When: Saturday, October 18th, 10am-2pm
Where: Wakamatsu Farm, 941 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667
Placer Land Trust and American River Conservancy are partnering up for this unique Open Farm Day at Wakamatsu Farm! Come early for a guided bird walk or arrive later for Japanese history, haikus (poetry), lectures, origami, Ikebana demonstrations, and more.
Wakamatsu is the site of the first Japanese colony in America. Your day may include a self-guided walking tour of Wakamatsu Farm, a stroll to Okei-san’s 1871 gravesite and Charles Graner’s original 1850’s farmhouse or enjoy a stroll around the lake on the 1.5-mile AWD wheelchair-accessible trail. On-site interpreters can share information and answer questions about Wakamatsu Farm’s human and natural history. Bring a picnic and chair to sit and relax. Amenities are limited, so plan for rugged outdoor leisure. Steady rain or temperatures over 100 degrees will cancel. You will receive an email from American River Conservancy with more details once you register online at the link below.
Cost: $10 per vehicle
Scheduled events (times may vary):
8-10am Bird Walk: Come early to enjoy a quiet morning observing the birds of Wakamatsu Pond.
10:30am & 1pm “Lessons from Manzanar” Interactive Presentation: We can learn from past mistakes. Hear about the history, experience, and impact of Japanese American incarceration at Manzanar in the 1940s and engage in a conversation about its relevance today. Followed by time for discussion and Q&A.
