RIDGEWOOD RANCH NATURE CONSERVANCY
16200 N Hwy 101, Willits, CA 95490
33 acres of old growth and 2nd growth Redwoods - 1600 acres of Oak woodlands
5 miles of fish bearing streams and riparian habitat - Vernal pools
DOCENT-LED NATURE WALKS
Walks are free - Reservation required
Call 707.391.3872
To learn more about Ridgewood Ranch Conservation Easements click here
2013 Spring Schedule
March
9th - Second Redwood Grove hike. Lichens, sorrel, trilliums in bloom. Moderate 5-mile round trip with low water creek crossing.
16th - White deer lake hike. Wildflower meadows, oak woodlands, scenic lake. Moderate 5-mile round trip with 500 ft. elevation.
23rd - Animal tracks. Walk with certified tracker identifying signs of wildlife (pending). Easy, 3-mile round trip.
30th - Walker lake boundary hike. Hike through redwoods and beyond to lake spillway. Moderate 6-mile round trip with low water creek crossing.
April
6th - White deer lake hike. Wild flower meadows, oak woodlands, scenic lake. Moderate 5-mile round trip with 500 ft. elevation.
13th - White deer lake hike. Wild flower meadows, oak woodlands, scenic lake. Moderate 5-mile round trip with 500 ft. elevation. |
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...........Enjoy Your Walk!......Be Prepared......
Knowledgeable naturalists, herbalists, birders, and animal trackers are
along on most trips.
Start time is 10 am. except when noted. Outing duration will vary from 3 to
6 hours.
Children
10 and older are welcome. Each trip registration limit is 12 persons.
WHAT TO WEAR AND WHAT TO PACK
Proper footwear is essential;
early spring trips can be muddy good fun, and some have creek crossings.
Wear appropriate (layered)
clothing. Protect yourself from sun, rain, mosquitoes, ticks, and poison
oak.
In your pack carry water
and energy snacks.
You may also want to bring your camera, binoculars,
magnifier, and field guide.
PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER.
NO SMOKING, NO PETS. HEAVY RAIN CANCELS.
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