Description
Wildflowers of Healdsburg Ridge
Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve
Sunday, April 28th 9am-1pm
Please scroll to the bottom of this page to register
Join Biologist Kate Symonds of the Fitch Mountain Association for a walk through the woods of Healdsburg Ridge to enjoy the arrival of spring wildflowers! We’ll hike and talk throughout the 160-acre preserve exploring on our way to the “Russian River Overlook”. Our walk will be a short distance (2-3 miles) with a few moderate to steep grades, taking us through oak woodlands, grasslands and serpentine chaparral.
Location: Healdsburg Ridge Open Preserve -Arabian Way trailhead. Street parking.
Take the Dry Creek exit and go east.
Turn left (north) on Healdsburg Avenue and go about 1 mile.
Turn right (east) onto Parkland Farms Boulevard and travel to the eastern end of the road (about ¾ miles).
Turn right onto Bridle Path and look for on-street parking.
Trailhead is at the eastern end of Arabian Way
What to bring:
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Re-fillable water bottle
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Shoes with good tread for walking
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Clothing in layers
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Snacks
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Sturdy shoes
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Notebook if you'd like
Details, Details:
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You will be asked to sign a liability waiver.
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There is no restroom or water at property.
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Though dogs are allowed at Healdsburg Ridge, we ask that you leave them at home for this outing
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There is poison oak on the property and (as everywhere) ticks. Please do a thorough tick-check at home after the outing
Contact: For any other questions or if you would like to register over the phone, please contact Jesica Rodriguez by calling 707-544-7284 #107 or by emailing jrodriguez@landpaths.org
