A bounty of birds in Sonoma County Birding in our own back yard
Despite the near-freezing temperatures, a dozen people gathered one early Saturday morning in January at the base of Warm Springs Dam at Lake Sonoma. The group was mixed, including both young and old. Some brought walking sticks, others had binoculars hanging from their necks. These men and women all had one thing in common: birding.
Getting to know your watershed
“The Russian River watershed is a rich and diverse region of nearly 1500 square miles of forests, agricultural lands and urban lands in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties. The mainstem of the Russian River flows 110 miles from its headwaters near Redwood Valley and Potter Valley to the Pacific Ocean near Jenner. The
Local produce still available despite winter’s chill
For many of us, the New Year comes with the promise to eat healthier, add more fruits and vegetables to our diets and cook more meals. But with the winter weather still with us for several more months, it may seem hard to find the ingredients needed to meet these healthy goals. Fortunately there are a handful of local farmers that are offering fresh bounty year-round.
