Registration is required for this trip and is limited to 20 participants. Register through Pine Hill Preserve.

Field Trip Leader: Chris Conard

The preserve was established to protect rare native plants in El Dorado County that occur only on the specialized soils of the Pine Hill area. It stretches from Folsom Lake in the north to Hwy 50 in the south and contains more than 4,000 acres. Plan to visit Kanaka Valley, with a mix of oak woodland and chaparral. Chris will look for California Thrashers, Bell's Sparrows, migrating warblers, and, on a clear day, great views of the Sierra and the surrounding geography. A botanist will be on the trip to provide background on the rare plants. Be prepared for three miles of moderate walking.

Field Trip Registration: Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants through Pine Hill Preserve: Use the following link to register: https://eldoradocnps.org/events/pine-hill-preserve-tour-kanaka-valley-bird-hike-chris-conard-cnps-php/

Bell’s Sparrow, Image by Susan Goodrich