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Feb 26th Hike Clarks Valley
Time: 9am to 2pm
Cost: Free for
members & family, $5 suggested donation for non-members
Difficulty: Easy to
Moderate
Come explore the yellow pine
forest of the Sierra Nevada foothills. With mixed coniferous forests,
meadows and Snow Creek, there is plenty to see and explore on SFC’s
Clarks Valley Conservation Easement.
Meet at the Mariposa Kiwanis Preschool
parking lot
on the corner of Darrah and Triangle
Roads, approximately 5 miles off Hwy 49 in Mariposa County. Bring
binoculars, field guides, lunch, water, and wet-weather gear.
Docent: Andy Steele
March 12th
Family Hike @ Von der Ahe easement
Time: 10am to 1pm
Cost: Free for
members & family, $5 suggested donation for non-members
Difficulty: Easy
Bring the kids for a day of
adventure and exploration. Come enjoy the wildlife, native plants and
wildflowers that SFC’s Von der Ahe Conservation Easement has to offer.
Meet at The
Bootjack Market on Darrah Rd off of Hwy. 49. Bring water, lunch and
wet-weather gear.
Docent: Jenny McCollom
March 19th
Wildflowers of the Merced River Canyon
Time: 9am to 3pm
Cost: $10/$20
members/family, $15/$30 non-members/family
Difficulty: Easy to
Moderate
Come learn about native
plants and wildflowers from renowned naturalist, author and educator
Michael Ross. Known for its
spectacular diversity of native plants,
particularly wildflowers, this trail passes through foothill oak
woodlands, lush riparian areas and native rock gardens. Meet at the El
Portal gas station to carpool to trailhead. Bring field guides, lunch,
water, and wet-weather gear.
Docent: Michael Ross
April 16th
Family Hike @ Trabucco Ranch
Time: 10am to 1pm
Cost: Free for
members & family, $5 suggested donation for non-members
Difficulty: Easy
Bring the kids for a day of
adventure and exploration. Trek through open grazing land, blue oak
woodland and montane hardwood. Meet at the Park-and-Ride behind Rite
Aid on Joe Howard St off of Hwy 49.
Bring water, lunch and wet-weather gear.
Docent: Andy Steele
Docent: Jenny McCollom
April 17th
Birding Striped Rock
Time: 8am to 1pm
Cost: $10/$20
members/family, $15/$30 non-members/family
Join naturalist Len McKenzie
for a morning observing the native flora and birds of the Mariposa
Foothills. Bring the family or a group of friends for this 3 mile hike
on SFC’s Striped Rock Conservation Easement. The Striped Rock property
is a haven for wildlife and is a unique geologic feature of the Mariposa
landscape. Meet at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds parking lot off of
Hwy 49. Bring
binoculars, field guides, lunch and water.
Docent: Len McKenzie
April 22nd
Earth Day Hike at Striped Rock
Time: 9am to 2pm
Cost: Free for
members & family, $5 suggested donation for non-members
Come celebrate Earth Day by
exploring a local scenic landmark. Striped Rock, a large granitic dome,
is a unique geologic feature of the Mariposa landscape. Property
consists of blue oak woodland, granite outcrops and Striped Rock Creek.
Meet at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds parking lot off of Hwy 49.
Docent: Bill Downey
May 15th
Birding Clarks Valley
Time: 8am to 1pm
Cost: $10/$20
members/family, $15/$30 non-members/family
Discover a diverse array of
spring birds in foothills habitat. Join naturalist Len McKenzie for a
walk on SFC’s Clarks Valley Conservation Easement.
Meet at the
historic Darrah School at the intersection of Darrah, Triangle and
Jerserydale Rds., 5 miles off Hwy 49 in Mariposa County. Boots are
recommended. Bring binoculars, field guides, lunch and water.
Docent: Len McKenzie
May 28th Family
Hike @ Clarks Valley
Time: 10am to 1pm
Cost: Free for
members & family, $5 suggested donation for non-members
Bring the kids for a day of
adventure and exploration. Ponderosa Pines, Cedars, Black Oaks,
mountain meadows and Snow Creek will captivate all.
Meet at
the Mariposa Kiwanis Preschool parking lot
on the corner of Darrah and Triangle
Roads, approximately 5 miles off Hwy 49 in Mariposa County. Bring
water, lunch and wet-weather gear.
Docent: Jenny McCollom
Docent: Kim Marcis
June 4th Bean
Creek Nature Walk
Time: TBA - Afternoon
Cost: Free for
members & family, $5 suggested donation for non-members
Join us in the town of
Coulterville to celebrate our newly acquired Bean Creek Conservation
Easement. Hike will be part of the John Muir Celebration held in
Coulterville each year.
Docent: TBA
June 25th
Astronomy at Bohna Ranch
Time: TBA
Cost: $10/$20
members/family, $15/$30 non-members/family
Bring a folding chair,
binoculars, and a flashlight for an evening of star gazing on Bohna
Ranch. Fresno City College Astronomy Instructor Garrett Wimer will take
you on a magical tour of the night sky. Telescopes will be set up for
viewing some of the interesting stars and planets. Bring the kids! Meet
at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds parking lot off of Hwy 49.
Docent: Garrett Wimer
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