Get outside this week in Sonoma County

GARDENING HELP, DEC. 15

Healdsburg: Work on a native garden by weeding, planting, doing tool maintenance and adding habitat features at the Audubon Canyon Ranch Conservation Center, 226 Center St. 8-9:30 a.m. Register at meetup.com/Friends-of-the-Modini-Mayacamas, or call 707-431-8184.

NATURE WALK, DEC. 17

Santa Rosa: Naturalists lead free one-hour family nature hikes at Spring Lake Regional Park at 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, followed by nature themed crafts and exploration of the touchable tide pool. Meet at the Environmental Discovery Center, 393 Violetti Road. $7 parking, bring a water bottle and wear sturdy shoes. Heavy rain cancels the event. Visit parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov for information or call 707-565-2041.

TREE EXPLORATION, DEC. 17

Healdsburg: Learn about the 15 most common tree species at Modini Mayacamas Preserves and how they survive fire during a leisurely 3-mile guided walk from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Bring water and a lunch. Meet at Pine Flat Road and Red Winery Road. The event may be canceled by 8 p.m. the night before due to weather. Check at meetup.com/Friends-of-the-Modini-Mayacamas. Visit acr@egret.org or modini@egret.org, or call 707-431-8184.

SOLSTICE CELEBRATION, DEC. 21

Santa Rosa: Celebrate the Winter Solstice 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at Spring Lake Regional Park’s Environmental Discovery Center, 393 Violetti Road. Create spiral art and solar prints and hike to Frog Pond to see winter residents like California newts. $7 parking. Visit parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov for information or call 707-539-2865.

James Lanaras