NEWS RELEASE

As part of the month-long celebration of Sonoma County Regional Parks, this weekend will be filled with a variety of fun, outdoor events for individuals and families.

Saturday, April 22

• Wildflower Walk, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 10am-noon, 565-2041. Spring bursts to life in Sebastopol with the blooming of the wildflowers.
• Walk Through the Redwoods to School, Stillwater Regional Park, 11am-1pm. Info: 847-3245. A walk in the tall redwoods along the creek to historic Fort Ross School.
• Tidepool Walk, Doran Beach Regional Park , 1:30pm. Info: 565-2041. Explore the undersea life of Bodega Harbor with Ranger Wolvek. Especially for elementary school children. In Spanish and English.
• Kid's Earth Day, "Homenaje a la Tierra para Ninos", Maxwell Farms Regional Park, 10am-2pm. Info: 565-2041. Bilingual Earth Day festival for elementary school children. Fun and educational activities promoting our wonderful natural resources.

Sunday, April 23

• Family Bike Ride, Spring Lake Regional Park, 9-11am. Info: 565-2041. Ranger-led safety talk and bike ride on paved trails. Bring helmets!
• Bike Rodeo, Ragle Ranch Regional Park. Noon-2pm. Info: 565-2041. A bicycle safety clinic for children featuring bike safety inspectiosn and education. The main attraction is a bike safety skills course.

For more information on each event, contact the phone number listed. Events are free with paid parking. Additional information on the April Park Celebration can be found at http://www.sonoma-county.org/parks.