THE OUTDOORS: At the arboretum and Stebbins Cold Canyon

AT THE ARBORETUM

Tour — Roses of the Storer Garden. 2 p.m. June 7, gazebo.

Walk With Warren — With Warren Roberts, arboretum superintendent. Noon June 10, gazebo.

Tour — The White Flower Garden in June. 11 a.m. June 13, gazebo.

Folk Music Jams — Play or listen. Noon June 12 and 26. Wyatt Deck, adjacent to the redwood grove.

Tour — Ecology of the Redwoods. 10 a.m. June 27, Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center.

All events are free and open to the public. More information: (530) 752-4880 or arboretum.ucdavis.edu.

AT STEBBINS COLD CANYON

By the Banks of Putah Creek — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 6. Explore a private and remote section of Putah Creek, on an outing led by the property owners, Tom and Ginny Cahill. One-mile hike with an option for a longer distance paralleling the creek. Bring lunch and water.

FULL: Stargazing: Tour of the Night Sky — 8-11 p.m. June 13. With guides from the Astronomy Club.

Loop Trail: Summer Solstice at Sunrise — 5:30-10 a.m. June 21. Five miles of ups and downs with a 1,200-foot elevation gain. Many steps are interspersed with breathtaking views. Bring: sturdy shoes and at least a liter of water, plus sunscreen and a snack.

Stebbins Cold Canyon is a unit of the UC Natural Reserve System. All events are open to the public, and all events in the reserve and on nearby lands are free. Reservations are required for all events, and be advised: events fill up quickly. E-mail Jeff Falyn, jfalyn@ucdavis.edu, with your name, address, event date, and phone number and-or e-mail address, and indicate whether you need directions. More information: nrs.ucdavis.edu/stebbins.html.

 

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