Calendar of Events | Sonoma Ecology Center

July 2021

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				1	2	3 Creekside Nature Hike 10:00 am Creekside Nature Hike @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Join us for a 1.4-mile nature hike along the Sonoma Creek. On the hike your leader will teach you about the plants, animals, and aquatic life of Sonoma Creek. The hike starts outside the Visitor[...]
4 Fourth of July Fireworks Hike 6:45 pm Fourth of July Fireworks Hike @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 4 @ 6:45 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets We celebrate summer and our nation’s founding as we climb the tallest mountain in Sonoma Valley–Bald Mountain–for a spectacular evening vantage point. This strenuous hike covers 6.5 miles with 1500 ft. elevation gain–including some steep[...]	5 Creek Camp at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 9:00 am Creek Camp at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 5 @ 9:00 am – Jul 9 @ 3:00 pm Tickets Join us for a week (or two!) of Creek camp exploration at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Traverse the headwaters of Sonoma Creek Watershed in this recreational and environmental education camp. Campers will spend the week[...] Family Hike 10:00 am Family Hike @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Come to the park for a peaceful hike through the woods! Join our Docents on this fun family hike that is good for all ages. During this 2-mile hike with 400-ft elevation gain, you will[...]	6	7	8 Sugarloaf Trail Crew 9:00 am Sugarloaf Trail Crew @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Help Sugarloaf with trail restoration work. Work includes bridge and step construction, installing signs, clearing, lifting, carrying and hiking. Bring gloves, hat, and water that you can carry hands-free (i.e. bring a backpack). Wear long[...]	9 Fin de semana en Sugarloaf 5:00 pm Fin de semana en Sugarloaf @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 9 @ 5:00 pm – Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm Tickets 18-20 de junio, 25-27 de junio, 9-11 de julio, o 16-18 de julio. ¡Venga a disfrutar un fin de semana acampando en su parque! No es necesario tener experiencia acampando, ¡nosotros le enseñaremos! Este evento[...]	10 ParkRx – Beginning Hiking for Fitness Series 8:00 am ParkRx – Beginning Hiking for Fitness Series @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 10 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Hiking for Fitness Series is back! Join us for the 8-week Beginner Hiking for Fitness Program. The program leaders will guide you on a series of weekly hikes with the challenge increasing each week.[...] Creekside Nature Hike 10:00 am Creekside Nature Hike @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Join us for a 1.4-mile nature hike along the Sonoma Creek. On the hike your leader will teach you about the plants, animals, and aquatic life of Sonoma Creek. The hike starts outside the Visitor[...] RFO Public Star Party 8:00 pm RFO Public Star Party @ Robert Ferguson Observatory Jul 10 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm Tickets The Robert Ferguson Observatory (RFO) is open to the public at least once a month, usually on a Saturday near the time of the New Moon. Star Parties: Presentations on astronomical topics are given in[...]
11 Sugarloaf Volunteer Training 1:30 pm Sugarloaf Volunteer Training @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets We have volunteer opportunities for you! Initial training is provided and periodic docent enrichment events feature speakers who provide more insight into specific aspects of park history or ecology. We need volunteers to: – Become[...]	12	13	14	15	16 Fin de semana en Sugarloaf 5:00 pm Fin de semana en Sugarloaf @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 16 @ 5:00 pm – Jul 18 @ 12:00 pm Tickets 18-20 de junio, 25-27 de junio, 9-11 de julio, o 16-18 de julio. ¡Venga a disfrutar un fin de semana acampando en su parque! No es necesario tener experiencia acampando, ¡nosotros le enseñaremos! Este evento[...] Our Outstanding Oaks 9:00 am Our Outstanding Oaks @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 16 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Sonoma County has 9 species of native oaks – what questions do you have about oaks? And what questions do oaks have about us? Certified California Naturalists Carolyn Greene and Marie Kay Hansen will identify at[...]	17 Creekside Nature Hike 10:00 am Creekside Nature Hike @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Join us for a 1.4-mile nature hike along the Sonoma Creek. On the hike your leader will teach you about the plants, animals, and aquatic life of Sonoma Creek. The hike starts outside the Visitor[...]
18	19 Creek Camp at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 9:00 am Creek Camp at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – Jul 23 @ 3:00 pm Tickets Join us for a week (or two!) of Creek camp exploration at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Traverse the headwaters of Sonoma Creek Watershed in this recreational and environmental education camp. Campers will spend the week[...]	20	21	22 Sugarloaf Trail Crew 9:00 am Sugarloaf Trail Crew @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Help Sugarloaf with trail restoration work. Work includes bridge and step construction, installing signs, clearing, lifting, carrying and hiking. Bring gloves, hat, and water that you can carry hands-free (i.e. bring a backpack). Wear long[...]	23 Full Moon Hike 6:30 pm Full Moon Hike @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 23 @ 6:30 pm – 9:15 pm Tickets Bring a flashlight and your sense of wonder as you explore the park after dark. This hike begins at the White Barn and heads up either to Bald Mountain or to the viewpoint on Vista[...]	24 Forest Therapy 9:30 am Forest Therapy @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 24 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets The practice of Forest Therapy has been shown to improve health and well-being. Have you heard about Shinrin-yoku or Forest bathing? Here is an opportunity to take a walk and experience the practice for yourself.[...] Yoga Hike 9:30 am Yoga Hike @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 24 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Enjoy your yoga experience in the beautiful setting of our park! Susan Topf’s Yoga Hike balances a mix of easy hiking and gentle yoga postures, breath work and guided meditation, no mat necessary. Please wear[...] Creekside Nature Hike 10:00 am Creekside Nature Hike @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Join us for a 1.4-mile nature hike along the Sonoma Creek. On the hike your leader will teach you about the plants, animals, and aquatic life of Sonoma Creek. The hike starts outside the Visitor[...]
25	26 Creek Camp at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 9:00 am Creek Camp at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 26 @ 9:00 am – Jul 30 @ 3:00 pm Tickets Join us for a week (or two!) of Creek camp exploration at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Traverse the headwaters of Sonoma Creek Watershed in this recreational and environmental education camp. Campers will spend the week[...]	27	28	29	30	31 Creekside Nature Hike 10:00 am Creekside Nature Hike @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Jul 31 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Join us for a 1.4-mile nature hike along the Sonoma Creek. On the hike your leader will teach you about the plants, animals, and aquatic life of Sonoma Creek. The hike starts outside the Visitor[...]

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