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Glen Oaks Ranch Open Days

Once more Sonoma Land Trust will be hosting members and guests at our historic ranch in the Valley of the Moon on second and fourth Fridays and third Sundays through October. While most members know about our guided outings, the opportunity to visit a property informally is something rare and altogether different. Just come to hike, sketch, picnic or write. Enjoy music in the parlor on fourth Friday evenings or an optional focus activity—nature, health, arts or history-related—during open mornings.

Friday, April 26, 4-9pm Open Day
5:30pm and 7:30pm: Songs from the Great American Songbook with Chanteuse/Pianist Cherie Chooljiian
7pm: House Tour

Music in the Parlor at 5:30pm and 7:30pm—Songs from the Great American Songbook: George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael and more by chanteuse/pianist Cherie Chooljian and her bass player. BYO liquid refreshments and prepare to sing along on a couple.

Friday, May 10, 9am-2pm Open Day
10am: All About Olive Trees with Arborist Diane Van Anda
11am: House Tour

Stroll at 10am—All about olive trees with arborist Diane Van Anda: their biology, production of oil or fruit, their history in California since arrival in the late 1700s compared to their prehistoric history in Mediterranean civilization being ~3000BC with Semitic peoples in Syria.

Sunday, May 19, 9am-2pm Open Day
9:30am: Trail Walk with Birder and Naturalist Marcia Johnson
11am: House Tour

Trail walk at 9:30am with birder and naturalist Marcia Johnson.

Friday, May 24, 4-9pm Open Day
7pm: House Tour
7:30pm: Soulful Landscapes Concert Performance with Erica Wheeler

Music in the Parlor at 7:30pm—Soulful Landscapes Concert Performance with Erica Wheeler, an award-winning singer/songwriter, 'sense of place' educator and conservation advocate will share an evening of song, story and reflection. Erica's performances take you on a journey across the American landscape and the lives lived there. See familiar places with new eyes, enrich your regional 'sense of place,' and tap into your own stories of place and belonging. Erica's musical style is Folk, Acoustic and Americana. She is known for her poetic lyrics, beautiful voice, humor and warm stage presence.

Friday, June 14, 9am-2pm Open Day
9:30am: Trail Walk with Birder and Naturalist Chris Engel
11am: House Tour

Trail walk at 9:30am with birder and naturalist Chris Engel.

Sunday, June 16, 9am-2pm Open Day
9:30am: Bookworms in the Library
11am: House Tour

Bookworms in the library at 9:30am—Enjoy the coolness of the old stone house as you explore the mainly 20th Century publications on the Glen Oaks bookshelves, then read excerpts from what you find to each other.

Friday, June 28, 4-9pm Open Day
7pm: House Tour
7:30pm: Music in the Parlor with the Rivereens

Music in the Parlor at 7:30pm with the Rivereens—SLT volunteer monitor Henry White brings his harmonicas and artist/musician mates on guitar, bass and accordion to play and sing tunes from Thelonius Monk to Irving Berlin to Django Rhinehart and back again. BYO beverages.

 

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Volunteer with Sonoma Land Trust

You will enjoy:

• Access to diverse and beautiful properties
• Educational and skill building opportunities
• Great community
• Annual Volunteer Celebration

 

Become a Member

You will receive:

• quarterly announcements of upcoming members-only hikes
• monthly eNews and quarterly newsletters
• seasonal invitations to members-only open days at Glen Oaks Ranch
• annual holiday open house and other special events
• ongoing satisfaction of helping preserve what we all love most about Sonoma County