Laguna Foundation Public Education Program
2012 Laguna Outings Schedule
Laguna Trail Preview: BIRDS
Saturday, March 24, 2012
9am - noon
With open skies, valley oak trees and upland grasslands, the new (but not-yet-open) Laguna Trail offers lots of opportunities for great bird watching! Bring your binoculars and bird identification guides and be sure to wear mud boots or waterproof shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy because we will also get as close as possible to the Laguna and the birds in its riparian zone. Seasoned Laguna docents who are skilled (and passionate!) birders will be our guides. If birding isn’t your thing, join Laguna docents for trail preview walks on July 14.
(Offered in partnership with LandPaths & the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Register on the LandPaths website: www.landpaths.org)
Nestward Migration - Docent-led walks to the nesting colony at Delta Pond
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Choose your time: 7:45 AM, 8:00, 8:15, 8:30, 8:50, 9:15
$10 per person
Sign-up for this early morning adventure and prepare for exciting sights and sounds! At a hidden Laguna location off Willowside Road is an impressive nesting colony of great blue herons, great egrets and double crested cormorants. Once arriving at the site after a pleasant and informative docent-led walk, we are likely to see everything from courtship displays, nest building activity, adults incubating eggs, adults flying in with food trying to keep up with demanding feeding schedules, to chicks who are trying to out-compete nest-mates and prepare for first flight. Other possible treats include sightings of American white pelicans, a cliff swallow nesting colony and maybe even a bald eagle. This event is always a sell-out so register early! Approximately 3-mile walk over flat, uneven terrain. Full details emailed upon registration.
Laguna Learning Center - Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, May 26, 2012
11am-3 pm
Join us for this fun-filled day to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the Laguna Learning Center. We are planning a day full of activities for all! Come take in the beautiful views and perhaps do some bird watching. Take a tour of our restoration nursery. Learn about the history of the farm house and the property. Enjoy a horse-drawn ride. Get in touch with the agricultural history of the area. Learn about Laguna flora and fauna. View the Tiddalick video with the whole family. Food, fun and lots environmental education activities for all promise to make for a great community day!
Laguna Trail Preview
Saturday, July 14, 2012
8:30-11:30 am
Starting at the Laguna Wetland Preserve in Sebastopol, we will walk across the Laguna, into Meadowlark field and join the soon-to-be-open Laguna trail for a sneak preview through a protected area not previously open to the public. This delightful morning walk promises great views and pleasant strolling around Kelly Wetland. Docents will share highlights and interesting Laguna tidbits along the way.
Twilight Laguna Explorations
Saturday, August 4, 2012
5:30-8:30 pm
Whoooo comes out as day fades to night? What are Laguna critters up to in the evening? Bring a couple friends or bring the kids and join the Laguna Foundation docents for a fun-field excursion of exploring, learning and family-friendly games (optional) alongside a special section of the Laguna not usually open. (Offered in partnership with LandPaths & Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Register on the LandPaths website)
Check back often! More events to be posted soon!