Park Watch Report Calendar

ARC - WAKAMATSU/GOLD HILL HIKE AND HISTORIC TOURS
Sunday, January 15th, and Saturday, February 18th 10am - noon

GOLD HILL - WAKAMATSU/GOLD HILL WALK AND HISTORIC TOURS
Sunday, January 15th, and Saturday, February 18th 10am - noon

Join ARC-trained docents for a historical tour of property recently acquired by ARC. This ranch is an interesting mosaic of springs, streams, wetlands, blue and live oak forest, sweeping vistas and prime agricultural soil. Ranch ponds and the small lake is a draw for wildlife, particularly migratory waterfowl during the winter and early spring. Along with its beauty, learn about the rich history of the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm, the 1st Japanese Colony site established America in 1869. Please call for meeting location (Gold Hill area) and to sign up. Cost: $10/per person.
Space is limited for many of the programs, so please sign up for events as soon as possible. CLICK HERE for more information.
Call the American River Nature Center at 530.621.1224 or click here to email Julie

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TBF - Short Track Mt. Bike Racing - Granite Beach
FOLSOM LAKE SRA - Short Track Mountain Bike Racing. 3 races.
January 22, February 5, and February 19
7:00 AM Start
CLICK HERE for more information.
If you are not a participant in this mt. bike race, PLEASE use alternate trails this day.

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ARC - DUCKS, RAPTORS & SPARROWS: WINTER BIRD HIKE
Saturday, January 28th 8:30 – 11:30 am

PT. REYES - DUCKS, RAPTORS & SPARROWS: WINTER BIRD WALK
Saturday, January 28th 8:30 – 11:30 am
Join Alissa Fogg, Sierra Nevada biologist with PRBO Conservation Science - Point Reyes Bird Observatory, to look for resident and migrating oak woodland bird species, with a special focus on ducks, raptors and sparrows. Alissa has over 8 years of experience with California birds and will teach how to identify Sierra foothill birds by sight, sound and behavior. Quiet 8-year-olds with adult supervision welcome. Contact ARC to sign up and meeting location (TBD). Suggested donation: $5/members, $10/non-members.
Space is limited for many of the programs, so please sign up for events as soon as possible. CLICK HERE for more information.
Call the American River Nature Center at 530.621.1224 or click here to email Julie

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TBF - GUMBY 10K & 5K Walk/Run - Granite Bay
FOLSOM LAKE SRA - The GUMBY 10K & 5K Walk/Run
February 4, 2012
The Gumby 10K Trail Run with a 5K Run/Walk event also.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday February 4th
7:00 Registration/Packet Pick up
8:00 Race announcements begin
8:30 Start of the Gumby 5K
9:00 Start of Gumby 10K
9:30 Start of Awards ceremony for 5K
10:00 Start of Awards ceremony for Gumby 10K

CLICK HERE for more information.
If you are not a participant in this mt. bike race, PLEASE use alternate trails this day.

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TBF - DIRTY DUATHLON Mt. Bike race and Run - Granite Bay
FOLSOM LAKE SRA - DIRTY DUATHLON Run 2 mile – Mountain Bike 6.5 miles – Run 2 miles
February 4, 2012
Schedule of Events:
Saturday February 4
7 am Registration/Packet Pick up
8 am Transition Area opens
8 am Race announcements begin
10 am Start of Dirty Duathlon
11:30 am Start of Awards ceremony for Dirty Duathlon
CLICK HERE for more information.
CLICK HERE TRAIL RACE COURSE MAP.
If you are not a participant in this mt. bike race, PLEASE use alternate trails this day.

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