Page 53 - Sonoma County Gazette 12-2019

NATURE cont’d from page 54
Watershed Clean-ups
Clean River Alliance Chris Brokate, 707-322-8304, cleanriveralliance. org, Robin Factor, robin@cleanriveralliance.org
Dec 1 ~ Russian River cleanup, Cloverdale ~ Show your love for the Russian River in an area chronically impacted by littering & roadside dumping Free, 10a-12p, Cloverdale River Park, 31820 McCray Rd, Cloverdale
Dec 8 ~ Lower Russian River Cleanup ~ Join us for a new monthly cleanup of locations along the Russian River near Forestville. Free, 10a-12p, Steelhead Regional Beach Park, 9000 River Rd, Forestville
Dec 15 ~ Santa Rosa Creek on the Prince Memorial Greenway ~ We will be removing trash from the creek bed and along the paved pathways of the Prince Memorial Greenway, a haven for wildlife and recreation. 9-12p, Meet at Olive Park.
Dec 21 ~ 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 by the footbridge, cross streets West Third and Railroad Ave, Santa Rosa
Jun 24 ~ Cleanup Driftwood Beach ~ Wear sturdy closed toed shoes. Cleanup equipment, snacks and water provided. Children are welcome but must be closely supervised. 10-1p, Jenner Visitor Center, 10439 Hwy 1, Jenner
First Sat of the month ~ Salmon Creek Beach ~ Keary and Sally lead cleanup efforts at Salmon Creek Beach. 10-1p, Dunes entrance of Salmon Creek State Beach.
Last Sun of the month ~ Santa Rosa Creek at Willowside Rd ~ Cleanup equipment, water and snacks will be provided. 10-12p; Park at the bridge on Willowside Rd, between Guerneville Rd and Hall Rd.
Chris Brokate not only helps Sonoma Co. recently he took a trip to Ecuador and helped organize a beach cleanup in the little fishing village. Chris stared “By partnering up with local environmental groups, municipalities and Rotary we hope to make a difference in this community with this cleanup and future cleanups.”
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
“Foothill’s blackened landscape may be shocking to see, but it’s important to remember our parkland is fire-adapted and will largely recover on its own. By spring, expect to see plenty of flowers and green grass. If you visit, please respect trail-closure signs.” - Sonoma County Regional Parks
Sonoma County Regional Parks FREE, $7 Parking (FREE with Park Pass), 707-565-2041, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
Nov 27 ~ Winging It Wednesdays ~ Bird walks for all levels of experience on the last Wed. of every month. For older adults + friends. 8:30-10:30a, Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, 5750 Faught Rd, Windsor
Nov 29 ~ Opt Outside Turkey Burner ~ Burn off that Thanksgiving feast hiking a mountain rather than indulging in the commercial frenzy. 9-11a, Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, 2080 Kawana Terrace, Santa Rosa
Dec 7 ~ Nuestros Parques ~ A bilingual naturalist leads these free, 2-4 mile family walks on the first Saturday of each month. Free, 10a-1p, Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail, 355 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay
Dec 7 ~ Science Saturday ~ Celebrate the start of the winter season while making snowballs and snow paint. 1-4p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-539-2865, Elspeth.Muelrath@sonoma-county.org
Dec 8 ~ Regional Parks Nature Journal Club ~ Take in the unique landscape that is a Sequoia sempervirens (redwood) forest. 9a-11a, North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park, 5297 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa
Dec 10 ~ Senior Saunters ~ Explore plant and animal life and take a gentle 2-mile stroll. 10a-11:30a, Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail, 355 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay
Dec 14 ~ Bike Trail Spic & Span ~ Hunter Creek Trail: help Regional Parks keep popular bike and creek trails clean and litter free. 9a-12p, Hunter Creek Trail, 4013 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa
Dec 14 ~ Help Helen Putnam Park ~ Are you inspired to give back to the community? Do you enjoy working outdoors? 9a-12p, Helen Putnam Regional Park, 411 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma
Dec 14 ~ Stories of the Land ~ Did you know the Laguna de Santa Rosa was an area where nomadic gatherings occurred? 9a-11a, Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail, 6303 Hwy 12, Santa Rosa
Dec 14 ~ Winter Family Bird Walk ~ One bird, two bird, black bird, blue bird – let’s see how many species we can find. 10a-1p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa
Dec 20 ~ Posada at Andy’s Unity Park ~ Sonoma County Regional Parks and LandPaths invite you to our posada for fun activities for kids. 5-7p, Andy’s Unity Park, 3399 Moorland Ave, Santa Rosa
Dec 21 ~ Family Hikes ~ Explore the park in your own backyard while learning about the plants and animals that live here. 1-4p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa,
Dec 22 ~ Hiking for Health & Hilarity ~ Start off your morning with picturesque Sonoma County views! 8:30a-11:30a, Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, 2080 Kawana Terrace, Santa Rosa
Jan 1 ~ Trione-Annadel Hike with A Naturalist ~ Join certified California Naturalist Carolyn Greene for a civilized New Year’s Day hike. 10a Trione- Annadel State Park, 6201 Channel Dr, Santa Rosa
Ongoing ~ Discovery Packs let Library Borrowers Explore Sonoma County Parks Backpacks with parking passes, maps and hiking guides available for check-out. sonomalibrary.org/discoverypackParks
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