18-20 de junio, 25-27 de junio, 9-11 de julio, o 16-18 de julio.
¡Venga a disfrutar un fin de semana acampando en su parque! No es necesario tener experiencia acampando, ¡nosotros le enseñaremos! Este evento es gratuito y proveerá una oportunidad para familiarizarse con el equipo y fomentar las habilidades de acampar. Tendremos tiendas de campaña y extra equipo para los participantes que necesiten; los participantes serán responsables por sus comidas. El evento y estacionamiento son gratuitos pero por favor regístrese por adelantado, ya que el espacio es limitado a 5 familias de 6 miembros o 30 participantes. Seguiremos las medidas apropiadas en acuerdo con órdenes del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado.
Si tiene preguntas o busca más información, por favor contacte a Alma: alma@sonomaecologycenter.org

Este evento es respaldado por Route to Parks, una beca de Parks California.

Weekend at Sugarloaf
June 18-20, June 25-27, July 9-11 or July 16-18
Come experience a night of camping at your park! This is a beginning-camper friendly-experience. If you’ve never camped, or if it’s been some years, this opportunity will familiarize you with equipment and strengthen your camping skills. Gear will be provided for those who need it; you bring the food! This is a free event planned around a primarily Spanish speaking audience of up to 30. Families from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome.
Email alma@sonomaecologycenter.org with your questions. We will observe applicable County Health orders.

Senderos Naturales is supported by Route to Parks, a grant of Parks California.

Enjoy your yoga experience in the beautiful setting of our park! Susan Topf’s Yoga Hike balances a mix of easy hiking and gentle yoga postures, breath work and guided meditation, no mat necessary.
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing to feel comfortable being in a natural setting and bring water (as needed) and your mask.
Route varies on weather conditions and group interest that typically covers 2-3 miles of varied terrain.
Tickets are $30 and include parking if registered in advance online.
All levels and ages welcome. Meet at the Visitor’s Center unless otherwise noted in confirmation email prior to the hike. Limited to 12 participants.

Join us for a 1.4-mile nature hike along the Sonoma Creek. On the hike your leader will teach you about the plants, animals, and aquatic life of Sonoma Creek. The hike starts at the Visitors Center. No fee, but parking charges apply. 

The hike is limited to 12 participants. Sign up at Visitor Center or RSVP to alma@sonomaecologycenter.org 

Come listen to amateur herpetologist Steve Nielsen give a presentation on snakes, followed by a light walk led by Citizen Scientists Rachel Freed and Galen. We’ll meet at the Robert Ferguson Observatory at 10 AM for the half-hour presentation and afterwards we’ll explore the surrounding areas for sightings. We recommend you bring water, sunblock, and a hat. We are limiting this event to 20 participants. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for minors. Parking fees apply.

Join us for a week (or two!) of Creek camp exploration at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Traverse the headwaters of Sonoma Creek Watershed in this recreational and environmental education camp. Campers will spend the week as explorers, starting off the day with morning hikes on the park’s trails. As the day warms, we’ll stay close to water, exploring the creeks for insects and amphibians. Activities include investigating the properties of water, collecting and studying aquatic insects, learning about the wildlife and plants found in the park. Our camp days will also consist of plenty of games, hiking, and storytelling.

Creek Camp is run by Sonoma Ecology Center naturalist Jonny Ehlers. Jonny is a fourth-generation educator who began working with youth right out of high school in an after-school program in Sacramento. He later became an educator in West Sonoma County at a residential camp working with diverse populations and founded The Mycelium Project, an organization dedicated to helping kids and adults through hikes, and nature-based activities. 

*We look forward to joining together in person and engaging with youth once again, off-screen and in-nature. However, given the uncertainties of our public health guidelines, our camps will be continually evolving. We will abide but whatever our scientists and medical experts deem as safe for in-person meetings when the camps start this summer. At this time we are limiting the sign-ups for this camp to no more than 12 participants.

6/21 Creek Camp 8-12, 9-3pm

7/6  Creek Camp 8-12, 9-3pm 

7/19 Creek Camp 8-12, 9-3pm

7/26 Creek Camp 8-12, 9-3pm

Help Sugarloaf with trail restoration work. Work includes bridge and step construction, installing signs, clearing, lifting, carrying and hiking. Bring gloves, hat, and water that you can carry hands-free (i.e. bring a backpack). Wear long pants, boots or sturdy shoes and sunscreen. Poison oak is present, so long sleeves are suggested. We have tools and trained crew leaders with tasks for all. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We will provide tools, and if allowed, lunch.

If you are a current State Parks volunteer, signup in Volgistics.

Otherwise, sign up here.