Great Ways to Enjoy our Parks

As we keep up the fight to Save our State Parks I invite you to take some time to enjoy them while you can. The weather is fabulous and Stewards has put together some wonderful EcoAdventures for your enjoyment. If you are a member of Stewards these EcoAdventures are FREE.

Also, if you haven't had time to contact the Big Five to tell them that you want your beloved State Parks to stay open please do so NOW.

1. Send your letter through the CA State Parks Foundation's website - CLICK HERE - it will automatically go to the Big Five. FAST AND EASY.

OR

1. Mail your own letter OR Call the Big Five. Use this sample letter as a guide.

Share this wonderful video put together by our colleagues at Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjmgk1xQmPQ  

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Thanks so much for your support,

Michele

Upcoming EcoAdventures

Birding on Bodega Head with Hollis and Jerry Bewley
Saturday, July 11, 2009, 9 am to 12 pm at Bodega Head

Join the Bewley’s for a great introductory birding experience. You will see offshore coastal nesting spots quite possibly with chicks ready to fledge. Osprey, egrets, herons and harriers should be abundant. You might even see sea lions porpoising around the Head. Dress in layers and bring binoculars, water and a snack. Limited to 20,
$15 per person donation, Stewards members FREE. Register online.

Sunset Paddle & Hike Tour on the Russian River Estuary with Suki from Watertreks
Saturday July 18, 2009, 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Meet at the Jenner Visitor Center

We return just after sunset! Join Suki Waters, owner of Watertreks for a grand experience on the Russian River Estuary in Jenner.Wildlife & History Interpretation. Dress in layers with a waterproof layer on top.
$15 per person donation, Stewards members FREE. Limited to 20
For reservations contact Suki at watertreks@yahoo.com, or 707-865-2249.
Kayak rentals - $35 per person, Water Resistant Tops, Bottoms and Dry Bags included with Rentals.

Support Stewards' Gourmet Hike
Food and Wine Event

July 25, 2009, 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Stewards needs your support and our next 75th Anniversary of Armstrong Redwoods fund raiser is a great and reasonable way to support our efforts and have a memorable time in the park as well.

Tickets are $30 per person or 2 for $50.
Ticket reservations are available online or by mail or phone.

The Gourmet Hike Food and Wine Event will meander through the old growth redwoods of Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Guests will begin their journey in the group picnic area and proceed along the Pioneer Trail where they will stop to partake in gourmet appetizesr prepared by local chefs and Sonoma County premier wines. Entertainment along the trail will enhance the magic of the walk through the towering, majestic giants. Docents will also be available along the trail to share some of the natural and cultural history of the park. The final and fifth stop will be the historic Redwood Forest Theatre where birthday cake and champagne will be served as guests listen to music and socialize in a venue that has been used since the 1930s for treasured theatrical and musical events.

Food and Wine Sponsors include: Applewood Inn, Highland Dell, Coffee Bazaar, Chef Patrick's, Helena Gustavsson, Korbel, Barefoot Wine and Bubbly, Harvest Moon and more...

Volunteers are needed - please contact stewards@mcn.org.

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Your support is needed now more then ever as we fight to keep our State Parks accessible to all
of us who love them so dearly.

Michele Luna, Executive Director
Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods