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Landpaths618 4th Street #217, Santa Rosa, 707.544.7284, landpaths.org
Jan 3 - 17 ~ Stewardship Workday at Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ Day of Stewardship at the stunning 1,000-acre Preserve. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve (Grub Creek Entrance), 6407 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Jan 9 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Fitch Mountain Preserve ~ Stewards maintain the trails, preserve natural resources, meet new people. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Fitch Mountain Preserve (Dog Park Parking Lot), 908 Chanticleer Way, Healdsburg
Jan 16 ~ The Grove of Old Trees Stewardship Workday ~ Ensuring this wild space continues to be a healthy & flourishing habitat. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Occidental
Jan 19 ~ Nature Games and Warm Cider at Rancho Mark West ~ A day out in the woods, mingling with other families who love the outdoors, nature games, warm cider. Free, 10:30a-2:30p, Rancho Mark West, 7125 St. Helena Rd, Santa Rosa
Jan 22 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve ~ Several projects to remove invasive species within the preserve. Reg. req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Healdsburg Ridge Preserve Arabian Way trailhead, Healdsburg
Jan 25 ~ Trail Building Workday at the Riddell Preserve ~ Installing new trails to be used for LandPaths educational & outings programs. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg
Feb 8 ~ Winter Birding at Poff Ranch ~ Hike at Wright Hill Ranch just south of Red Hill on the Sonoma Coast. Pre-reg req’d. Free, 10a-3p, Shell Beach Parking area, Hwy 1, Jenner
Jan 18 ~ Bill & Dave Hikes at Hood Mountain ~ Moderate 6-mile hike with an elevation gain of 1000 feet & approximately four hours. Free, 9:45a Hood Mountain Regional Park, 707-833-6288, billanddavehikes.com
Jan 23 ~ Raptor Identification Slideshow ~ With raptor expert Larry Broderick who has led hikes for Sonoma Land Trust for over a decade. Free, 7p-9p, Sonoma Land Trust Office, 822 5th St, Santa Rosa, 707-526-6930, eventbrite.com
Jan 26 ~ Raptors at Skaggs Island ~ Difficulty Level: Gentle one mile of walking on level ground. Free, 10a-2p, Skaggs Island, 707-526-6930, eventbrite.com
Sonoma State Historic Park 20 E. Spain St., Sonoma, 707-935- 6832, parks.ca.gov
Jan 4 ~ Nature Hike ~ Slow-paced 1-mile hike with minor elevation changes & meets at the Vallejo Home parking lot. Free, 11:30a-1:30p, Sonoma State Historic Park, 363 3rd St West, Sonoma
Jan 11 - 25 ~ Hands-On History in the Sonoma Mission Courtyard ~ Join us for these 40 minute activities designed for the 4th grade student. Free with paid admission to park, 1/11 Candle Making, 1/25 Wool & Weaving, 11:30a-2:30p
Jan 11 ~ Exploring Seasonal Marshlands The park’s open space transforms from dry, arid land, into natural marshlands. Free, 11a-2p
Jan 18 ~ Campfire Program ~ Warm up at our pre-Thanksgiving campfire in the historic Sonoma Barracks Courtyard. All ages. Free, 5:30-6:30p, Sonoma State Historic Park (Sonoma Barracks Courtyard), 36 Spain St, Sonoma
Laguna de Santa Rosa 900 Sanford Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-527-9277, lagunafoundation.org
Jan 9 ~ River Otters on the Rise ~ Monitoring, Research and Results in the SF Bay Area Presentation. $14, 6:30-8p
Jan 23 ~ Favorite Edible Mushrooms of Sonoma County Presentation by Darvin DeShazer ~ Have you wondered, “Could I eat that?”, this presentation is for you. $14, 6:30-8p
Jan 27 ~ Volunteer to Teach the Learning Laguna Program - Docent Training Orientation ~ Share in the life-enriching experiences of being a Learning Laguna Docent! Free, 10a-12p
Robert Ferguson Observatory $8 parking fee, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, rfo.org - 707-833-5712, sugarloafpark.org
Jan 25 ~ Solar Viewing & Star Parties: the
observatory is open to the public at least
once a month, usually on a Saturday
near the time of the New Moon. 11 am
Daytime Solar: Solar telescopes are set up
so you can safely look at and listen to our
favorite star, the Sun. 6 pm 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.PHOTO of Refractor Telescope by Jerry Telfer Friendly and knowledgeable docents are
The Robert Ferguson Observatory is available for private rentals. Imagine having three beautiful telescopes and a cadre of knowledgeable docents ready to host your family, friends, school group, Scout Troop or other group—up to 50 people! Our docents can give you a night you’ll never forget.
available to answer your questions. Please arrive within 3 hours after start time to ensure that we remain open for you.
Pepperwood Preserve 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Dwight Center, Santa Rosa, 707-591-9310, pepperwoodpreserve.org
Jan 4, 18 & Feb 1 ~ Volunteer Workday ~ We need your help with critical post-fire restoration work at Pepperwood! Free, 9a-12p
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Jan 25 ~ Wonders of Winter Hike - Explore parts of Pepperwood not often seen by the public. This adventure, led by Education Specialist, Holland Gistelli, will take us into the western region of the preserve to discover the regeneration of the post-fire landscape after the rains. This hike will include traveling both on-trail and off, with some steep climbs. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with a view. RSVP to Sloane Shinn at sshinn@pepperwoodpreserve.org or (707) 591-9310 x 133 by January 20th, 2020
Jan 29 ~ Wilderness First Aid Two-Day Training - Ages 16 and up. Do you like hiking and backpacking in wilderness areas? This class is for you! Gain valuable tools and knowledge to handle a wilderness first aid emergency in this 16-hour, two-day intensive course. This class focuses on learning and practicing skills that can be used in wilderness settings and covers a variety of outdoor injury scenarios. The class is primarily indoors, but also includes up to a half day of outdoor scenarios practicing first aid skills. Successful completion of this class includes a Wilderness First Aid certificate, which is good for 3 years. Contact Holland Gistelli, at hgistelli@pepperwoodpreserve.org or (707) 591-9310 x 124.
Stewards of the Coast 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, stewardscr.org
Jan 11 ~ Mushrooms of the Redwood Forest ~ Opportunities to discuss the fruiting sequence. With Kingman Bond-Graham, SOMA President. $20/$16 Members, 10a-12p, Armstrong Redwoods Volunteer Center/ Stewards Office
Jan 11 ~ Viola Adunca Monitor Training - State Parks Volunteer Program ~ Join Environmental Scientist Chris Heintselman as he orients new volunteers. Free, 1-3p
Jan 25 ~ General State Parks Volunteer Orientation ~ Covering available volunteer opportunities in the southern Russian River Sector. Free, 10a-12p
Jan 25 ~ Steward Ship & Mobile Marine Van Volunteer Training ~ Make a difference at schools, fairs, festivals and community events. Free, 1-4p
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