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Apr 27 ~ Master Plan Public Outreach Meeting Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District 6-8p, Bennett Valley Guild Hall, 4145 Grange Rd., SR, 707-565-1359,parks.sonomacounty. ca.gov, Karen.Davis-Brown@sonoma- county.org
Apr 28 ~ Wildflower Friday for Photographers Poets and Artists - $20, 9am, Pine Flat Rd & Red Winery Rd, David Self, meetup.com/Friends-of-the- Modini-Mayacamas/events/237357890/
May 15 ~ Petaluma Adobe Living History Day - Relive the 1840’s Earthquakes 10- 4p, free for Children Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park, 3325 Adobe Rd, Petaluma, 707-762-4871, petalumaadobe. com/events.html
Apr 29 ~ Wildflowers at the Center -
May 20 ~ North Geysers Rd, 7:15 - 3p,Bill Doyle, 483-8773
May 20 ~ Skaggs Island Bike Ride Free, registration required , 9:30-1:30p, Skaggs Island Rd at Hwy 37, Sonoma, 707-769- 4200, eventbrite.com
Trione-Annadel State
Park - Many events, hikes and volunteer opportunities are available: Open 8am Trione- Annadel State Park, 6201 Channel Drive, SR, 707-539-3911, parks.ca.gov/?page_id= 480 Email: Sarah.Reid@parks.ca.gov or call 707- 538-3911
$20, 3-4p, Audubon Canyon Ranch, 226 Center St., Healdsburg, David Self, eventbrite.com/e/wildflowers-at-the- center-registration-32677293665
Apr 29 ~ Guided Nature Walk 9:30-1:30p $20, Audubon Canyon Ranch, Bouverie Preserve, 13935 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Glen Ellen, eventbrite.com/e/guided-nature- walk-tickets-33137720815
Apr 29 ~ History and Habitat Foss Trail and Red Hill Hike - Bring lunch, $20, 9-3p, 4020 Pine Flat Rd., Pine Flat Rd & Red Winery Rd, Geyserville, David Self, meetup.com/Friends-of-the-Modini- Mayacamas/events/238493577/
Apr 29 and May 13~ Jenner Headlands Wildflower Hike - The Wildands Conservancy. Rsvp 10-3p, Jenner Headlands Preserve, 18794 Coast Hwy, Jenner, eventbrite.com
May 6 ~ Pine Flat Rd, 7:30 - 3p, Trip Leader(s): Gordon Beebe, gdbeebe@ earthlink.net, 583-3115.
Apr 30 ~ Tide Pooling! - Gualala Point Regional Park 8:30-10:30a parksstg. sonomacounty.ca.gov/Activities/ Calendar.aspx
May 6 ~ History of Ranching along the San Francisco Bay - Sonoma Resource Conservation District Rsvp, 10-1p, Private property address given to registrants sonomarcd.org/htm/get- involved.htm
May 6 ~ Mountain Lion Project - Role of mountain lions Talk: 11-12:30p, Wildlife Tracking Hike: $20., 1-2p, Audubon Canyon Ranch, Martin Griffin Preserve, 4900 Shoreline Hwy. 1, Stinson Beach, eventbrite.com/
May 13 ~ - Native Garden - Friends of the Modini Mayacamas - 9-12p, ACR Conservation 226 Center St., Healdsburg, Susan Maxwell, meetup.com/ Friends-of-the-Modini-Mayacamas/ events/238118324/
May 13 ~ Walk on the Wild Side at Tolay Lake Regional Park -3-mile flat-terrain hike at Tolay Lake $5 adults Parking $7 9-12p, 707-565-3080, 5869 Cannon Lane, Petaluma, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
By Steven D. Herrington, Ph.D.
Reading prepares children for learning and doing well in school and life. A
May 17 ~ Bodega Bay, Cypress Day
Doran County Park at Bodega Bay 8:30 - 2:30p, Trip Leader(s): Tom McCuller, t.sisyphus@comcast.net, 707-546-1812
Landpaths707-544-7284, landpaths. org/events? outings@landpaths.org
child who comes to school having had early, fun experiences with books has
a big step up in areas like reading skills, attention span, and success in school. It’s never too early to start reading to children—babies start learning language before they can even speak! The tips below are sourced from Sonoma County Office of Education’s recently updated family reading guide and are meant to help you and your little one start reading together.
May 5 ~ Workday at Riddell Preserve 9-1p May 6 & 7 ~ Overnight Trip at Bohemia Ecological Preserve! 6773, Bohemian
Start a family reading routine
Hwy, Occidental,
The first step is to make time for reading in your home. In addition to keeping books on hand and visiting the library, dedicate time every day for you and your child to sit down together to read, look at, and talk about books. It’s also key that you let your child see you as a reader—your child learns what matters by watching you. As much as possible, say yes to reading when your child asks—it helps reinforce that reading is a good way for everyone to spend time.
When families read together—and have fun doing it—they tend to read a lot. Once you’ve set up reading routines, focus on making them as fun and interactive as you can. Select books that interest your child, talk about what’s being read, and make reading time exciting by using animated voices and expressions. Don’t forget to give help when needed, using prompts like, “Can you sound it out?” or “Put your finger under the word as you say it.”
Updates in technology and interactive media are quickly changing how we communicate in our homes, offices, and schools. While technology is now part of our daily lives, experts are still researching the best and safest way for kids to use these tools. Consider putting a time limit on how much your child uses items like cellphones, TV, tablets, and computers.
Reading doesn’t just involve books. There are different sorts of games and activities you can do to help your child continue building language skills. You can play alphabet games, sing songs, and use blocks and puzzles to help teach letters to your child. Songs that emphasize rhyme and kid versions of board games like Scrabble also help develop vocabulary.
Steven Herrington is Sonoma County’s superintendent of schools.
May 12 ~ The Sounds and Feel of Spring
9-1p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773,
Bohemian Hwy, Occidental,
Reading with Your Little One
May 13 ~ Petaluma River Paddle with Friends of the Petaluma River Free 1-4 Steamer Landing Park, 6 Copeland Ave, Petaluma,
May 20 ~ Bohemia Ecological Preserve Bat Potluck, Hike, & Optional Campout Free
Create fun, hands-on moments
May 21 ~ Barn Concert ~ Todd Day Wait’s Pigpen $20 6-8p Rancho Mark West, 7125 St. Helena Road, Sonoma
May 31 ~ The Sounds and Feel of Spring
Free 9-1p Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773, Bohemian Hwy
Laguna de Santa Rosa
A note about reading in the digital age
- 900 Sanford Rd, SR, 707-527-9277, lagunadesantarosa.org
May 7 ~ Nestward Migration: Docent-led walks to the nesting colony at Delta Pond $15. 8a or 9a
May 13 ~ Laguna Environmental Center Open House Free - 10-4
Stay motivated
May 19 ~ Spring Fling - A Hike and Picnic in the Wilds of the Laguna! Free 5:30- 8:30
Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods – 17000
As your child’s first teacher, you play an integral role in setting the tone for his or her success in school. I hope you find these tips useful in building a tradition of reading in your family. To learn more, visit scoe.org/literacy.
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