Environmentalist of the Year
Since 1973, with the Environmentalist of the Year Award, we have been honoring people who work hard, inspire others, and have accomplishments that further the ECOS mission to achieve sustainability, livable communities, environmental justice, and a healthy environment for residents of the Sacramento region. More info.
Sacramento Earth Day
ECOS presents Sacramento Earth Day every year on the Sunday in April nearest International Earth Day. This festival of 150 policy exhibitors builds community and shows us how to reduce our ecological footprint through helpful resources. Sacramento Earth Day is ECOS’ largest annual fundraiser, so consider becoming a sponsor or volunteer. More info.
Field Trips
- January – Yolo Bypass waterfowl; Roseville parkways, Dry Creek Parkway (Rio Linda)
- February – Biking Delta or Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
- March – Kanaka Valley (BLM); Deer Creek Hills; Phoenix Park Vernal Pools in Fair Oaks
- April – Wildflowers; Table Mountain; Pine Hill (Kanaka Valley)
- May – Lake Natoma; Snipes-Pershing Ravine Loop; SacSewer’s Bufferlands
- June – Sierra; Lake Natoma
- July – Bats at Yolo Basin Foundation
- August – Arden Bar Pond; Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary
- September – Cranes at Cosumnes River Preserve or Woodbridge Ecological Reserve
- October – Natomas Conservancy mitigation bank; Kayak at Lake Natoma; Sierra Aspens; Swans, Snow Geese at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge in Willows including District 10 (West Hallwood Blvd)
- November – Hidden Falls Regional Park
- December – Salmon at Nimbus Fish Hatchery; American River Parkway
- Urban field trips: Future Valley Rail Station in Midtown Sacramento; SacValley Station and Railyards complex; Bridge retrofit over the Yolo Bypass; Housing projects in Central Core (Sac)
Calendar
Visit our online community event calendar for events, meetings, community hearings, town halls and more, held by ECOS, our member and partner organizations, and governmental entities. If you would like us to include a meeting or event of yours, please email us at office[at]ecosacramento[dot]net.
