Events & Outings
Nature Walks & Guided Hikes
Spring Wildflowers at Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools
Free Event
Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools via Galvin Community Park
Saturday, April 4, 10am-1pm
Level: Moderate
We will walk through the oak woodlands and meadows to see the vernal pools and enjoy the beauty of this ecological preserve. Join Sonoma Land Trust and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space for a springtime wildflower walk at the Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools. This 174-acre preserve protects rare and threatened plant species and conserves a significant portion of a wildlife corridor.
The Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools property was acquired by Sonoma Land Trust in March of 2023. As a partner in the project, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space holds a conservation easement on the property. Additional funding partners include the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the State Coastal Conservancy, and the California Natural Resources Agency. This land protection will ensure the ongoing health of the property’s natural features, including two rare vernal pools, mature oak woodlands, intact grasslands, and portions of Yulupa Creek.
Level: Moderate
Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools was protected in 2023 by Ag + Open Space 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.