Where's your favorite spot to enjoy Sonoma County’s magnificent oak woodlands? Oak trees are perhaps the single most iconic element of our landscape. So what do we know about them? For starters, there are 10 different native species in Sonoma County, and in many places, the trees are blended together in an unusual way.
Summer is the perfect time to hike Sonoma County's trails. It's also the time of the year when the northern Pacific rattlesnake is most active in the region's parks. While it's rare for a human to suffer a rattlesnake bite, it is helpful to know some basics about rattlesnake behavior and what to do if you happen to encounter one on a trail.
Protected in parks around Sonoma County, groves of coast redwoods offer cool summer shade and a touch of awe and wonder. Here are locations where you can spend time with these giants in Sonoma County’s Regional Parks. And before you go, here are some interesting features to know about these magnificent creatures.
Cattle and other livestock graze seasonally at several Sonoma County Regional Parks. Sharing trails with cattle might be a bit intimidating at first, so here are some tips for feeling more comfortable when hiking or biking in parks where cows, sheep and goats are grazing.
Are there bears in Sonoma County's parks? Yes, signs of black bears have been observed in or near parks throughout the county. Should park-goers be worried? No. Here’s what you should know about the region’s black bears and how to maintain a safe, healthy environment for bears and humans.
The western snowy plover is a small shoreline bird that nests at Doran Beach and other Sonoma Coast parks. Due to its declining numbers, the plover has been designated a federally threatened species. Learn how beach visitors can minimize their impacts to plover habitat and support this bird's survival.
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