The June FORB gathering on Saturday, June 13 took place at Camp Pollock, near Discovery Park and downriver from Sutter’s Landing Park. We were greeted by stewardship manager Matt Gaylord, who recounted the history of the 11-acre site and gave us a brief tour. Since the 1920s, Camp Pollock has been a Boy Scout camp and in 2013 was purchased by the State Lands Commission. The rustic lodge, built in 1924, is being restored in stages. Its two-story stone fireplace gives the large space a cozy ambience.
Matt pointed out the native plant garden in front of the lodge and the riparian forest beyond, that has oaks, willows, California buckeyes, alders, firs, pines, and cottonwoods. Volunteers are gradually replacing invasive species such as eucalyptus and tree of heaven with native trees. During our visit, we saw a resident flock of wild turkeys, a kestrel, kite, and nests of Swainson’s and red-shouldered hawks.
For more information about Camp Pollock activities, visit www.sacramentovalleyconservancy.org. It’s only minutes away from Boulevard Park by bike or car. You can rent the lodge, which accommodates 250, for special events or office retreats.
Matt pointed out the native plant garden in front of the lodge and the riparian forest beyond, that has oaks, willows, California buckeyes, alders, firs, pines, and cottonwoods. Volunteers are gradually replacing invasive species such as eucalyptus and tree of heaven with native trees. During our visit, we saw a resident flock of wild turkeys, a kestrel, kite, and nests of Swainson’s and red-shouldered hawks.
For more information about Camp Pollock activities, visit www.sacramentovalleyconservancy.org. It’s only minutes away from Boulevard Park by bike or car. You can rent the lodge, which accommodates 250, for special events or office retreats.
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