GET ORIENTED!
by Carlos Perez
21 Jul 09
Willow Creek Oreintation this Wednesday, July 22nd still has spaces. Ever been riding in Willow Creek? If you haven’t there’s a lot to miss. Get your pass, get oriented. Check it out at LandPaths this Wednesday evening in Willow Creek at 6:00pm. Details follow:
Come learn about the 3,373-acre Willow Creek addition to Sonoma Coast State Beach and receive a Willow Creek Day Use permit orientation.
Willow Creek became a part of the Sonoma Coast State Park in May 2005. This beautiful 3, 373–acre property covers nearly the entire Willow Creek watershed and represents a boon for both recreation and wildlife habitat.
Willow Creek Permit Orientation Details
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
6-7pm
LandPaths is happy to have you join us for a Willow Creek Day Use permit orientation at the Willow Creek addition to the Sonoma Coast State Park. State Parks has asked LandPaths to assist in providing interim management and permitted access for this 3,373-acre addition. Once you complete this short orientation, you will be issued a free permit that will allow you to hike, bike and horseback ride on the property much as you would any other State Park.
The orientation will involve sitting or standing while LandPaths staff goes over the details of the program. Please bring something to sit on if that will make you more comfortable.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on the trails at Willow Creek per State Park rules and regulations. Thanks for your cooperation.
NOTE ABOUT PERMIT EXPIRATION & RENEWAL:
After attending this orientation, you will be issued a permit that will expire in at the end of September. This is due to the expiration of our current funding grant from the State Coastal Conservancy. W e are actively working on securing funding to continue this program through 2010.
We will provide more details about this community-powered park project at the orientation. We hope to see you there.
When: We will meet promptly at 6pm, on Wednesday, July 22. Please be on time as we will start promptly. The orientation will take approximately 45 minutes. If you are running more than 10 minutes late please plan on attending another orientation. Thank you for your understanding.
Where: We will meet at the “Freezeout Flat” Willow Creek Park entrance off Freezeout Road, just outside and southeast of the town of Duncans Mills off Moscow Road. Take 116 west to Duncans Mills, turn LEFT on Moscow Rd go through town and across the bridge, immediately as you exit the bridge look for Freezeout road on your Right hand side. Turn RIGHT (south) on Freezeout Road (immediately after the bridge) and look for the 2nd gate on your left; proceed through gate to parking.
Map of property: You can find an updated map of the property on our website at http://landpaths.org/mcms_site/uploads/documents/24F9E7D4-3048-78A5-15DE05C56D01D673.pdf.
Feel free to print this out in color to bring with you. We will have black and white copies at the orientation.
Details, Details:
· Funding in part for park operation and public access made available through the California Coastal Conservancy.
· You will be asked to sign a liability waiver and to fill out a Willow Creek Permit Application.
· No restroom or water at property, but there is ample diverse topography. Closest restroom is in Duncans Mills next door to Gold Coast Coffee, which is wonderful place to pick up tea/coffee and snacks!
· No pets or smoking are permitted and absolutely no smoking pets!
What to bring: If possible, please print out and bring a completed permit application. You can find one here: http://landpaths.org/mcms_site/uploads/documents/25007B89-3048-78A5-15513808C5B4F561.pdf).
Please bring a pen, something to write on, and a chair and/or blanket to sit on (otherwise you will be standing). There ‘s a good reason it’s called Freezeout Flat, so we suggest bringing layers if it’s a cool day as the meeting spot is usually in the shade and it can be chilly.
Feel free to contact us with any questions – outings@landpaths.org.
See you at the orientation,
Your Friends at LandPaths
LandPaths programs at Willow Creek are made possible by a grant from the California Coastal Conservancy and are offered in partnership with California State Parks. Through this unique partnership, Willow Creek is owned by State Parks with access and management assistance provided by LandPaths and volunteers like you.
If you have questions contact us at:
LandPaths: 707.524.9318 or
Your Friends at LandPaths
LandPaths’ Willow Creek programs are made possible through the support of the California Coastal Conservancy in partnership with California State Parks.