2008 Spring Schedule

March

8 (Sat) Vernal pools, natural springs, wet meadows hike in the Laughlin Ridge watershed on eastside of ranch.  Hike climbs 1,000 ft. over 3 miles, 6 miles round trip; moderate.
16 (Sun) Strictly for the birds, and bugs, and wild flowers.  Bird watching in oak woodlands and stream riparian areas along Forsythe Cr.  Walk 1 mile round trip; easy. Start time 9 a.m.
29 (Sat) Animal tracking mud walk along dirt roads to 2nd growth redwood grove with trilliums, redwood sorrel, ferns, and lichens. Hike 5 miles round trip; moderate.

April

5 (Sat) See March 29.
12 (Sat) Ranch history and nature walk past pioneer cemetery, Indian campsite, Seabiscuit's barn and statue. Walk 3 miles round trip;easy.
13 (Sun) See April 12.
19 (Sat) Turtle pond wild flower walk.  Observe, smell, and maybe even a taste of Spring's bounty. Walk 1.5 miles round trip; easy.

May

3 (Sat) White deer lake wild flower walk. Thru wild flower meadows and oak woodlands along the lake shore. Hike 4 miles round trip; moderate.
10 (Sat) See March 8.
18 (Sun) See May 3.
31 (Sat) Lilies of the field.  Glorious wild flower walk along dirt roads and thru open meadows. Walk 3.5 miles round trip; easy.

June

8 (Sun) See May 31.
14 (Sat)Indian springs hike.  Thru 2nd growth redwoods, mixed hardwoods, and fir forests to a summer Indian campsite above Walker valley.  Hike 5.5 miles round trip and 650 ft; moderate.
21 (Sat) See May 31.