It’s time to walk among the wildflowers!
Enjoy spectacular wildflower displays featuring a variety of species in full bloom in the meadows, grasslands, woodlands, and the rocky coast. Bring cameras; binoculars, if you have them; water and snacks; and wear sturdy walking shoes.
Don’t wait to sign up for these wonderful guided walks – they fill up fast! Most require advance registration. Some are free; some have small fees. If you can’t make one of these guided walks, or you’d rather go on your own, Sonoma County Tourism has an excellent guide to places to walk among wildflowers.
You can also find guides to local wildflowers provided by Pepperwood Preserve, Sonoma County Regional Parks., and Jack London State Park.
Saturday, February 24, 2024,10am-1:30pm
Early Spring Wildflowers & Plant Uses at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Join Certified California Naturalist John Lynch and Sugarloaf staff Desi Harp on a guided nature walk from Creekside to hillside and back through the meadow.
Kenwood.
Saturday, March 2, 2024, 10am-1:30pm
Wondrous Wildflower Walks at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Join Certified California Naturalist John Lynch on his wondrous wildflower walks.
Kenwood.
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 10am-12pm
Early Blooming Wildflowers at Jack London State Historic Park
Amazing wildflowers! On this walk, you will learn how to identify them, their potential pollinators, and how to recognize common Sonoma County plant family characteristics in this deep dive into wildflowers.
Glen Ellen.
Saturday, March 23, 2024, 9-11:30am
Spring Wildflowers at Lafferty Ranch
Bring your wildflower field guide and let’s walk the beautiful hills of Lafferty Ranch, identifying wildflowers as well as taking in the views of the Petaluma river and San Pablo bay!
Petaluma.
Saturday, March 23, 2024, 10am-1:30pm
Wondrous Wildflower Walks at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Join Certified California Naturalist John Lynch on his wondrous wildflower walks.
Kenwood.
Friday, March 29, 2024, 1:30-3:30pm
Wildflower Walk at Sonoma Valley Regional Park
It’s wildflower season! Join us as we observe the signs of spring in Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa.
Saturday, March 30, 2024, 9:30-11:30am
Wildflower Walk at Taylor Mountain Regional Park
It’s wildflower season! Join us as we observe the signs of spring in Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa.
Saturday, March 30, 2024, 1-3pm
Wildflower Walk at Tolay Lake Regional Park
It’s wildflower season! Join us as we observe the signs of spring in Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa.
Friday, April 5, 2024, 1:30-3:30pm
Wildflower Walk at Sonoma Valley Regional Park
It’s wildflower season! Join us as we observe the signs of spring in Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa.
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10am-4:30pm
Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve Walks
At Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve
Glen Ellen
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10am-1:30pm
Wondrous Wildflower Walks at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Join Certified California Naturalist John Lynch on his wondrous wildflower walks.
Kenwood.
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10am-1pm
Wildflower Hike at Pepperwood Preserve: Forest & Ridge
Join Pepperwood’s knowledgeable volunteers and staff for a hike through a mix of habitats from Douglas fir forest to rolling grasslands and visit a rocky hill top of serpentine soils, rich with wildflower diversity.
Santa Rosa.
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 2:30-5pm
Wildflower Safari at Pepperwood Preserve: Driving Tour
Join Pepperwood’s knowledgeable volunteers and staff for a driving tour exploring several locations rich with wildflower diversity.
Santa Rosa.
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 9:30am-11:30am
Wildflower Walk at Tolay Lake Regional Park
It’s wildflower season! Join us as we observe the signs of spring in Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa.
Saturday, April 13 , 9:45am– 12pm
Senderos en Van Hoosear @ Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve
Visita una de las exhibiciones de flores silvestres más espectaculares del condado en la reserva Van Hoosear.
Glen Ellen
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10am-1pm
Wildflower Hike at Pepperwood Preserve: Forest & Ridge
Join Pepperwood’s knowledgeable volunteers and staff for a hike through a mix of habitats from Douglas fir forest to rolling grasslands and visit a rocky hill top of serpentine soils, rich with wildflower diversity.
Santa Rosa.
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 1-3pm
Wildflower Walk at North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park
It’s wildflower season! Join us as we observe the signs of spring in Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa.
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 2:30-5pm
Wildflower Safari at Pepperwood Preserve: Driving Tour
Join Pepperwood’s knowledgeable volunteers and staff for a driving tour exploring several locations rich with wildflower diversity.
Santa Rosa.
Sunday, April 14, 2024, 2-5pm
Slow Wildflower Journeys at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Join California Certified Naturalists Judy Armstrong and Judy Withee for this meandering exploration.
Kenwood.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9:30-11:30am
Spring Wildflowers at Lafferty Ranch
Join docents Bruce Schneider and Joy Robinson for a spring hike to observe the flora and especially the wildflowers at the Lafferty ranch in the Sonoma mountains.
Petaluma.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10am-1pm
Wildflower Hike at Pepperwood Preserve: Forest & Ridge
Join Pepperwood’s knowledgeable volunteers and staff for a hike through a mix of habitats from Douglas fir forest to rolling grasslands and visit a rocky hill top of serpentine soils, rich with wildflower diversity.
Santa Rosa.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1-3pm
Wildflower Walk at Helen Putnam Regional Park
It’s wildflower season! Join us as we observe the signs of spring in Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:30-5pm
Wildflower Safari at Pepperwood Preserve: Driving Tour
Join Pepperwood’s knowledgeable volunteers and staff for a driving tour exploring several locations rich with wildflower diversity.
Santa Rosa.
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 10am-1:30pm
Wondrous Wildflower Walks at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Join Certified California Naturalist John Lynch on his wondrous wildflower walks.
Kenwood.
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10am-1pm
Wildflower Hike at Pepperwood Preserve: Forest & Ridge
Join Pepperwood’s knowledgeable volunteers and staff for a hike through a mix of habitats from Douglas fir forest to rolling grasslands and visit a rocky hill top of serpentine soils, rich with wildflower diversity.
Santa Rosa.
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 2:30-5pm
Wildflower Safari at Pepperwood Preserve: Driving Tour
Join Pepperwood’s knowledgeable volunteers and staff for a driving tour exploring several locations rich with wildflower diversity.
Santa Rosa.
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