Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Find Nature at Cosumnes River Preserve

The Cosumnes River Preserve is open year-round...that's 365 days a year from sunrise until sunset.

The Cosumnes River Preserve encompasses and protects thousands of acres of wetlands and adjacent uplands. These lands, once considered insect ridden, unattractive, and even dangerous, today are recognized as beautiful places with important roles in local and global ecology.

Wetlands provide a diverse habitat critical to the survival of many kinds of plant and animal life. The Cosumnes River Preserve is recognized as one of California's most significant natural areas.

The 46,000-acre preserve—with its riparian forests, wetlands and free-flowing river—houses more than 40 fish species, 250 bird species and 230 plant species.

Want to see it for yourself? On Saturday, December 6 the Preserve is hosting a Guided Nature Walk at 9:00 A.M. Meet at the Visitor Center and make sure to bring water and dress in layers as the weather does change this time of year.

The Consumnes River Preserve is located at
13501 Franklin Blvd.
Galt, CA 95632

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