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Date & Time: Sunday, April 16, 2023, 9:00am
Location: Taylor Ranch Preserve, North Auburn
About This Event: Come play outdoors on a splendid spring morning of learning and exploring at our Taylor Ranch Preserve! We’ll hike along Buttercup Trail for about one mile, see what we see, and take a little snack break. Then we’ll have some fun with activities like assembling stick journals, creating drawings, and playing by (but not in) the creek.
Distance and difficulty: 1 easy mile with frequent stops – will take about 2 hours.
Who should attend: This event is designed to engage folks 6-12 years old (must be accompanied by an adult) who love looking for cool creatures and who embrace the magic of spring meadows.
What to bring: Snacks and water! Magnifying glasses, binoculars and sketching supplies are encouraged and some will be supplied. Waterproof shoes/boots are also recommended.
This is a free event; however, donations help make these activities possible! We suggest a donation of $10 per person or $25 for a family. You can donate during registration, and we’re happy to accept cash or a check at the event in an envelope with your name written on it.
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 5 pm on Thursday before 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.
- 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 it and bring it with you on the day of the event. One form per household. Parent signature is required for children under 18.
About Taylor Ranch / Big Hill Preserves:
These preserves protect critical unfragmented oak woodlands in the Raccoon Creek and Bear River watersheds, and are part of one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County. The trails on these preserves meander past spectacular rock formations, the gently flowing Raccoon Creek, and panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada foothills and Sacramento Valley. Learn more about this beautiful preserve here.
This activity is a wilderness outing in a natural setting. 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.
