Page 53 - Sonoma County Gazette Oct. 2019

NATURE cont’d from page 54
Watershed Clean-ups
Oct 6 ~ Show your love for the Russian River ~ in an area chronically impacted by littering & roadside dumping. 10a-12p, Cloverdale River Park, 31820 McCray Rd, Cloverdale, 707-843-2484
Oct 7 ~ Guerneville Town Cleanup ~ We’ll work along both sides of Main St, adjacent streets & the pedestrian bridge over the River. 4:30-6:30p
Oct 13 ~ Adopt-A-Highway, Hwy 101 Cloverdale/Hopland ~ Remove trash & debris from the roadside. Reg req’d. 10a-12p, Meet at: The Rock Shop. 17951 Hwy 101, Cloverdale
Oct 19 ~ Cleanup Santa Rosa Creek, Prince Memorial Greenway ~ We’ll be getting the trash out of our beautiful waterway along the
Prince Memorial Greenway. Free, 10a-12p, Meet at Olive Park
Chris Brokate from Clean River Alliance and his crew.
“The oceans are full of micro-plastics from the breakdown of larger items such
as water bottles and bags. Birds, fish, and other marine life ingest the plastic. 80% of the trash in oceans originates from inland sources. Helping to keep our local creeks and oceans clean is healthy for humans and the planet.” - Alistair Bleifuss, Environmental Specialist for City of Santa Rosa Creek Stewardship Program
Melanie and Rylen “creeking” at Rancho Mark West in Santa Rosa; on a camping trip Landpaths
Landpaths 618 4th Street #217, Santa Rosa, 707.544.7284, landpaths.org
Oct 4 & 17 ~ Stewardship Workday at Riddell Preserve ~ LandPaths will provide
necessary tools. 9a-1p, 9a-1p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg
Oct 5 ~ Stewarding Forests through a Fire Ecology Lens ~ A Hands-On Workshop at the Grove of Old Trees. 10a-2p, Occidental
Oct 18 ~ Stewardship Workday at Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ Day of Stewardship. Reg req’d. 9a-1p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve (meet at Quarry Rd Entrance), 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Oct 19 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Fitch Mountain Preserve ~ Maintain trails, preserve natural resources. Reg req’d. 9a-1p, Fitch Mountain Preserve, 908 Chanticleer Way, Healdsburg
Oct 20 ~ The Life of Trees ~ Forest, Friends, and Foes ~ Join us for a hike. Observe, wonder & discuss. $5 + support legacy, 10a-1:30p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Oct 23 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve ~ Several projects to remove invasive species within the preserve. Reg req’d. 9a-1p, Healdsburg Ridge Preserve Arabian Way trailhead, Healdsburg
Oct 26 ~ Attuning your sense to Nature ~ Slow down, to open your senses deeply, to be receptive to what lies all around you. $5 + support legacy, 10a-2p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Oct 26 ~ Crepuscular Critters ~ A trip into the world of Bats & other night-time creatures, with potluck dinner & optional overnight. 4-9p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Oct 27 ~ Family fun day at Healdsburg Ridge ~ We will stop along the trails for nature games, treasure hunts, and art activities. 9a-1:30p, Healdsburg Ridge Preserve Arabian Way trailhead, Healdsburg
Oct 27 ~ Witches Brew: The Magical Medicinal plants of Bohemia ~ Learn about these plants and their healing properties. $5 + support legacy, 10a-2p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Volunteers Needed
Park-A-Month Volunteer Program - 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
Laguna Stewardship Days - 9a – 12p - once a month on a Saturday. 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
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
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/
Jack London and Sugarloaf Ridge State Parks - 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. Jack London State Historic Park For information and to sign up. 707-938-4827, Susan St.Marie, sstmarie@ jacklondonpark.com
Laguna de Santa Rosa 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-527-9277, lagu- nafoundation.org
Oct 10 ~ A River’s Last Chance: Documentary Film Screening ~ by North Fork Studios ~ The Eel River offers one of the best opportunities for wild salmon recovery on the entire west coast $14, 6:30-8:30p
Oct 12 ~ Native Plant Sale ~ by CNPS Milo Baker Chapter and Laguna Foundation Open House. It’s planting season! 10a-2p
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