Meeting: Rock Spring @9:30amDocent: Pat ErnsbergerTopic: Calypso OrchidsDifficulty: Regular (5-7 miles)

When: Sunday, April 1 @11amTrailhead: BootjackDocent: Catherine OrlandTopic: Waterways of Mt. TamDescription: Water on Mt. Tam is essential for all kinds of animal and plant life, including Redwoods, which we will see and hear about on this hike. But to really understand how water flows on Mt. Tam, we have to hike through and across […]

When: Saturday April 7 @9:30Trailhead: Dias RidgeDocent: Pat ErnsbergerTopic: Area HistoryDescription: Dias Ranch and Rancho Sausalito land grant to the Miwok Sacred Mountain. Down the Dias Ridge Trail, across Redwood Creek and up the Miwok to our Dias Ridge trailhead.Difficulty: R 

When: Wednesday April 4 @5:30pmTrailhead: BootjackDocent: Robert FeistTopic: Mt Tam HistoryDescription: Come to the first Wed eve hike of the season!  Experience the mountain like no other time - softening daylight to the beautiful hues of sunset!  A perfect opportunity for mid-week excercise enjoying the splendors of Mt Tam!Difficulty: R

CANCELLEDWhen: Sunday April 1 @ 9:30amTrailhead: Rock SpringHike Docent: Marie BushTopic: WaterDescription: Climb Ben Stein and then follow the water in the Cataract creek, pass the water fall and back. Rather short 5 miles, but somewhat challenging for novices. Meditate on the sound of water and silence the chatter in your head.Difficulty: Regular

CANCELLED for rain and high windsWhen: Saturday April 7 @9:30Trailhead: PantollDocent: Joan Lamphier Topic: BirdsDescription: Mt Tam's diverse habitats support a variety of bird species and lifestyles. Walk with Joan to learn about the variety of habitats on the mountain and how that are used by different species.Difficulty: EThis walk is offered in collaboration with […]

When: Sunday April 8 @9:30amTrailhead: Rock SpringDocent: Tracy Stuart Topic: Health and Happiness Description: Enjoy your endorphin high and share it with other hikers while exploring a landscape of Ferns, Sargent cypress trees, Serpentine Rock, Douglas Fir and Free flowing creeks.   Meet New Friends! Other information: Dog friendly hike. Dogs must be on a max 6ft. […]

Evening HikeWhen: Wednesday, April 11 @5:30pmTrailhead: Mt HomeDocent: Karen SapperTopic: Fern CreekDescription: From Mt Home down into the lush canyon of Fern Creek.  Spring Waters and Wild Flowers. A delight to the senses.Difficulty: M

Saturday, April 14 @9:30am from Pantoll parking lot. "Silence and sounds of nature" led by docent Rosalind Gottfried. --Mindfulness in nature will be explored, especially in relationship to the sounds, and silences, on the trail. Meet in Pantoll parking lot, near bathrooms. Dark green Camry, will have a sign indicating Friends of Mt Tam hike. Moderate.

Sunday April 15 @9:30am from Bootjack trailhead. "Nature's Reciprocity" by docent Marie Bush. --We will explore the theme of Nature's Reciprocity. In our exploration, we will consider the ways in which death or 'waste' is essential to nourished, vibrant life. As we walk, we might discuss topics such as mushrooms, algae, bacteria, and even the human's role […]

Evening Hike Wednesday, April 18 @5:30pm from Pantoll trailhead. "Lichens" with docent Sue Karp. --What are Lichens? Where do they grow? Come along and explore their mystery. Easy.