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Forest Bathing Seminar & Walk
May 20 ~ Join us for a 2-hour seminar on Forest Bathing, taking in the atmosphere of the forest for health and wellness purposes. We will explore the science and history behind the practice, deepening our understanding of its potency. After lunch, we will embark on a 2-hour guided Forest Bathing walk through the ancient redwoods, integrating and experiencing all we learned. Come and delight in the therapeutic benefits of our beloved Redwood grove. $16 Stewards members, $20 regular. Sunday, 10a ~ 2:30p, Lizzie Armstrong Jones Welcome Center (located in the entrance parking lot at Armstrong Redwoods SNR) Register: www.stewardscr.org/events/forest-bathing-seminar
Pepperwood Preserve 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Dwight Center, Santa Rosa, 707-591-9310, pepperwoodpreserve.org
May 4 ~ Discover Nature - Mary Ellen Hannibal shares her new book, “Citizen Scientist”. $10 suggested donation, students FREE, no reservation necessary, 7p
May 5 ~ Introduction to Lichens and Lichen Identification - $30-$25, 9-3p
May 6 ~ Reptile Round Up - Discover captivating creatures. $30-$25 members, 9-3p May 12 ~ Public Hike - Explore forests and grasslands. FREE, 9-1p
May 12 ~ Water World - The Lives and Habits of the Mini-monsters. $30-$25,9-3p May 19 ~ Family Walk - Fun and informative walks. FREE, 10-12p
Sugarloaf State Park sugarloafpark.org 2605 Adobe Canyon, Kenwood,
707-833-5712
May 5 ~ Bill and Dave Hikes - Repeats Inaugural Route, FREE, $7 entrance fee, 9-3p
May 6,12,19,20 ~ Wildflower Walks - $10 plus $8 parking, May 6,12, 10-12p, May 19, 9-1p, May 20, 10-12:30p
May 13 ~ Sugar-Hood Shuttle - Hike from Los Alamos - Sugarloaf or vice versa. $10 suggested donation, 9-12p
Pepperwood Preserve:
MEMBERSHIPS
& Park Passes:
Son. Cty. Regional Parks:
parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/
General Membership - $69 Senior Membership (62+ years) - $49. Purchase online, at Regional Parks, 2300 County Center Drive Suite 120A, Santa Rosa, or Spring Lake and Doran Regional Parks, & partipating merchants. 707-565-2041
California State Parks:
calparks.org - Join with a contribution of $25 or more per year and
you’ll receive all of the benefits of membership.
33 New Montgomery #520, San Francisco, CA 94105 - 415-262-4400
pepperwoodpreserve.org
INDIVIDUAL $50 - COUPLES $85 - FAMILY $110 - STUDENT $25 - SENIOR $35 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Dwight Center, Santa Rosa, 707-591-9310,
Laguna Foundation:
lagunafoundation.org, Donate at any level and become a member today and show your support all year! Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, 707-527-9277
Sonoma County Regional Parks parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/ May 5 ~ Nuestros Parques - Explore nature and cultural themes. 10-1p, Sonoma
May 5 ~ Tide Pool Talk - FREE, $7 parking, 11-12p, Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Road, Bodega Bay
May 6 ~ Ranger-Led Hike - Tolay Lake Regional Park - Light lunch and wine tasting at Keller Estate Winery. $125, 9a, Tolay Lake Regional Park, 5869 Cannon Lane, Petaluma, tolayspringhike.brownpapertickets.com/
May 6 ~ Nature Storytime - Bring your family and friends. FREE, Wheelchair accessible, 2:30p - 3:30p, Andy’s Unity Park, 3399 Moorland Ave., Santa Rosa
May 6 ~ Who Lives in Your Neighborhood? - Discover wildlife on an urban fringe. FREE, Wheelchair accessible, 1p - 2p, Andy’s Unity Park, 3399 Moorland Ave
May 12 ~ Wildfire Ecology Hike - FREE, Registration required, 10-12p, 5750 Faught Road, Windsor
May 19 ~ Family Hikes - Explore your local watershed. Free. Parking $7, 1p and 3p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa
May 19 ~ Wildfire Ecology Hike - FREE, Registration required, 9-2p, Hood Mountain Regional Park, South Entrance, 1450 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa
May 20 ~ Animal Tracking and Bird Language - Identify signs of local animal species. FREE, $7 Parking, 9-11a, Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, 5750 Faught Road, Windsor
May 20 ~ Nature Heals - Yoga Under the Oaks. FREE, $7 Parking, Registration required, Wheelchair accessible, 10-11a, Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, 5750 Faught Road
May 26 ~ Nature Heals - Poetry for the People. FREE, $7 Parking, Registration required, Wheelchair accessible, 10-12p, Sonoma Valley Regional Park, 13630 Hwy. 12, Glen Ellen
May 27 ~ Seaweed and Sea Vegetables - Who Eats What. $7 parking, 3-4:30p, Stillwater Cove Regional Park, 22455 Hwy. 1, Jenner, 707-847-3245
May 27 ~ Hidden Trail Treasures - Journey the path less traveled. FREE, $7 Parking, 10-12p, Wohler Bridge, 9765 Wohler Rd., Forestville
May 30 ~ Winging It Wednesdays - Enjoy leisurely bird walks. FREE, $7 Parking, Wheelchair accessible, 8:30-10:30a, Coastal Prairie Trail, 2255 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay
Valley Regional Park, 13630 Hwy. 12, Glen Ellen.
Laguna Environmental Center lagunafoundation.org 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, Pre-registration required for classes. 707-527-9277
May 5 – Aug 29 ~ Microcosms - A Closer Look at Mushrooms and Lichens. FREE, Mon-Fri, 9-5p, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, 900 Sanford Road, Heron Hall, Santa Rosa, 707-527-9277, lagunadesantarosa.org
May 6 ~ Nestward Migration - Delta Pond Rookery Walk. $20, 8:30-11:30a, Meeting location emailed upon registration (west Santa Rosa)
May 13 ~ Laguna Watershed Perspectives Hike - $10 plus $7 parking fee 2-5p
Robert Ferguson Observatory Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd. rfo.org, $8 parking fee
May 12 ~ Star Party - Dusk, the three main telescopes are open for your viewing. $3, $8 parking, Robert Ferguson Observatory 8-12a
May 12 ~ Public Solar Viewing- Telescopes are set up safely look at the Sun. Free, $8 parking fee, 11-3p
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