AT STEBBINS COLD CANYON

This UC Davis-managed reserve winds up its spring schedule of nature outings with the Sunrise Hike on the Loop Trail — always coming around the summer stolstice (the shortest night of the year). This year's Sunrise Hike is scheduled from 5 to 10 a.m. Sunday, June 18.

"This early morning hike is a celebration of change, e.g., getting out of bed to see the sun rise," reads the description in the reserve's spring schedule. "The Loop Trail is five miles of ups and downs with a 1,200-foot elevation gain. Many steps are interspersed with breathtaking views."

The description lists Jeff Falyn, who coordinates the reserve’s programs, as the hike leader.

Participants are advised to bring sturdy shoes, sunscreen, a snack and at least a liter of water.

SIGN-UPS

All activities are open to the public. Optional fees: $5 per person or $10 per family. Activities fill up fast; reservations are required. E-mail Jeff Falyn, jfalyn@ucdavis.edu, with your name, address, event date, and phone number and-or e-mail address, and indicate whether you need directions. More information, including the complete schedule.

AT THE ARBORETUM

Folk Music Jam Sessions — Pull out your fiddles, guitars, mandolins, penny whistles, pipes, flutes, squeezeboxes — you name it! — and join your fellow musicians during the lunch hour for a little bluegrass, old-time, blues, Celtic, klezmer and other world music. All skill levels welcome. Listeners, too! Noon Friday, June 10 and 24, Wyatt Deck.

Around the World in 80 Oaks — A concert by the Sacramento City College World Music Ensemble, celebrating and honoring the origins of the majestic oaks in the Shields Oak Grove. The audience will stroll through the grove, stopping along the way to hear music from some of the countries that are home to the 80 varieties of oak trees in the arboretum. The program also includes a reading by Allegra Silberstein, the city of Davis' poet laureate, and commentary by arboretum docents relating to the oak trees. Participants may wish to bring portable chairs or camp stools. 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12, starting at the gazebo.

Walking Meditation in the Oak Grove — Amie Diller leads this hourlong program, starting with brief instruction, followed by silent walking with occasional brief instructions, and concluding with a chant. 8 a.m. Saturday, June 18, starting at the gazebo.

All programs are open to the public, and all are free except the art workshop and the Shakespeare production. More information: (530) 752-4880 or arboretum.ucdavis.edu (for directions, click on “Plan Your Visit”).