Page 62 - Sonoma County Gazette April 2018

Help Fight Nature De cit Disorder ~ Celebrate Dia Del Niño/Day of the Child
In a time of iPads, iPhones, and xBox our local children may be su ering from “Nature De cit Disorder.” This term, coined by Dr. Richard Louv in his book Last Child in the Woods, refers to the fact that humans especially children spending less time outdoors resulting in
a wide range of problems. Yet there are a
multitude of bene ts in getting kids out-
doors as Dr. Chawla recently summarized
from research spanning the last 30 years.
After analyzing numerous studies, she re-
ported that bene ts from contact with na-
ture include positive outcomes in physical
health, cognitive functioning, self-control,
psychological well-being, and a liation
with other species and the natural world.
And yet, families can be at a loss. Where
to go? What to do? What about the creepy
crawlies?
Petaluma Junior Police Camp - Grades 3 - 6, Spring and Summer Junior Police Camps, FREE, Petaluma Police Department, Petaluma, 707-781-1289, cityofpetaluma.net/police/, jrow@ ci.petaluma.ca.us
Every Monday ~ Museum Mondays for Little Ones - Stories, arts and craft, games for children ages 1– 5 and their caregivers. $5, Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, 2301 Hardies Lane, SR, 707-579-4452, schulzmuseum.org/learn/calendar-of- events/
By Date
Apr 7 ~ Sheep Shearing Day – Activities for families with children. $2-$3, 11-2p, Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park, 3325 Adobe Road, Petaluma, 707-762- 4871, sonomaparks.org
Apr 7 ~ Science Saturday - Embrace your inner scientist and discover the wonders of environmental and physical science! FREE, $7 Parking, 1-4p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Road, SR, 707- 539-2865, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/ Play/Calendar/Science-Saturday- April-7-2018/
Apr 8 ~ Family Fun Series - Concert, food, face painting, kids crafts, toys and games. FREE; 1-4p, 1-4p, Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, 707-588-3456, rpcity.org/ city_hall/departments/community_ services/special_events/second_ sunday_family_fun_series/
Apr 13 ~ Family Expo and Summer Camp Fair - Arts, music, sports, and horseback riding camps. FREE, 3-7p, Coddingtown Mall, 733 Coddingtown Center, SR, sonomafamilylife.com/camp-fair/camp- fair-live
Apr 14 ~ Meet Frans Vischer, author, illustrator, and animator - FREE, 1-3p, Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, 707-579-4452, schulzmuseum.org
Apr 20 ~ Family Fun Nights - Interactive exhibits after hours. 4-7p, Children's Museum of Sonoma County, 1835 W. Steele Lane, SR, 707-546-4069, cmosc. org/family-fun-nights/, info@cmosc.org
By Sandi Funke, Education Director, Pepperwood Preserve; Chairperson, Sonoma Environmental Education Collaborative
Apr 21 ~ Morning on the
Farm - Summerfield
Spend a spring morning on our beautiful Biodynamic farm. Meet our Early Childhood teachers, visit animals, hear a story, and make new friends. Open to all families new to Summerfield. FREE, 9:30-11a, Summerfield Waldorf School, 655 Willowside Rd., SR, 707-575-7194, admissions@summerfieldwaldorf.org
Ages 0-12 with special needs and families play with our exhibits, explore the art studio. FREE, 2-4p, Children's Museum of Sonoma County, 1835 W. Steele Lane, SR, 707-546-4069, cmosc. org/sensory-friendly-afternoons/, info@ cmosc.org
Apr 28 ~ Mayhem at the Museum - Paige Braddock signs copies of Stinky Cecil in Mudslide Mayhem.1p, Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Ln., SR, 707-579-4452, schulzmuseum.org/
Waldorf School and Farm
Apr 24 ~ Sensory Friendly Afternoons
One way families can get to know some
of our amazing open spaces and take part
on some new nature activities is by cel-
ebrating Day of the Child/ Dia Del Niño
on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Hosted by the
Sonoma Environmental Education Col-
laborative (SEEC), eleven Sonoma County parks, nature centers, preserves, and interpretive centers will open their doors from 12 am to 4 pm o ering amazing outdoor explorations, nature crafts, creek walks, ziplines, bird box building, kayaking, music, dancing, hands-on activities, family nature walks, and so much more!! There is something for everyone and sites will be open from Peta- luma to Occidental and in between!
Apr 28 - Apr 29 ~ Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies - Meet
All o erings are free and several will be o ered in English and Spanish. To learn more, visit our interactive storymap at www.sonomacountyee.org under the tab “Day of the Child.” Participants can visit one of the eleven sites or may choose to visit several. The storymap includes directions to each site as well as times for site-speci c activities.
farm animals, watch honey bees make honey, learn about Sonoma County's rich agricultural history from the farmers themselves. FREE, 10-4p, Registered Guests will receive an email for directions, eventbrite.com/e/spring- farm-tours-blossoms-bees-barnyard- babies-april-28-29-tickets-42926792191
SEEC is a regional collaboration of environmental education groups whose aim in working together is to increase environmental literacy in Sonoma County. To learn more about the Sonoma Environmental Education Collabora- tive, please visit: www.sonomacountyee.org.
Apr 30 ~ Explore Foster Parenting - Urgent need for temporary foster parents. FREE/Registration Requested, 2255 Challenger Way, Ste.100, SR, 707- 565-4274, sonomafostercare.org/, Info@ sonomafostercare.org
Day of the Child Events - Dia del Niño
Apr 24 ~ Celebrando el Dia del Niño! - Traditional Mexican celebration of love and appreciation for children and childhood. $7 General, Kids are FREE, 12- 4p, Cloverdale Performing Art’s Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, cloverdaleperformingarts.com/copy-of-celebrando-dia-del-nino-apr
Apr 29 ~ Maxwell Farms Regional Park - Hikes, special exhibits, rock climbing, music to connect to nature. FREE, $7 Parking, 11-3p, Maxwell Farms Regional Park, 100 Verano Ave, Sonoma, 707-996-0712, sonomaecologycenter.org/event/day-of-the- child-dia-del-nino-2/
Fun, Food, Fitness!
Apr. 7 ~ Snoopy’s Skate Party- 7:30-9p, Ages 12-15, First Sat. of the month. Live DJ
Apr 28 ~ 37th Annual Crystalline Classic - Bay Area figure skaters compete and perform.
Woodstock Wednesdays ~ Toddlers on Ice - 10:30-11:30a, Ages 18 months-4 years & their caregiver are introduced to ice skating and large motor skills.
Sunday Parent & Puppy Practice ~ 10:30a – Noon. Perfect for beginners and includes a complimentary group lesson.
Weekday Public Skating ~ Mon - Thurs: Noon to 2p, Fridays, 4p – 5:30p
Weekend Public Skating ~ Sat. Sun. 12:30p - 3:30p, Fri. Sat. nights, 7:30p – 9p 1667 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa (707) 546-7147 Snoopyshomeice.com
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Apr 29 ~ Environmental Discovery Center
(Spanish/English) nature activities for all ages! FREE, $7 Parking, 11- 4p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Road, SR, 707-539- 2865, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
Apr 28 ~ Sonoma State Historic Park - Spend the day at the Sonoma Mission with your kids. $2-$3, 11-3p, 114 East Spain Street, Sonoma, 707-938-9560, sonomaparks.org
Apr 29 ~ Healdsburg Ridge - Baby goats, free ice cream, check out what’s swimming and creeping and hopping around Fox Pond, self-guided treasure hunt .FREE, 12:00p - 4:00p, Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve, 499 Arabian Way, Healdsburg, landpaths.org/eventdetails.aspx?EventId=32600
Apr 29 ~ Larson Park, Fun ~ Dancing, music, food, nature activities, and more! Park at Flowery School. FREE, 1-5p, Larson Park, 329 DeChene Ave., Sonoma