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.