MDBA Field Trip -- Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek
2024-01-13 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shollenberger Park, 1400 Cader Lane, Petaluma, CA, 94954, United States
Both of these locations are great for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and a few raptors. Bring lunch and a beverage. This trip is appropriate for birders of all experience levels, including beginners.
Hike rating: Category 2 – Moderate. Walking some distance and gentle slopes.
Elevation change: Minor
Leader: Sandy Ritchie, (925) 381-2514
Meet: Point Blue parking lot at 8:30 AM
Directions: Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 to I-80 towards Sacramento, exit to SR37. Follow SR37 16 miles 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 Dr. The Shollenberger access is behind the Point Blue offices on the right.
This field trip is limited to 15 participants. Sign up HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shollenberger-parkellis-creek-tickets-777462319727
Photo: Black-necked Stilt by Jean Halford

MDAS Field Trip — Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek — Rescheduled!
2023-02-11 08:30 - 15:00
Shollenberger 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

MDAS Field Trip—Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek
2022-01-15 08:30 - 14:00
Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek
Saturday, January 15, 8:30-2 PM
Leader: Sandy Ritchie, 925-685-8048
Both of these locations are great for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and a few raptors. Bring lunch and a beverage.
Rating: Category 1-Easy
Elevation change: N/A
Leader: Sandy Ritchie, 925-685-8048
Meet: Point Blue parking lot at 8:30 AM
Directions: Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 to I-80 towards Sacramento, exit to SR 37. Follow SR 37 16 miles 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 Dr. The Shollenberger access is behind the Point Blue offices on the right, Ellis Creek is farther along.
Register for this field trip HERE. This field trip is limited to 15 participants.
Photo: Black-necked Stilt by Jean Halford

Shollenberger Park/Ellis Creek
2020-01-18 07:30 - 15:00
Both sites are good for wintering waders, shorebirds, waterfowl and a few raptors.Carpool leaves Sunvalley parking lot at 7:30 AM. Take I-680 across the Benicia Bridge. Go west on I-780 to I-80 towards Sacramento, exit to SR 37. Follow SR 37 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 Dr. The Shollenberger access is behind the Point Blue offices on the right, Ellis Creek is farther along. We will decide which to visit first on the day of the trip. Bring lunch and a beverage. Leader: Sandy Ritchie, 925-685-8048. Category 2.
