Page 60 - Sonoma County Gazette October 2018

Laguna Environmental Center 900 Sanford Rd., Santa Rosa, Pre-registration required for classes. 707-527-9277, lagunafoundation.org,
Oct 11 ~ Making Your Nature Observations Matter for Science and Conservation at the Laguna de Santa Rosa and Beyond - Dr. Rebecca Johnson and Alison Young, California Academy of Sciences, 7-8:30p, $12 (non-refundable). Pre-register
Oct 14 - Watershed Perspectives: Birds and Wildlife of Santa Rosa Creek and Delta Pond - 9a-12:30p, Explore of one of the Laguna Watershed’s largest tributaries, Santa Rosa Creek. FREE. Pre-register through LandPaths.
Oct 19 ~ Seed to Table - How to Process and Eat Acorns of the Laguna Watershed Workshop - Ever thought about eating acorns? Here’s your opportunity to try it in this hands-on workshop. $15-$45, 6p-8:30p, 707-527-9277, Anita Smith, anita@ lagunafoundation.org
Oct 20, 21 ~ From Plants to Paper: Papermaking with Laguna Plants - Workshop with Jane Ingram Allen, 10a-4p, Make paper from local plant materials found in the Laguna de Santa Rosa. $200. Pre-registration required.
Oct 26 ~ Ecology and Conservation of the Foothill Yellow-legged Frog - Workshop with Dave Cook and Jeff Alvarez. Lecture: 8a-1:30p, Field Trip: 3 Sessions to choose from: Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, or afternoon. $200. Pre-registrer. *This workshop is full, but you’re welcome to join the waitlist.
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Oct 6 ~ The Bird Rescue Center Open House - Come on by and meet a few of our resident Raptor Ambassadors. 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
Oct 6 ~ 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, 10a, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, 707-938-5216, jacklondonpark.com
Oct 13 ~ Bill & Dave Hikes at Hood Mountain Regional Park - Very strenuous hike of 11 miles with an elevation gain of 2400 feet, approximately 6 hrs. FREE, 9:45a, Hood Mountain Regional Park, 1450 North Pythian Road, Santa Rosa, billanddavehikes.com/
Oct 27 ~ Costume Campfire at the Sonoma Barracks - Annual costume campfire at the Sonoma Barracks. Kids are invited to come in costume for a HOWLING. FREE, 5:30p-6:30p, Sonoma Barracks, 36 Spain Street, Sonoma, parks.ca.gov/ sonomashp
Stewards of the Coast 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville, 707-869-9177, stewardscr.org
Wednesday Wellness Walks ~ FREE, 10a-11a, Armstrong Woods State Natural Reserve, 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707-869-9177, Erin Harer
Oct 5 ~ Hike with Mike Roa Workshop - $16-$20, 9a-12p, Armstrong Woods State Natural Reserve, 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707-869-9177
Oct 6 ~ Sonoma Coast Seminar - Learn about the botany and flora of the Sonoma Coast. $16-$20, 9:00 AM - 3:00p, Sonoma Coast State Park, Hwy 1, Shell Beach Parking Lot, Jenner, 707-869-9177
Oct 20 ~ Pond Farm Docent-led tour of Pond Farm Pottery - $16-$20, 9:30a-12p, Armstrong Woods State Natural Reserve, 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, 707-869-9177, Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods,
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, 707-869-9177
Sonoma County State Parks www.parks.ca.gov, $8 parking
Oct 13,14 ~ One Way Hike ~ N. Sonoma Park to Jack London Park or Vice Versa - Make a reservation, and then ride to the other end of the trail, or hike and ride back. Every half hour our Shuttle will leave from either North Sonoma Mountain (on the hour) or Jack London State Park upper lot. FREE, $10 Jack London or N. Sonoma Mt Park, Glen Ellen, 707-833-5712, Melissa Roberts, melissa@sonomaecologycenter.org
Oct 27 ~ ParkRx at Sugarloaf State Park - Have you heard about Shinrin Yoku or Forest bathing? Learn techniques to maximize the health benefits and stress reducing qualities of this walking practice. $0-$20, 9:30-12:30p, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, 707-833-5712, sugarloafpark.org
Oct 13 ~ Free Second Saturday at Redwood State Parks Day-Use Parking Pass - Passes are limited and we want as many people as possible to enjoy a state park! FREE, savetheredwoods.org
Oct 13 ~ Yoga Hike at Sugarloaf State Park- Susan Topf’s balances a mix of hiking and gentle yoga postures, breath work and guided meditation. No mat necessary. $20, Includes parking if registered online, 10-12:30, 10a-12:30p, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, 707-636-4436, Susan Topf, sugarloafpark. org, susan@buildyourpeace.com
Oct 13~ Second Saturday Fort Ross and Redwoods Interpretive Talk - Half-hour interpretive talk about multicultural Fort Ross, FREE with Second Saturday Pass, Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Highway One, Rotchev House, Fort Compound, Jenner, 707-847-3437, fortross.org/events.htm
Oct 13 ~ Second Saturday Redwoods Walk and Talk - Half-hour interpretive redwood stroll in our Stanley Spyra Memorial Grove. Meet at FRSHP Visitor Center. FREE with Second Saturday Pass, , Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Highway One, Visitor Center, Jenner, 707-847-3437, fortross.org/events.htm
Ongoing ~ Fort Ross Environmental Living Program - Open Enrollment for the Fort Ross Environmental Living Program start Apr 1. Applications submitted before Apr 1 for the following school year will not be considered. Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Highway One, Jenner, 707-847-3437, programs.fortross.org/elp/ apply/
Sonoma County Regional Parks FREE, $7 Parking, 707-565- 2041, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 ~ Beach Side Campfire Program at Doran Beach - Meet at the amphitheater. FREE, 7-8p, Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay
Oct 10 ~ Junior Ranger Program - Outdoor skills & stewardship of the earth. 4-6p, Stillwater Cove Regional Park, 22455 Highway 1, Jenner
Oct 6 ~ Wildfire Anniversary Event - Surround yourself with artistic expression focused on community well-being and connections. 11a-2p, Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, 5750 Faught Road, Windsor
Oct 7 ~ Eco-Access Hikes -Get outdoors for an accessible hike for folks of all abilities and ages. 11a-1p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa
Oct 13, 14, 20, 21~ Tolay Fall Festival - Two weekends of old-time, nature-based fun. $5 Adults, $3 Children 12 and under, 11a-2p, Tolay Lake Regional Park, 5869 Cannon Lane, Petaluma
Oct 27 ~ Nature Heals - Women’s Creativity Walk - Step outside, feel the breeze on your skin. 10:00a-12p, Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, 5750 Faught Road, Windsor
PHOTO: Hiking at Pepperwood Preserve in the hills east of Santa Rosa
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