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NEWS RELEASE
| FROM: |
SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS |
| RELEASED BY: |
Donna LaGraffe, Regional Parks |
| CONTACT: |
Mary Clemens, Program Manager (707) 565-2041 |
| RELEASE: |
IMMEDIATE |
| TODAY'S DATE: |
April 3, 2009 |
| SUBJECT: |
APRIL IS PARKS CELEBRATION MONTH |
Sonoma County Regional Parks thanks for your support of our parks and programs during the past year. To show our appreciation, we’re inviting you out to play! Join us for these fun and FREE park outings in April (parking fees apply).
Friday, April 3
Reptile Rescue Fun, Maxwell Farms Regional Park, Sonoma
5:30 - 7:00 pm, info: 539-8092
Native reptile show & tell. Live snakes and reptiles from North Bay Herpetological Society.
Saturday, April 4
Wildflower Walk, Foothill Regional Park, Windsor
10:00 am -noon, 565-2041
Enjoy spring wildflowers while hiking in the rolling hills.
Sunday, April 5
Hike & Fish, Hood Mountain Regional Park, Santa Rosa
9:00 am - 3:00 pm, info: 539-8092
Challenging family hike to fishing pond. Bring a sack lunch.
16 years+ need fishing license.
Beginner’s Safety Hike, Foothill Regional Park, Windsor
2:00 - 4:00 pm, info: 565-2041
Outdoor recreation safety hike. Learn about poison oak,
hydration, and how to have fun outdoors safely.
Tolay Hike, Tolay Lake Regional Park, Petaluma
10:00 am -2:00 pm, info: 565-2041
Hike to the top of the East Ridge to see amazing views. Bring
a sack lunch. RSVP please 763-8133.
Weather Day for Kids, Environmental Discovery Center, Santa Rosa
Spring Lake, noon - 4 pm, info: 539-2865
Learn about weather using scientific instruments and doing
fun activities.
Friday, April 10
Full Moon Hike, Helen Putnam Regional Park, Petaluma
7:00 - 8:30 pm, info: 565-2041
Take an evening walk to see the vistas!
Saturday, April 11
Wildflower Walk, Crane Creek Regional Park, Rohnert Park
10:00 am - noon, info: 565-2041
Walk among a profusion of spring flowers.
“Watch Out For Whales” Kayak trip, Estero Americano, Bodega Bay
10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 524-9318
Whale watching for the first timer and veteran paddler.
Bring kayaks. RSVP - outings@LandPaths.org
Sunday, April 12
Beginner’s Safety Hike in Spanish, Foothill Regional Park, Windsor
2:00 - 4:00 pm, info: 565-2041
Outdoor recreation safety hike. Learn about how to have fun
outdoors safely. In Spanish and English.
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