Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools 5-11-24

Join Sonoma Land Trust and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space for a walk on the newly acquired Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools property. This 174-acre preserve connects to Annadel State Park and is a potential future connection for the Bay Area Ridge Trail. We’ll enjoy the wildflowers and birds as we walk through open meadows and oak woodlands and visit the seasonal creeks and vernal pools. This walk is about 2 miles total, over mostly flat but uneven ground.

The Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools property was acquired by Sonoma Land Trust in March of 2023. As a partner in the project, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space holds a conservation easement on the property. Additional funding partners include the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the State Coastal Conservancy, and the California Natural Resources Agency. This land protection will ensure the ongoing health of the property’s natural features, including two rare vernal pools, mature oak woodlands, intact grasslands, and portions of Yulupa Creek.

Level: Gentle to Moderate

There is no charge for this event, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.