Natural History Wanderings

from Sonoma Land Trust

Language of the Land: Ancient Forests of Sonoma County

November 16, 7-8:30pm, Zoom (registration required)

Did you know remains of trees dating thousands of years old, back to the last Ice Age, have been found in Sonoma County? In this talk, retired State Archaeologist Breck Parkman will highlight two of his important discoveries. The first was a Sitka spruce at Bodega Head, remnants of which were exposed during a winter storm, and the second was a Monterey pine found eroding from Sonoma Creek. He will discuss the nature of the ancient forests of Sonoma County and what these discoveries might mean in a world facing a changing climate.

Spanish interpretation will be provided.