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Pepperwood Preserve 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Dwight Center, Santa Rosa, 707-591-9310, pepperwoodpreserve.org
Dec 7 ~ Volunteer Workday ~ We need your help with critical post-fire restoration work at Pepperwood! Free, 10a-1p
Dec 7 ~ Bill & Dave Hikes at Armstrong Redwoods ~ This strenuous 8.5 mile hike, lasting approximately 4.5 hours, will climb up the East Ridge Trail. Free, 9:45a Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville, 707-833-6288, billanddavehikes.com
Sonoma State Historic Park 20 E. Spain St., Sonoma, 707-935-6832, parks.ca.gov
Nov 30 ~ Wreath Making Workshop ~ Create your own holiday wreath at General Vallejo’s Home. We supply the materials to make a 12” wreath. Ages 10+, (Adults $3, kids $2). 10a-1p at 363 3rd St West, Sonoma
Dec 14 ~ Holidays on the Northern Frontier ~ Family-friendly activities, refreshments, crafts and Kris Kringle in the Barracks. Gift Shop with holiday merchandise. 4-8p at Sonoma State Historic Park, Sonoma. 707-938-9560
Dec 21 ~ Nature Hike ~ Hike off that December chill along the lower Montini Preserve Trail. Free, 12-1:30p, Sonoma State Historic Park, 363 3rd St West, Sonoma
FortRossStateHistoricPark19005 Coast Hwy One, Jenner, 707-847-3437 Ongoing ~ Fort Ross Environmental Living Program ~ Open Enrollment started
Apr 1st. Hands-on learning for children to experience the joys of history.
Laguna de Santa Rosa 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-527-9277, lagunafoundation.org
Dec 5 ~ The Paradox of Preservation: Wilderness and Working Landscapes at Point Reyes National Seashore ~ Presentation by Laura Alice Watt, Professor, Department of Geography, Environment & Planning @ SSU. $14, 6:30p-8:30p, Tickets: eventbrite.com
Dec 7 ~ Winter Wetland Birding Outing with Jasmine Dingler and Allison Titus
~ Our notable winter migrants include Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, Eared Grebe, and Green-winged Teals. $40, 8:30a-12:30p, allison@lagunafoundation.org
Dec 9 ~ Birding Colombia ~ Special Presentation by Santiago M. Escruceria
~ Colombia has 20% of the bird species in the world or some 1957 known bird species. $14, 6:30p-8p, Tickets: eventbrite.com, allison@lagunafoundation.org
Landpaths618 4th Street #217, Santa Rosa, 707.544.7284, landpaths.org
Nov 27 ~ Stewardship Workday ~ Remove invasive species within the preserve. Reg
req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Healdsburg Ridge Preserve Arabian Way trailhead, Healdsburg
Robert Ferguson Observatory $8 parking fee, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, rfo.org - 707-833-5712, sugarloafpark.org
The Robert Ferguson Observatory (RFO) is open to the public at least once a month, usually on a Saturday near the time of the New Moon (Star Parties).
Thru - Nov 29~ Star Party ~ Presentations on astronomical topics are given in the classroom throughout the course of the evening. Starting at dusk, the Observatory’s three main telescopes are open for your viewing. OPEN @ 11am, Stary Party starts at dusk, the Observatory’s three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Kids under 18 Free, $5 adults, Parking $10
Dec 16 ~ Night Fall Series ~ Learn the constellations, stars, deep sky objects, and more. Includes observing. Tickets: via Brown Paper Tickets. 7p-12a
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Dec 1 ~ Holiday Gathering at Rancho Mark West ~ LandPaths & Ag + Open Space’s 18th annual community celebration of the winter season. Free, 11:30a-4p, Rancho Mark West, 7125 St. Helena Rd, Santa Rosa
Dec 6 ~ Stewardship Workday at Riddell Preserve ~ LandPaths will provide necessary tools - feel free to bring your own if you have (such as loppers). Free, 9a- 1p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg
Dec 7 ~ 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
Dec 8 & 15 ~ The Great Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Hunt ~ Find your non- traditional Christmas tree for this holiday season. 2 time-slots available. Free, 10a-2:30p, Ocean Song, Occidental
Dec 13 ~ Exploring the Trees of Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ An Outdoor Workshop for the Homeschool Community. $5-$50, 9a-12p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve (North Gate), Occidental
Dec 14 - 18 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Fitch Mountain Preserve ~ Stewards maintain the trails, preserve natural resources, meet new people. Reg. req’d. Free, 9a-1p, 9a-1p, Fitch Mountain Preserve (meet at Villa Chanticleer Dog Park Parking Lot), 908 Chanticleer Way, Healdsburg
Dec 14 ~ Beginners Birding at Bohemia: BYOB (Bring Your Own Binoculars!) ~ Join us for a morning of beginner’s birding at Bohemia Ecological Preserve. Reg. req’d. $5-$30, 9a-1p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Dec 20 ~ Stewardship Workday at Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ Day of Stewardship at the stunning 1,000-acre Preserve. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve (meet at Quarry Rd Entrance), 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Dec 21 ~ Monthly Workday at Bayer Farm ~ Bayer Farm is an organic, community- powered garden in the heart of the Roseland neighborhood. Free, 9a-12p, Bayer Farm, 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa
Dec 28 ~ 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