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Deer Creek Hills Preserve

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Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
916-612-3719

September 2022

CANCELLED Mountain Bike Monday

September 5, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

Sept 5 Cancelled The forecasted weather for September 5 is 111 degrees. Let's all find a cooler place to enjoy the Labor Day holiday. This ride has been cancelled. Stay cool and hydrated. Please join us for a ride when the weather is a bit more accommodating. Mountain bike season rides take place every Monday night*, 4:30-8pm, until October 24. *Cancellation Policy Heat: A National Weather Service heat index that puts staff and visitors in the Danger zone will close…

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Mountain Bike Monday

September 12, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to date CDC recommendations and adhere to any other mandated directives for your place of residence. Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Registration…

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CANCELLED: Mountain Bike Monday

September 19, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. SEPT 19 CANCELLED The current weather forecast shows over 70% chance of thunderstorms between 5pm-7pm this evening. Due to the elevated risk of lightning strikes, SVC will have to cancel the ride for tonight. Please join us for a ride when the weather is a bit more accommodating. Mountain…

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FREE Trail Run

September 24, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free
runners on a trail through dry grass

FALL SPECIAL - run free! SVC is sponsoring the cost for the September trail run. Kick off the fall season by bringing a friend out to run the trails. Pre-registration is still required. Join us for a Saturday morning trail run! Explore a new area of Deer Creek Hills Preserve from 8:00-11:00am. Attendees can either follow the marked loops through the north property for self-guided running. Or, at 8:30am, participate in a docent-guided, 5-6 mile run along an alternate route.…

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Mountain Bike Monday

September 26, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to date CDC recommendations and adhere to any other mandated directives for your place of residence. Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Registration…

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October 2022

Self-Guided Hikes

October 1, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays October through November and February through May. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Mountain Bike Monday

October 3, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to date CDC recommendations and adhere to any other mandated directives for your place of residence. Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Registration…

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Self-Guided Hikes

October 8, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays October through November and February through May. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Mountain Bike Monday

October 10, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to date CDC recommendations and adhere to any other mandated directives for your place of residence. Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Registration…

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Self-Guided Hikes

October 15, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays October through November and February through May. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Mountain Bike Monday

October 17, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to date CDC recommendations and adhere to any other mandated directives for your place of residence. Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Registration…

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Self-Guided Hikes

October 22, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays October through November and February through May. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Astronomy Tour

October 22, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00

Join Deer Creek Hills' docents for a guided tour under the stars at the darkest site in all of Sacramento County. Amateur astronomy has come a long way in the past few years. Prepare to be amazed! On this night, see hundreds of thousands suns crowded into the Hercules Cluster. Marvel at the shimmering "Wild Duck" cluster. Spot NASA’s iconic “Pillars of Creation” in the Eagle Nebula.  Consider the existence of life in the spiral arms of the Andromeda Galaxy. You will…

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Mountain Bike Monday

October 24, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to date CDC recommendations and adhere to any other mandated directives for your place of residence. Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Registration…

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Self-Guided Hikes

October 29, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays October through November and February through May. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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November 2022

Self-Guided Hikes

November 5, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays October through November and February through May. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Equestrian Ride

November 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the golden grasses and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in open…

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Self-Guided Hikes

November 12, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays October through November and February through May. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Equestrian Ride

November 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the golden grasses and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in open…

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Self-Guided Hikes

November 19, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays October through November and February through May. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Self-Guided Hikes

November 26, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays October through November and February through May. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Equestrian Ride

November 26, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the golden grasses and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in open…

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January 2023

Docent Only: Field Training Hike

January 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free
people sitting on yoga mats in a meadow

Guided by Miki Fujitsubo with input from fellow lead docents, this outing will review how to successfully contribute to fun and safe guided public tours at Deer Creek Hills Preserve. New docents are asked to attend as you increase your comfort and confidence on the property. Returning and lead docents are also asked to participate, for a helpful refresher and to share your knowledge and experience. Rough Agenda To Be Covered What to Bring / What Not to Bring Basic…

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February 2023

Self-Guided Hikes

February 4 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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SOLD OUT Gold Rush History

February 4 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
drawing of men on horseback

Step back in time and join us for the Deer Creek Gold Rush. Lead docent David Scharlach will guide us on a hike 3-miles long and a century and a half back in time as he retells the story of the search for gold at Deer Creek. In 1849, it is said that a gold nugget the size of your fist was found nearby on the Cosumnes River at Cooks Bar. By 1850, the town that sprang up there boasted…

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SOLD OUT Equestrian Ride

February 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the seemingly endless grassland and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in…

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Self-Guided Hikes

February 11 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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SOLD OUT Mushroom Meander

February 11 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00

What grows at Deer Creek Hills Preserve? This month's docent-guided natural history hike (second Saturday of every month, Feb-May) will be a 2-3 mile Mushroom Meander. Join our docents who will share what they have discovered in the way of macrofungi this past week. This will be a slow moving stroll through the blue, live and valley oaks on the property. A short informational handout will be provided. A camera and hand lens will be helpful in this exploration. As…

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Docent Equestrian Safety Training

February 11 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free
people riding horses in a field

Current SVC equestrian docents will gather at Deer Creek Hills to review emergency response protocols, practice hands-on emergency scenarios and gain valuable information on how to ensure group safety during an emergency. There will be a 30 minute review of protocols and orientation to docent resource binder followed by a short hike to the training location near the Oxbow pond. Snacks and drinks will be provided at the corral. Docent and nurse Sue Fossum will be leading the human safety scenarios and Docent and Veterinarian…

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Upland Birding

February 18 @ 7:45 am - 12:30 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Thomas and Lisa birding at Deer Creek Hills

Docents welcome all ages of new and experienced birders alike, who are ready to tackle this 3-4 mile off-trail walk through open grasslands that overlie the Gopher Ridge (metavolcanic) Formation. Open grassland habitat in the Sacramento area continues to disappear making this local resource ever more important. These are hunting grounds for winter resident raptors such as Ferruginous and Rough-legged Hawks and year-round residents such as Red-tailed Hawks and burrowing Owls. Falcons are represented by the year-round American Kestrel and…

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Self-Guided Hikes

February 18 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Equestrian Ride

February 18 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the seemingly endless grassland and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in…

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Docent Only: Indigenous Cultures Workshop

February 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free
peaceful sunset behind oak

Join us as we spend the morning talking under the oaks as we learn about indigenous perspectives and and their deep connection to the land. The talk will be led by Kimberly "ShiningStar" Petree Executive Director of the Cosumnes Culture and Water Ways. The CCaWW is a 501c3 that is "dedicated to preserving the indigenous culture of the Miwok people, caring for the land, animals, and the waterways." In October of 2022 CCaWW partnered with American River Conservancy, REI and…

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Self-Guided Hikes

February 25 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Woodland Mindfulness

February 25 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people sitting on yoga mats in a meadow

"We often forget that WE ARE NATURE. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to Nature, we’ve lost our connection to ourselves..." ~Andy Goldsworthy, Artist Please join SVC Docents on a guided, gentle "mindfulness" hike among the Blue Oak Woodland. We will explore Nature while doing some gentle stretching and yoga (no previous yoga experience required), breathing, Nature observation/discussion, and mindfulness exercises. The walk will be about 1-2 casual miles…

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March 2023

CANCELLED: Self-Guided Hikes

March 4 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

*Due to weather conditions, this hike has been cancelled. Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table.…

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CANCELLED Pioneers History Hike

March 4 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
drawing of settlers in the mountains

Real life Solomon Miser will take you from his homestead into the hills of Deer Creek to reminisce about coming to California before the gold rush, the wagon train he led West and his neighbors and early settlers like Jared Sheldon, Bill Daylor and William Hartnell. Join Deer Creek Hills historian David Scharlach as he tells of the amazing first owners of Deer Creek Hills including a cowboy Casanova, a drunken scoundrel and murderer, the intrepid teenage daughter (and survivor)…

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POSTPONED Equestrian Ride

March 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

*Due to weather conditions, this ride will be rescheduled. Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the seemingly endless grassland and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders…

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CANCELLED- Self-Guided Hikes

March 11 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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South Pond Birding

March 18 @ 6:45 am - 12:30 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00

Join experienced docents for a venture to the southern part of Deer Creek Hills, Sacramento’s largest open space preserve. The lovely South Pond is home to Wilson’s Snipe, Sora and vocal (and many times visible) Virginia Rail. Up to 31 Snipe have been observed at one time sunning themselves along the pond’s edge. Loggerhead Shrike are occasional visitors here as well. We will make a nice transect through the old growth blue oak woodland looking for winter and year-round resident…

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Self-Guided Hikes

March 18 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Equestrian Ride

March 18 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the seemingly endless grassland and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in…

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Self-Guided Hikes

March 25 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Woodland Mindfulness

March 25 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people sitting on yoga mats in a meadow

"We often forget that WE ARE NATURE. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to Nature, we’ve lost our connection to ourselves..." ~Andy Goldsworthy, Artist Please join SVC Docents on a guided, gentle "mindfulness" hike among the Blue Oak Woodland. We will explore Nature while doing some gentle stretching and yoga (no previous yoga experience required), breathing, Nature observation/discussion, and mindfulness exercises. The walk will be about 1-2 casual miles…

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Equestrian Ride

March 25 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the seemingly endless grassland and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in…

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April 2023

Native American History Hike

April 1 @ 8:45 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
miwok native americans sitting in a group

This is one of our longer guided hikes. Meet at the corral for checkin from 8:30-8:45 so we can depart promptly at 9am. We will carpool/caravan further up Latrobe Road (higher clearance vehicles recommended) to an area of the property not open to self-guided hikers. The hike will be 5.5 miles over easy to moderate terrain, trails mostly, but not exclusively. Multiple stops and breaks along the way. Expect to return to the corral and depart around 1:30 to 2:00.…

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Self-Guided Hikes

April 1 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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SOLD OUT Equestrian Ride

April 1 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the seemingly endless grassland and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in…

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Self-Guided Hikes

April 8 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Oaks in Science and Poetry

April 8 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
sunset in a meadow

Oak Whispers in Science Facts and Poets' Words Science documents the importance of oaks in the ecosystem; language records their centrality in culture and their wonder flows from the poet’s pen. Blue oaks are a “keystone” species that support a wide diversity of life forms.  Languages across the northern temperate zones from North America to Europe, the Slavic Countries, and China—the distribution of the genus Quercus—all have unique words for “oak”, prividing evidence of the special importance of this tree in…

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Docent’s Choice Birding

April 15 @ 6:45 am - 12:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00

The route for this outing will depend on the weather, bird migration activity, nesting activity and scouting results from the docents earlier in the week, plus input from the guests. Sunrise is at 6:30 and the weather in April can be unpredictable, so layered clothing, a hat, sunscreen and water are advisable. Docents have a fair knowledge of local wildflowers, insects and the natural landscape in addition to the local birds. So if you are curious about something, just ask…

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Self-Guided Hikes

April 15 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Ukulele Sing Along and Stroll

April 15 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00

Please grab your uke and join us for a short casual stroll into the Blue Oaks of Deer Creek Hills for a sing along in the woodland. All ages and levels of players and singers welcome as we play a few simple songs (think campfire genre). Last time the cows were very intrigued and interested. Please bring ukulele, a daypack, layers of clothing, something to sit on (blanket or portable chair), water, snack/lunch, and a song if you want to…

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Equestrian Ride

April 15 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the seemingly endless grassland and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in…

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CANCELLED Trail Run

April 22 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00

* The guided portion of this outing has been cancelled, however, all are welcome to run the pre-marked self guided trails whenever the preserve is open for hiking.* Join us for a Saturday morning trail run! Explore a new area of Deer Creek Hills Preserve from 8:00-11:00am. Attendees can either follow the marked loops through the north property for self-guided running. Or, at 8:30am, participate in a docent-guided, 5-6 mile run along an alternate route. Space is limited for the docent-guided run. VISITORS MUST:…

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Self-Guided Hikes

April 22 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Woodland Mindfulness

April 22 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people sitting on yoga mats in a meadow

"We often forget that WE ARE NATURE. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to Nature, we’ve lost our connection to ourselves..." ~Andy Goldsworthy, Artist Please join SVC Docents on a guided, gentle "mindfulness" hike among the Blue Oak Woodland. We will explore Nature while doing some gentle stretching and yoga (no previous yoga experience required), breathing, Nature observation/discussion, and mindfulness exercises. The walk will be about 1-2 casual miles…

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Self-Guided Hikes

April 29 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Equestrian Ride

April 29 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the seemingly endless grassland and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in…

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May 2023

CANCELLED Self-Guided Hikes

May 6 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Due to the expected rain, this hike has been cancelled and the preserve will be closed. If you already registered, please email Amy or Carly to transfer your ticket to another Saturday. Tickets can be transferred to any other outing this month or registration fees donated to support stewardship projects on the preserve. View the full calendar for options for ticket transfers.   Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills…

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POSTPONED Archaeology Hike

May 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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three people leaning on a rock

Due to rain and muddy conditions on the Preserve, Deer Creek Hills will be closed May 6 and this hike has been postponed to May 13. If you previously registered, your ticket has been transferred to May 13. If you are unable to attend, please contact Carly or Amy for more options and to free your space for someone else to enjoy the hike. CANCELLATION POLICY: Extreme weather, unsafe air quality, rain or flooding on Latrobe Road will close Deer…

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POSTPONED Equestrian Ride

May 6 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Due to the expected rain, this ride has been postponed to May 13. If you already registered, please email Amy or Carly to transfer your ticket to next Saturday. If you are unable to attend, tickets can be transferred to any other outing this month or registration fees donated to support stewardship projects on the preserve. View the full calendar for options for ticket transfers.   Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the…

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May 13th Self-Guided Hikes

May 13 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Archaeology Hike

May 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
three people leaning on a rock

Archaeology of Deer Creek Hills These beautiful hills will disclose to us clues that may link the mysterious paleolithic Indians of 12,000 years ago with the early nomadic hunters of 6000 years ago and the seasonal travelers from 600 years ago and sooner.  We will find the sites that overlay the rush for gold upon the remnants of native habitation.  Actual artifacts from nearby areas will assist us.  So much time to traverse in just three miles!  As the weather…

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Ecosystems Explained

May 13 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00

What grows at Deer Creek Hills Preserve? Explore California’s unique landscape—a Blue Oak Woodland. On this wildflower grassland your Naturalist will help sharpen your senses as they lead you under the oak canopy pointing out the interconnected world of insects, birds, plants, animals and even the lowly fungi that weave together this amazing ecosystem. Taking you back in time, you’ll discover the bounty Native Americans found on this land. It served as grocery store, pharmacy and Home Depot! Walking the…

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Equestrian Ride

May 13 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the seemingly endless grassland and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in…

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Birding Deer Creek

May 20 @ 6:30 am - 11:00 am
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00

Deer Creek Riparian Area and Oak Woodland (DO NOT drive into the usual spot at Eagle Camp Corral.)  Meet promptly at 6:30am at the corner of Stonehouse and Latrobe Roads. We have an early start to avoid the heat and see the best bird activity. We will caravan to Deer Creek Hills North promptly at 6:45am. This is a rare opportunity to join our birding docents on a trip to the northern part of the preserve, which is not on any of the self-guided…

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Trail Run

May 20 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00

Join us for a Saturday morning trail run! Explore a new area of Deer Creek Hills Preserve from 8:00-11:00am. Attendees can either follow the marked loops through the north property for self-guided running. Or, at 8:30am, participate in a docent-guided, 5-6 mile run along an alternate route. Space is limited for the docent-guided run. Pace will depend on the group, but guided runs tend to follow an 11 min/mile pace with enough stops to the front and back of the group within sight of each…

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Self-Guided Hikes

May 20 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Self-Guided Hikes

May 27 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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July 2023

Mountain Bike Monday

July 3 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Registration closes at 6pm the evening prior. Liability waivers must be printed and completely filled out prior to arrival.…

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Mountain Bike Monday

July 10 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at…

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CANCELLED: Mountain Bike Monday

July 17 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

This ride has been cancelled due to extreme heat. Please visit another time. The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive…

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Mountain Bike Monday

July 24 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must…

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Mountain Bike Monday

July 31 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must…

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August 2023

CANCELLED: Mountain Bike Monday

August 7 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

Due to extreme heat, Deer Creek Hills will be closed August 7th. The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive the pre-visit email. Late…

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CANCELLED: Mountain Bike Monday

August 14 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

Due to excessive heat, this ride has been cancelled. Tickets can be transferred to any ride this season. Stay cool and hopefully the weather will be more accommodating next Monday. The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration…

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Mountain Bike Monday

August 21 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must…

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Mountain Bike Monday

August 28 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must…

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September 2023

Mountain Bike Monday

September 4 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must…

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Mountain Bike Monday

September 11 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must…

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Mountain Bike Monday

September 18 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must…

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Mountain Bike Monday

September 25 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must…

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October 2023

Mountain Bike Monday

October 2 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Registration closes at 6pm the evening prior. Liability waivers must be printed and completely filled out prior to arrival.…

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Self-Guided Hikes

October 7 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Mountain Bike Monday

October 9 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Registration closes at 6pm the evening prior. Liability waivers must be printed and completely filled out prior to arrival.…

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Self-Guided Hikes

October 14 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Mountain Bike Monday

October 16 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Registration closes at 6pm the evening prior. Liability waivers must be printed and completely filled out prior to arrival.…

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Self-Guided Hikes

October 21 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Mountain Bike Monday

October 23 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must…

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Trail Run

October 28 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00

Join us for a Saturday morning trail run! Explore a new area of Deer Creek Hills Preserve. Attendees can either follow the marked loops through the north property for self-guided running from 8:30am-1pm. Or participate in a docent-guided, 6-8 mile run along an alternate route. Space is limited for the docent-guided run and will depart at 8:45am. Pace will depend on the group, but guided runs tend to follow an 11 min/mile pace with enough stops to keep the front…

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Self-Guided Hikes

October 28 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and Complete a liability waiver before arriving. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. If the fee is a burden please request a…

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Mountain Bike Monday

October 30 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
Mountain Biker watching sun set over grassy hill with oaks.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July through October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Docents mark new routes throughout the season to keep things exciting. VISITORS MUST Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person, and complete a liability waiver before arriving. Register by 6pm Sunday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must…

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November 2023

Self-Guided Hikes

November 4 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person. Register by 6pm Friday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must be printed and completely filled out prior to arrival. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve…

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Equestrian Ride

November 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the seemingly endless grassland and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in…

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Self-Guided Hikes

November 11 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person. Register by 6pm Friday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must be printed and completely filled out prior to arrival. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve…

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Equestrian Ride

November 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the seemingly endless grassland and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in…

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CANCELLED: Self-Guided Hikes

November 18 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
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Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

This outing has been cancelled. Please join us next weekend, November 25, for self-guided hiking. Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person. Register by 6pm Friday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must be…

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Self-Guided Hikes

November 25 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
people hiking in meadow

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Self-guided hikes are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed Saturdays February through May and October through November. Visitors MUST: Pre-register and pre-pay the $10 registration fee per person. Register by 6pm Friday to receive the pre-visit email. Late registrants will need to show their confirmation email at checkin. Liability waivers must be printed and completely filled out prior to arrival. Donations are vital to maintaining the Preserve…

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Equestrian Ride

November 25 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Deer Creek Hills Preserve, Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 United States
+ Google Map
Free – $10.00
people riding horses in a field

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the seemingly endless grassland and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in…

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