In This Issue
- Gardening Classes at Tolay Lake, "Grateful Bed" contest
- Celebrate Your Parks
- PastaPalooza Thanks
- Grab your picnic blankets for Park-n-Eat!
- Membership has its Benefits
Contact Us:
Sonoma County Regional Parks
2300 County Center Drive, 120A
Santa Rosa, California 95403
Main Office:
(707) 565-2041
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(707) 565-2267
FAX:
(707) 579-8247
  
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General Information
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 Regional Parks is teaming up with iGROW again to offer specialty gardening workshops at Tolay Lake Regional Park this summer for both beginning and experienced growers. At these classes, you can learn about intercropping, seeds and transplants, sustainable gardening and weed management. We’re also partnering with iGROW this summer to host the first-ever “Grateful Bed” garden competition and tour. This friendly contest is designed to showcase the value, creativity and ingenuity that can be found in public gardens. Prizes will go to the best beds in various categories, and gardeners are encouraged to participate as part of this weekend’s 350 Home & Garden Challenge.
Celebrate Your Parks
 Parks Celebration is in full swing, and Regional Parks' rangers and naturalists invite you to join them for guided hikes, workshops and other fun this month and next. Most of these outings are free and a great way to discover or learn more about your parks. Visit the Parks Celebration calendar to see all that’s available. Here are some of the events you can enjoy in the coming week:
- Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13
Water Bark Dog Swim – Spring Lake Regional Park, Santa Rosa
- Saturday, May 12
Wildflower Walk, Hood Mountain Regional Park, Santa Rosa
- Sunday May 13
Mother’s Day Hike, Tolay Lake Regional Park
- Wednesday, May 16
Wildflower Hike for All Ages, Helen Putnam Regional Park, Petaluma
- Friday, May 18
Wilderness Survival, Hood Mountain Regional Park, Santa Rosa
- Saturday, May 19
Bird Watching Hike Sunset, Tolay Lake Regional Park
Fishing with a Ranger, Spring Lake Regional Park, Santa Rosa
 Thank you for supporting PastaPalooza, the April 28th parks fundraiser hosted by the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation. The sold-out party raised more than $40,000 in its inaugural effort to help Annadel State Park and the Regional Parks. More than 500 park lovers gathered at the Santa Rosa Veterans Building to enjoy food, drinks, live music and a silent auction. With such a successful first-time event, the Parks Foundation board is already looking ahead to 2013! Many thanks to all who turned out and to businesses like Pasta King and Barefoot Wine and Bubbly for their generous donations.
 Don’t worry about cooking dinner on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Instead, head out to Spring Lake or Ragle Ranch for Park-n-Eat. Local food trucks will be in the parks from 4 p.m. to dusk each Tuesday and Thursday through the summer, so come out after work, take a walk, unwind and enjoy an al fresco dinner. Not only is this an opportunity to get outside and try something new, it's a great-tasting way to help the parks. Each food truck will donate a portion of its sales to the Parks Foundation to support park programs and operations. Visit the Park-n-Eat Sonoma County Facebook page for their weekly schedules.
 Did you know Regional Park members are eligible for some new discounts and freebies at local businesses? Deals like a free week at the YMCA, savings on kayak rentals and bike gear, a free flashlight and other cool offers? These perks are in addition to the year of fee parking, the night of free camping, family admission to the Tolay Fall Festival and other membership benefits. To learn more or join or renew online, visit our membership page. During our spring membership drive, select stores like Oliver’s Markets, Pacific Markets and REI are also selling parks memberships. Remember, members also save on admission to this weekend’s Water Bark dog swim at Spring Lake.
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