For Immediate Release

PLEASE JOIN SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS AND AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE
TOLAY LAKE RANCH

Every October, over the past fifteen years, the public has enjoyed the Cardoza's Pumpkin Festival at the beautiful and historic Tolay Lake Ranch. The Open Space District has acquired an option to purchase the Ranch and we have the opportunity to permanently preserve it as a Regional Park. Our agencies' combined goals are to:

• Restore the last remaining freshwater lake in the entire San Pablo Bay area,
• Preserve the nationally-significant cultural resources located on this property, and
• Provide unique recreational and educational opportunities.

An additional $9 million in funding is still needed to purchase the property and your help and support are needed in the upcoming weeks! Please join us at the upcoming community meeting and visit our website to learn about how you can help. Public tours of the property are also being scheduled:

COMMUNITY MEETING
Wednesday September 15, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Petaluma Community Center (Lucchesi Park) 320 N. McDowell Blvd

PUBLIC TOURS
Saturday August 28, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Saturday September 18, 10:00 a.m. to noon
5869 Cannon Lane (off Lakeville Highway) in Petaluma
Please pre-register by calling 707-565-2041