Valentine’s Dance – Mommy & Me

El Dorado Hills Community Center 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, CA, United States

Hey Mom! Grab your kids and come dance the night away at this year’s Mommy & Me Dance! Dancing, photos, games, and dessert included. Pre-registration is required. Be sure to register all participants in advance, so no one misses out. Events are expected to sell out, register early! Registration opens January 3, 2023 for residents

Event Series MTB Coloma Femme Trail Rippers

MTB Coloma Femme Trail Rippers

Looking for a passionate motivator to get you on your mountain bike? Mari is an ever-aspiring mountain bike rider/road cyclist with a racing career spanning over a decade. She enjoys outdoor adventures, camping, traveling and currently writing a health consciousness book. Whether you’re a beginner or long-time rider, you can find a fit for you.

Snowshoe Tour with a Forester

Join Luis Vidal for an easy-moderate introductory snowshoe hike through the woods. This hike will start on a well-used route and may traverse into the surrounding off-trail areas. Hikers will learn about the ecology of forests environments in the winter and basic winter back country awareness. Fit 13-year-olds+ welcome. Meeting location Foresthill area. Suggested donation: $10/members,

El Dorado Ranch Hike-Explore the History and Plants at El Dorado Ranch

The tour and short walks will be led by Dee Owens, local historian, and Annie Walker, botanist. Walking any distance will be optional as most sites are accessible by vehicle. High-clearance vehicles are necessary. We will drive to Fanny Creek, an area of early Gold Rush activity and mercury mine as well as the scant

Hike to the Eagles

Join hike leader Erika Espinoza on a journey to Snowberry Creek (a Lake Natoma Unit of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area) through a shaded grove of trees and up a large steep rocky hill to the top of the bluffs where the bald eagles’ nest lives. From there you will journey down to Black Minors

Snowshoe Tour with a Forester

Join Luis Vidal for an easy-moderate introductory snowshoe hike through the woods. This hike will start on a well-used route and may traverse into the surrounding off-trail areas. Hikers will learn about the ecology of forests environments in the winter and basic winter back country awareness. Fit 13-year-olds+ welcome. Meeting location in Foresthill area. Suggested donation:

Zen Meditation and Qigong in the Wakamatsu Garden

Join local mindfulness instructor Berry Crawford for a peaceful and relaxing event at the beautiful and historic Wakamatsu farm. This event will include sessions of Qigong, mindfulness meditation and walking meditation. Come learn to relax, recharge, and let go with these ancient and effective practices. Responsible/quiet 12-year-olds+ welcome. Meeting location Gold Hill/Placerville area. Suggested Donation: $5/members, $10/non-members. A detailed

St. Patrick’s Day RUCKUS

Coloma Gold Trail Grange 319 CA-49, Coloma, CA, United States

Red Dirt Ruckus will be performing for St. Patrick's Day at the Coloma Gold Trail Grange on Friday, March 17.

Hike, Spot, Capture (photo hike)

Local photographer Ken Mahar enjoys getting out in nature whenever possible to capture scenic vistas and wildlife in their own environment. This will be a 2-3 mile slow-paced hike in search of that perfect shot on ARC’s newly acquired Elliott Pond property. Rain cancels. Responsible photographers 12+ welcome. Meeting location Pilot Hill area. Suggested Donation: $5/members,

Poppy Walk

Wakamatsu Farm 941 Cold Springs Rd, CA, United States

Robin Center, longtime ARC supporter and Coloma river-front property owner (along with neighbors Barbara & David Thomas, and Naturalist Andie Thrams), will lead this one-of-a-kind Poppy Walk. With glowing orange fields overlooking the crystal water of the South Fork of the American River, the stunning contrasts and vibrant colors are a sight few have the