Upcoming Programs

River Walk Bird Surveys

Date: Second Saturday of each month
Time: 7:00 AM
Meeting Location: Visitor Center

Contat Jim Rowoth to register - jimrowoth@gmail.com

Tall Forest Bird Surveys

Date: Please contact guides
Time: 45 minutes before sunrise
Survey Location: Tall Forest

To register, please email Lynette Williams -lbwilliams@ucdavis.edu and Konshau Duman - kduman@ucdavis.edu

Ducks in Scopes

Season: 2nd & 4th Saturday: November–February
Time: 11:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Boardwalk Trail

Don’t forget to stop by the Cosumnes River Preserve and check out “Ducks In Scopes”, where preserve docents have a row of scopes set up, some set lower to accommodate children.

Explore the Preserve with Audio Tours

Discover the Cosumnes River Preserve at your own pace through our self-guided audio tours. Each tour highlights unique landscapes, wildlife, and stories from across the Preserve.

• River Walk Audio Tour: Learn about riparian habitats, seasonal changes, and wildlife along the River Walk Trail.
  Listen to River Walk Tour


• Wetlands Walk Audio Tour: Explore the wetlands while hearing about waterfowl, native plants, and floodplain ecology.
  Listen to Wetlands Walk Tour


• Driving Tour Audio Guide: Perfect for visitors exploring by car, highlighting key viewpoints across the Preserve.
  Listen to Driving Tour