Fascinating Ferns of North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park & Open Space

5297 Sonoma Mountain Road,Santa Rosa CA 95404

28 February, 2023

Description

Fascinating Ferns of North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park & Open Space shared by the wonderful Michelle Karle, Regional Park Aide, CNPS Milo Baker Chair, and CNPS Milo Baker Preserve Manager. Bring your Sonoma County Regional Park pass, or pay $7 day use fee. Easy walk of half mile loop through oak woodland and redwoods groves looking for our native ferns. Afterwards there will be an optional hike on the North Sonoma Mountain Ridge Trail. This trail is moderately strenuous, 4 miles, 800 foot elevation gain (2 miles up, 2 miles back), up to Bennett Valley overlook. Recommend sturdy shoes, dress in layers, Water, Hat/sun protection, bag lunch, and snacks. Sorry no dogs, carpool if you can. Please sign up through Eventbrite. Questions? Contact Ruthie at [email protected].