Oh, what to do this summer? Here’s your (exhaustive) list of upcoming environment/outdoors-related meetings, events and activities.
Saturday, July 7: Free Fishing Day in California. You can fish without a license, but make sure you observe bag and size limits and other regulations. More details here.
Saturday, July 7: Audubon Society field trip, Lodi Lake Park. Meet at 8 a.m. at the north end of Laurel Avenue. Birders of all skill levels welcome. For more details call Jim Rowoth at 956-2648 or email rowoth@sbcglobal.net.
Saturday, July 7: Presentation, “Turtles and Tortoises,” New Melones Lake amphitheater. 7:30 p.m. Stan Reif will introduce his collectino of native and exotic turtles and tortoises. More details here.
Saturday, July 7-Sunday, July 8: Ice cream at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The park association will sell ice cream from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day as a fundraiser. More details here.
Monday, July 9-Tuesday, July 10: Delta Stewardship Council meeting. 9 a.m. both days at 980 9th St., Sacramento. The Delta Independent Science Board will discuss its review of ongoing plans in the Delta. More details here.
Tuesday, July 10: Stockton East Water District board meeting. Agenda to be posted here.
Tuesday, July 10: Class, “Introduction to Sports Food.” 7 p.m., Stockton REI. Learn how to replenish the body’s water, carbohydrates, electrolytes and proteins. Free. More details here.
Wednesday, July 11: Green Team San Joaquin meeting. 9 a.m., Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. More details here.
Thursday, July 12: Delta Stewardship Council meeting. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ramada Inn & Suites, 1250 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento. Discussion of Delta Plan. More details here.
Saturday, July 14: Free electronic waste drop-off event hosted by San Joaquin County and Onsite Electronics Recycling. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Joaquin Delta College, Shima 2 parking lot. Pickups will also be held during the same hours in Tracy (Boyd Service Center, 520 Tracy Blvd.) and in Escalon (Escalon Community Center, 1055 Escalon Avenue). More details and other upcoming dates here.
Saturday, July 14: Sierra Club family hike and picnic, at Shealor Lake off Highway 88 in the El Dorado National Forest. Meet at 8 a.m. at Starbucks, 4426 Highway 88 in Stockton. More details and RSVP link here.
Saturday, July 14: River walk bird count, Cosumnes River Preserve. Meet at 5:30 a.m. at the visitor center. For more details email info@cosumnes.org or call (916) 684-2816.
Saturday, July 14: Guided paddle trip, Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge near Elk Grove. 9 a.m. Free. Bring canoe or kayak and gear. More details here.
Saturday, July 14: Historic Wildermuth House hike. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at the Campo Seco staging area. More detailshere (see page 10).
Sunday, July 15: Guided paddle trip, Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge near Elk Grove. 7 a.m. Free. Bring canoe or kayak and gear. More details here.
Sunday, July 15: Audubon Society bird count. Meet at 8 a.m. below Camanche Dam.
Tuesday, July 17: Stockton East Water District board meeting. Agenda to be posted here.
Tuesday, July 17: San Joaquin Hikers meeting, 5:30 p.m., Stockton REI. Meet a group of local hikers that ventures outdoors several times a month. More details here.
Tuesday, July 17: Class, “Introduction to Hiking.” 7 p.m., Stockton REI. Free. Learn about trip planning, essential items and equipment and safety. More details here.
Wednesday, July 18: California Water Commission meeting. Details to be posted here.
Friday, July 20: Guided paddle trip, Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge near Elk Grove. 6 p.m. Free. Bring canoe or kayak and gear. More details here.
Saturday, July 21: Tall forest bird count, Cosumnes River Preserve. Meet at 5:30 a.m. at the farm center gate. For more details email info@cosumnes.org or call (916) 684-2816.
Saturday, July 21: Audubon Society bird count, Woodbridge Wilderness Area. Meet at 8 a.m. the north end of Meadowlark Land off Woodbridge Road.
Saturday, July 21: Presentation by the Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center at the New Melones Lake amphitheater. 7:30 p.m. The center, which cares for injured and orphaned wildlife, will bring a variety of live creatures for you to see, many of which can be found living around New Melones. More details here.
Sunday, July 22: Guided paddle at Cosumnes River Preserve. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the visitor parking area. Bring your own gear and life jacket. For more details email info@cosumnes.org or call (916) 684-2816.
Sunday, July 22: Sierra Club group hike, Pinecrest Lake east of Sonora. Meet at 8 a.m. at Starbucks, 2866 W. March Lane, Stockton. More details and RSVP link here.
Tuesday, July 24: Stockton East Water District board meeting. Agenda to be posted here.
Tuesday, July 24: Class, “Intro to Backpacking.” 7 p.m., Stockton REI. Learn to choose a pack, select proper clothing and footwear, and an understanding of basic gear. Free. More details here.
Thursday, July 26: Delta Protection Commission meeting. Details to be posted here.
Friday, July 27: Sky Tours astronomy event hosted by the Stockton Astronomical Society. 9 p.m., San Joaquin Delta College Shima 2 parking lot. More details here.
Saturday, July 28: Public Star Party at Oak Grove Regional Park. Hosted by the Stockton Astronomical Society. Starts at sunset. More details here.
Saturday, July 28: Guided photo walk, Cosumnes River Preserve. Meet at 9 a.m. at the visitor center deck. For more details email info@cosumnes.org or call (916) 684-2816.
Saturday, July 28: Event, “The Moon over New Melones Lake.” 8 p.m., New Melones amphitheater. Join astronomer Denise Combs for a special look at the moon through fun poetry, edible props and a NASA slide show. More details here.
Tuesday, July 31: Stockton East Water District board meeting. Agenda to be posted here.
Tuesday, July 31: Class, “Intro to Camp Cooking.” 7 p.m., Stockton REI. Learn how to make easy and fun meals for tasty eating outdoors. More details here.
Tuesday, July 31: White Slough Wildlife Area moonlight walk. Meet Audubon Society members at 6 p.m. at the McDonald’s near Highway 12 and Interstate 5.
Saturday, Aug. 4: Audubon Society introduction to birding. Meet Kurt Mize at 8 a.m. at the north end of Laurel Avenue in Lodi, on the east side of Lodi Lake Park. Beginners welcome. For more information call 915-6264 or k1mize@aol.com.
Saturday, Aug. 4: Presentation, “Skins, Scat and Skulls.” 7:30 p.m., New Melones Lake amphitheater. Feel a bear’s fur, examine animal skulls, and identify tracks and scat. More details here.
Wednesday, Aug. 8-Thursday, Aug. 9: California Fish and Game Commission meeting in Ventura. Details to be posted here.
Saturday, Aug. 11: Guided paddle trip, Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge near Elk Grove. 9 a.m. Free. Bring canoe or kayak and gear. Also an early trip on Sunday. More details here.
Saturday, Aug. 11: River walk bird count, Cosumnes River Preserve. Meet at 6 a.m. at the visitor center. For more details email info@cosumnes.org or call (916) 684-2816.
Saturday, Aug. 11: Gardening workshop, “Bulbs to Bloom.” Hosted by San Joaquin Master Gardeners. San Joaquin County Historical Museum at Micke Grove ($5 parking fee). To register, call (209) 331-2055. More details here.
Saturday, Aug. 11: Bat viewing event. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Pardee Reservoir. View bats as they exit their artificial cave at dusk. More details here (see page 11).
Saturday, Aug. 11: EAT BUGS!!! Head up to New Melones Lake for a program about insects and their role in the ecosystem. As a bonus, you can join the “Bug Club” by “crunching down on some crispy critters.” Yes, there is a prize. 7 p.m. at the New Melones amphitheater. More details here.
Friday, Aug. 17: Guided paddle trip, Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge near Elk Grove. 6 p.m. Free. Bring canoe or kayak and gear. More details here.
Saturday, Aug. 18: Family Day at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Crafts, carriage rides, and story tellers will highlight this annual event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The normal admission of $8 will be used as a donation to support Calaveras Big Trees Association programs and events. More details here.
Saturday, Aug. 18: Gardening workshop, “Bulbs to Bloom.” Hosted by San Joaquin Master Gardeners. Manteca library, 320 W. Center St. To register, call (209) 953-6100. More details here.
Saturday, Aug. 18: Audubon Society bird count, Woodbridge Wilderness Area. Meet at 8 a.m. at the north end of Meadowlark Lane off Woodbridge Road.
Saturday, Aug. 18: Tall forest bird count, Cosumnes River Preserve. Meet at 5:45 a.m. at the farm center gate. For more details email info@cosumnes.org or call (916) 684-2816.
Sunday, Aug. 19: Guided paddle trip, Cosumnes River Preserve. Meet at 8:30 a.m. in the visitor parking lot. Bring your own gear and life jackets. Call (916) 684-2816.
Friday, Aug. 24: Sky Tours astronomy event hosted by the Stockton Astronomical Society. 9 p.m., San Joaquin Delta College Shima 2 parking lot. More details here.
Monday, Aug. 25: Sierra Club meeting. 7 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, Stockton. Agenda includes discussion of Coastal Cleanup Day in September. More details on local Sierra Club happenings here.
Saturday, Aug. 25: Guided photo walk, Cosumnes River Preserve. Meet at 9 a.m. at the visitor center deck. For more details email info@cosumnes.org or call (916) 684-2816.
Saturday, Aug. 25: Public Star Party at Oak Grove Regional Park. Hosted by the Stockton Astronomical Society. Starts at sunset. More details here.
Saturday, Aug. 25: Program, “Dragon and Damselflies,” 7 p.m. at the New Melones Lake amphitheater. Learn about dragonflies and their evolution over millions of years. More details here.
