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Sonoma State Historic Park 20 E. Spain St., Sonoma, 707-935- 6832, parks.ca.gov
Nov 16 ~ Campfire Program ~ Warm up at our pre-Thanksgiving campfire in the historic Sonoma Barracks Courtyard. All ages. Free, 5p-6p, Sonoma State Historic Park, 36 Spain St, Sonoma
Nov 17 ~ Victorian Christmas Crafts Workshop ~ Construct your own historical gifts or stocking stuffers at General Vallejo’s Home. $2 ages 13-17, $3 adults, 11a- 3p, Sonoma State Historic Park, 363 3rd Street West, Sonoma
Nov 23 ~ Nature Hike ~ This slow-paced hike is just over one mile in length with minor elevation changes. All ages. Free, 12p-1p, Sonoma State Historic Park, 363 3rd St West, Sonoma
Nov 2 ~ Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead Cemetery Tour ~ Informative walk through our historic Mountain Cemetery with amateur historian Fred Allebach. 10a-12p, Meet at the Overlook Trail, 90 First St West, Sonoma, overlookmontini.org
Nov 16 ~ Bill & Dave Hikes at Jack London State Historic Park ~ Very strenuous hike of 12 miles with an elevation gain of 2000 feet. Free, 9:45a Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, 707-833-6288, billanddavehikes.com
Nov 16 ~ Cultural Anthropology Walk ~ Led by Breck Parkman, retired Bay Area District Senior Archaeologist. Free, 10a Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, brownpapertickets.com
Fort Ross State Historic Park 19005 Coast Hwy One, Jenner, 707- 847-3437
Ongoing ~ Fort Ross Environmental Living Program ~ Open Enrollment started Apr 1st. Hands-on learning for children to experience the joys of history.
Sonoma County Regional Parks FREE, $7 Parking (FREE with Park Pass), 707-565-2041, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
Robert Ferguson Observatory $8 parking fee, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, rfo.org - 707-833-5712, sugarloafpark.org
Nov 23 & 29 ~ Star Party ~ OPEN @ 11am, Stary Party starts at dusk, the Observatory’s three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Kids under 18 Free, $5 adults, Parking $10
The Robert Ferguson Observatory (RFO) is open to the public at least once a month, usually on a Saturday near the time of the New Moon (Star Parties).
Daytime Solar: Solar telescopes are set up so you can safely look at and listen to our favorite star, the Sun.
Star Parties: Presentations on astronomical topics are given in the classroom throughout the course of the evening. Starting at dusk, the Observatory’s three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Docents set up additional telescopes in front of the building. Friendly and knowledgeable docents are available to answer your questions.
Nov 2 ~ Science Saturday ~ Learn about stored energy & different construction methods while experimenting with catapults. ~ Free, 1-4p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa
Nov 2 ~ Trione-Annadel State Park New Volunteer Training ~ Orientation as a CA State Parks Volunteer. RSVP req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Trione-Annadel State Park, 6201 Channel Dr, Santa Rosa, 707-539-3911, Sarah.Reid@parks.ca.gov
Nov 3 ~ Regional Parks Nature Journal Club ~ Discover the incredible variety of life found on the rocky tidal shore. Free, 9-11a, 201 Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay
Nov 9 - 10 ~ Sugar Shuttle: North Sonoma Mountain - Jack London ~ The Sugar Shuttle will take you to locations where heights abound and you never have to turn around. Donation $10, 9a-12:30p, North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, 5297 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa
Nov 9 ~ Bike Trail Spic & Span ~ Help Regional Parks keep popular bike and creek trails clean and litter free. Free, 9a-12p, Santa Rosa Creek Trail, 782 Willowside Rd, Santa Rosa
Nov 9 ~ Regal Raptors ~ What is a raptor? Dissect pellets coughed-up by local species on this flat, 2-mile hike. Free, 9a-12p, Tolay Lake Regional Park, 5869 Cannon Lane, Petaluma
Nov 9 ~ Tidepool Talks ~ Join a park naturalist for hands-on creature fun exploring animals found in our local tide pools. Free, 11a-12p, 201 Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay
Nov 10 ~ Eco-Access Hike ~ Get outdoors for an accessible hike for all abilities and ages on a level trail. Free, 11a-1p, Sonoma Valley Regional Park, 13630 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen
Nov 11 ~ Veterans Day Walk ~ Restorative & informative easy 2- to 3-mile hike through the habitats. $5, 10a-11:30a, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500 Ragle Rd, Sebastopol
Nov 12 ~ Senior Saunters ~ Explore plant and animal life, swap stories, and take a gentle 2-mile stroll. Free, 10-11:30a, Riverfront Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg
Nov 12 ~ Teen Nature Photography Series ~ Are you ready to see life from a new lens? Sorry, adults, teens ages 13-18 only for this program. $5, 3:30-5p, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500 Ragle Rd, Sebastopol
Nov 16 ~ Family Hikes ~ Explore the park in your own backyard while learning about the plants and animals that live here. Free, 1-4p, Spring Lake, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa
Nov 16 ~ Garden & Land Stewards ~ Pick-your-own harvest activities and self-serve walking trails welcome you to visit this site. Free, 10a-2p, Maddux Ranch Regional Park, 4655 Lavell Rd, Santa Rosa
Nov 17 ~ Family Farm Chores ~ Love animals? Need a goat fix? All ages welcome. Reg req’d. Free, 8:30-10a, Tolay Lake Regional Park, 5869 Cannon Lane, Petaluma
Nov 23 ~ Help Helen Putnam Park ~ Are you inspired to give back to the community? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Free, 9a-12p, Helen Putnam Regional Park, 411 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma
Nov 24 ~ Hiking for Health & Hilarity ~ Start off your morning with picturesque Sonoma County views! Free, 8:30-11:30a, Hood Mountain Regional Park - North Entrance, 3000 Los Alamos Rd, Santa Rosa
Nov 27 ~ Winging It Wednesdays ~ Bird walks for all levels of experience on the last Wed. of every month. For older adults + friends. Free, 8:30-10:30a, Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, 5750 Faught Road, Windsor
Nov 29 ~ Opt Outside Turkey Burner ~ Burn off that Thanksgiving feast hiking a mountain rather than indulging in the commercial frenzy. Free, 9-11a, Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, 2080 Kawana Terrace, Santa Rosa
Ongoing ~ Discovery Packs let Library Borrowers Explore Sonoma County Parks Backpacks with parking passes, maps and hiking guides available for check-out. sonomalibrary.org/discoverypackParks
Nov 2 ~ Invasive Plant Removal ~ Free, 10a-1p, 201 Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay
Nov 2 ~ Nuestros Parques ~ A bilingual naturalist leads 2-4 mile family walks on the
first Sat. of each month. Free, 10a-1p, Crane Creek, 5000 Pressley Rd, Rohnert Park
Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods 17000 Armstrong- Woods Rd., Guerneville, 707-869-9177, stewardscr.org, stewards@stewardscr.org
Nov 8 ~ Mushrooms of the Redwood Forest ~ Walk amongst giants while learning about the mushrooms of the redwood forest. $20 non-member/$16 member, 9a-12p
Nov 9 ~ 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 District & Bodega Head, Bodega Bay
Nov 16 ~ Pond Farm Pottery Docent-led Tour ~ Take a docent-led tour & learn the history of this significant cultural site. $16 Members/$20 for adults, $10 for children, 9:30a-12p
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