Page 54 - Sonoma County Gazette Juy 2019

Jul 3 - Jul 28 ~ Lavender High Bloom @ Monte-Bellaria ~ Come see the lavender blooming in Bloomfield: lavender fields, bee hives & distillation laboratory. $10 per adult, 10a-4p, Monte-Bellaria di California, 3518 Bloomfield Rd, Sebastopol, 707-829- 2645, monte-bellaria.com, information@monte-bellaria.com
Jul 4 ~ Bill & Dave’s 4th of July Fireworks Hike ~ Climb the tallest mountain in Sonoma Valley. 100% of proceeds support Sugarloaf’s operations $50, 6:45p-11p, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwoord, sugarloafpark.org
Jul 21 ~ Trione-Annadel SP - Butterflies & Dragonflies & Lake Ecosystem Hike ~ It’s butterfly and dragonfly season and they are plentiful this year. Free, 9a-1p, Trionne- Annadel State Park, 6201 Channel Drive, Santa Rosa
Salmon Creek Beach - First Saturday Cleanup ~ Remove harmful trash from the ocean and learn about the study of Marine Debris. Free, 10a-1p, Bodega Dunes Campground entrance of Sonoma Coast State Beach, Chris Brokate, cleanriveralliance.org
Jul 3 - Jul 21 ~ Family Farm Chores ~ Do you have children who love animals? Need a goat fix? All ages welcome. Reg. req’d 8:30-10a Tolay Lake Regional Park, 5869 Cannon Ln, Petaluma, 707-789-9699
Jul 5 - Jul 26 ~ Funky Fridays ~ Enjoy live music from some of the best bands in Northern California at this outdoor concert series. $10, Children under 18 Free, Free parking, 5:30-9p, 9a-12p, Hood Mountain Regional Park - South Entrance, 1450 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa
Jul 5 ~ Nature Journal Club: Branches, Birds and Bugs! ~ Deepen your connection to the natural world through writing and sketching. 9-11a, Riverfront Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg, 707-565-2041
Jul 6 - Jul 27 ~ Spring Lake Campfire ~ Hands-on, family oriented activities, discover the wonders of local flora and fauna within the park. 7-8p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 5585 Newanga Ave, Santa Rosa, 707-539-2865
Jul 6 ~ Nuestros Parques ~ A bilingual naturalist leads these free, 2-4 mile family walks on the first Saturday of each month. 10a-1p, Maxwell Farms Regional Park, 100 Verano Ave, Sonoma
Jul 6 ~ Science Saturday ~ How does a top spin without falling over? 1-4p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-539-2865, Elspeth.Muelrath@ sonoma-county.org
Jul 6 ~ Seaweed and Sea Vegetables ~ Learn about the algae that form the base of the ocean’s food chain & meet intertidal animals. 8-10a, Stillwater Cove Regional Park, 22455 Hwy 1, Jenner, 707-847-3245
Jul 8 ~ Sensory Sensitive Swim Session ~ Come swim, jump and play during this modified water park session. Ages 6 and up. $10, Reg Req’d, 5-6p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-565-3080
Jul 13 ~ Doran Beach RP & North - Madrone Audubon Field Trip ~ We will check locations at Doran, then head north along the coast. Bring lunch. 7:30-1p, Doran Beach Regional Park Parking Lot, 707-583-3115, Gordon Beebe, madroneaudubon.org
Jul 13 - Jul 14 ~ Sugar Shuttle: North Sonoma Mountain - Jack London ~ The Sugar Shuttle will take you to locations where heights abound and you never have to turn around. Suggested donation $10, 9a-12p, North Sonoma Mt. Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, 5297 Sonoma Mt. Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-833-5712
Jul 14 ~ Eco-Access Hike ~ Get outdoors for an accessible hike for folks of all abilities and ages. 11a-1p, Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay
Jul 18 ~ Sonoma Valley RP - Madrone Audubon Field Trip ~ We will walk the paved path through the oak woodlands. Site a while, listen & identify the birds. 8:30-10:30a, Sonoma Valley Regional Park (meet across from the dog park), Glen Ellen, 707-526- 5883, madroneaudubon.org
Jul 20 ~ Beachside Campfire Program ~ Learn about animal habits to the area’s cultural history. 7-8p, Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay
Jul 20 ~ Examining the Past & Present: People, Place & Parks ~ Investigate the park’s cultural history during a scavenger hunt. 9-11a, Helen Putnam Regional Park, 411 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma
Jul 20 ~ Garden & Land Stewards ~ Volunteer workdays are a fun and healthy way for the family to learn organic gardening skills. 10a-2p, Maddux Ranch Regional Park, 4655 Lavell Rd, Santa Rosa, communitysoil.org
Jul 27 - Jul 28 ~ Family Kayaking Adventura ~ Paddle the calm waters of the scenic lake, while witnessing wildlife from a different vantage point. $20, 9-10:30a, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-565-3080,
Jul 27 ~ Evening Ranger Programs in the Grove ~ Learn about incredible animals, local habitats, tall trees & amazing flora. 6-7p, Riverfront Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Road, Healdsburg, 707-433-1625
Jul 27 ~ Trails for Tots ~ Crafts and nature exploration, ages 3-4 with an adult. 10- 11:30a, Sonoma Valley Regional Park, 13630 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen, 707-789-9699
Jul 28 ~ Night Time Nature Exploration: Diurnal, Nocturnal...Crepuscular? ~ Find out what kind of animals are out and about in this park day and night. $5, 7-9p, Riverfront Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg, 707-433-1625
Jul 30 ~ People’s Yoga Pop-Ups ~ Certified yoga instructor Christina McGuirk: a rejuvenating yoga practice in nature. Reg req’d. $5, 6:30-7:30p, Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay, 707-789-9699
Jul 31 ~ 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, Steelhead Beach Regional Park, 9000 River Rd, Forestville, 707-539-2865
Ongoing ~ Discovery Packs Let Library Borrowers Explore Sonoma County Parks Backpacks with parking passes, maps and hiking guides available for check-out. sonomalibrary.org/discoverypack
Landpaths 618 4th Street #217, Santa Rosa, 707.544.7284, landpaths.org
Jul 5 - Jul 18 ~ 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
Jul 11 - Aug 1 ~ iRead Outside - Stories - Landpaths ~ Opportunities for families to combine a love of reading with a love of being outdoors. FREE, Register at Landpaths, 1-3p, Various Locations
Jul 13 ~ A Summer Day Walk at Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ Join EarthWays LLC guides for a day in the heart of Summer at Bohemia Preserve. Awaken your senses. $25, 9a-3:30p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Jul 19 ~ 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 Road Entrance), 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Jul 20 - Jul 21 ~ Stewardship Campout Weekend at Bohemia Ecological Preserve!
~ Give nature a hand and enjoy camping at one of west counties most beautiful preserves! Free, 9a-1p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve (meet at N. Entrance), 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Jul 27 ~ Crepuscular Critters of the Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ A trip into 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
Jul 27 ~ 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
Jul 30 - Aug 2 ~ Yellow Star Thistle Week at Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ Help remove an invasive species that has the ability to severely outcompete native grassland species Free, 8a-2p, 9a-1p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve (meet at N. Gate Entrance), 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Robert Ferguson Observatory $8 parking fee, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, rfo.org - 707-833-5712, sugarloafpark.org
Jul 27 - Nov 29 ~ Star Party - Starting at dusk, the Observatory’s three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Event is Free to children under 18, $3 adults
Jul 27 - Sep 28 ~ Solar Viewing ~ Listen to and safely observe of our favorite star – our Sun. $10
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Sonoma County Regional Parks FREE, $7 Parking (FREE with Park Pass), 707-565-2041, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov