LAguna foundation public education program
walks & classes
To register for a walk, either print and mail in a registration form
, or use the convenient online method by clicking the "register now" button after each walk description. Please note, there is a $5 fee for a refund, and cancellations need to be made 48 hours in advance. *Pre-registration is not required for walks in the Sebastopol Preserve.
Community Walk
Summer Walks at the Sebastopol Wetlands Preserve
with Laguna Docents
Wednesday, June 11 ♦ 7:00- 8:30 PM
Saturday, June 21 ♦♦ 9:30-11:30 AM
Wednesday, July 9 ♦♦ 7:00- 8:30 PM
Wednesday, August 6 ♦ 7:00- 8:30 PM
Saturday, August 16 ♦ 9:30-11:30 AM
$10 per person
During these short and pleasant walks (under 1 mile) Laguna docents will provide an overview of the plants and animals of the Laguna and we will also touch on some of the cultural history of the area.
You are welcome to pre-register or just join us at the site. Meet in Sebastopol at the parking lot BEHIND the Youth Annex at 425 Morris Street. Arrive 15 minutes early for prompt check-in.
Community Walk
Sebastopol Wetlands Preserve for Families
with Laguna Docents
Saturday, July 19 ♦ 9:30-11:30 AM Special Family Walk - $5 per person
Bring the kids! Our Learning Laguna docents will present hands-on activities to keep everyone engaged, having fun and learning about the habitat, plants and animals of the Laguna.
Exploring Kelly Wetlands Family Walk
with Laguna Docents
Saturday, August 9 ♦ 9:30-11:30 AM ♦ Special Family Walk - $5 per person
This demonstration wetland overlooks the Laguna and has many special features of its own including open water, emergent wetland, riparian, and upland vegetation wildlife habitats. Hundreds of school children have explored this area through our Learning Laguna program. This is your family’s chance to experience the magic of the place! We’ll investigate and learn about the plants and the animal signs we are likely to encounter, play environmental education games and weave a toy from tules. Join us for a fun (and educational!) morning.
Exploring Kelly Wetlands Family Walk
Food Webs & Interconnections
with Denise Cadman
Saturday, August 23 ♦ 9 AM – 1 PM ♦ - $25 per person
How are the plants and animals of the Laguna connected? What makes Valley Oak trees so important? Why do migrating birds “stop over?” Join us on an exploration of the City of Santa Rosa’s Alpha Farm Wildlife Area and we will learn about some of the vital plant and animal interconnections of the Laguna.
Learning Laguna Adventure
Wonderous Waterfowl
with Lisa Hug
Saturday, November 8 ♦ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ♦ $25 per person
Come spend a pleasant morning sharpening your skills or learning how to identify ducks, grebes, and any other water birds we happen to find during this fun-filled workshop. We will spend the first hour in the classroom with a waterfowl PowerPoint program that will whet your appetite for observing the real birds in the field. Then we will explore the water treatment ponds to locate the myriad duck species spending the winter in the rich, California coastal wetland areas.