Bethany’s popular Winter Wander nature walk returns Saturday, February 4, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge south of Sacramento. Meet at the Blue Heron Trails parking area at 9 a.m. for a brief devotion and orientation, then enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Cocoa, coffee and tea will be available "tailgate style.” Dress warmly!
UPDATE: flood waters have subsided so the walk is definitely happening!
There are several simple flat (and wheelchair/walker/stroller-friendly) paths to take once you are there, so social distancing should be easy.
The Stone Lakes brochure says, “Bundle up, as this is the best time of year to view visiting migratory wildlife. Seasonal wetlands, lush green grasslands, and mild climate welcome birds to Stone Lakes NWR from as far as Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. These migrants will spend the winter eating and storing up energy for their long flight back to breeding grounds in early spring. Common distant visitors include ducks, geese, Sandhill cranes, sandpipers, and plovers.”
Click here to view and/or print the list of birds you might be seeing on Blue Heron Trails.
Driving Directions:
Blue Heron Trails is located south of Sacramento, just outside of Elk Grove. From Sacramento, travel south on I-5 and take the Hood Franklin Road exit. At the stop sign, turn right, heading west (toward the Sacramento River) for about one mile. The entrance sign and turn lane will be on your left.
Questions? Contact Cathy Sapunor. No reservations are required. Just find us in the Blue Heron Trails parking lot starting 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4.