Sloppy Joe Naturalist Hike

**Please RSVP by filling out this form and agreeing to the waiver. Only those who fill out the form will receive updates.

Join naturalists Juliet Malik and Ren Redlich for a plant and wildlife identification hike along Sloppy Joe and other connected trails. We will explore both riparian and oak woodland habitats that support a number of native woody plants, wildflowers, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. With the Shasta County City Nature Challenge coming up at the end of the month (April 24-27), we will offer guidance and demonstrations on how to make iNaturalist observations to any who are interested.

This field trip will cover about 3 miles depending on our route. Most stream crossings have bridges, but if there has been recent rainfall, the trail may truly be “sloppy,” so wear appropriate shoes. The trail crosses over a couple of ridges and some trail sections are steep, rocky, and uneven.
Please come prepared with water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear, hiking poles if desired, a snack, and anything else you like to use to observe nature, i.e. binoculars, hand lens, etc. If you are interested in making iNaturalist observations on this hike you can get prepared by downloading the app on your phone and creating your account.

*Only service dogs on a leash please. This is a narrow trail that is popular with mountain bikers too.

Severe weather cancels. Please fill out this form to sign our waiver and be added to the contact list for updates.

For any questions, email [juliet@ecoshasta.org](mailto:juliet@ecoshasta.org).