Are you interested in sharing your knowledge of sustainability, geology, flowers, water conservation or anything else that might lend itself to an outdoor adventure at Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve, or maybe you would like to lead a bilingual outing?

If so, you are invited to sign up for a guide training program in January, to help you identify a topic or topics and mold them into presentations for the public.

The training process starts with an overview of the canyon’s natural history. The program also includes the general logistics of running a group outing. Then each participant gives a minipresentation to the group; feedback is aimed at strengthening the presentations.

The training is scheduled over the course of three Saturdays: Jan. 9, 16 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stebbins Cold Canyon. The cost is $15 per person (for printing expenses) and the course is limited to 10 people.

Interested? Send an e-mail to Jeff Falyn, jfalyn@ucdavis.edu. Please include your phone number.

Upcoming adventures

NATURE OUTINGS

FULL: Cold Canyon: A Possible Future — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.

Bobcat Ranch: A Place to Explore! — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Alex Palmerlee, manager of the 6,800-acre ranch northeast of Stebbins Cold Canyon, leads this moderate hike, highlighting the ranch’s wildlife and habitats. Meeting time and place: 8:30 a.m., Steady Eddy’s in Winters.

Basic Botany: A Way to ID Plants — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Barbara Byrne leads this easy hike, offering instruction on fundamentals of plant anatomy.

Loop Trail: What Are You Thankful For? — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 28, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Five miles, with 1,200-foot elevation gain (with many steps), showcasing distinctive changes in the plant communities and breathtaking views in all directions; if there has been recent rain, look for waterfalls. Wear sturdy shoes, and bring a snack and at least a liter of water.

NATURE’S THEATER: Nature Play for Kids

To Be a Tree (for ages 5-10) — 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 7.

Professor Planthead (for ages 6-10) — 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Nov. 8.

Birdman (for ages 4-8) — 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Dec. 6.

All activities are open to the public. Optional fees: $5 per person or $10 per family. Activities fill up fast; reservations are required. 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 and the complete schedule: nrs.ucdavis.edu/stebbins.html.