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Monday, July 18, 2011
Sebastopol iWalks for Exercise and Good Company
July Walks...
SPONSORED BY The City of Sebastopol & The Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce
JULY 26
Tuesday Evening, 7:00 p.m.
Sunset & Dessert in the Laguna 2 Miles
Meet in the Plaza at 7:00 p.m. and depart at 7:10 for an evening walk in the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve. We’ll watch the sun go down and share a potluck dessert under the big oak tree in Meadlowlark Field. Bring a small dessert to share, and your own small plate/utensils, and water. Bring a flashlight! Sunset is at 8:18, so it will be dark for our walk back
at the Plaza by around 9:00 p.m. Leader: Sarah Gurney, member Sebastopol City Council.
JULY 30
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Ragle Ranch Park
4 – 5 miles, or 2 miles
Meet at the Plaza at 9:00 a.m. for the longer, brisk walk through neighborhoods to Ragle Ranch Park. Or, join us at the Ragle Peace Garden at 10:00 a.m. for the shorter 2-mile walk along the loop trail in the bottomland along Atascadero Creek. Estimated round trip back to the Plaza is three hours. Wear comfortable shoes for trail walking, bring water, a snack, and a hat.
Leader: Sarah Gurney, member Sebastopol City Council., and Richard Nichols.
See BELOW for August & September walks.
AUGUST 27
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
A Tree Walk
Geoffrey Skinner and biologist Joan Schwan will lead a walk featuring heritage, historic and unusual trees in the city. Approximate miles and details to follow.
SEPTEMBER 24
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Laguna Trail Walk
Walk the route of the new Laguna Trail with Laguna Foundation docents. Leader: Sarah Gurney, member Sebastopol City Council.
Miles and details to follow.