Bufferlands Calendar of Events
Twilight on the Bufferlands
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore some of the Great Central Valley habitats at dusk on the Bufferlands. During the tour, participants may have a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls, and more.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore some of the Great Central Valley habitats at dusk on the Bufferlands. During the tour, participants may have a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls, and more.
- Please wear appropriate clothing for walking on trails and bring water and binoculars if you have a pair.
- Advanced registration is required for this free event, as space is limited. Reservations will only be accepted from June 1 to June 7.
- To make your reservation, please email Twilight on the Bufferlands or contact Roger Jones during the timeframe listed above at (916) 875-9174. Email confirmation, including the meeting location, will be sent to you.
No Pets, Please! For all Bufferlands events, we respectfully request that you please leave your dogs and other pets at home.
Twilight on the Bufferlands
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore some of the Great Central Valley habitats at dusk on the Bufferlands. During the tour, participants may have a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls, and more.
- Please wear appropriate clothing for walking on trails and bring water and binoculars if you have a pair.
- Advanced registration is required for this free event, as space is limited. Reservations will only be accepted from July 6 to July 11.
- To make your reservation, please email Twilight on the Bufferlands or contact Roger Jones during the timeframe listed above at (916) 875-9174. Email confirmation, including the meeting location, will be sent to you.
No Pets, Please! For all Bufferlands events, we respectfully request that you please leave your dogs and other pets at home.
Twilight on the Bufferlands
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore some of the Great Central Valley habitats at dusk on the Bufferlands. During the tour, participants may have a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls, and more.
- Please wear appropriate clothing for walking on trails and bring water and binoculars if you have a pair.
- Advanced registration is required for this free event, as space is limited. Reservations will only be accepted from August 4 to August 9.
- To make your reservation, please email Twilight on the Bufferlands or contact Roger Jones during the timeframe listed above at (916) 875-9174. Email confirmation, including the meeting location, will be sent to you.
No Pets, Please! For all Bufferlands events, we respectfully request that you please leave your dogs and other pets at home.
Twilight on the Bufferlands
Don’t miss the last opportunity of the year to explore some of the Great Central Valley habitats at dusk on the Bufferlands. During the tour, participants may have a chance to see some of our nocturnal animals, like beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls and more. These animals are typically hiding during the day.
Please wear appropriate clothing for walking on trails and bring water and binoculars, if you have a pair.
Advanced registration is required for this free event as space is limited. We will begin accepting reservations one week prior to the event date so please plan accordingly.
To confirm your reservation and meeting location, please email or alternatively, contact Roger Jones at (916) 875-9174
No Pets, Please! For all Bufferlands events, we respectfully request that you please leave your dogs and other pets at home.
Bufferlands History Tour
Come hear a Powerpoint presentation about the history of the Bufferlands, from prehistoric times to present. The presentation will be within the small theater at the historic Nicolaus Dairy, located in the Bufferlands. Afterwards, we will take a short tour of the restored farmhouse and milk barns.
Advanced registration is required for this free event as space is limited. We will begin accepting reservations one week prior to the event date so please plan accordingly.
To confirm your reservation and meeting location, please email or alternatively, contact Roger Jones at (916) 875-9174
Two sessions available:
Session 1: 12-2 p.m.
Session 2: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Bufferlands Open Trail Day
Open Trail Day is another great opportunity to explore some of the Bufferlands. We will have several miles of trails open for you to hike at your own pace. Our biologists and docents will be out on the trails to help you find your way and to answer any nature-related questions. This is a great time to see Fall colors as our forests begin to change from green to gold. The trails will span through riparian forests with trees over 300 years old, oak woodlands, and seasonal wetlands. Many species of songbirds, waterfowl and shorebirds can be seen this time of year,
The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. Event and parking are free. Please sign in at the check-in table and get your trail map. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. There will be no food vendors on-site, but feel free to pack a picnic or trail snacks..
Wild animals are within the hiking trails. *No pets please*
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 the parking area.
No Pets, Please! For all Bufferlands events, we respectfully request that you please leave your dogs and other pets at home.
Tones of Fall
Come join Bufferlands Biologists on a 1-2 mile hike, as we pursue the sights and sounds of the fall season. During our walk, we hope to see and hear waterfowl, shorebirds and other wildlife. As we walk the trails, we can view the changes taking place within our riparian trees and wetland plants as they prepare for the cold and damp winter.
Please wear appropriate clothing for walking on trails and bring water and binoculars, if you have a pair.
Advanced registration is required for this free event as space is limited. We will begin accepting reservations one week prior to the event date so please plan accordingly.
To confirm your reservation and meeting location, please email Tones of Fall, or alternatively, contact Roger Jones at (916) 875-9174.
No Pets, Please! For all Bufferlands events, we respectfully request that you please leave your dogs and other pets at home.
Wetlands and Waterfowl
Come join Bufferlands biologists, Roger Jones and Steve Scott, for an early morning 1-1/2-mile walk around some of our seasonal wetlands. We will talk about our roles as wetland managers as we look for waterfowl and other waterbirds that rely on these wet habitats.
Some of the walk will be in areas that are wet and muddy, so please dress accordingly.
Advanced registration is required for this free event as space is limited. We will begin accepting reservations one week prior to the event date so please plan accordingly.
To register for the walk, please email Roger Jones (jonesro@sacsewer.com), or call 916-875-9174.
No Pets, Please! For all Bufferlands events, we respectfully request that you please leave your dogs and other pets at home.
