all of these goals. Info: www.coastal.ca.gov
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, 707-833-5712, $8 parking
Jan 5 &Feb 2 ~ Healthy Parks / Healthy People – First Saturday Hike ~ We’ll take the Meadow Hillside Loop–a 3-mile hike, with 250 ft elevation gain. Bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. FREE; 10-12p
Jan 26 ~ ParkRx – Forest Therapy ~ Learn techniques to maximize the health benefits and stress reducing qualities of this walking practice. To promote balance and restored vitality through a quality of presence and heightened sensory awareness. 4th Saturday of each month 9:30a-12:30p
Volunteers Needed - 9a-1p Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, trailscouncil@sonic.net, john@sonomaecologycenter.org
Jan 11 ~ 2nd Thursday Trail Crew ~ No experience necessary – we have tools and trained crew leaders with tasks for all strengths and sizes of volunteers. In order to make sure we have enough tools and after-work beverages reply to trailscouncil@sonic.net if you plan to attend.
Jan 24 ~ 4th Thursday Trail Crew ~ Work includes bridge and step construction, installing signs, clearing, lifting, carrying and hiking. Help Sugarloaf with trail restoration work. Bring gloves, hat, and water that you can take with you while working. Wear long pants, boots or sturdy shoes and sunscreen. Poison oak is present. Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We will provide tools, food and beverages.