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Friday Forums Tulocay Cemetery Talk with the Napa County Historical Society NEW! Join us for a history tour of Tulocay Cemetery and learn more about the men and women of Napa County who are buried at this historic cemetery. The Tulocay site is on steep hilly terrain, please wear sturdy walking shoes. Please meet at the Juarez building near the main gates of Tulocay. Instructor: Scott Sedgley Location: Tulocay Cememtery Age Date 18+ May 3-May 3 Day Time F 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Native Plant Garden Walking Tour Fee Code Free 12990 NEW! Join us for a one hour walking tour of the Martha Walker Native Habitat Garden in Skyline Park. The garden is a 2.5 acre area dedicated to growing and displaying California native plants. Each habitat area is based on a different ecology; such as oak woodland, redwood forest, open meadow and riparian. Please wear good walking shoes, as the paths are uneven and not level. Select areas are wheel-chair accessible. Inform the kiosk that you are participating in the Parks and Recreation Tour. Please carpool if possible. Instructor: California Native Plant Society Location: Skyline Wilderness Park Age Date 18+ Jun 7 Day Time F 9-11 a.m. Guided Hike Fee Code Free 12964 NEW! Meet with Napa Parks & Recreation Rangers to talk about the ecology of the area. Learn about the flora and fauna and get your questions answered about one of the jewels in our parks system, Westwood Hills Park. Park terrain is steep and hilly. Instructor: City Of Napa Park Rangers Location: Carolyn Parr Nature Center Age Date 18+ Jul 12 Day Time F 9-11 a.m. Fee Code Free 13050 Meet the City of Napa’s top cop, Police Chief Robert Plummer. Enjoy conversation, coffee and pastries while you get to know Chief Plummer. Instructor: Police Chief Robert Plummer Location: Senior Center Social Hall Age Date 18+ Aug 2 Day Time F 9-11 a.m. Fee Code Free 12989 Instructor: Napa-Solano Audubon Society Volunteer Location: Trancas Crossing Park Age Date All Aug 25 Day Time Su 10-11:30 a.m. Fee Code Free 13093 Location: Westwood Hills Park Age Date All May 18 Day Time Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Guided Hikes Fee Code Free 13092 NEW! Explore a local ecosystem with a City of Napa Park Ranger! Guided walks will take attendees through a selected park to offer information about the natural features in the surrounding environment. Dress in weather appropriate outdoor gear, bring some water and footwear that is comfortable for a moderate amount of walking. 5/18-Alston Park; Full Moon Hike 6/15-Westwood Hills Park; Oak Woodland Hike7/20-Oxbow Preserve; Riparian Habitat Walk 8/14-Alston Park; Full Moon Hike Instructor: City Of Napa Park Rangers Location: Alston Park Age Date All May 18 All Aug 14 Day Time Sa 7:30-9 p.m. W 8-9:30 p.m. Fee Code Free 13094 Free 13097 Location: Oxbow Preserve Age Date All Jul 20 Day Time Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Fee Code Free 13096 Location: Westwood Hills Park Age Date All Jun 15 Day Time Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Fee Code Free 13095 Coffee with the Chief Join us for FREE birding walks in various City of Napa Parks! We will explore local parks with birding expert Crystal DeMarco from the Napa-Solano Audubon Society. There will be opportunities for outdoor education about our local ecosystems and the birds that inhabit them. Dress in weather appropriate outdoor gear, bring some water, hiking footwear, and binoculars. Feature topics include:5/18-Westwood Hills 8/25-Trancas CrossingFor more detailed description of each walk visit http://www. napasolanoaudubon.com/Event/Calendar Birding Walks 31