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NATURE cont’d from page 54
Robert Ferguson Observatory $8 parking fee, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, rfo.org - 707-833-5712, sugarloafpark.org
Thru - Nov 29 ~ Star Party ~ Starting at dusk, the Observatory’s three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Kids under 18 Free, $3 adults, Parking $8
Thru - Sep 28 ~ Solar Viewing ~ Listen to and safely observe of our favorite star – our Sun. FREE Parking at Sugarloaf $10
Watershed Clean-ups
City of Santa Rosa - Creek Stewardship Program conducts these monthly cleanups INFO: srcity.org/calendar, www.firstsaturdaycleanup.org
Santa Rosa Creek on the Prince Memorial Greenway ~ All ages and abilities welcome! 9a-12p, Meet at Olive Park (near Railroad Square). info. 707-293-8050 or robin@cleanriveralliance.org.
Last Sunday Cleanup, Piner Creek, Santa Rosa ~ A vital fish-bearing tributary that is heavily impacted by illegal dumping and homelessness. Free, 10a-12p, Piner Creek Bridge on Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa
Clean River Alliance ~ Cleanup Days Chris Brokate 707-322-8304 First Saturday - Salmon Creek Clean-up ~ learn about the study of Marine Debris.
Free, 10a-1p, Bodega Dunes Campground entrance of Sonoma Coast State Beach
Aug 4 ~ 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, 707-843-2484, Casey Carr
Aug 11 ~ Adopt-A-Highway, Hwy 101 Cloverdale/Hopland ~ Adjacent to the Russian River, remove trash & debris from the roadside. Reg req’d, Free, 10a-12p, The Rock Shop, 17951 Hwy 101, Cloverdale
Aug 17 ~ Adopt-A-Highway, Guerneville/Monte Rio ~ Clean River Alliance has adopted this stretch of road and conducts a monthly cleanup. Free, 9a-12p, Bia Cafe on Northwood Golf Course, Monte Rio
Aug 18 ~ Cleanup Driftwood Beach. We will carpool to the trailhead on Hwy 1 just north of Jenner. 10-1p, Jenner Visitor Center, 10439 Hwy 1, Jenner
Save the Date ~ Sept 21 ~ Russian River Watershed Cleanup and CA Coastal Cleanup Day. Multiple locations to volunteer from Cloverdale to Jenner. Details TBA.
Sonoma State Historic Park 20 E Spain St., Sonoma, 707-935-6832, parks.ca.gov
Aug 6 ~ Junior Ranger Program at Tuesday Night Market ~ 5:30-7:30p, Look for the State Park table. Learn about history and nature. All ages welcome
Aug 11 ~ Twilight Nature Hike ~ 7-8p, One-mile, slow-paced hike with minor elevation. Start at the Montini Trail, parking lot of the Vallejo Home at 363 3rd St West in Sonoma. All ages, free of charge.
Aug 17 ~ Campfire Program at the Petaluma Adobe ~ 7-8p, Short talk, campfire songs and of course, a marshmallow roast! All ages, free of charge. 3325 Adobe Rd, Petaluma.
Aug 20 ~ Junior Ranger Program at Tuesday Night Market ~ 5:30-7:30p, Look for the State Park table. Learn about history and nature. All ages welcome
Aug 22 ~ Volunteer Orientation and Mixer ~ 6-8p, Now is the time to join your community and volunteer with your local park! Opportunities in: historical tours, special events, historical landscaping, museum curation, and administration. Contact Sonoma.Vipp@parks.ca.gov, 707-938-9547 or stop by our Tuesday Night Market table on the Sonoma Plaza
Fourth Grade Teachers ~ Sign-up by August 15. Immerse your students in an outdoor, interactive learning. Emily.Walski@parks.ca.gov, 707-938-9560. Environmental Living (overnight) Program (ELP) Petaluma Adobe Rancho, Petaluma.Adobe @parks.ca.gov, (707) 762-4871.
Ongoing ~ Fort Ross Environmental Living Program ~ Open Enrollment started Apr 1st. Hands-on learning for children to experience the joys of history. Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Hwy One, Jenner, 707-847-3437
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, 707-833-5712, $8 parking. www.sugarloafpark.org
EVERY Saturday ~ Creekside nature Hike - 1.4-mile nature hike along the Sonoma Creek. On the hike your leader will teach you about the plants, animals, and aquatic life of Sonoma Creek. The hike starts at the visitors’ center. No fee, but parking charges apply. 10 - 11:30a to Labor Day
EVERY Saturday ~ Campfire Program - Ssongs, games, and animal lore at the park’s amphitheater (across the bridge by campsites 12 & 13). Free event but parking charges apply. 7:30p to Labor Day.
Volunteers Needed
Park-A-MonthVolunteerProgram- 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
LagunaStewardshipDays- 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
SchoolYardCleanUp- 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/
JackLondonandSugarloafRidgeStateParks- 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
Pepperwood Preserve 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Dwight Center, Santa Rosa, 707-591-9310, pepperwoodpreserve.org
Aug 3 ~ Volunteer Workday ~ We need your help with post-fire restoration work at Pepperwood! Free, 9a-12p, sshinn@pepperwoodpreserve.org
Aug 17 ~ A Day Amongst the Dazzling Butterflies ~ Ages 13+ $25 Members/$30 Non-Members, 9a-3p, hgistelli@pepperwoodpreserve.org
Garden Club ~ Come out for a morning of sunshine and bird songs while learning about native plants. Free, 10a-12p
Discover Nature – Urban Coyotes ~ Lecture: How to Keep Pets Safe, Coyotes Wild, and Rodents Nervous. $10 suggested donation, 7p
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