Sonoma County events to enjoy in the great outdoors

Even if the weather is wet and chilly, this is still a great time to appreciate the outdoors. Here are a few Sonoma County events to enjoy in the coming week.

COOL WEATHER HIKE, JAN. 23

Glen Ellen: Register by Friday for the Sonoma Ecology Center's 5- to 6-mile strenuous cool weather hike, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve. Bring extra shoes for a creek crossing and a meal for a picnic. Heavy rain will cancel until Jan. 30. Reserve a spot at brownpapertickets.com/event2485568. 996-0712.

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GUIDED NATURE WALK, JAN.30

Glen Ellen: Explore the 535-acre Bouverie Preserve at 13935 Highway 12 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 30 during a guided nature walk through mixed evergreen forest, oak woodland and rugged chaparral. Trained naturalists lead small groups on 2- to 5-mile walks. No charge, donations welcome. Reservations required at rsvp@egret.org or (415) 868-9244.

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RAPTOR IDENTIFICATION CLASS, JAN. 30

Petaluma: Learn about Sonoma County raptors and how to tell them apart 2-4 p.m. Jan. 30 during a class by Dona Asti and Nathan Du Vardo of Sonoma Wildlife Rescue, 403 Mecham Road. $15 for an individual or family. RSVP at 992-0274 or education@scwildliferescue.org.

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MUSHROOM HIKE, JAN.31

Kenwood: Learn about mushrooms from George Roney 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 31 during the Sonoma Ecology Center's 2-mile hike over moderate terrain at Sugarloaf State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road. $5, free under 18. Meet at the Visitors Center, parking fees apply. Register at brownpapertickets.com/event2487186. 833-5712.

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BIKE MAINTENANCE Feb. 2

Santa Rosa: Register for the free Bike Maintenance for Trail Riding Class 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the REI store, 2715 Santa Rosa Ave. rei.com.stores/santa-rosa.html or 540-9025.

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MEMBERSHIP MEETING, FEB. 5

Santa Rosa: Learn about the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition's plans for 2016 and elect the Board of Directors at the annual meeting and dinner, 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Odd Fellows Pacific Hall, 545 Pacific Ave. RSVP to info@bikesonoma.org. 545-0153.

Do you have an event to list? Send details to linda.castrone@pressdemocrat.com at least a week before the date of the event.