Events & Outings
Nature Walks & Guided Hikes
Nature Journaling: Little Landscapes & Plants
Free Event
Ester Americano Preserve via Bodega Lane
Saturday, July 11, 10am-12:30pm
Level: Gentle
Whether you are a beginner or experienced in Nature Journaling, join Sarah Reid, Sonoma Land Trust and Ag+ Open Space for an outing on the Estero Americano Preserve! You will learn to create little landscapes called “landscapitos” in your nature journal, as well as practice documenting plants – hopefully wildflowers! We will practice the prompts “I Notice, I Wonder, It Reminds Me Of” and share tips and techniques. The instructor will provide pen/pencil for sketching and mini watercolor sets to practice adding color. Don’t be afraid if you feel you “can’t draw”: this is all about the joy of observing nature, and putting words, numbers and simple sketches on paper.
Your instructor: Sarah Reid is a certified Nature Journal Educator through Wild Wonder Foundation and California Naturalist based in Santa Rosa.
Bring: Layers for variable weather conditions, hat, sunscreen, drinking water, a portable chair or something to sit on the ground. If you have your own journal and/or favorite supplies, bring them along!
Level: Moderate
Estero Americano Preserve was protected by Ag + Open Space in 1997 and 2001 for recreation and preservation of its natural resources. This event is free and made possible by Sonoma County taxpayers, who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.
Faqs
Bring a filled water bottle, snacks/lunch, layers of clothing, sunscreen, a sun hat, a windbreaker, and good hiking shoes/boots.
Pets are not allowed on Sonoma Land Trust properties. Service animals are allowed.
Yes, you can register for more than one person. If you want to add an additional person after you’ve already registered, please email outings@sonomalandtrust.org.
Most of our outings are guided outings on privately owned property and require the group to stay together for the duration of the outing. If you are anticipating needing to leave early, please email outings@sonomalandtrust.org to see if we’ll be able to accommodate that request.
Yes! We encourage children’s participation, as long as they are willing and able to complete the physical requirements of the terrain and distance of the outing.
We occasionally offer a carpool from Santa Rosa. Please email outings@sonomalandtrust.org to inquire about a specific outing.
Please email outings@sonomalandtrust.org to cancel your registration.
Please email outings@sonomalandtrust.org for any questions.
Most of the SLT-owned properties are open through guided access only, with the exception of Pole Mountain (when accessed through the Jenner Headlands) and Stuart Creek Run.
Most of our preserves do not have restrooms available.
There is no charge for this event, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.
Our Programming
Sonoma Land Trust’s Events & Outings connect people with our protected lands through hands-on learning, recreation, and exploration. Our goal is to share Sonoma County’s beauty, inspire future conservationists, and make nature accessible to all.
Outings made possible by people like you
Faqs
Bring a filled water bottle, snacks/lunch, layers of clothing, sunscreen, a sun hat, a windbreaker, and good hiking shoes/boots.
Pets are not allowed on Sonoma Land Trust properties. Service animals are allowed.
Yes, you can register for more than one person. If you want to add an additional person after you’ve already registered, please email outings@sonomalandtrust.org.
Most of our outings are guided outings on privately owned property and require the group to stay together for the duration of the outing. If you are anticipating needing to leave early, please email outings@sonomalandtrust.org to see if we’ll be able to accommodate that request.
Yes! We encourage children’s participation, as long as they are willing and able to complete the physical requirements of the terrain and distance of the outing.
We occasionally offer a carpool from Santa Rosa. Please email outings@sonomalandtrust.org to inquire about a specific outing.
Please email outings@sonomalandtrust.org to cancel your registration.
Please email outings@sonomalandtrust.org for any questions.
Most of the SLT-owned properties are open through guided access only, with the exception of Pole Mountain (when accessed through the Jenner Headlands) and Stuart Creek Run.
Most of our preserves do not have restrooms available.
There is no charge for this event, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.
Our Programming
Sonoma Land Trust’s Events & Outings connect people with our protected lands through hands-on learning, recreation, and exploration. Our goal is to share Sonoma County’s beauty, inspire future conservationists, and make nature accessible to all.