Sensory Immersion Hike at Lafferty Ranch
12/01/2024 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Description
Enjoy a leisurely hike and sensory immersion in the oak forests, open hillsides, and gurgling Adobe Creek at Lafferty Ranch. Along with fabulous views—of the Petaluma Valley, Mt. Tamalpais, Mt. Diablo, and San Francisco Bay— we’ll explore the land through a guided visualization, silent walking, and a guided and blindfolded sensory exploration. Led by Lafferty docents Bruce Schneider and Meg Beeler.
The hiking terrain ranges from broad, gentle meadows to steep challenging hillsides, passing through groves of venerable oak and bay trees along the Adobe Creek, with a total elevation gain of 500’. This is a joint hike with Landpath’s partner organization, Sonoma Mountain Preservation (SMP). We'll fill you in about the land’s history, SMP’s role in protecting Sonoma Mountain's wildlands, and how Petaluma's Lafferty Ranch project fits into the mountain’s preservation.
Details:
-
Space is limited so register as soon as you can.
-
The hike will be led by Lafferty Docents
-
You will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon arrival
-
No restrooms available. This is a rustic property. Please plan accordingly.
-
You will receive a confirmation email upon registration. If you do not recieve an email then you are not registered for the outing.
-
Upon registration you will recieve an email with the exact location, driving directions, and parking information.
-
Please note that there are no dogs or smoking/vaping allowed at Lafferty Ranch.
What to bring:
-
Your own water bottle, bring enough water for you and your family. Your own food, and bag for waste
-
We recommend wearing LONG pants (against ticks) and comfortable sturdy hiking shoes that can get dirty.
-
Lots of layers: Sunscreen, a hat, and whatever else you will need to be comfortable being out in the sun.
*Please note that by entering the Lafferty Ranch you are going into tick habiat and there are a lot of them this season. Make sure to do frequent tick checks, shower as soon as possible after the outing, and call a doctor if you develop a rash or fever.*
Additional details:
Accessibility:
If you have accessibility questions, please call or email us with any questions or concerns you may have.
Same-day cancellations:
If we need to cancel the outing, we will let you know immediately through email and phone. If you are unsure and would like to confirm, please call 707-544-7284. When you hear the 'thank you for calling' message, press 1 for the cancelation line.
Do you need help registering?
-
call Laura at 707-544-7284 or
-
email her at laura@landpaths.org
This event is possible thanks to the City of Petaluma!
