Page 60 - Sonoma County Gazette Sept 2017

Volunteers Needed
Sep 21 ~ Park Summit - Sonoma County
Sep 9 ~ Bat Potluck, Hike, & Optional Campout 4:30 - 9:30p
Sep 15 ~ Stewardship Workday at Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 9-1p
Wednesdays ~ Planting, mulching,
weeding and watering. 9-Noon,
Riverkeeper Stewardship Park,
Below Sonoma Nesting, 16153 Main
St, Guerneville, Birkin Newell,
russianriverkeeper.org/what-were-
doing/riverkeeper-stewardship-park/, Star Party Viewing/Campout - birkin@russianriverkeeper.org
Sep 16 ~ Healing with Nature and Yoga
Sonoma Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Lend a Hand Volunteer Programs assist with property maintenance and natural resource management activities including invasive plant removal, erosion control, road maintenance, and trail work, 707-565-7366, Receptionist, sonomaopenspace.org/get-involved/ volunteer/
By Date
Sep 2 ~ Bird Rescue Center of Sonoma County Open House - meet a few of our resident Raptor Ambassadors. Bird Rescue Center, 3430 Chanate Rd, (Physical address is County Farm Dr), SR, 707-523-2473, birdrescuecenter.org/ open-house/
Sep 9 & 10~ Hike and Shuttle between Sugarloaf State Park and Hood Mt. Regional Park. Catch a ride every hour our Shuttle, leaves from either Sugarloaf Park or Hood Mt. Regional Park Los Alamos Lot. Make a reservation Free, donations accepted, Sugarloaf State Park and Mt Hood Regional Park, Kenwood, 707-833-5712, John Roney, brownpapertickets.com/event/2926813, john@sonomaecologycenter.org
Sep 16~ Family Nature Hike - Sugarloaf Ridge State Park - Meet at the visitor’s center. Free, no registration required, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, 707- 833-5712, facebook.com/sugarloafpark/
Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods Join Jim Goodenough & Linda Sinkay, Astronomers , astronomical event with a night of stargazing! $20, 7-11:00p, Vista Point (Austin Creek SRA), 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, , Guerneville, 707- 869-9177, stewardscr.org/cms/pages/ programs_orientations_seminars.html
Sep 23 ~ Bill and Dave Hikes - Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Hike - 10 am -No Sign up required, billanddavehikes.com/
Sep 30 ~ SharktoberFest, at Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Campus on Crissy Beach, SF Presidio - Enjoy live sharks, a costume contest and parade, shark experts, a science station, sea life printing, live music, food vendors and a great beachside location in the city! Free, farallones.noaa.gov/ education/specialevents.html
Every Sat ~ Campfire Program - Doran Regional Park Learn about topics from animals’ habits and habitats to the area’s cultural history. 6-7p. Free. Parking $7, 201 Doran Beach Road, Bodega Bay, 707-
Sep 26 ~ Bohemia Ecological Preserve:
Regional Parks - learn about future needs and opportunities for parks countywide SR for a “parks summit” with community leaders. Time to be announced, 707-565- 2041, parksstg.sonomacounty.ca.gov/ Activities/Calendar.aspx,
Sep 22 ~ EcoAdventure: Fall Equinox
Sep 21 ~ Stewardship Workday at Riddell Preserve 9-1p
Sep 23-24 ~ Nature Nights Summer Campout at the Bohemia Preserve (Fees)
Saturdays ~ Parks Rx 8-Week Hiking for Fitness
Sonoma County Parks Single or multiple day programming for nature walks for health. See event website for dates and programs, parkrx-sonomacounty.org/events/
Sep 2 ~ Neptune Picnic Table. 5 miles. 850 ft elevation.
Sep 9 ~ Goodspeed to Bench. 4.2 miles, 1000 ft. elevation.
Sep 16 ~ Grey Pine/Red Mt.. 5.3 miles. 1200 ft elevation.
Sep 23 ~ Climb to Bald Mt. 6.2 Miles 1500 ft. elevation.
Sep 30 ~ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, sugarloafpark.org
Landpaths - http://landpaths.org/ get-outside/get-outside-with-landpaths/ landpaths-outings.aspx - outings@landpaths. org, 707-544-7284
Sep 1 ~ Stewardship Workday at Riddell Preserve 9-1
Sep 9 ~ Stewardship Workday at Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 4-8p
Sep 16 ~Observing Lab: Star Death “Star Death: The End of Stellar Fusion.” 7-12p Attendance limited to 10. (Rain check Sep 20) $30. Reservations required
Sep 23 ~Public Solar Observing - View the sun and learn about sunspots, prominences, flares and more. 11-3p
Sep 23 ~ Public Star Party, 8-12p
Sep 30 ~ Public Solar Observing, 11-3p
Sep 30 ~ Public Star Party – Astronomy, Day 8-12p
Sonoma Historic Park
Sep 9 ~ Nature and Optics Festival - Explore over 55 exhibits including live animals, optical equipment, & artisans, Face painting and an animal petting zoo. Free, 10– 4p, Casa Grande & Barracks Courtyard, 20 East Spain Street | Dave Duplantier 707-938-9550.
Sep 16 ~ Junior Ranger Program ~ Take a history tour, create clothespin people and enjoy Mrs. Vallejo’s favorite treat! Geared to ages 7-12. Cost is $2. per child. RSVP prior to Sep 11th. 10:30a -12:30pm Vallejo Home, 363 Third Street West | Kathy Wolcott 707-938-9560
Sep 16 ~ Campfire Program ~All ages, free of charge, steady rain cancels. 7:30-8:30p, Sonoma Barracks Courtyard, Spain St &
Sep 9 ~ 2nd Saturday Community Potluck
at Rancho Mark West 4-8p
at the Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 10- 2p $25.
Late Summer 9-1
Robert Ferguson
Observatory Sugar Loaf Ridge First St East | Joleen Ossello 707-938-9547
State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, 707-833-6979, www.rfo.org
Sep 1 ~ Night Sky Fall Series Learn the constellations, stars, deep sky objects and more. 7-12p, reservations recommended
By Date
Sep 1 ~ First Friday Karaoke - Youth 7 to 17 welcome with a paying adult until 9p. $5, 7:30-11p, Coleman Hall, Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Hwy, Gualala,
Sep 22 ~ Twilight Nature Hike ~ See how nature transforms in the early evening and search for those nocturnal animals, free, No reservation. 7–8p Vallejo Home Parking Lot, 363 3rd St West, Sonoma | Joleen Ossello 707-938-9547
Sep 2 ~ Bookshelf Author Series with Jay Asher - Author of “Thirteen Reasons Why,” will talk about his work and sign books. $12, 2p, Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, SR, 707- 579-4452, schulzmuseum.org, inquiries@ schulzmuseum.org
Sep 2 ~ Kids Garden Workshop - Learn about growing food and taking care of the earth. All ages. Free, with registration, 11-12p, Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave, 707-823-7691, sonomacounty.libcal.com
Sep 2 ~ Skate Party for Teens - Live DJ, big screen, on-ice lounge, games and food. Ages 12-15 $9.50 admission, $3.50 for skates, 7:30-9p, Snoopy’s Home Ice, 1667 W Steele Ln, SR, snoopyshomeice.com/
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875-3540, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov 707-884-1138, gualalaarts.org, info@
Pepperwood Preserve
Sep 9 ~ Public Hike
Sep 9 ~ Volunteer Workday
Sep 10 ~ Landscape Painting
Sep 15 ~ Discover Nature: Tracking Birds Sep 23 ~ Family Overnight
Sep 30 ~ Family Walk
gualalaarts.org
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd., Santa Rosa, pepperwoodpreserve.org/get-involved/ classes-events/
Sep 1 ~ Senderitos - Outdoor program
designed for children ages 3-4 with an adult. Read stories, sing songs, go on a short walk, create a nature-themed craft. also in Spanish. Free, parking $7, 10-11:30a, Sunset River Park, 11060 River Road, Forestville, 707-565-7888, parksstg. sonomacounty.ca.gov/_templates_ parks/EventDetail.aspx?id=2147544715