Date & Time: Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 9:00am
Location: Harvego Bear River Preserve, North Auburn
Join us for a leisurely spring stroll through the magnificent oak woodlands as we seek out wildflowers. Spring is gorgeous in the foothills with bright green grasses, new growth and wildflowers. The focus of this slower paced walk will be on “smelling” and admiring the beauty of the Sierra foothills vegetation. We’ll stop frequently to observe and learn about the plants and flowers in the area.
Distance and difficulty: 4+ miles and takes approximately 3-4 hours. This is an easy to moderate walk with some rough terrain and an elevation gain of around 700 ft.
Who should attend: This walk is for anyone who can do the distance at a slow, relaxed pace stopping frequently to enjoy the wildflowers. Children under 7 years old may have difficulty. Sorry, no dogs allowed unless they are service animals (due to the potential conflicts with livestock and wildlife).
About Harvego Bear River Preserve
This preserve, which includes a working cattle ranch, protects critical unfragmented oak woodlands in the Bear River watershed, and is part of one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County. It includes over three miles of Bear River frontage and features spectacular views and an amazing diversity of wildlife. Learn more about this beautiful preserve here.
Cost: This is a free event; however, donations help make these activities possible! Plus, your donation of any size makes you, and everyone in your household, a Placer Land Trust member for one year. We suggest a donation of $10 per person (or $25 for family) made online when you register for the event. We can also accept checks at the event, or cash in an envelope with your name written on the envelope.
Registration:
- You may only register yourself and members of your household.
- People outside of your household must register themselves.
- The deadline to sign up is 5pm on Thursday prior to the event (unless the event fills first.)
- Space is limited! Please only register if you will be attending so that you don’t take a spot away from someone else. Only registered guests may attend.
- If you signed up and can no longer attend, please contact Elia by email.
Participants must sign a release of liability available here.
Please print and bring it with you on the day of the event. One form per household. Parent signature is required for children under 18.
This activity is a wilderness outing in a natural setting (there are NOrestrooms on-site). PLT reserves the right to cancel an event in cases of extreme weather, bad air quality, rain, or other conditions beyond our control.
Directions to the Preserve and a list of what to bring will be emailed after registration. Check your spam folder if you do not receive the email within 15 minutes of registering.
Important Note: Our Big Hill, Harvego and Laursen Preserves, including the roads surrounding them, are not open to the public. Please help us respect the neighborhoods around these preserves by only visiting during scheduled guided activities that you are registered for. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
