Mushroom Walk at Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve

Mushroom Walk at Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve

March 14, 2020

Loading Map....

Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/14/2020
9:00 am-12:30 pm

Location
Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve

Categories


Mushroom Walk at Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve – Valley of the Moon’s Hidden Gem

Date: Saturday, March 14th
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve (details on where to meet will be provided upon registration)

After a successful and well-attended winter mushroom walk, we’ve decided to add a spring date to the calendar! Led by founder of the Mycelium Project, and Sonoma Ecology Center naturalist Jonny Ehlers along with Restoration manager and native plant expert Jason Mills, join us for an exploration through the Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve. Located on Nuns Canyon Road, the preserve is near the epicenter of the 2017 Nunns Fire. The preserve is only accessible to the public on guided outings and is known for its stunning vistas, open meadows, waterfalls, and oak woodlands. Calabazas Creek provides hikers with a multitude of microclimates as well as a rigorous hike. 

The Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve was protected by Ag + Open Space in October of 2004 for recreation and preservation of its natural resources, including the stretch of Calabazas Creek that cascades down the canyon. The 1,290-acre property, overlooking the Valley of the Moon, is one of the most exquisite natural sites in Sonoma Valley, containing a wide array of habitats and breathtaking vistas.

This is a moderately strenuous hike with substantial elevation gain, on established trails. Please bring water and snacks, and be prepared for that day’s weather. There is a shallow water crossing. The hike will go on in light rain, but heavy rain will cancel the outing.

There is no charge for this 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.

The event is free, but registration is required. Click here to RSVP >>

Share this