Due to the forecasted high temperatures and the lack of shade along the hike route, the weather conditions are not favorable for hosting the SMUD hike event this Saturday. For the safety and comfort of all participants, we will be cancelling the hike. We hope to bring this event back early next spring.
The 2-mile walk along the lake offers a special look at vernal pools, riparian marsh and grassland habitat, wildflowers and far-off views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. When filled with water, vernal pools are crucial to the short life cycle of federally listed threatened and endangered species, such as the California tiger salamander, fairy shrimp, tadpole shrimp, and Western spadefoot toad. In the spring, masses of flowering plants carpet the basins of these pools creating a sight not to be missed.
Bring a friend or your family along for this special event. Registration is free!
About Our Guide:
Emily Bacchini has been with SMUD for over 13 years and working with vernal pool habitats for 25 years. Rancho Seco is one of her happy places and she looks forward to sharing some of its treasures on this hike.
Registration
Registration is free for both AWWEE members and non-members!