Special Events
After work hikes with Bill, June 18 - August 27 
Outdoor Parks Passport
Public events at the Veterans Buildings - June 2009  July 2009
Tolay Lake Regional Parks Guided Hikes
Environmental Discovery Center - Down the Drain - through June 7, 2009
BILL & DAVE HIKES
Sunday, August 23 annual picnic - speaker - mini hike Spring Lake Regional Park
Meet at the Shady Oaks Picnic Area. Bill & Dave will have grilled brats ready to serve at 4:30pm. Please bring either a salad or dessert to share and your own drinks. They'll provide all table service and condiments and they ask for a $5 donation. At around 5:30pm Cyndy Shafer, environmental scientist for CA State Parks, will give an informative and timely talk about land preservation as well as issues facing California State Parks and, finally, at 6:15pm the mini-hike will begin. This pleasant 3-mile hike will wander around Spring Lake and finish around 7:45pm. Don’t forget the $7 vehicle admission fee. This outing is jointly sponsored by the Valley of the Moon Natural History Association, California State Parks and Sonoma County Regional Parks. For further information call Bill Myers at (707) 833-6288 or check them out at www.sonic.net/~fmi/daveandbill.html.
Saturday, October 24 Hike at Hood Mountain Regional Park
Join “Dave & Bill Hikes” as they explore a relatively new trail at Hood Mountain Regional Park. Meet them at 9:45am for a prompt 10:00am departure. Their plans are to hike from just north of Highway 12 up to the Hood Mountain Trail, cross over to the Hood Mountain summit, enjoy Gunsight Rock for a late lunch, and then return. This is a strenuous 11-mile hike with an elevation gain of 2400 feet and will last approximately 6 hours. Plan to wear layered clothing and sturdy hiking shoes. Bring a lunch and plenty of liquids, and remember, they hike rain or shine. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Turn north off of Highway 12 at Pythian Road. Angle left onto Rancho Los Guilicos Road and park at the first parking lot on the right. For information, call Dave Chalk at (707) 539-8847. "Dave & Bill Hikes" are sponsored by Sonoma County Regional Parks, California State Parks, and Valley of the Moon Natural History Association.
MADRONE AUDUBON SOCIETY OUTINGS
Saturday, May 30, 8am - noon
Spring Lake Birders' Challenge.
Rev up your competitive juices for a spirited morning of birding at Spring Lake. We'll break into two teams, bird the lake from opposite directions, and meet at noon to compare notes and numbers over lunch. Parking fee ($6) for non passholders. From Summerfield Road in Santa Rosa, go east on Hoen Avenue, turn left on Newanga Avenue, turn right inside the park entrance gate, and meet in the parking lot near the restrooms at the top of the hill. Bring lunch, liquids, and layers of clothing. Rain cancels. Leaders: Tom Cashman, (707) 433-2528; Bill Doyle, (707) 483-8773; Bill Payne, (707) 546-3331; and Bob Speckels, (707) 569-0563.
Saturday, September 5, 8am to Noon
RAGLE RANCH REGIONAL PARK. Beginners Bird Walk. Meet at the Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, where we will combine into fewer cars. Parking fees apply. Rain cancels. Leaders: Tom Cashman, 433-2528; Bill Doyle, 483-8773; Bill Payne, 546-3331; and Bob Speckels, 569-0563.
SEBASTOPOL WALKS - sponsored by the City of Sebastopol
Saturday, September 26, 9am
RAGLE RANCH REGIONAL PARK Walk from the Plaza through neighborhoods to Ragle Ranch Regional Park. Take the loop trail in the bottomland along the Atascadero Creek, and back to the Plaza (4 miles total). Or, meet at the Ragle Ranch Regional Park Peace Garden at 10am for a short walk. Wear sturdy shoes for trail walking.
Saturday, November 28, 10:55am
WEST COUNTY TRAIL Meet in the Plaza and take the 11:10 bus to Forestville. Walk back to the Plaza on the West County Trail (7.5 flat, easy miles), with a stop in Graton for coffee and a snack along the way. Led by Richard Nichols.
SIERRA CLUB OUTINGS
Tuesday June 9 6:30pm Evening Walk with Friends - Sonoma Valley Regional Park, Glen Ellen
This is a peaceful 4-mile hike around the park and onto Sonoma Developmental property. We will hike through oak woodlands and past a lake on some moderately steep hills and rocky trails with uneven surfaces. Meet in parking lot at 6:30pm. Parking fees apply. Leader: Carol Vellutini (707) 546-6308
Tuesday, June 23 6:40pm Evening Walk with Friends - Foothill Regional Park, Windsor
Walking 3 miles through oak woodlands, we will hope to catch the end of the Buckeye bloom, which smells heavenly on a warm night. We will pass four reservoirs where we will watch the birds settle down for the evening. Terrain is hilly and steep in some areas. Meet in parking lot at 6:40pm. Parking fees apply. Leader: Carol Vellutini (707) 546-6308
Monday, July 13 6:25pm Evening Walk with Friends - Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Sebastopol
We'll walk the back portion of the park, along the Atascadero Creek. This park features an outstanding grove of oak trees, and a peace garden with a sculpture by world-renowned artist Masayuki Nagase. Hike is 3 miles, fairly level dirt trails. Meet in parking lot at 6:25pm. Parking fees apply. Leader: Carol Vellutini (707) 546-6308
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