A free all-day event showcasing the unique sciences of Mt Tam State Park. Expert guides in Flora, Fauna, Geology, and Astronomy will provide in person experiences to highlight how science […]

"Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow!” -Thoreau. Science is proving what people have known for ages – going out into nature […]

Friends of Mt. Tam Annual Picnic  Location of event: Madrone Grove, across from the Mountain Theatre  (Quarry Lot near the Mt. Theater may offer more parking spots) When: Sunday, October 15, 2023 2:00 Appetizers […]

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir  Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in nature is one of […]

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir  Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in nature is one of […]

Annual Holiday Party for FMT Members. More Details Soon!

Join Franklin Young for this great hike! Hike Route: Bootjack, Easy Grade, Mt Theater, Rock Spring trail, West Point Inn, Nora, Matt Davis About 4 miles and 1000 ft in […]

Sponsored by Friends of Mt Tam and California Alpine Club Where: Rock Spring parking lot When: January 1, 2024 Time: 9am to 2pm* Parking: Parking in this lot is free. […]

Moved to January 27 due to Weather! “In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir  Science has proven what people have known for […]

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir  Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in nature is one of […]

Join Franklin Young for this great hike! Distance: 7 miles with over 2500 ft of elevation change Pace: Easy Bring lunch Trails: Steep Ravine to Dipsea to Stinson Beach to […]

Join Franklin Young for this great hike! Distance: 4 miles with 500 ft of elevation change Pace: easy Bring snack Trails: Hogback to Hoo Koo E Koo to Double Bow […]

Light Breakfast Guest Speakers Updates on Friends of Mt Tam  More Details Soon! 

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir  Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in nature is one of […]

In partnership with SFAA (San Francisco Amateur Astronomers). Limited Slots - Friends of Mt Tam Members will get first access Stay tuned for more details!

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir  Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in nature is one of […]

Join Franklin Young for this great hike! Check on Barnatte and Owliver. Golden Gate Dairy has been the nesting ground for barn owls for over 35 years.  We could possibly […]

Join Franklin Young for this great hike! Distance: 3 miles with 400 ft of elevation change Pace: Easy Bring snack Trails: Mt Home parking to Hogback to Hoo Koo E […]

“Methinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow!” -Thoreau.  Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in nature is one of […]