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NEWS RELEASE

FROM:  SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS
RELEASED BY: Donna LaGraffe, Regional Parks
CONTACT: Donna LaGraffe  (707) 565-2041
RELEASE:  IMMEDIATE
TODAY'S DATE: February 18, 2009
SUBJECT:

GET MORE FROM THE SUN & CELEBRATE SPRING WITH FREE HIKES AT TOLAY LAKE REGIONAL PARK


Seize the day(light) on the day before Daylight Saving Time begins:

2-hour hike on West Ridge from 9 – 11am
Saturday, March 7 - RSVP by Wednesday, March 4, 2009


Witness Tolay Lake Regional Park’s spring awakening, as you join your friends & neighbors on this equinox hike:

2-hour hike on West Ridge from 9am – 11am
Sunday, March 22 - RSVP by Wednesday, March 18, 2009


  • Note: You are advised to wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and long pants on these hikes.
  • The tours will be moderately strenuous.
  • Please, no pets.
  • Although children are welcome on the tours, please note that the terrain on the walk is too rugged for most strollers.
  • Please bring adequate water and food for your party, as these will not be provided.
  • Remember to dress appropriately for the weather: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, layered clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended. Walking sticks or trekking poles are useful. A restroom will be available at the starting location of the hike.

Inclement weather will cancel the tour. A message with information regarding the current status of the tour (to go on as scheduled or not) will be available on the Regional Parks Special Events Hotline (707) 565-2730 the morning of the tour.

Hiking tours allow a limited number of participants, and reservations are mandatory.
Please call the Regional Parks Special Events Hotline at (707) 565-2730 to make a reservation, and leave a message including:

  1. Your name
  2. Phone number
  3. Email address (or mailing address)
  4. Number of people in your vehicle

After requesting the reservation, you will receive a confirmation, which will include more detailed information. Note: Tours fill quickly. If you cannot reserve a place on your date of choice, add your name to our mailing list for notification of future tour dates. For more information check our website.