This free event celebrates International Migratory Bird Day and highlights local efforts in wildlife conservation and protecting and restoring native Central Valley habitat. Visitors can hike the miles of trails or enjoy tours of restored wetlands and oak forests on SacSewer’s Bufferlands. Throughout the day, visitors can get up close and personal with wild animals, enjoy great folk music, and explore conservation exhibits.
Highlights of the event:
Wild animal presentations by Conservation Ambassadors’ Wild Things, Inc., a non-profit wild animal rescue
Live folk music by Side-Wheelers String Band
Children’s puppet shows by Jason Adair
Guided and self-guided tours of wetlands and riparian forests
Children’s activity center with live entertainment, games, and prizes hosted by Elk Grove Girl Scouts Troop #2147
Enjoy food vendors
Event and Parking are FREE!
Wild animals will be on display and also within the hiking trails.
This Open Trails Day offers a rare opportunity to explore SacSewer’s Bufferlands, a protected nature preserve that is only open to the public during select special events. This limited access helps protect sensitive habitats while allowing visitors to experience the area’s wetlands, riparian forests, and wildlife in a meaningful way.
No pets, please! For all Bufferlands events, we respectfully request that you please leave your dogs and other pets at home.
Directions:
Take I-5 or Highway 99 south from Sacramento. Exit at Cosumnes River Blvd. Take Cosumnes River Blvd west to Freeport Blvd. Take Freeport Blvd south, past the golf course and the small town of Freeport. Turn left at signs opposite Cliff’s Marina (8651 River Rd, Sacramento, CA 95832). Follow signs to parking area.
