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10
Hiking
Within the 50,000+ acres of the preserve, we have over 11 miles of pristine trail for you to hike. Some days you can walk for hours without spotting another human being, enjoying in your solitude the serene majesty of nature.
Wildlife
The preserve is home to more than 250 bird species, more than 40 fish species, and some 400+ plant species have been verified. Keep an eye out for Greater and Lesser Sandhill Cranes, Northern Pintail, Swainson’s Hawks, and Black-necked Stilts. Within the preserve you can see for yourself the rich variety of American wildlife.
Field Trips
We welcome group visits and school field trips, and have a training program and teaching materials available for schoolteachers — or you can take one of our volunteer-guided tours!
Upcoming Events
Aug
17
Tall Forest Bird Survey
The complex vegetative structure permits a rich variety of birds to reside permanently or seasonally there. Come join John Trochet, leader of this survey for more than two decades now, as we follow the birdlife of the preserve’s plum parcel through the seasons and across the years.Aug
17
Guided Paddle Tour Through the Cosumnes River Preserve
Join us for a leisurely paddle up the Cosumnes River and its peaceful sloughs. We’ll likely see forest birds, egrets, herons, and maybe even a beaver and/or otter.Aug
24
Guided Photography Walk
Come join the Preserve's photography guides on a photo adventure.Sep
07
Guided Nature Walk
This is a leisurely walk on a trail that is unpaved in sections and paved in others. Our route will take us approximately three and a half miles, but participants who do not wish to walk that far may turn around at any time. Good family activity.Sep
21