Join us for an interpretive hike of Pepperwood
on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.  This is a moderate 4-5
mile hike with an elevation loss and gain of about 750 feet. Advance
registration is not required and there is no cost.  Meet at the red barn.

This hike will introduce you to the natural history and land management
of Pepperwood. All hikes are held rain or shine. Plan to hike with the group.
For your safety, leaving early or separating from the group is not permitted.
Participants are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy boots.
Please bring a day pack with snacks, water, field guides, etc. Families are
welcome. Participants should be in good health and able to hike over hilly
terrain.

Pepperwood is an ecological institute
dedicated to educating, engaging, and inspiring its community through land
preservation, science-based conservation, leading edge research, and
multidisciplinary educational programs. Dedicated to the protection of the
region’s rich biodiversity represented within its 3,200-acre Preserve,
Pepperwood provides unique open-space access to nature lovers, volunteers,
students and scientists from the Bay Area and beyond. The Preserve is located
at 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road approximately midway between the towns of
Santa Rosa and Calistoga, and adjacent to Safari West.  To find out
more information about Pepperwood Preserve and its programs as well as
directions, visit www.pepperwoodpreserve.org.