Post Fire-Ecology Hike at Riddell Preserve (Full-waiting list) 

May 15th, 8:30am-2:30pm

Riddell Preserve, Healdsburg  

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Join LandPaths  and the Ag+ Open Space district for a post-fire ecology hike at Riddel Preserve. With its magnificent native grasslands, madrone stands, redwood fairy rings, and perennial springs, Riddell Preserve is a 400-acre wonderland above Dry Creek Valley. In late August 2020, the Walbridge Fire, part of the LNU Lightning Complex, spread into the western portion of Riddell. With 3/4ths of the property seeing fire, almost 300 acres of this nature preserve experienced a slower moving “ground fire”.  

We acknowledge that fire is an integral part of the landscape, and a tool that has been utilized to tend this landscape for generations by the Indigenous peoples of California. We hope that this recent re-introduction to fire results in regenerative growth, with more thriving wildlife habitat and a larger proportion of native plants to arise. Together we’ll take a hike around some of the burned areas of the preserve, and discuss the impact of fire-ecology on this landscape; including how we can support the health of our forests through stewardship. There is no charge for this outing, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of  Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax. Registration in advance is required as space is limited. 

Where: We will meet at the city corporation yard and carpool 10-15 to preserve; 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

At LandPaths we will continue to offer connections with the land and each other in creative ways, while rigorously following local Covid-19 safety protocols and policies. Our goal is to support our entire community to get outdoors safely. Please click here to read  our response to Covid-19

Details:

• Spots are limited, and registration is required in advance.

• You will recieve more details via email from LandPaths staff after you register. This includes directions, waivers, and are most updated COVID-19 protocols. 

• This event is made possible through a partnership between the District and non-profit partner LandPaths. It is sponsored by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the District's work with a quarter-cent sales tax!

What to expect: 

• There is no restroom on site; please note there is no potable water available on the property

• No pets or smoking are permitted

• To sign a liabilty waiver upon arriving along with completing a covid-19 health checklist 

What to bring: 

• Your own water bottle, snacks, and lunch for the day 
• Face Mask, Hand sanitizer 
• Sungear; sun glasses, sunscreen, sun hat etc. 
• Sturdy boots/sneakers for hiking
• You will be asked to fill out a Covid-19 check list before attending any LandPaths event for the foreseeable future; you can print these ahead of time and bring with you the day of the event.

Contact:

• Please contact our team by sending an email to 'outings@landpaths.org'  and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

Please click here to register on the waiting list 

Ag + Open Space protects land in Sonoma County and LandPaths connects you with that land. This program is made possible through a partnership between the District and non-profit partner LandPaths. It is sponsored by the voters of Sonoma County who funded the District's work with a quarter-cent sales tax, and is coordinated & guided by LandPaths.