Sugarloaf Perspectives

Storytelling is humanity’s oldest artform, likely originating before the cave paintings of the Stone Age. This summer we introduce ‘Sugarloaf Perspectives’, a storytelling series that brings new voices and people to the park while teaching about the natural environment. Every other Saturday, instead of our regular family campfire, we will have a Perspective.

On 6/25, world-renowned multi-disciplinary artist Bernie Krause will present how sound became his life-long pursuit, and how it applies to conservation.
On 7/23, Megan Walla-Murphy re-introduces bear culture to Sonoma County.
CANCELED: On 8/6, we’ll learn about the secret lives of Alma and Arsel, leaders of the Senderos Naturales program.
On 8/20, we welcome Desi Harp, a member of the Onasáti tribe (mistakenly called ‘guapo’ by the Spanish and ‘wappo’ by Anglo-American settlers) to regale us with song, dance, and the story of creation.
On 9/3 Sonoma Ecology Center’s Educator, Jonny Ehlers will tell family-friendly campfire stories at the Sugarloaf Amphitheater.
CANCELED: 9/10 Sonoma Ecology Center’s Executive Director, Richard Dale and Park Manager, John Roney, celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Team Sugarloaf by sharing how this partnership between non-profits, community, and government led to today’s operation of Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Meet at the Group Camp next to the Robert Ferguson Observatory.

Tickets are $20. We invite you to show up earlier than 7:00 pm for a self-guided nature walk or picnic prior to the event. Parking fees apply.