Events
The watershed runs on a calendar.
Hikes, fishing clinics, backpacking trips, Japanese flower arranging at Wakamatsu, herbal workshops, school field trips, volunteer work days in the meadow. ARC programs public events almost every week of the year — space is limited, most fill fast.
What shows up on the calendar
Six recurring program types.
Every event serves the same mission: connect people to the watershed so they become its defenders. These are the formats you'll see repeat.
Guided hikes
Naturalist-led walks at Wakamatsu, Salmon Falls Ranch, and El Dorado Ranch — geology, wildflowers, oak woodland, hydrology.
Heritage workshops
Japanese flower arranging (ikebana), tea ceremonies, and crafting classes at Landmark Wakamatsu Farm.
Historic farm tours
Docent-led tours of the 1869 Japanese colony site. Schoolhouse, Okei-san's grave, the Graner house, the bunkhouse.
Fishing & backpacking
Introductory fly-fishing, youth fishing days at Acorn Creek, and multi-day backpacking along the South Fork American.
Volunteer work days
Leek Springs Meadow restoration, trail maintenance, invasive removal, culvert repair. Tools and instruction provided.
Nature Camp (summer)
Week-long day camps for kids 6–12. Reduced tuition for ARC members. Registration opens each spring.
Get the calendar
Weekly eStreams newsletter.
Event listings, registration links, trail conditions, and acquisition updates land in your inbox every Thursday. It's the fastest way to hear about new events — most fill within a week of being posted.
Host your own event
Wakamatsu Farm for private gatherings.
Weddings, photo shoots, corporate retreats, memorials. 272 acres of rolling hills, the 1869 schoolhouse, and a National Register site as your backdrop. Packages from four hours to twelve. All proceeds support the Farm and ARC's conservation work.
Questions?
Not sure which event is right for your group?
Call us. Events staff will help match school, scout, family, and corporate groups to the right program. Most events can be scaled up or custom-arranged with advance notice.