Madrone Audubon Society

Field Trips

Listing of Madrone field trips in Sonoma County and the North Bay, plus other upcoming events.

General Information for All Events

The field trips are free, open to the public and suitable for all levels of interest. No sign-up is required. Bring your binoculars, field guide, liquids, plus lunch for full-day trips; wear layered clothing, hats, and sun protection. Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots recommended. Heavy rain cancels the walks unless otherwise indicated. Prior notification of attendance is not required. Participants of all experience levels are welcome and may join or leave the group at any time during the day.

Summer 2024 Outings

Bring binoculars and wear outdoor clothing suitable for the weather forecast. Our outings are free for members and the public. (We may have binoculars to loan for your outing.)

Thursday, June 13, 8:30-10:30 A
Riverfront Regional Park, Windsor
Leader: Janet Bosshard
Take US 101 North, take Windsor River Road Exit.  Turn left and proceed to Eastside Road. Turn left and go about 2 miles.  Park Permit is required. We will meet near the Redwood grove/restrooms. Info: (707) 480-3432.

Thursday, July 11, 8:30-10:30 AM
West County Trail, Forestville
Leader: Janet Bosshard
Near Forestville, between Graton and Forestville. Traveling north on Highway 116, turn left onto Ross Station Road. The parking lot will be on your left. We will walk the path to the sewer ponds and back. Info: (707) 480-3432.

Thursday, August 8, 8:30-10:30 AM
Campbell Cove, Bodega Bay
Leader: Janet Bosshard
Hwy #1 North, take a left onto Bay Flat Road to Westside Road. We will meet in the Campbell Cove, Hole-in-the Head parking lot, just before you go up the hill to the Bodega Head lot and view the Pacific Ocean. Info: (707) 480-3432

Out & About

Become an Osborn Naturalist, Fall 2023 program
Fairfield-Osborn Preserve, Sonoma State Univ. Center for Environmental Inquiry

Community members, college students, teachers, school administrators are encouraged to participate.  Learn to share secrets of nature, along with others, and explore ecosystems of Sonoma Mountain.  Deadline to apply to the current program was Aug. 26th; but, please reach out if you have interest for a possible late inclusion.  To learn more, visit this link: https://cei.sonoma.edu/NES-2023-fall