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Cosumnes River Preserve – Upcoming Events

Upcoming Programs

Explore the Cosumnes River Preserve on one of the many Free tours hosted by Preserve docents.

River Walk Bird Surveys

Date: Second Saturday of every month
Time: Times Vary but begin in the early morning
Meeting Location: Visitor Center

Contat Jim Rowoth to register - rowoth@sbcglobal.net

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
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