Page 60 - Sonoma County gazette September 2018

Sep 1 ~ The Bird Rescue Center ~ Open House - Come on by and meet a few of our resident Raptor Ambassadors. FREE, 10-1p, 3430 Chanate Road, our physical location is on County Farm Drive., Santa Rosa, 707-523-2473, birdrescuecenter.org
Thru Sep 30 ~ Sonoma Overlook Trail Closed for the Summer , overlookmontini.org
Sep 4 -27 ~ September Senior Walking Group - sonomacountygazette.com/ sonoma-county-events/september- senior-walking-group
Sep 15 ~ Coastal Clean Up Day -Annual beach and inland waterways cleanup, is the State’s largest volunteer event. Volunteer,,707-829-6689,coastwalk.org/ coastal-cleanup-day
Pepperwood Preserve 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Dwight Center, Santa Rosa, 707-591-9310, pepperwoodpreserve.org
Sep 8 ~ Volunteer Workday - Spend some time outside, meet fellow nature-lovers, and make a lasting difference in the health of our habitats. 8:30-9a RSVP required,
Sep 8 ~ Public Hike - Pepperwood Preserve - Explore Pepperwood’s forests and grasslands. Ages 10 and up, FREE, 9-1p,
Sep 14 ~ The Wild Wonders of California - Did you know that a mountain lion, known as P-22, lives in the middle of Los Angeles? Beth Pratt-Bergstrom, California Regional Executive Director for the National Wildlife Federation, will share tales of wild wonder from across the Golden State, . $10, 7p
Sep 29 ~ Butterflies of Pepperwood - A Day Amongst the Dazzling Flyers, - $30, $25 for members, 9a-3p
Robert Ferguson Observatory $8 parking fee, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, rfo.org
Sep 8 ~ Public Solar Viewing - Solar telescopes are set up so you can safely look at and listen to our favorite star, the Sun. The Robert Ferguson Observatory: Both peaked roofs roll back to reveal the telescopes inside.The dome opens and revolves with its telescope. The tall poles attached to the sides of the buildingare part of RFO’s radio astronomy set-up that allows us to listen to the Sun.
Sep 8 ~ Star Party - Starting at dusk three telescopes open for viewing with more outside - plus astronomical topics info. Adults $3 Under 18 FREE,
Sep 10 ~ The Night Sky - Lectures on Constellations of the Seasons - Designed for everyone from total beginners to experienced amateur observers.
LandPaths 618 4th St. Santa Rosa, outings@landpaths.org, 707-544-7284
Sep 1 ~ Grove of Old Trees Stewardship Workday - Lending a hand to ensure that this wild space continues to be a healthy and flourishing habitat., FREE, 9a-2p, , l
Sep 7 ~ Stewardship Workday at Riddell Preserve - Help us install a trail system used for educational and outings programs. No experience necessary.9a-1p, Riddell Preserve, Riddell Preserve 2575 Brack Road, Healdsburg
Sep 15 ~ Bohemia Ecological Preserve Potluck & Overnight - A twilight hike (2-3 miles moderately hilly) potluck dinner, optional overnight.,FREE 4:40p-9:30p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, 707-544-7284
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, 707-833-5712, $8 parking
Sept 8 ~ Yoga Hike ~ Susan Topf’s balances a mix of hiking and gentle yoga postures, breath work and guided meditation. $20 susan@buildyourpeace.com
Sep 13, 27 ~ Sugarloaf Trail Crew - Bridge and step construction, installing signs, clearing, lifting, carrying and hiking.. 9a-1:00p,
Sep 1, ~ Saturday Morning Fitness SEEourWATERSHEDCLEANUP
Hikes at Jack London State Historic Park- FREE, 10am, J2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, 707-938-5216, jacklondonpark.com
SCHEDULE on pages 16 & 17 of this editon and ONLINE @ SonomaCountyGazette.com
Laguna Environmental Center 900 Sanford Rd., Santa Rosa, Pre-registration required for classes. 707-527-9277, lagunafoundation.org,
Sep 9 ~ Dragons in our Watershed - A Field Survey of Laguna Dragonflies, $25-$50, Sliding Scale, Pre-registration Required, 9:30a-4:30p,
Sep 27 ~ Exploring Wildlife and Plant Diversity of Sonoma County Vernal Pools
Presentation with Sarah Gordon, $12 (non-refundable), 7p-8:30p
Sep 6 ~ Sonoma State Historic Park Docent Training 2018 - Orientation and Mixer, 6-8p, Sonoma Barracks AV Room, parks.ca.gov/sonomashp
Sep 15 ~ Family Hikes ~ Spring Lake Regional Park - Explore your local watershed! 1p - 1p-3p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa
Sep 15,22,29 ~ Beach Side Campfire Program - Doran Regional Park - An interactive campfire program to learn about topics ranging from local animal habits to the area’s cultural history. Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Road, Bodega Bay
Sep 1 ~ Campfire Program at Spring Lake - Registered campers are invited to a campfire program that explores the diverse ecosystems of Spring Lake.
Sep 2 ~ Birding Basics - Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours. 10-12p, Foothill Regional Park, 1351 Arata Ln., Windsor
Thru Sep 30 ~ 2018 Sonoma County Trails Challenge - Hike, run, bike or ride at least 5 featured trails anytime from June through September and get a Trails Challenge T-shirt!, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Play/Trails-Challenge
Sep 15 ~ Bill and Dave Hikes - Brushy Peaks, an ambitious hike for those who want to see spectacular vistas of Napa and Sonoma. 9:45a, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood, 707-539-8847, billanddavehikes.com, fmi@sonic.net
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Sonoma County Regional Parks FREE, $7 Parking, 707-565- 2041, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
Stewards of the Coast 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville, 707-869-9177, stewardscr.org
Sep 5,2,19, 26 ~ Wednesday Wellness Walks at Armstrong Redwoods - Easy Walks to Enhance Physical & Mental Well-being, FREE, 10-11a
Sep 7 ~ Willow Creek Watershed Docent Field Day - Learn about Willow Creek Watershed. FREE, 9a-3p, Kat Rawhouser
Sep 22 ~ Pond Farm Docent-led Tour - Take a docent-led tour of Pond Farm Pottery and learn about the history of this cultural site. $16 members, $20 non-members, 9:30a-12p Erin Harer
Sep 29 ~ General Volunteers in Parks Program Orientation at Armstrong Redwoods
FREE, 10a-12p
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