These Boots are Made for Hiking...

Start time is 8:30 am and we are typically done around 10:30 am.

Starting at the end of the parking lot, we go on the paved trails eastward to coyote pond, around the pond and back the same trail. The walk is at a decent pace, about 4.8 miles in about 1hr and 30 minutes. We usually take a small (10-15 minute) break by the pond. Elevation gain is about 141 feet (on the way to the pond).

Walk to the Sacramento River and through Frank Seymour Park in Greenhaven
Join us for a refreshing walk on Saturdays through the scenic Frank Seymour Park, which stretches for miles! This is a great way to enjoy nature, see the Sacramento river, get some exercise, and connect with others.
Meeting Point:
Under the south end of the pedestrian overpass.
Parking:
Free parking is available at 850 Florin Rd., Sacramento, CA 95831. I live just three houses away from the meeting point.
If you get lost or run late, feel free to call or text me: Lina – 916-879-1141.
We’d love for you to join us!

Meetup groups Sacramento Social Club, These Boots are for hiking, Elk Grove Board Games, Sacramento Social Club (20's & 30's), Sacramento Crew, and A Bunch of Fanatics for FUN are all invited! Most of my events average 6-18 people attending. To join in on the fun, please text Lina at 916-879-1141.

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Join Us for Fun and Connection!

We’d love for you to be part of our vibrant community! Join us for a variety of activities, including:

Asian Cooking Classes: Wed at 6:00 PM & Sat at 11:00 AM

Games Night: TBD

Gals Friendship Meet & Greets: TBD

Poker Potlucks: April 27, May 17, & June 1st at 5:30 PM

Mental Health Support Group: First Tuesdays at 6:00 PM

Greenhaven Walks: Saturday at 9:00 AM

Downtown Walks: Sundays at 9:00 AM

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Join our Asian Cooking Classes- We’re excited to invite you to our fun and engaging cooking classes! Each session is open to everyone in the community, and we can’t wait to cook and enjoy delicious meals together.

Class Schedule:

Weds, Apr 16, 6 pm - Chinese Chicken Rice Noodles, Celery, and Chinese Broccoli

Mon, Apr 21, 6 pm - $20 Salmon in Oyster Sauce, Green Beans, and Eggplant

Tues, Apr 29, 6 pm - Chicken Pad Thai, Eggplant, and Zucchini

Sun, May 4, 6 pm - Japanese Chicken Curry, Japanese Noodles, and Green Beans

Tues, May 6, 6 pm - Thai Pad Woon Sen, Eggplant, and Opo Squash

Fri, May 9, 6 pm - Kimchi Fried Rice, Bell Peppers, and Cabbage

Tues, May 13, 6 pm - Korean Chap Chae Noodles, Napa Cabbage, and Tomatoes

Sat, May 17, 11 am - Vietnamese Chicken, Noodles, Daikon Salad, and Broccoli

What’s Included: Your meal includes seven delightful items: a protein dish, a vegetable dish, a stir-fry dish, a surprise dish, Jasmine rice, an Asian drink, and fruit.

Each class lasts two hours and includes introductions, veggie prep, cooking, and enjoying dinner together. It’s a fantastic way to learn new recipes and make new friends!

Donation:

A $15 donation helps cover groceries, setup, cleanup, and planning for successful events. You can donate via Venmo (@Lina-Lee-20), PayPal, Zelle, or cash. After you pay, please text me at 916-879-1141 to secure your spot.

Location:

868 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA

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Don’t wait—sign up today! Donations are transferable, so feel free to share the love. We can’t wait to cook with you! Donations are transferable, so feel free to share the love. We can’t wait to cook with you!

PLEASE NOTE
This hiking event is cross posted with NorCal Trail Trekkers Meetup Group!

SUMMARY
On this strenuous hike in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve and Austin Creek State Recreation Area next to the town Guerneville in Sonoma County, we will hike in a clockwise loop on the Pioneer Trail, Armstrong Nature Trail, Pool Ridge Trail, and East Ridge Trail for approximately 5 and 1/2 miles with an overall elevation gain of about 1,600 feet through old growth redwood forest, evergreen woodlands, oak woodlands, grassy meadows, and small groves of second and third growth redwoods. Also, we should see green grassy meadows and wildflowers this time of the year.

MEETING TIMES AND PLACES
For carpooling, meet 7:00am at the Enterprise North Park and Ride just off I-80 freeway, and across the street from Chervron and ARCO gas stations in West Sacramento, and the address is 4989 W Capitol Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Please pay carpool driver the current price of gas per gallon.

For those meeting directly at trailhead, meet 9:30am at the visitor's center and parking lot just outside the Armstrong Redwoods Natural Reserve park's entrance on Armstrong Woods Rd, and the address is 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA 95446. $10 parking fee, and $9 parking fee for seniors.

HIKING INFORMATION AND ESSENTIALS
HIKING LEVEL: Strenuous or hard due to some steep hills.
DISTANCE: About 5.5 mile loop.
ELEVATION: About 1,600 feet in overall in overall elevation gain.

ROUTE: Start at Pioneer Trailhead, then hike on Pioneer Trail for about .5 mile, then turn left and hike on Armstrong Nature Trail for about .3 mie, then turn right and hike on a road for very short distance of about 700 feet, then turn right and hike uphill on Pool Ridge Trail for about 2.2 miles l, then keep to the right and hike uphill on East Ridge Trail for about 900 feet, then keep to the right and hike downhill on East Ridge Trail for about 2.3 miles back to starting point.

HIKING ESSENTIALS: Bring hiking shoes/boots, water, small lunch/snacks, first aid kit, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, etc), hiking poles for hills if needed, warm clothing in case of cold morning temperatures, insect repellent spray, etc.

REFERENCE: Official Information about hiking and other outdoor activities in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve and Austin Creek State Recreation Area can be found on the following links;
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=452

Let's celebrate mama earth!

World Earth Day is April 22nd! The Sacramento Earth Day Festival by ECOS is scheduled for April 27th, 11-4pm at Southside Park (700 T St) and includes lots of educational opportunities/vendors around sustainability, natural habitats, water preservation and more. There will be live music throughout the day and about a dozen food vendors with plenty of plant based options. We can picnic together for lunch and try some new cuisine.

We will meet at the 11th and P parking lot at 1030am, then walk about 15 minutes/3/4 mile to Southside Park. Enjoy the festivities and walk back to 11th and P around 1pm or so. I don't recommend parking near the park, it will be crazy. Please consider carpooling from your neighborhoods to 11th and P.

More about Sac Earth Day: https://www.ecosacramento.net/sacearthday/

Rain cancels.