BLM, Partners will host Day of Hiking and Canoeing at Cosumnes River Preserve, Sunday, May 22
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EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in partnership with Latino Outdoors, –San Joaquin/Central Valley Region and Sacramento Region, Northern California Consortium – Generation Green at Grant High School will be hosting a day of outdoor activities at the Cosumnes River Preserve. This event is an invitation to experience the outdoors and share cultural connections with each other. Everyone is welcome with an emphasis on Latino youth and families.
The event is limited to 60 participants. Participants will be divided into two groups and rotate between a 3-mile hike and canoeing the Cosumnes River with lunch being served at 11:30am. Pre-registration is required to receive the free lunch. "Join the fun and come prepared to explore and learn" said Harry McQuillen, Cosumnes River Preserve Manager.
Participants should come prepared wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for hiking and canoeing. Other items to remember to bring are a water bottle, plate, cup, utensils and a backpack to carry gear.
The schedule is as follows:
8:30am- 9:00am Meet at the Cosumnes River Preserve Farm Center
9:00am-9:30am Welcome Introduction and day schedule- Latino Outdoors
9:30am-11:30am Group #1 Hike Group #2 Canoeing
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch by the visitor center
12:30pm-2:30pm Group #1 Canoeing Group #2 Hike
2:30pm-3:00pm Depart
For more information contact Natividad Chavez at (916) 978-4623 or http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/central_california.html
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.