Open Trail Day is a great opportunity to explore the Bufferlands. We will have 7 miles of trails open for you to walk at your own pace. Our biologists and docents will be out on the trails to help you find your way and to answer any nature-related questions. The trails go through oak forests […]
This free event celebrates International Migratory Bird Day and highlights local efforts in wildlife conservation and protecting and restoring native Central Valley habitat. Visitors can hike the miles of trails, or enjoy tours of restored wetlands and oak forests on SacSewer’s Bufferlands. Throughout the day, visitors can get up close and personal with wild animals, […]
Due to popular demand, we have changed this event to an open trail date. This is a great time of the year to see a wide variety of plants in bloom, including wetland and vernal pool species. Birds are at their most conspicuous, with lingering winter species, singing nesters, and migrants on their way north. […]
Join us for a two-mile guided hike as we look for wildflowers, returning migrating birds, and other signs of spring. There will be access to a restroom. Advanced registration is required for this free event as space is limited. We will begin accepting reservations on February 26, so please plan accordingly. To register, please email […]
***RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER*** This tour has been moved from Sunday 2/2 to Sunday 2/9. We plan to see a nice selection of birds found in the Sacramento area in winter. By visiting an area with grasslands, wetlands, and riparian forest, we can expect to find waterfowl and other water birds, raptors, wintering songbirds and, […]
EVENT REGISTRATION IS FULL. Join us for a walk of up to 1.5 miles to look for the three regular owl species found on the Bufferlands. We hope to have locations staked out to see Barn Owls and Burrowing Owls, and we hope to find a viewable, early Great Horned Owl nest. We’ll stay out […]
Come join Bufferlands biologists for an early morning 1-1/2-mile walk around some of our seasonal wetlands. We will talk about our roles as wetland managers as we look for waterfowl and other waterbirds that rely on these wet habitats. Some of the walk will be in areas that are wet and muddy, so please dress […]
Come join Bufferlands Biologists on a 1-2 mile hike, as we pursue the sights and sounds of the fall season. During our walk, we hope to see and hear waterfowl, shorebirds and other wildlife. As we walk the trails, we can view the changes taking place within our riparian trees and wetland plants as they […]
Open Trail Day is a great opportunity to explore some of the Bufferlands. We will have several miles of trails open for you to hike at your own pace. Our biologists and docents will be out on the trails to help you find your way and to answer any nature-related questions. This is a great […]
Come hear a presentation about the history of the Bufferlands, from prehistoric times to present. The presentation will be within the small theater at the historic Nicolaus Dairy, located in the Bufferlands. Afterwards, we will take a short tour of the restored farmhouse and milk barns. Advanced registration is required for this free event as […]
EVENT REGISTRATION IS FULL. Please check back for future events. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore some of the Great Central Valley habitats at dusk on the Bufferlands. During the tour, participants may have a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls, and more. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking on trails […]
This event is full and registrations are no longer being accepted. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore some of the Great Central Valley habitats at dusk on the Bufferlands. During the tour, participants may have a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls, and more. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking on […]
