
All About the Snowy Egret By Emily Anderson Description: With its snowy-white plumage, this slender heron always seems to be on display when foraging in the wetland ponds. When in plain sight, you can see its black bill and black
Kids Activity Booklet! Learn While You Hike

Cosumnes Kids Activity Booklet Print and bring this activity book along with you on your next trip to Cosumnes River Preserve! Perfect for 2nd-4th graders, this booklet will provide you with activities to learn, create, and explore the flora, fauna,
All About Chinook Salmon

Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Also known as King Salmon or Spring Salmon The Cosumnes River was once abundant with migratory Chinook Salmon in the late fall through early spring. In other river systems, such as the Sacramento, American, and Feather
Flooding the Preserve’s Managed Wetlands

Many visitors have asked excellent questions about when and why we flood the wetland ponds during the fall and winter at the Preserve. In this video, we’ll inform you on a few of the reasons we flood the ponds and