COSUMNES RIVER NATURE WALK AND PICNIC LUNCH

COSUMNES RIVER NATURE WALK AND PICNIC LUNCH
WHEN: Sunday September 21.. Meet at NOON at the VISITOR CENTER
WHERE: Consumnes River Preserve
13501 Franklin Blvd. Galt, CA 95632
This is about a 35 minute drive down I-5 from midtown Sacramento.
NATURE WALK: The choice of trails will be determined by those that show up and folks splitting up could be an option
Wetlands Walk Trail
A one-mile universally-accessible trail offering an up-close view of lush marshes, wetland plants, water-birds, insects, and amphibians. There is also a wooden boardwalk trail which is ADA accessible 1/2 mile round trip, meandering into the wetlands, with a viewing platform at the end. Both of these trails offer seats for resting along the trail.
River Walk Trail
A 3+ mile round trip on raised levees through a variety of habitats, including buttonbush thickets, native grasslands, valley oak riparian forest, cottonwood-willow riparian forest, tule marsh, valley oak savannah and several restoration projects. During the winter months, the natural flood cycle often results in complete inundation of this trail by floodwaters.
PICNIC LUNCH: Bring your own lunch to enjoy. There are picnic tables near the visitor center. Or bring a blanket to enjoy lunch by the river.
DETAILS:
There is NO FEE to access the trails or parking at the Cosumnes River Preserve. The Preserve is free to the public, and donations are encouraged to support their conservation efforts.
Dogs are NOT ALLOWED on or off the leash at the Preserve.