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MDAS Field Trip — Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek — Rescheduled!
February 11, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
FreeShollenberger Park/Ellis Creek, Petaluma
Saturday, February 11, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
(Rescheduled from January 14)
Both sites are good for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and a few raptors.
Hike rating: 2 – moderate
Elevation change: minor
Meet: Access point to Shollenberger Park behind the Point Blue parking lot.
Leader: Sandy Ritchie (925) 381-2514
Directions: Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 towards Sacramento, exit to SR37. Follow SR37 to Lakeville Road, then turn right. Before reaching Petaluma, look for the water recycling facility on the left and turn left on South McDowell Blvd. After a short distance, turn left onto Cypress Drive. The Shollenberger access is behind the Point Blue offices on the right. Bring lunch and a beverage.
This field trip is limited to 20 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver, available during registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/518889972877
Photo: Black-necked Stilt by Jean Halford