Events & Outings
Nature Walks & Guided Hikes
Raptors at Camp 4 Preserve
Free Event
Adrian Johnson
Saturday, February 28, 10am-1pm
Level: Gentle
Sonoma Land Trust and raptor guide Adrian Johnson will explore the Sonoma Creek Baylands area near Skaggs Island with a focus on raptors and other birds. Situated in the heart of the Sonoma Creek Baylands, Camp 4 is a former tidal marsh which was diked and drained over 125 years ago for agriculture and is slated for restoration in the coming years. It sits between the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge and the Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area. Camp 4 is nearly encircled by seven miles of tidal slough channels, making it an essential part of the broader wetland network which, when restored, will act as the most critical defense area against rising sea levels in the San Francisco Bay Area. The purchase of this 1,148-acre property in 2023 was made possible through a partnership between Sonoma Land Trust, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
Level: Gentle
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.
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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.