Nimbus Hatchery & Upper Sunrise, ARP
Waiver and Sign-Up Required
Following an 18-month hiatus of Friday Walks, we were happy to be able to offer them again starting in July, of 2021. To gather safely, however, some new rules were needed to gather safely.
- You must sign an Electronic Liability Waiver in advance of joining Sacramento Valley Chapter Friday Walks. Signing an Electronic Liability Waiver is a permanent change required statewide by the California Native Plant Society. Please note that signing the waiver for Sacramento Valley Chapter Friday Walks applies only to our chapter’s Friday Walks. It does not cover Sacramento Valley Chapter Field Trips or any events or field trips offered by other CNPS chapters. Once you have signed the Sacramento Valley Chapter Friday Walks waiver, it is valid through the end of the current calendar year.
- For now, a limited number of participants can join each Friday Walk. The limit is currently 20 participants and one leader.
Walks are held unless heavy rain, extreme heat or very poor air quality are forecast. Cancellation notices posted by 7PM Thursday.
Friday, November 11, 9:15am-11:45am, Nimbus Hatchery & Upper Sunrise, ARP
Join us for a walk through the eastern section of the Upper Sunrise area of the American River Parkway. We will walk down river on trails along the bluff overlooking the river, turn around near Chris’ meadow and retrace our way back to the hatchery. Expect to see very little in bloom and not many signs of new plant growth for the coming year. There will be an optional half hour or more to view to the Nimbus Hatchery, the new fish ladder and the hatcheries many informative displays and operations. If you would like to join us, then Email John Schmidt for more information or call 916-500-8456.
Bring water, hat, snack, and appropriate weather protection.
Parking is free at the Nimbus Hatchery visitor parking lot.
You may wish to look at the Google map for an overall view of the hatchery layout.
Directions to Nimbus Hatchery from downtown Sacramento:
– Travel east on Highway 55 to Hazel Avenue, exit 21
– Left at Hazel Avenue
– Left at Gold Country Blvd, the traffic light just before the Hazel Avenue bridge over river.
– Right at Nimbus Rd about 50 yards after turning on to Gold Country Blvd. from Hazel Avenue.
– Go down Nimbus Rd, stopping at the bike trail and then drive into the large hatchery visitor parking lot.
– Meet in the Nimbus Hatchery parking lot at the far end close to the river.
It might be crowded since this is Veterans Day.
There are rest facilities inside the Visitor center as well as some portable rest facilities near the fish runways.
If new to Friday Walks, you will need to email John Schmidt for a waiver. To sign up for the November 11 Nimbus Hatchery and Upper Sunrise Walk, email John Schmidt or call 916-500-8456 for more information.
If you are vaccinated you do not need to wear a mask. If you are not vaccinated, masks are required. Also if you are more comfortable wearing a mask, please do.
Please try to be on time. We’ll start walking at 9:30am along the dirt trail above the river, which can easily be seen in the Google map link above.