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06-03-2009, 11:30 PM
Pepperwood Preserve, 3450 Franz Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 ~ 707-542-2080 ~ http://www.pepperwoodpreserve.org
Family Adventure: Budding Biologists
Saturday, June 27, 2009, 9am-1pm
Track a mountain lion! Watch hawks hunt for gophers! Visit a redwood forest! In this outdoor adventure, led by Margaret Boeger, Pepperwood School Programs Manager, you and your kids will experience what it’s like to be a zoologist as we explore the rich wildlife at Pepperwood Preserve. On our hike we’ll learn to identify the local birds by sight and song, and will search for signs and tracks of coyotes, foxes, mountain lions and other mammals. If we’re lucky, we may even spot some secretive reptiles along the way. This event involves moderate hiking outdoors for several hours. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a hat, sunscreen, bottled water and lunch. Binoculars and cameras are welcome. Young children may ride in backpacks or hike (if they can walk up to three miles). Trails cannot accommodate strollers. Best suited for children over five years of age. Meet at Bechtel House. Registration begins May 27.
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Pepperwood is a 3,117-acre nature preserve located in northeastern Sonoma County, owned and operated by the Pepperwood Foundation with a focus on research, education and preservation. The Foundation works cooperatviely with Santa Rosa Junior College to coordinate educational programs at the preserve. The preserve varies in elevation form 240 to 1,560 feet and has a complex geological structure, making it an ideal location for field classes. For more information, go to http://www.pepperwoodpreserve.org
This series of hikes, lectures and workshops will introduce you to Pepperwood. With its stunning landscape and rich biodiversity, the Pepperwood Preserve is home to more than 100 species of birds, 27 species of reptiles and amphibians and 25 species of mammals as well as more than 600 species of native ferns, wildflowers and trees. For the hikes, participants should be in good health and able to hike over hilly terrain; the hikes will last approximately four hours. Bring binoculars, cameras, field guides, water and a snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking shoes.
These events are free, however, reservations are required and space is limited to 25 participants for most events. Registration begins approximately 30 days prior to the date that the event will take place; please do not contact us for reservations before the indicated registration date. To request a space in one of the events please email us at events@pepperwoodpreserve.org or call (707)542-2080. Please note that requests are limited to 2 spaces per event for all free events. Larger parties wishing to attend will need to make multiple requests.
For more information on these events, go to the Pepperwood website http://www.pepperwoodpreserve.org
Family Adventure: Budding Biologists
Saturday, June 27, 2009, 9am-1pm
Track a mountain lion! Watch hawks hunt for gophers! Visit a redwood forest! In this outdoor adventure, led by Margaret Boeger, Pepperwood School Programs Manager, you and your kids will experience what it’s like to be a zoologist as we explore the rich wildlife at Pepperwood Preserve. On our hike we’ll learn to identify the local birds by sight and song, and will search for signs and tracks of coyotes, foxes, mountain lions and other mammals. If we’re lucky, we may even spot some secretive reptiles along the way. This event involves moderate hiking outdoors for several hours. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a hat, sunscreen, bottled water and lunch. Binoculars and cameras are welcome. Young children may ride in backpacks or hike (if they can walk up to three miles). Trails cannot accommodate strollers. Best suited for children over five years of age. Meet at Bechtel House. Registration begins May 27.
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Pepperwood is a 3,117-acre nature preserve located in northeastern Sonoma County, owned and operated by the Pepperwood Foundation with a focus on research, education and preservation. The Foundation works cooperatviely with Santa Rosa Junior College to coordinate educational programs at the preserve. The preserve varies in elevation form 240 to 1,560 feet and has a complex geological structure, making it an ideal location for field classes. For more information, go to http://www.pepperwoodpreserve.org
This series of hikes, lectures and workshops will introduce you to Pepperwood. With its stunning landscape and rich biodiversity, the Pepperwood Preserve is home to more than 100 species of birds, 27 species of reptiles and amphibians and 25 species of mammals as well as more than 600 species of native ferns, wildflowers and trees. For the hikes, participants should be in good health and able to hike over hilly terrain; the hikes will last approximately four hours. Bring binoculars, cameras, field guides, water and a snack. Dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking shoes.
These events are free, however, reservations are required and space is limited to 25 participants for most events. Registration begins approximately 30 days prior to the date that the event will take place; please do not contact us for reservations before the indicated registration date. To request a space in one of the events please email us at events@pepperwoodpreserve.org or call (707)542-2080. Please note that requests are limited to 2 spaces per event for all free events. Larger parties wishing to attend will need to make multiple requests.
For more information on these events, go to the Pepperwood website http://www.pepperwoodpreserve.org