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NATURE cont’d from page 54
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
Adopt-A-Beach®- The Coastal Commission runs a year-round cleanup program. Help us keep the coast debris-free all year. INFO: www.coastal.ca.gov
Clean River Alliance ~ Cleanup Days Chris Brokate 707-322-8304
Jun 24 ~ Cleanup Driftwood Beach. We will carpool to the trailhead on Hwy 1 just north of Jenner. Wear sturdy closed toed shoes. 10-1p, Jenner Visitor Center, 10439 Hwy 1, Jenner, info.chris@cleanriveralliance.org or 707-322-8304
Jul 21 ~ Santa Rosa Creek on the Prince Memorial Greenway ~ All ages and abilities welcome! 9a-12p, Meet at Olive Park (near Railroad Square). info. 707- 293-8050 or robin@cleanriveralliance.org.
First Saturday of the month ~ Salmon Creek Beach 10a-1p; Meet at the Dunes entrance of Salmon Creek State Beach. info. 415-806-8764 or 707-322-8304 for more information
First Sunday in Coverdale - Come out and help remove flood-borne trash and debris from the riverbanks at Cloverdale Rver Park. Cleanup equipment, snacks and water will be provided. All ages welcome. Children must be closely supervised. MEET : Cloverdale River Park, 31820 McCray Rd, Cloverdale. http:// parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Vis.../Cloverdale-River-Park/ WEAR: Long pants and sturdy closed toed shoes or boots. Be prepared for muddy conditions. BRING: A refillable water container.
Last Sun of the month ~ Santa Rosa Creek at Willowside Rd. 10a-12p, Park at the bridge on Willowside Road, between Guerneville Road and Hall Road. info. 707-293-8050 or robin@cleanriveralliance.org. Volunteer, 707-322-8304, chris@ cleanriveralliance.com
Landpaths 618 4th Street #217, Santa Rosa, 707.544.7284, landpaths.org
May 1 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Fitch Mountain Preserve ~ Stewards maintain the trails, preserve natural resources, meet new people. Reg. req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Fitch Mountain Preserve, 908 Chanticleer Way, Healdsburg
May 3 - May 16 ~ Stewardship Workday at Riddell Preserve ~ LandPaths will provide necessary tools - bring your own if you have. Free, 9a-1p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg
May 4 ~ Birds, Butterflies, Hosts & Late Bloomers Bohemia Ecological Preserve
~ Hike with seasoned naturalist Wendy Dreskin exploring birds & butterflies. Reg. req’d. Free, 10a-2p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
May 4 ~ The Grove of Old Trees Stewardship Workday ~ Ensuring this wild space continues to be a healthy & flourishing habitat. Reg. req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Occidental
May 8 ~ Spring Stewardship Workday at Rancho Mark West ~ Help remove several invasive species near the pond. Free, 9a-1p, Rancho Mark West, 7125 St. Helena Rd, Santa Rosa
May 11 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Fitch Mountain Preserve ~ Stewards maintain the trails, preserve natural resources, meet new people. Reg. req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Fitch Mountain Preserve, 908 Chanticleer Way, Healdsburg
May 11 ~ The Cedars Adventure ~ Explore The Cedars, located north of Cazadero. This will be a challenging hike. Reg. req’d. $25-75 per person. 10a-5p, Cazadero
May 12 ~ Mother’s Day Springtime Walk ~ Free, guided interpretive walk along the Laguna Trail. Reg. req’d. 12-4p, Laguna De Santa Rosa Foundation, 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa
May 17 ~ Stewardship Workday at Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ Free, Reg. req’d. 9a-1p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve (meet at Quarry Rd Entrance), 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
May 18 ~ Crepuscular Critters of the Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ The world of Bats & other night-time creatures, with potluck dinner & optional overnight. Free, 4:30-9:30p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
May 19 ~ Family exploration and picnic at Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ We will walk up to Hut Hill, exploring plants, insects and rocks. Reg. req’d. Free, 1-4p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
May 19 ~ Planting Seeds of Wellness and Honoring Our Relation ~ Workshops on soil health, native plants and demonstration on cooking with native foods. Free, 11a-3p, Bayer Farms Neighborhood Park & Gardens, 1632 West Ave, Santa Rosa
May 22 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve ~ Several projects to remove invasive species within the preserve. Reg. req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Healdsburg Ridge Preserve Arabian Way trailhead, Healdsburg
May 25 ~ Trail Building Workday at the Riddell Preserve ~ Installing new trails to be used for LandPaths educational & outings programs. Reg. req’d. Free, 9a-1p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg
May 25 ~ Writing Outside: A Workshop to Celebrate Community, Nature, and Creative Expression ~ Experience the power of creativity in nature at this writing workshop with facilitator Leilani Clark. Free, 10a-2p, Rancho Mark West, 7125 St. Helena Rd, Santa Rosa
Volunteers Needed
May5~AnnualEasementMonitorTraining- Sign up to join a team
to hike, photograph, and document conditions in the Salmon Creek watershed. 10a - 2p, Salmon Creek Falls Education Center, Salmon Creek School, Occidental, bodegalandtrust.org/
Sonoma Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District - Volunteers visit many properties each year, hiking, monitoring, taking photos, talking with landowners, completing reports, and identifying issues of concern. INFO: 707-565-7366, sonomaopenspace.org/get-involved/volunteer/
JackLondonandSugarloafRidgeStateParks- We ask for a commitment of only 4 hours per month and you will receive a park pass for your service. Trainings are specific to park and activity. April 7, 14 ~ 9-4:30p (two-day training); Jack London State Historic Park For information and to sign up. 707-938-4827, Susan St.Marie, sstmarie@jacklondonpark.com
Park-A-MonthVolunteerProgram- 2nd Saturday of the month. Family- friendly. Help beautify a park or community center. 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! 9a - 12p, rain or shine. INFO: 707-543-3279 volunteer@srcity.org
LagunaStewardshipDays- 9a – 12p - once a month on a Saturday. 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! Children welcome but must be able to participate & supervised at all times. No RSVP required. Laguna Environmental Center 900 Sanford Rd., Santa Rosa. INFO: 707-527-9277 x.101, or ww.lagunafoundation.org
SchoolYardCleanUp- 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
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Stewards of the Coast 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville, 707-869-9177, stewardscr.org, stewards@stewardscr.org
May 12 ~ Mother’s Day Tour ~ Docent-led walk through Armstrong Redwoods SNR. Free for Mom’s and their kids, (Reg $10 per adult / $8 Members)
May 16 ~ Stories and Book Signing by John Schubert ~ Lively discussion and book signing with local author and historian. Refreshments. 5:30p Forest to the Sea Nature Store, 16215 Main Street, Guerneville, 707-604-7116
May 18 ~ Bat Walk ~ A bat’s life cycle, what they eat and how to identify different species. Family-friendly. $16 Members, $20 Non-Members, 7-9p
May 18 ~ Pond Farm Docent-led Tour ~ Learn the history of this significant cultural site on the National Register of Historic Places. $16 Members, $20 Non-Members, 9:30a-12p
May 25 - May 27 ~ General Public Open Tour at Armstrong Redwoods ~ Come join a trained State Parks Docent on a walk through Armstrong Redwoods SNR.
$8 Members / $10 Non-Members
May 25 ~ General Volunteers in Parks Orientation ~ Meet Steward of the Coast and Redwoods program coordinators & learn about the perks of volunteering! 10a-12p,
Jun 1 ~ Laura Morgan’s Sonoma Coast Wildflower Walk ~ $20 for adults, Stewards members receive a 20% discount on registration fees., 9a-12p, Shell Beach Parking Lot, Hwy 1/Shell Beach Rd, Jenner
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