Page 57 - Sonoma County Gazette - January 2020

Sonoma County Regional Parks FREE, $7 Parking (FREE with Park Pass), 707-565-2041, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
Jan 4 ~ Junior Ranger: Whale Watching ~ Checkout this interactive program where youth grow their outdoor skills and help steward the earth. $5, 12-2p, Gualala Point Regional Park, 42401 Coast Hwy 1, Gualala
Jan 4 ~ Nuestros Parques ~ A bilingual naturalist leads these free, 2-4 mile family walks on the first Saturday of each month. 10a-1p, Cloverdale River Park, 31820 McCray Rd, Cloverdale
Jan 4 ~ Science Saturday ~ Make a colorful, bubbling lava lamp with everyday household materials. 1-4p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa
Jan 5 ~ Regional Parks Nature Journal Club ~ Skull Studies - Explore a Regional Parks collection of animal skulls and skeletons. 10a-12p, Riverfront Regional Park, 721 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg
Jan 7 - 30 ~ Andy’s Unity Park Community Garden - Weekly Garden Cleanup ~ Show your community pride and spirit by helping Andy’s Unity Park stay beautiful. 10a- 1p, Andy’s Unity Park, 3399 Moorland Ave, Santa Rosa
Jan 7 ~ Senior Saunters ~ Explore plant and animal life, swap stories, and take a gentle 2-mile stroll. 10a-11:30a, Cloverdale River Park, 31820 McCray Rd, Cloverdale
Jan 11 ~ Tidepool Talks ~ Join a park naturalist for hands-on creature fun exploring animals found in our local tide pools. 11a-12p, Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay, 707-539-2865, kristina.stanton@sonoma-county.org
Jan 12 ~ Newt Commute ~ Family-friendly walk to frog pond to observe newts on their annual journey. 10a-12p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa
Jan 18 ~ Family Hikes ~ Explore the park in your own backyard while learning about the plants and animals that live here. 1-4p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa
Jan 20 ~ Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service ~ We observe a “day on, not a day off” in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Free, 9a-12p, Sonoma Valley Regional Park, 13630 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen
Jan 25 ~ Back Country Kitchen ~ Learn to cook in the great outdoors. $15, 1-3:30p, Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, 5750 Faught Rd, Windsor
Jan 26 ~ Nature Craft Series ~ Learn the basics of fabric printing using natural objects. $10, 10:30a-12p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa
Jan 29 ~ Winging It Wednesdays ~ Bird walks for all levels of experience on the last Wed. of every month. For older adults + friends. 8:30-10:30a, Spud Point Marina, 1818 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay
Feb 1 ~ Nuestros Parques - Spanish-language nature hikes - A bilingual naturalist leads these free, 1 1/2- to 2-mile family walks. Then we enjoy a potluck picnic in the park! Please bring a reusable water bottle, your plates, utensils, and a healthy lunch to share. Free. 10a - 1p Helen Putnam Regional Park, 411 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma INFO: Irma Cuevas or irma.cuevas@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-7888
Feb 2 ~ Spring Cleaning for the Birds - Our feathered friends will be returning home soon. Help clean out nesting boxes, discover the talents of nest building, learn to identify migrating bird species and finally, make your very own birdhouse to take home. Cleaning and building supplies provided. Free. Parking $7 or free for members. INFO: Ellie Muelrath, Elspeth.Muelrath@sonoma-county.org or (707) 539- 2865. 10a - 12p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa.
Feb 2 ~ Wild Creativity! Nature Journaling Club - Each session includes instruction on artistic techniques. Please bring your own journal; some art supplies provided. All ages and artistic abilities welcome. 10a-12p, Spring Lake Regional Park, Shady Oaks Picnic Area , 393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa INFO: (707) 539-2865
Feb 8 ~ Eco-Access Hike - Explore our coastal marsh and learn about local birds. Bring a picnic lunch. Free. Parking $7 or free for Regional Parks members. 11a-1p, Spring Lake Regional Park, 5585 Newanga Ave, Santa Rosa INFO: Irma Cuevas by email at Irma.Cuevas@sonoma-county.org or by phone at (707) 565-7888.
Feb 8 - Tidepool Talks ~ Join a park naturalist for hands-on creature fun exploring animals found in our local tide pools. 11a-12p, Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay, 707-539-2865, kristina.stanton@sonoma-county.org
Feb 8 ~ Invasive Plant Removal - Lend a helping hand to Bodega Bay’s wetlands by removing invasive ice plant to allow native, endangered plants to repopulate. All ages are welcome and Regional Parks provides gloves, tools, drinks and snacks. Online registration is required. INFO: , email John.Ryan@sonoma-county.org or call (707) 565-3356. 10a-1p, Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay
Volunteers Needed Park-A-Month Volunteer Program -
Laguna Stewardship Days - 9a – 12p - once a month on a Saturday. Exotic plant removal, native plant and tree planting, trails construction and maintenance. Training is provided. Snacks are on us, but do bring gloves, water, and a friend! Children welcome but must be able to participate & supervised at all times. No RSVP required. Laguna Environmental Center 900 Sanford Rd., Santa Rosa. INFO: 707-527-9277 x.101, or www.lagunafoundation.org
School Yard Clean Up - Want your students to participate in Coastal Cleanup Day but can’t get them out on a field trip to a beach or local waterway? Want to show them that environmentally responsible behavior can begin at their school and in their own neighborhood? You can organize a Schoolyard Cleanup and accomplish all of these goals. INFO: www.coastal.ca.gov
Sonoma Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District- Volunteers visit many properties each year, hiking, monitoring, taking photos, talking with landowners, completing reports, and identifying issues of concern. INFO: 707-565-7366, sonomaopenspace.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Jack London and Sugarloaf Ridge State Parks - We ask for a commitment of only 4 hours per month and you will receive a park pass for your service. Trainings are specific to park and activity. Jack London State Historic Park For information and to sign up. 707-938-4827, Susan St.Marie, sstmarie@jacklondonpark.com
Watershed Clean-ups
Clean River Alliance Chris Brokate, 707-322-8304, cleanriveralliance.org, Robin Factor, robin@cleanriveralliance.org
Jan 5 ~ Russian River Cleanup, Cloverdale ~ Happens every first Sunday. 10a-12p Locations vary. Contact Casey Carr 707-843-2484
Jan 18 ~ Santa Rosa Creek on the Prince Memorial Greenway ~ Meet at Olive Park, Santa Rosa. 10a-12p Happens every 3rd Saturday. Contact robin@ cleanriveralliance.org
Jan 18 ~ Adopt-A-Hwy roadside cleanup, Guerneville/Monte Rio ~ 9a-12p Meet at Bia Cafe, Monte Rio. Contact Peter Morton 818-269-9964
Jan 19 ~ Driftwood Beach, Jenner ~ 10a-12p Meet at the Jenner Visitors Center. Contact robin@cleanriveralliance.org
Jan 27 ~ Feed the Unhoused at the Guerneville Shelter - Clean River Alliance provides a hot dinner once a month, on the the last Monday. Volunteer as a server, dishwasher or prep cook, or if you would like to sponsor a meal by donating money for ingredients, 4:30-7p. INFO: Chris at 707-322-8403.
Feb 2 ~ Russian River Cleanup, Cloverdale - chronically impacted by littering and roadside dumping. Cleanup equipment, snacks and water will be provided. All ages welcome. Children must be closely supervised. Heavy rain cancels. Students earn community service hours. Large group let us know in advance, please.
Family-friendly. Help beautify a park or community center. Hand tools and gloves will be provided, or bring your own (no power tools). Children are welcome but must have adult supervision. Cleanups are held rain or shine! 9a - 12p, rain or shine. INFO: 707-543-3279 volunteer@srcity.org
2nd Saturday of the month.
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