Jul
06
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
Jul
13
River Walk Bird Survey – Tour
Join well-known Audubon Society member, Jim Rowoth, as he ventures out on the Cosumnes River Preserve River Walk. The walk takes you through wetlands, riparian forest, grasslands, and to the Cosumnes River.Jul
20
Tall Forest Birding Survey – Behind the Locked Gates
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.
Jul
20
Guided Paddle Tour Through The Cosumnes River Preserve
Bring your own boat (canoe, kayak, SUP), paddle, and PFD. No experience necessary.Jul
27
Guided Photography Walk
Come join the Preserve's photography guides on a photo adventure.Aug
03