May Events

May 1-18

Native Roots Botanical Artwork Depicting Plants Native to El Dorado County

Art on display at the El Dorado Arts Council Gallery in the Fausel House, 772 Pacific Street, Placerville  contact: info@eldoradoartscouncil.org 

May 11

Free Master Gardeners Class:

Fire-Wise Landscaping. Learn different ways to improve the safety of your property now and in the future.   4-5 pm   Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville  contact: 530-621-5512

May 18

Hike the Quarry Trail on the Middle Fork of the American River

The group size is limited to 25 people on this hike with the EDChapter of the California Native Plant Society.   8:30 am until mid-afternoon       contact: vcmeyer@me.com 

May 19

Free Master Gardeners Class:  Living With Native Oaks

Our native oaks need proper care to survive.  Learn various methods to maintain and protect these wonderful trees.  9-12 noon  El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway, EDH    contact: 530-621-5512 

May 26

El Dorado Ranch Hike; Exploring the Cosumnes River Watershed

Join with American River Conservancy to learn first-hand why protecting this property from development is so important.  Explore blue oak, woodlands, spring wildflowers, and ancient volcanic rock on this 4 mile hike.  Kids ages 12+ welcome. 9-4     contact:  julie@arcinservancy.org 

SAVE THE DATE:

June 7

The Protecting Public Lands Workgroup is hosting an evening picnic potluck and Ranger chat in Coloma.

Details to follow.