Bufferlands Events

Join us for a walk of up to 1.5 miles to look for the three regular owl species found on the Bufferlands. We hope to have locations staked out to see Barn Owls and Burrowing Owls, and we hope to find a viewable, early Great Horned Owl nest.  We’ll stay out until sunset and watch […]

We plan to see a nice selection of birds found in the Sacramento area in winter. By visiting an area with grasslands, wetlands, and riparian forest, we can expect to find waterfowl and other water birds, raptors, wintering songbirds and, maybe, a few surprises. Expect to walk up to two miles on fairly even ground. […]

Join us for a two-mile guided hike as we look for wildflowers, returning migrating birds, and other signs of spring. There will be access to a restroom. Advanced registration is required for this free event as space is limited. We will begin accepting reservations on February 26, so please plan accordingly. To register, please email […]

Join Bufferlands biologists along with the Bufferlands docent team for a guided walk through the grassland, wetland and riparian habitats of the 2,000+ acre open space preserve surrounding the EchoWater Facility. It’s a great time of the year to identify a wide variety of plants that are in bloom and to see a number of the […]

This free event celebrates International Migratory Bird Day and highlights local efforts in wildlife conservation and protecting and restoring native Central Valley habitat. Visitors can hike the miles of trails, or enjoy tours of restored wetlands and oak forests on SacSewer’s Bufferlands. Throughout the day, visitors can get up close and personal with wild animals, […]

Open Trail Day is a great opportunity to explore some of the Bufferlands. We will have several miles of trails open for you to hike at your own pace. Our biologists and docents will be out on the trails to help you find your way and to answer any nature-related questions. This is a great […]

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore some of the Great Central Valley habitats at dusk on the Bufferlands. During the tour, participants may have a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls, and more. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking on trails and bring water and binoculars if you have a pair. […]

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore some of the Great Central Valley habitats at dusk on the Bufferlands. During the tour, participants may have a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls, and more. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking on trails and bring water and binoculars if you have a pair. […]

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore some of the Great Central Valley habitats at dusk on the Bufferlands. During the tour, participants may have a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls, and more. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking on trails and bring water and binoculars if you have a pair. […]

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore some of the Great Central Valley habitats at dusk on the Bufferlands. During the tour, participants may have a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls, and more. Please wear appropriate clothing for walking on trails and bring water and binoculars if you have a pair. […]

Open Trail Day is a great opportunity to explore some of the Bufferlands. We will have several miles of trails open for you to hike at your own pace. Our biologists and docents will be out on the trails to help you find your way and to answer any nature-related questions. This is a great […]

Come hear a presentation about the history of the Bufferlands, from prehistoric times to present. The presentation will be within the small theater at the historic Nicolaus Dairy, located in the Bufferlands. Afterwards, we will take a short tour of the restored farmhouse and milk barns. Advanced registration is required for this free event as […]