California State Park Events

In Cooperation with the Valley of the Moon Natural History Association

Last updated Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Fall Volunteer Training

California State Parks will be hosting Volunteer in Parks training on later this Fall.  Cost of training is $40 and covers all training, materials and a one-year membership in the Valley of the Moon Natural History Association.

Volunteers are asked to work a minimum of four hours per month. Docent opportunities are available at Annadel State Park, Jack London State Historic Park and at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.

For more information, contact Karin Weber at 707-938-4827 or write to kweber@parks.ca.gov.

Annadel State Park

Wildflower Walk

No special hikes are scheduled in May.

Jack London State Historic Park

2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, Ca. 95442

(707) 938-5216

Entrance Fee $6.00 per car; $5.00 for Seniors (62 years or older)

At Jack London State Historic Park, we offer two types of docent-led hikes: the Wolf House Hike and the Beauty Ranch Hike.

All hikes are led by a docent who discusses the life and achievements of Jack London, the writer, adventurer, socialist and farmer.

Hikes proceed rain or shine.

No reservations are necessary, just show up at the indicated place and time.

Wolf House Hikes, April 2008

Wolf House Hikes, May 2008

Beauty Ranch Hikes, April 2008

 

Date	Time	Docent(s)
Saturday, April 12	1:30 p.m.	Lou *	From the entrance station, turn right onto the parking lot.
Sunday, April 13	1 p.m.	Larry *	All hikes take approximately 90 minutes
Sunday, April 19	1 p.m.	Laverne ***	Each group visits the newly restored cottage, Winery Ruins, Pig Palace, Silos and the Smoke House.

 * Meet at Cottage

                                                                                                      ** Meet at the Upper Parking Lot

                                                                                                    *** Meet at Beauty Ranch Picnic Area

Beauty Ranch Hikes, May 2008

 

Date	Time	Docent(s)
Saturday, May 3	1 p.m.	Greg *	From the entrance station, turn right onto the parking lot.
Saturday, May 10	1:30 p.m.	Lou *	All hikes take approximately 90 minutes
Sunday, May 11	1 p.m.	Chris	Each group visits the newly restored cottage, Winery Ruins, Pig Palace, Silos and the Smoke House.
Saturday, May 17	1 p.m.	LaVerne ***
Sunday, May 18	1 p.m.	Larry *
Saturday, May 24	1 p.m.	Susan *
Saturday, May 31	1 p.m.	Jack *

                                                                                                         * Meet at Cottage

                                                                                                      ** Meet at the Upper Parking Lot

                                                                                                    *** Meet at Beauty Ranch Picnic Area

Wolf House Express

Our new Wolf House Express is available for people requiring assistance to the Wolf House Ruin.  It is available most weekends from Noon until 4 p.m. This service can be arranged in advance by calling the park directly at (707) 938-5216. The Wolf House Express can accommodate up to five passenger at a time.

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood

(707) 833-5712

Entrance Fee $6.00 per car; $5.00 for Seniors (62 years or older)

Mary and Martin Hikes
 

Join us for a hike on May 4 at Jack London SHP, 9:45 a.m.!


Hello Hikers!

Mark your calendars for May 4th when we’ll be meeting at Jack London State Park for our next hike. This hike, approximately 5 ½ miles, will take us around the lake, through some of the old orchards, and over to the ancient redwood tree. (Visit our website www.feb22.members.sonic.net for a view of the tree!) We’ll stop and have lunch there, and then head back to the parking lot via the Quarry Trail. This hike will offer a bit of everything… shade, lake, gentle climbs, flat areas, sunny patches, fruit trees, redwoods/oaks/eucalyptus, vineyards, wildflowers, vistas, and more! Plan for approximately 2 ½ - 3 hours (including lunch break) and about 750 feet in elevation climb over the course of the hike.

We’ll meet in the upper parking lot, so turn right immediately after the fee kiosk. Remember to pay the entrance fee of $6.00 at the entrance kiosk. Plan to arrive at 9:45 a.m. for a prompt 10:00 a.m. departure. Pack a lunch since we’ll be eating on the trail.

We encourage you to walk at a pace that is safe and comfortable for you. The group will naturally spread out a bit. One of us will lead the group; the other will always be at the tail end of the group. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes, dress in layers, and bring plenty of water. As always, please take all valuables with you rather than leaving them in your car. Remember, no dogs are allowed on the trails. We will hike rain or shine, so dress accordingly.

Jack London loved this beautiful diverse property which he bought just over 100 years ago. Though he is best known as a writer of over 50 books, Jack London also took pride in the scientific farming techniques he tried out on this land. In fact, Jack claimed to enjoy his farming more than his writing! Come to the lake, and you’ll see why the Valley of the Moon Natural History Association is raising funds to restore the lake to the way it was when Jack London lived there. If you haven’t been to Jack London State Park recently, you may want to extend your visit to include the museum, cottage, or Wolf House ruins once our hike has concluded. Jack London State Park is located at 2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen. If you need directions, you can access the park’s website at www.jacklondonpark.com .

Dave and Bill Hikes
 

For more information, link to www.sonic.net/~fmi/daveandbill.html.

Robert Ferguson Observatory (at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park)

Join the observatory docents within Sugarloaf Ridge State Park for an amazing opportunity to learn more about astronomy.

Public solar and night viewing.

For more information, link to www.rfo.org

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