Cougar Mountain Hike
Sonoma Land Trust invites you to experience a day at the San Pablo Baylands (near Hwy 37 and Lakeville Hwy) for hiking, great bird watching, and spectacular views of the North Bay. Land Trust staff will lead you on a rigorous hike across the open ranch and along the west side of Cougar Mountain, where they'll share with you the restoration plans for the property. Directions and further information will be provided with your RSVP. To sign up for this free public outing, please call (707) 526-6930 ext. 111 or email volunteer@sonomalandtrust.org.
The 2,327-acre property along Hwy 37 was once proposed as a casino site and is now permanently protected with extensive wetland restoration plans underway. Since the late 1800s, the North Bay has seen a loss of 85% of its historic tidal marsh. As the largest wetland restoration effort in Sonoma County, the Sears Point project will restore approximately 1,350 acres of along San Pablo Bay. The restoration will provide extensive new habitat for endangered species, including the California clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse, as well as migrating ducks and shorebirds.
Sonoma Land Trust develops long-term land-protection strategies for the varied regions of the county; acquires conservation easements and properties of special significance; manages preserves; works on land stewardship and restoration projects; and provides opportunities for hikes, environmental education and restoration activities. With more than 17,000 acres of valuable resource land under permanent protection since 1976, Sonoma Land Trust exists to ensure that the varied scenic, natural, agricultural and open landscapes of the region stay forever wild for the benefit of present and future generations.
The 2,327-acre property along Hwy 37 was once proposed as a casino site and is now permanently protected with extensive wetland restoration plans underway. Since the late 1800s, the North Bay has seen a loss of 85% of its historic tidal marsh. As the largest wetland restoration effort in Sonoma County, the Sears Point project will restore approximately 1,350 acres of along San Pablo Bay. The restoration will provide extensive new habitat for endangered species, including the California clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse, as well as migrating ducks and shorebirds.
Sonoma Land Trust develops long-term land-protection strategies for the varied regions of the county; acquires conservation easements and properties of special significance; manages preserves; works on land stewardship and restoration projects; and provides opportunities for hikes, environmental education and restoration activities. With more than 17,000 acres of valuable resource land under permanent protection since 1976, Sonoma Land Trust exists to ensure that the varied scenic, natural, agricultural and open landscapes of the region stay forever wild for the benefit of present and future generations.