Page 58 - Sonoma County Gazette November 2018

Nov 1 ~ Honoring Loss & Resilience: Restoring Wellness Walk - Are you missing beloved trees? Experience the “Magic” that happens when we slow the Body/Mind & open Senses in the World of Nature. 0 - $20, 10a - 12p, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwoord, sonomaecologycenter.org/event/honoring-loss- resilience-restoring-wellness/?instance_id=2834
Nov 3 ~ Jenner Headlands Preserve 7-mile trek -Join Bay Nature editors on the Coastal Loop Trail, a challenging hike of 1,200 ft. elevation gain. 10a - 3p, Jenner Headlands Preserve, 12001 CA-1, Jenner, Laney Ennis, baynature.org/article/soaring-views- and-hawks-highlight-new-jenner-headlands-preserve/, laney@baynature.org
Nov 3 ~ Delta Pond Field Trip with Madrone Audubon Society. A very “birdy” walk, in a wonderful place. Delta Pond is not normally open to the public. Free, 8a - 12p, Delta Pond, Willowside Road, Sonoma County, 707-583-3115, Gordon Beebe, madroneaudubon.org/activities-field-trips.php#334, gdbeebe@earthlink.net
Nov 3, Dec 1~ The Bird Rescue Center ~ Open House - Come on by and meet a few of our resident Raptor Ambassadors the first Saturday of every month (except holidays Free 10-1p, The Bird Rescue Center, 3430 Chanate Road, our physical location is on County Farm Drive., Santa Rosa, 707-523-2473, birdrescuecenter.org
Nov 3, Dec 1 ~ Saturday Morning Fitness Hikes at Jack London State Historic Park. Start the weekend off with a fun, self-empowering fitness hike with like minded hikers. Free, from 10am, Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, 707-938-5216, jacklondonpark.com
Nov 10, Dec 8 ~ Free Redwoods Hikes at Jack London State Historic Park - We invite you to spend your Second Saturdays outdoors with us. Free, 10am - Noon, Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, 707-938-5216, jacklondonpark.com
Nov 10 ~ Salmon Soiree - The Secret Life of Salmon - a Science & Arts Celebration. Art, Music, Printmaking. Two Complimentary Beverages Included. $20, 7:00p - 9:30p, Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, farallones.noaa.gov
Nov 11 ~ One Way Hike ~ N. Sonoma Park to Jack London Park or Vice Versa. Make a reservation. Every half hour Shuttle leaves from either North Sonoma Mountain (on the hour) or Jack London State Park upper lot (on the half hour). 9-mile one-way hike takes 4 to 5 hours, includes nearly 2,000 feet of climbing, so bring sunscreen, snacks, and lots of water. FREE; $10 suggested donation, Jack London or N. Sonoma Mt Park, Glen Ellen, 707-833-5712, Melissa Roberts, brownpapertickets.com/event/3235620, melissa@sonomaecologycenter.org
Nov 10 & Dec 8 ~ Second Saturday Fort Ross and Redwoods Interpretive Talk - Half- hour interpretive talk about multicultural Fort Ross. Please print your parking pass in advance and display it on your dashboard as you enter the park. Get your pass at “Save the Redwoods” webpage. FREE with Second Sat. Pass, Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Highway One, Rotchev House, Fort Compound, Jenner, 707-847- 3437, fortross.org/events.htm
Nov 12 ~ Trione-Annadel Hike with a Naturalist: “Our Outstanding Oaks & Their Friends” Learn about our 10 Native Oaks species and the wildlife and other plants that depend upon oaks. FREE, 9a Trione-Annadel State Park, 6201 Channel Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-539-3911, parks.ca.gov/?page_id=480
Nov 17 ~ Bill & Dave Hikes at Trione-Annadel State Park - 10 mile hike - total elevation gain of 1300 feet and will last approximately five hours. Free, 9:45 AMTrione-Annadel State Parks, 6201 Channel Dr, Santa Rosa, billanddavehikes.com/
Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17, Nov 24 ~ Beach Side Campfire Program - Doran Regional Park - An interactive campfire program to learn about local animal habits to the area’s cultural history. Every Saturday through Thanksgiving weekend there will be fireside banter for campers and the public. Meet at the amphitheater. FREE, $7 Parking, 7-8p, Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Road, Bodega Bay, parks. sonomacounty.ca.gov/Play/Calendar/
Nov 10, Nov 17 ~ Natural Exploration - Junior Ranger Program ` Checkout this interactive program where youth grow their outdoor skills & stewardship of the earth. $5, Parking $7 (free for Regional Parks Members), 4p - 6p, Stillwater Cove Regional Park, 22455 Highway 1, Jenner, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Play/Calendar/ Natural-Exploration-Steelhead-Streams/
Nov 10 ~ Raptor Madness ~ What is a raptor? What do they eat? Young scientists and their families will find out... Free, Parking $7 (free for Regional Parks Members), 9:00 AM - 12:00p, Tolay Lake Regional Park, 5869 Cannon Lane, Petaluma, parks. sonomacounty.ca.gov/Play/Calendar/Raptor-Madness-2018-11-10/
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Pepperwood Preserve 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Dwight Center, Santa Rosa, 707-591-9310, pepperwoodpreserve.org
Nov 10 ~ Public Hike - Explore Pepperwood’s forests and grasslands - This year, you’ll have the unique opportunity to see how our landscapes were impacted by fire, and what Pepperwood is doing to aid recovery.This is a moderate to strenuous hike of 3-4 miles. Participants are welcome to bring a bag lunch to enjoy on the hike. Ages 10 and up are welcome. FREE, donations appreciated, 9-1p.
Robert Ferguson Observatory $8 parking fee, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, rfo.org - 707-833-5712, sugarloafpark.org
Nov 10, Nov 23 ~ Public Solar Viewing - Solar telescopes are set up so you can safely look at and listen to our favorite star, the Sun. Both peaked roofs roll back to reveal the telescopes inside. The dome opens and revolves with its telescope. RFO’s radio allows us to listen to the Sun. Free; $8 parking fee; 11-3p
Nov 23 ~ Star Party ~ Starting at dusk three telescopes open for viewing with more outside. Adults $3 Under 18 FREE, $8 parking fee.
Dec 10 ~ The Night Sky - lectures on Constellations of the Seasons - Designed for everyone from total beginners to experienced amateur observers.
Laguna Environmental Center 900 Sanford Rd., Santa Rosa,
Pre-registration required for classes. 707-527-9277, lagunafoundation.org,
Nov 18 ~ Nature Journaling at the Laguna with Marley Peifer Workshop and field trip This fun class will teach you the tools used by the greatest naturalists of all time. Free, 1p - 5p
Nov 29 ~ Albatross Film Screening - A powerful visual journey into the heart of an astonishingly symbolic environmental tragedy. Free, 7p - 9p
Dec 6 ~ Traditional Environmental Knowledge and Climate Change - Presentation with Pomo Tribal Elder, Nick Tipon $12 (non-refundable), 7p - 8:30p
Stewards of the Coast 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville, 707-869-9177, stewardscr.org, stewards@stewardscr.org
Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5 ~ Wednesday Wellness Walks - Easy Walks to Enhance Physical & Mental Well-being - FREE, 10a-11a, Erin Harer, stewardscr. org/events/wednesday-wellness-walk-15, stewards@stewardscr.org
Nov 10 ~ Whale Watch Volunteer Training - Learn about Pacific Gray Whale physiology, migration, breeding habits & other facts. FREE, 9:30a - 2p, Sonoma Coast State Park, 510 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay Fire Protection District & Bodega Head, Bodega Bay, stewardscr.org/events/whale-watch-volunteer-training
Nov 17 ~ Pond Farm Docent-led Tour - Docent-led tour of Pond Farm Pottery - learn about the history of this significant cultural site. $16-$20, 9:30a - 12p, stewardscr.org/events/pond-farm-docent-led-tour-11, stewards@stewardscr.org
Nov 30 ~ Cultural Sensitivity in Outdoor Education Docent Training - This training is for docents, especially those that interact with the public. Free, 10a - 12p, stewardscr.org/events/cultural-sensitivity-docent-training
Sonoma County Regional Parks FREE, $7 Parking (FREE with Park Pass), 707-565-2041, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
LandPaths 618 4th St. Santa Rosa, outings@landpaths.org, 707-544-7284
Nov 10 ~ A Trip Into the World of Bats and Potluck - Late afternoon/twilight hike at the Bohemia Ecological Preserve in the hills of Occidental. Free, 4:30p - 9:30p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, landpaths. z2systems.com/np/clients/landpaths/event.jsp?event=874
Nov 10 ~ Nature’s Fall Harvest ~ Oaks & Acorns Hike at Riddell Preserve - Autumn hike through the crunch of fallen leaves in the oak woodlands. Free, 10a - 2p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Road, Healdsburg, landpaths.z2systems.com/np/ clients/landpaths/event.jsp?event=937
Dec 1 ~ Landpaths Holiday Gathering at Rancho Mark West - Reconnect and de- stress. Nature heals! (As does music and song...). Free, 12p - 4p, Rancho Mark West, 7125 St. Helena Road, Santa Rosa
Dec 2 ~ The Great Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Hunt - Find your non-traditional Holiday Tree thinning young Douglas Fir trees to improve the forest health FREE, 11a - 3p, LandPaths Riddell Preserve, Brack Road, Healdsburg, 707-544-7284, REGISTER
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood,
707-833-5712, $8 parking
Nov 3, Dec 1 ~ Healthy Parks / Healthy People – First Saturday Hike ~ We’ll take the Meadow Hillside Loop–a 3-mile hike, with 250 ft elevation gain. Bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. FREE; 10-12p
Nov 24 ~ ParkRx – Forest Therapy ~ Learn techniques to maximize the health benefits and stress reducing qualities of this walking practice. ro promote balance and restored vitality through a quality of presence and heightened sensory awareness. 4th Saturday of each month 9:30a-12:30p