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Meet at the Highway 12 entrance. This is stroller friendly. There is no shade.
Features a 1.8 mile compacted gravel trail that connects the Occidental Road Trailhead to the Highway 12 Trailhead. The majority of the trail has gentle slopes, but there are two areas where the slope exceeds trail slope standards of 5% for a distance of approximately 70 feet due to the location of the trail easement on the property. Accessible parking is provided at both trailheads.
https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/find-a-park/laguna-de-santa-rosa-trail
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What will I see on this tour?
These tours are led by our wonderful crew of ocean-loving docents, and visitors will learn about ongoing marine and coastal science research at Bodega Marine Laboratory and its history on the Sonoma Coast. Plus, you'll get to meet a variety of colorful and diverse ocean creatures.
W hen will the gates be open?
T he front gates will be open to allow visitors in from 1:45 until 3:45pm on Fridays. Please plan to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.
Who’s invited?
Although we welcome all ages, these tours are best for people who are school-aged and above. Dogs and other pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.
Public tours are only available by reservation on Eventbrite. If your preferred tour time is already full, you can place your name on a waitlist through Eventbrite to claim a spot if one becomes available.
If you are interested in arranging a tour for a school or other group of 10 or more people, please contact alcarranza@ucdavis.edu instead of booking through the public tour reservation system.
What else should I know?
As you drive up to the lab, please be mindful that we are on the Bodega Marine Reserve, a protected home for many marine and terrestrial creatures. We ask that you reduce your speed to the posted limits and watch out for wildlife.
While on the tour, please stay with your group and do not explore on your own, as parts of the laboratory and reserve contain sensitive organisms and research data that are easily damaged.
Does the tour cost money?
We provide our public tours free of charge, but donations are encouraged and appreciated (suggested donation: $10 per person, $5 per student, $25 per family). Donations are critical to supporting the care and maintenance of the aquaria and animals you will see during your tour.
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UPDATE - THIS EVENT IS FULL.
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This is a SRMC Members Only Event. Registration for this event will begin May 2, 6pm.
Join us for a fun Farm Adventure at Bale of Fun Farm, which has more than 50 animals, ranging from chickens, ducks, geese, sheep, goats, a miniature horse, a donkey, a pony, a quarter horse, doves, pigeons, dogs, cats, bunnies, pot-belly pigs, guinea pigs, a jersey cow, a tortoise, a bearded dragon, and many different birds!
There is a of limit of 15 children interacting with the animals. Cost for this event is $10/child. Adults are not counted - but there is limited space to park, so 1 car per family.
NOTE: there is a second event for those who can't make this date or if this event is full on Saturday, June 22 at 10am. Registration for that event will open May 22 at 6pm. There will be no pony rides for either event.
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Big fun for the whole family is coming to Sonoma Valley this June 9th as the nationally-touring special exhibition Ribbit Exhibit makes its west coast debut at Sonoma Botanical Garden in Glen Ellen.
It's a whimsical presentation of more than 20 human-sized frog characters placed in vignettes throughout the Garden. Hunt for them all!! Favorites include Zenny meditating on a lily pad in the Garden’s pond, dapper Floyd and his elegant partner Grace cutting the rug amongst the flowers, and many others.
The 22 eye-catching sculptures, each 4 to 6 feet tall, are thoughtfully handcrafted by the North Carolina-based artist Andy Cobb from copper, colored with natural patina. Visitors will find them sitting in trees, playing jazz, enjoying a cup of coffee on a park bench, and more.
Enjoy Sunday Funday with face painting, scavenger hunts, art projects and more.
More details on the website at https://sonomabg.org/visit/ribbit-exhibit/
Emyli will be there 6/9 from 12-2. B(ring)Y(our)O(wn) Picnic lunch and join us as we walk through the exhibit at 1pm. Stay for face painting and Sunday Funday activities after.
$5 donation to hold your spot. Please RSVP by June 8.
Note: there are no refunds for this event. However, you are free to find a replacement for your spot, including posting on the SRMC page.
This is a SRMC Members Only Event. Registration for this event will begin May 22, 6pm.
NOTE: Priority for this event is given to families that could not register for the first Bale of Fun event on 6/2. If this event does not fill, we will then open registration to all. There are no pony rides for either date.
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