Page 54 - Sonoma County Gazette August 2019

Sonoma County Regional Parks FREE, $7 Parking (FREE with Park Pass), 707-565-2041, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
Landpaths 618 4th Street #217, Santa Rosa, 707.544.7284, landpaths.org
Aug 1 ~ iRead Outside - Stories - Landpaths ~ Opportunities for families to combine a love of reading with a love of being outdoors. FREE, Reg. at Landpaths, 1p-3p, Various Locations, Sonoma County
Thru Aug 2 ~ Yellow Star Thistle Week at Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ Help remove an invasive species. Free, 8a-2p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve (meet at N. Gate Entrance), 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Aug 2 - Aug 15 ~ Stewardship Workday at Riddell Preserve ~ LandPaths will provide tools. Free, 9a-1p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg
Aug 3 ~ 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
Aug 16 ~ 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 (Quarry Road Entrance), 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Aug 17 ~ 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
Aug 24 ~ Beginners Birding at Bohemia: BYOB (Bring Your Own Binoculars!) Beginner’s birding at Bohemia Ecological Preserve. Reg req’d. Free, 8:30a-1p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Aug 25 ~ ROME Community Hike ~ Introduction to the Rights of Mother Earth ~ Day full of gratitude & exploration of magnificent grassland and riparian habitats of Bohemia. Free, 10a-2p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Aug 31 ~ Post-burn hike: Fire ecology at Calabazas Creek ~ Located in the Nunns Valley, this 1,290-acre space was affected by the 2017 Sonoma Complex Fires. Free, 9a-2p, Meet at Safeway, 100 Calistoga Rd, Santa Rosa
Aug 31 ~ 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
Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville, 707-869-9177, stewardscr.org, stewards@stewardscr.org
Aug 17 ~ Bat Walk ~ Covering a bat’s life cycle, what they eat and different species. Family-friendly. $16 Members, $20 Non-Members, 7:30-9:30p, Armstrong Woods SNR & Austin Creek State SRA
Aug 29 ~ Watershed Docent Orientation ~ Learn about Willow Creek Watershed & what it means to be a docent for the Watershed Education Progrm. FREE, 10a-2p, Meet at First Bridge on Willow Creek Rd
Laguna de Santa Rosa 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-527-9277, lagu- nafoundation.org
Aug 1 ~ The Paradox of Preservation ~ Wilderness and Working Landscapes at Point Reyes National Seashore. $14, 6:30-8:30p
Aug 29 ~ Understanding California’s Most Precious Resource ~ Obi Kaufmann’s presentation about how science and art can work together. $14, 6:30-8:30p
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Jul 31 ~ Winging It Wednesdays ~ Bird walks for older adults. Free, parking $7, 8:30- 10:30a, Steelhead Beach Regional Park, 9000 River Rd, Forestville, 707-539-2865,
Aug 1 - Aug 29 ~ Andy’s Unity Park Community Garden Work Day ~ Help weed, mulch, plant and maintain. Free, 9-1p, Andy’s Unity Park, 3399 Moorland Ave, Santa Rosa
Aug 2 - Aug 30 ~ Funky Fridays ~ Enjoy live music ~ $10, kids Free, Free parking, 5:30- 9p, Hood Mountain Regional Park - South Entrance, 1450 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa
Aug 2 ~ Junior Ranger Program: Outdoor Skills: Campfire Cookin’ ~ Learn how to cook on a campfire. Picnic Area. $5, parking $7, 5-7p, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500 Ragle Rd, Sebastopol, 707-433-1625
Aug 2 ~ Nature Journal Club: Branches, Birds and Bugs! ~ Deepen your connection to the natural world through writing and sketching. Free, parking $7, 9-11a, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500 Ragle Rd, Sebastopol, 707-565-2041
Aug 3 - Aug 31 ~ Spring Lake Campfire ~ Hands-on, activities. Free, parking $7. 7p- 8p, 7p-8p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 5585 Newanga Ave, Santa Rosa, 707-539-2865
Aug 3 ~ Nuestros Parques ~ A bilingual naturalist leads these free, 2-4 mile family walk. Free, 10a-1p, Coastal Prairie Trail, 2255 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay
Aug 3 ~ Seaweed and Sea Vegetables ~ Learn about the algae that form the base of the ocean’s food chain & meet intertidal animals. Free, $7 Parking, 7a-9a, Stillwater Cove Regional Park, 22455 Hwy 1, Jenner, 707-847-3245
Aug 3 ~ Trails for Tots ~ Crafts and nature await children ages 3-4 with an adult. Free, parking $7, 10-11:30a, Riverfront Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg, 707-789-9699
Aug 6 ~ Senior Saunters ~ Explore plant and animal life, gentle 2-mile stroll. Free, parking $7, 10a-12p, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500 Ragle Rd, Sebastopol
Aug 7 - Aug 18 ~ Family Farm Chores ~ Love animals? All ages welcome. Reg is req’d. Free: 8:30-10a, parking $7, Tolay Lake Regional Park, 5869 Cannon Ln, Petaluma
Aug 7 ~ People’s Yoga Pop-Ups ~ Need to unwind after your work day? $5, parking $7, Riverfront Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg, 707-789-9699
Aug 8 ~ Settle Down at Sundown ~ Come unwind and immerse yourself in nature. Free, parking $7, 6:30-8p, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500 Ragle Road, Sebastopol
Aug 9 ~ Stargazing and Meteor Shower Social ~ Witness the Perseid’s meteor shower. Free, Parking $7, 6:30-9:30p, No. Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, 5297 Sonoma Mt. Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-565-7888
Aug 10 - Aug 11 ~ Sugar Shuttle: Hood Mountain - Sugarloaf ~ The Sugar Shuttle will take you to locations. Donation $10, 9a-12p, Hood Mountain Regional Park - South Entrance, 1450 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-833-5712
Aug 10 ~ Mark West Creek Regional Park & Preserve Preview Day ~ Rugged, natural terrain. Free, 9a-3p, Mark West Creek Regional Park & Preserve
Aug 10 ~ Tidepool Talks ~ Hands-on creature fun exploring animals found in our local tide pools. Free, parking $7, 11a-12p, Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Road, Bodega Bay, 707-539-2865, kristina.stanton@sonoma-county.org
Aug 12 ~ 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
Aug 17 - Aug 18 ~ 45th Gravenstein Apple Fair ~ Old-fashioned fun celebrating local agriculture? Free, 10a-6p, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500 Ragle Rd, Sebastopol, gravensteinapplefair.com
Aug 17 ~ Beachside Campfire Program ~ Learn about topics ranging from local animal habits to the area’s cultural history. Free, Parking $7, 7-8p, Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Road, Bodega Bay
Aug 17 ~ Garden & Land Stewards ~ Learn organic gardening skills. Free, 10a-2p, Maddux Ranch Regional Park, 4655 Lavell Rd, Santa Rosa, communitysoil.org
Aug 17 ~ Invasive Plant Removal ~ Remove invasive ice plant. Free, 10a-1p, Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay, 707-565-3356, John.Ryan@sonoma-county.org
Aug 17 ~ God In Nature Hike ~ We will meet at Riverfront Regional Park for a 3-mile contemplative hike. Free, Parking $7, 9a-12p, Riverfront Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg, 707-578-2121, Mindy
Aug 24 ~ Trails for Tots ~ Crafts and nature await children ages 3-4 with an adult. Free, parking $7, 10-11:30a, Andy’s Unity Park, 3399 Moorland Ave, Santa Rosa, 707-789-9699
Aug 28 ~ Winging It Wednesdays ~ Bird walks for or older adults. Free, parking $7, 8:30-10:30a, Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail, 355 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, 707-539-2865
Aug 31 ~ Evening Ranger Programs in the Grove ~ Learn about animals, local habitats, tall trees & amazing flora. Free, parking $7, 6-7p, Riverfront Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg, 707-433-1625
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
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