CANCELED: Valley Oak Tree Walk

Take a walk with an interpreter and uncover the secrets of California's largest native oak, Valley Oak tree. This guided 4-mile walk to the ancient Oak Grove at Dos Rios will dive deep into the uniqu [...]

Post Holiday Floodplain Walk

Discover the incredible life-giving power of the Tuolumne River floodplain. Join our guided walk along the scenic Tuolumne River loop trail (2.5 miles) at Dos Rios to see nature's ultimate comeback s [...]

Junior Ranger - Birding

Come to our Junior Ranger Birding Program and take flight! Kids ages 8 and up are invited for a short walk starting at 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. from the Welcome Center to learn all the basics of birdwatching [...]

First Day Hikes at River Parks

Happy New Year from the Rivers Sector! January 1st, 2026 our river parks would like to welcome you to a unique opportunity to choose your adventure! Each park located in the Rivers Sector is offering [...]

Guided Walk to the Confluence

Join volunteer, Kelly, on a guided walk to the confluence of the San Joaquin River and the Tuolumne River. The Tuolumne River is the largest tributary to the San Joaquin River. See where these two ri [...]

Guided Walk to the Confluence

Join us for a guided walk (3.6 miles) to the breathtaking confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin Rivers at Dos Rios. We'll explore how years of dedicated restoration efforts have reshaped this la [...]

Pond Loop Guided Walk

Join us for a 1.85-mile guided walk around the ox-bow pond! Explore, observe wildlife, and learn about restored floodplains of Dos Rios! Meet at the welcome center at 10:00 a.m.

Pond Loop Plant Identification

Join an Interpreter for an easy 1.85 mi. walk around the pond and learn what plant species exist to create the natural habitat at Dos Rios. Various animal species rely on the diverse plant life to su [...]

Beaver Bend Birding

Come out and enjoy a guided birding walk at Dos Rios! Join us from 9:30 am- 11:30 am on a stroll through Beaver bend and back (3.5 miles) to explore the parks' diverse birdlife. Meet at the team Rama [...]

Birding along the Pond Loop

Join us for a Bird Walk along the Pond Loop Trail! The Modesto Children's Library staff will be hosting a library information and Flight Path migratory bird information table and accompanying Park In [...]

Junior Ranger Program: Owls!

Whoooo's ready to learn about Owls! Junior Rangers (ages 8 and up) join an Interpreter from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. and explore the amazing adaptations that allow owls to fly silently and hunt in the dark [...]