The Many Lives of Laufenburg Ranch 11-18-18
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With historian Arthur Dawson, come explore the rich human stories and ecological history of this unique property with spectacular views of Knights Valley and Mount St. Helena. We'll visit a prehistoric archeological site, 130-year-old barn, turn-of-the-20th-century homestead where Charlie Laufenburg spent his life, and consider environmental cycles and people's changing relationships with the land.
Level 2- some inclines with good trails or mostly flat on less developed trails
About Laufenburg Ranch
The 176-acre turn-of-the-century farm in Knights Valley was bequeathed to Sonoma Land Trust in 1987 by the late Charles Laufenburg. The Ranch features an historic barn, oak woodlands, and expansive views of Mt. St. Helena. Bidwell Creek, which runs through Laufenburg Ranch, is home to Coho salmon, steelhead trout, endangered freshwater shrimp. Sonoma Land Trust partnered with Circuit Rider Productions’ Watershed Science program for several years to expand the riparian corridor along Bidwell Creek and provide environmental education opportunities for local youth.
If you have any questions please contact us at outings@sonomalandtrust.org or (707) 526-6930 x 110.