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Mar 10
Meadowlark Field with the Laguna Keepers

Laguna de Santa Rosa, Meadowlark Field
West Sonoma County

OUTING OPEN
Posted: Feb 22

The earliest plantings at this location were planted in 2008 and are ready to fly solo. Help us remove old irrigation tubing and plant protection hardware. The plants look fantastic. Meet at the Chevron station just east of the Laguna at 5640 Highway 12, Sebastopol. More »

Mode: Walking/Hiking
Themes: Volunteer / Stewardship

IooBY kids planting and learning stewardship


WEDNESDAY
06:00 PM
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08:00 PM

Feb 22
Santa Rosa School Board Meeting Regarding Possible Doyle Park School Closure

Santa Rosa City Hall
Santa Rosa

OUTING OPEN
Posted: Feb 17

Santa Rosa School Board will vote on the future of Doyle Park Elementary, a neighborhood school serving central Santa Rosa. This proposed action, initiated by the School Board, is based on declining enrollment and discouraging standardized test results. LandPaths' experience as a partner with this school reflects a bigger story-- dedicated teachers, strong parent support, combined with years of neglect toward a school struggling with the realities of funding cuts, white flight, and undermined by a revolving door administration. Read on for our letter to the School Board, and consider coming out to the School Board meeting to show your support for families at the school and the IOOBY education program! More »

Themes: In Our Own Backyard (IOOBY)


SUNDAY
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05:00 PM

Apr 15
Cedars Adventure- Explore one of California's unique ecological treasures

Cedars
North Sonoma County

OUTING FULL (Waiting List Available)
Posted: Feb 16

Join LandPaths to explore the strange, Mars-like geologic feature known as The Cedars, located north of Cazadero. This is a rare chance to experience Sonoma County's amazing 11-square mile hidden treasure of ultramafic geology, unique flora, sweeping vistas, and the headwaters of Austin Creek. Guided by noted botanist and conservationist Roger Raiche of The Cedars Friends and Planet Horticulture, this is a wild adventure through rugged terrain. This tour includes passage through private rural ranches to the limited access BLM Area of Critical Environmental Concern. We'll learn about the history of the land & why this ecological island is a hotspot for scientific research. More »

Difficulty: Moderate, Strenuous
Mode: Walking/Hiking
Themes: Access by guided outing, Hiking


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10:00 AM
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May 12
Spring Exploration at Jenner Headlands

Jenner Headlands
West Sonoma County

OUTING OPEN (Must Register)
Posted: Feb 15

Get a sneak peek at this vast 5,630 acre future coastal park, just north of the Russian River, purchased with help from the District. We'll explore the western grasslands with a dip into the forest to highlight the diversity of habitats & enjoy the spring wildflowers. As owners of this beautiful property, the Sonoma Land Trust is working on a management plan, including a public access component. Come find out more about this exciting new property! More »

Difficulty: Moderate
Mode: Walking/Hiking
Themes: Access by guided outing, Hiking

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From The Happenings Blog

February 22, 2012

Director's View | Birth of Bohemia Ecological Preserve

At 1:53pm on Wednesday, February 15, the almost imperceptible sound of an ink pad stamping occurred at a cramped title company office in San Rafael. That sound signaled escrow being closed on what had seemed would forever be an unobtainable goal for those laboring in Sonoma County's conservation field... Read more.


February 08, 2012

Adopt a Fruit Tree at Bayer Farm! ¡Adopta un Árbol Frutal en Bayer Farm!

Adopt a Fruit Tree at Bayer Farm! ~~¡Adopta un Árbol Frutal en Bayer Farm! There are so many ways to support Bayer Farm, but this is one of the sweetest! ~~Hay un sin límite de maneras de apoyar a Bayer Farm, pero de todosPlanting a sprout ¡ésta es una de las más dulces! Read more.


January 31, 2012

About to Be...Bohemia Ecological Preserve!

An innovative approach to keeping wild land wild while providing public access has come to fruition with LandPaths, the Sonoma Land Trust and private landowners teaming up to create a new 554-acre nature preserve at Bohemia Ranch. Here's how you can get involved... Read more.


January 06, 2012

Hope for 2012! Support Health, Land, and Youth

You may ask why LandPaths should be on the top of my giving list. Simply put: Because LandPaths has a dramatic positive impact on health, the land, and our youth. Donations (including yours) make up 30% of our annual budget - a critical portion that keeps us nimble and able to take risks for cutting edge programs to address local community needs. Read more.

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Recent e-News

October 05, 2011

Don't miss these One-of-a-kind Festivals | Full Moon Exploration | Hike the Sonoma Coast | LandPaths eNews for Oct. 5, 2011

Table Of Contents // / River Hero David M. Yearsley: A personal reflection / Molsberry Market joins eScrip!
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September 28, 2011

Corn Festival, Jenner Headlands Raptor Hike, and much more | LandPaths eNews for Sept. 27, 2011

Table Of Contents // Celebrate local harvest / Position Announcement - LandPaths Communications and Outreach Coordinator
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September 22, 2011

Happy Autumn! Save the Date, Fall Festival Oct. 22 | Natl. Public Lands Work Day at Willow Creek | Imaginists and Corn Festival at Bayer Farm and more | LandPaths eNews for Sept. 22, 2011

Table Of Contents // Bayer Farm Leads the Way in Evolution of Parks
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September 13, 2011

Fall Fun! New Imaginists Play at Bayer Farm | Ranchero Mark West Music Festival | Fall Outings and more | LandPaths eNews for Sept. 13, 2011

Table Of Contents // Celebrate local harvest / Backyard Adventure - Willow Creek Addition / LandPaths granted $750,000 to Protect Public Access Legacy / REI helps power LandPaths' People Powered Parks / Introducing the Oliver's eScrip Community Card
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Recent PDF Newsletters

Click on links below to view archived PDFs of LandPaths Quarterly Outings & Events Calendar.
LandPaths Spring 2010 Calendar of Outings & Events (407.97KB, PDF)
LandPaths Spring Calendar Spanish Insert (657.90KB, PDF)
LandPaths Spring 2009 Outings Calendar (1.34MB, PDF)


Highlighted Properties

Ranchero Mark West

A walk beneath Ranchero Mark West’s towering Redwoods and Douglas-fir forest is inspiring, as is traversing the length of crystal-clear Mark West Creek with its steelhead and salmon at this future preserve just outside Santa Rosa. Visit the gazebo and pond, historic ranch house or the old barn and corral to see where stage coach passengers once stopped to square dance. By doing this you get a glimpse of both Sonoma’s history where people-and-land were intertwined as well as how this land can be part of a bright future for our region. This future can be realized for school children and visitors for generations to come with the creation of the publicly-accessible Ranchero Mark West Nature Center. Explore this property »

Riddell Preserve

Nestled in the rugged hills just a few miles west of downtown Healdsburg is a rare treasure. A spectacular 400 acre property—a mile and a half long by half a mile wide—LandPaths' Riddell Preserve encompasses diverse flora, high quality wildlife habitat and headwater land interspersed with perennial springs and stream channels. Explore this property »

Willow Creek Addition to Sonoma Coast State Park

Hike, bike or horseback ride on the new 3,300-acre Willow Creek State Park unit near Duncans Mills. Permits are issued after a one-hour orientation on the property. Willow Creek is a People Powered Park – your support keeps Willow Creek open and stewarded, making it possible for more people to explore, connect with, and care for this beautiful place. Explore this property »

Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve

LandPaths, the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District and the City of Healdsburg celebrated the Grand Opening of the Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve in November 2008. The Preserve consists of a wide variety of natural communities including wetlands and oak woodlands, rocky serpentine chaparral and open grasslands. These communities support animals such as deer, jackrabbit, bobcat, and mountain lion and more than 40 species of birds. Visitors are invited to explore the current trail network at the 155-acre Preserve and check out the spectacular vistas throughout the property. It is mostly easy to moderate hiking (2-3 miles, about 150 ft. elevation gain) taking in views of Fitch Mountain, the Russian River, and the Mayacama Mountains. Explore this property »

Grove of Old Trees

The beautiful Grove of Old Trees is open for walking and picnicking any day of the year. In fact, the Grove is the only privately-owned preserve in Sonoma County that is publicly accessible and free to all. Enjoy the beauty and grandeur of these 28 acres of old growth redwoods on easy trails, some suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Explore this property »

Bayer Farm

Bayer Farm Neighborhood Park and Gardens is a unique collaboration between Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks and LandPaths. It is a 6-acre urban farm & city park-in-the-making in the heart of the Roseland neighborhood, with old barns, beautiful gardens, and plenty of ways to relax and have fun. Explore this property »

Carrington Ranch

Carrington Ranch, a 330 acre gem on the Sonoma Coast, is home to amazing coastal grasslands and a piece of the California Coastal Trail, straddling Coleman Valley Road. The ranch's original homestead, consisting of house, shed and sheep barn, adds a historic flavor to this scenic beauty. Accessible via guided tours and as part of LandPaths' Volunteer Patrol, this property will be transferred to State Parks as an addition to Sonoma Coast State Park. Explore this property »

Bohemia Ranch

(Re)discover Bohemia via guided hikes and volunteer stewardship projects with LandPaths - as we explore the feasibility of acquiring Bohemia Ranch to create a privately-owned but publicly-accessible preserve. Explore this property »

Taylor Mountain Open Space Preserve

Hike, bike or horseback ride on this beautiful 1000+ acre future park at the doorstep of Santa Rosa. LandPaths, the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District, and Sonoma County County Regional Parks are offering a Permit Program at Taylor Mountain in Santa Rosa. Free permits are issued after attending a 1-hour orientation on the property. Visit our online calendar to find an upcoming orientation date. Explore this property »