This field trip is FULL. Please email Chris to be added to the waitlist.

Field Trip Leader: Chris Conard

Summer in Sacramento can be tough, but an early morning start can make for an enjoyable outing. We'll look and listen for summer residents, and focus on trying to find a local specialty, Blue Grosbeak. Here in the low floodplain, the seasonal wetlands and riparian forests stay lush. The 2500-acre Bufferlands, surrounding the EchoWater Facility (WTP)  provide an open space buffer between the treatment plant and the community. The habitat has been preserved and enhanced by over 30 years of restoration of native vegetation and management for wildlife. Expect a walk of up to two miles on mostly level gravel/dirt roads and mowed paths. There may be an opportunity for shorebirds in the sewer ponds for those wishing to stay on.

Field Trip Registration: This field trip is FULL. Registration is required for this trip, and it will be limited to 20 participants. Please email Chris to be added to the waitlist. Directions and confirmation of exact meeting location and time will be provided upon registration. 

Blue Grosbeak © Ray Rozema