agosto 2, 2025
Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/02/2025
9:00 am-11:30 am
Location
Field of Dreams Park
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Date: Saturday, agosto 2
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30
Location: Montini Open Space Preserve. Meet at Field of Dreams Parking Lot, 151 1st Street West, Sonoma
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Join Sonoma Ecology Center and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space for a summer morning in awe of nature and expanding self-discovery!
Hike Sonoma Valley’s Montini Open Space Preserve and learn from locally renowned nature journalist Sarah Reid. Whether you’re an avid hiker, artist or just a nature enthusiast, you’ll have the chance to use your senses to tune into the local flora, fauna and geography of the land. We will hone and develop new tools as you practice the art and science of recording with drawn images and creative note taking. Experimenting with a few nature apps for the smartphone rounds out the wander in the wild. No experience necessary—just bring your natural curiosity and creativity!
Children age 9 and up are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Park at the Sonoma Police Department and Field of Dreams parking lot on First Street West, Sonoma.
WHAT TO BRING:
-Daypack or with water bottle, snack (optional), sunscreen
-Wear: Sturdy close-toed shoes, long pants (we will sit on the ground for part of the time)
– Blank book or favorite unlined journal and pencil (optional)
-Walking sticks (optional)
Note:
-We will provide plastic mats for sitting, pencils, erasers, colored pencils, mini-journals (with basics of nature journaling printed and fastened inside cover), and printed guides.
The Montini Open Space Preserve was protected by Sonoma County Ag + Open Space in diciembre 2005 for recreation and preservation of its natural and rich historic significance has been a working ranch since the time of General Vallejo. The preserve, which encompasses 152 acres, is in and adjacent to the City of Sonoma. With oak woodland, large rock outcroppings, and open grassland, the property offers beautiful views of San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. Due to occasionally steep trails and uneven footing, the hike is rated intermediate; however, frequent pauses will allow hikers to catch their breath. There is no charge for the outing, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.