There's a lot happening in your parks this spring! Join us for yoga, wildflower walks, after-dark outings, volunteer opportunities and more – including hiking and kayaking adventures to celebrate Spring Lake's 50th birthday.

Parks staff and volunteers are carrying forward the famous Bill & Dave Hikes, continuing to offer the style of adventurous hikes the duo made famous before their retirement. Join us to check out favorite trails and parks, preview new parklands, learn about the local ecosystem and enjoy a day out in nature. Registration required.

April 1: Tolay Lake Regional Park

May 13: Calabazas Creek Regional Park and Preserve

An astonishing diversity of native plants are found in Northern California – from those with medicinal uses to blooming wildflowers. Join us to explore them all! Morning and afternoon outings available. Maybe you'll spy a Pacific hound’s tongue, shown above.

Want to do a self-guided tour? Download our Sonoma County Wildflower Guide.

Yoga classes designed for every body and all levels – outdoors! Come enjoy the stress-relieving benefits of nature and the strength-building, yet grounding, benefits of yoga practice. Asanas yoga is offered several times this spring, in various locations around the county. Registration required.

These ranger-led activities are specifically tailored for kids ages 9 and older. Learn about ecology and stewardship during these immersive programs. Registration required.

Bring your junior scientists over to the Spring Lake's Environmental Discovery Center to enjoy a kids-only, interactive science hour. Activities are ideal for kids ages 6-12. Morning and afternoon sessions available. Registration required.

Summer camps are filling up fast, but we've still got spots left, so sign up now!

Calling all seniors! Whether you want to take an easy stroll along accessible trails, tackle a strenuous hike, hit the water in a kayak or view our feathered friends, we have an adventure for you. View our calendar of outings for seniors here.

Cozy up with a good book and explore the magical world of nature through literature with other like-minded folks in the Wild Words Book Club, meeting virtually once a month on Friday afternoons.

We welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities to help build trails, keep parks litter-free, staff special events, and much more. Whether you're an experienced volunteer or a first-timer who's interested in sprucing up your neighborhood gem, we've got several opportunities this spring to lend a hand to your local parks – even a clean up by kayak. Registration required.

The iconic Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa opened to the public half a century ago. To mark this milestone birthday, we're inviting the public to come enjoy a series of outings in the park this May. The celebration continues throughout the year. Registration required for most, check calendar for details.

Bring your own kites, shovels, and buckets to join professional and amateur kite flyers and sand-castle builders as they descend on the sandy shores of Doran Regional Park on Saturday, May 20, for this annual community event. More information.