Past Events

PARKINSON GULCH WATERFALL HIKE in March, 2010

On Saturday, March 27th, 1:00 - 5:00pm. This mildly strenuous interpretive hike will take us through an orchard, small vineyard, and forest to a beautiful waterfall that cascades into Parkinson Gulch and into the upper reaches of Indian Creek. Chris Bing--a life long birder and participant in the annual Audobon Bird Count--will be joining us so bring your binoculars. The views are spectacular!Number of participants will be limited so sign up early.

WILDFLOWER WALK in April, 2009

On Saturday, April 18th, 2009 at 1:00pm AVLT Board members will walk with Clare Wheeler and Jane Miller to see and learn about the many spring wildflowers on the Bickell Ranch outside of Yorkville. Please call the office at 707.895.3150 for carpooling and other details.

TRAILS AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION in October, 2008

Patrick and Jane Miller will conduct this trail and bridge building workshop. Please call the AVLT office (707.895.3150) for the location and more information. A description of this workshop will also appear in early October.

NAVARRO RIVER HIKES in October, 2008

On Sunday, September 28th and Sunday, October 12th, 2008 AVLT Board members will lead hikes along the Navarro River. Please call the office at 707.895.3150 for carpooling and other details.

WILDFLOWER WALK in April, 2008

Clare Wheeler led an enthusiastic group on a native wildflower hike on one of our Yorkville easements.

FILIGREEN FARMS RESTORATION PROJECT TOUR in November, 2007

Chris Tebbutt led a tour of the Filigreen Farm stream-bank restoration project on Anderson Creek. He showed the results of his work over the past few years as well as the techniques he has developed for this ongoing very successful project.

MAP AND COMPASS TECHNIQUES in November, 2007

Colin Wilson presented a hands-on workshop for participants to become proficient in compass reading, locating points on a topo map, and reading legal descriptions on a map. If you are interested in a field workshop practicing these techniques and using a GPS, please contact the AVLT office. See Contact page for details.