Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa boasts many fun ways to stay cool this summer. In addition to swimming, boating and enjoying the trails, you can visit the Environmental Discovery Center of Sonoma County (EDC), located just inside the Violetti Road entrance to the park.

From June 30 through August 29 the EDC presents Explore -n- More!, a self-paced, drop-in program focusing on water conservation and summer safety topics including food, swimming, fire, boating, biking, hiking and camping. There will be fun, interactive, educational programs for children ages 5-12 including crafts, games, art and nature. Visitors can view steelhead up-close along with a whole tank full of creatures from Spring Lake, or take a nature walk and learn about the many uses for plants in the park.
The EDC is a partnership established by the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation. Founding sponsors include: Sonoma County Water Agency, Sonoma County Department of Transportation and Public Works - Integrated Waste Management, Sonoma County Department of Health Services - Environmental Health, Sonoma County Department of Emergency Services, City of Santa Rosa - Public Works Department, North Bay Corporation and the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department.

The EDC is open noon-5pm Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free with paid parking. For more information on programs and volunteer opportunities with the EDC, call (707) 539-2865. Visit the newly updated Regional Parks website at www.sonoma-county.org/parks for information on our County parks.