Docent Appreciation Event
Recognize individuals tenure (5 yrs, 10 yrs) - licence plate, patch Most days Most milesMost attended enrichment program Raffle w/ donated items BBQ
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9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Moderate-Laurel Dell #2 – Mt Tam History Led by Karen Ulring
Laurel Dell #2, Mt TamalpaisLet's visit the Helen Markt trail with hike to Alpine Lake. We'll loop back up the Kent, Potrero and the Mickey O'Brien. About 7-8 miles, 1700' elevation.
HIKE: Karen Sapper
Evening Hike Wednesday, September 12, @5:30pm from Mt Home parking area with docent Karen Sapper. A lush trail down to Fern Creek, and along the border of Muir Woods, coming back up on the Canopy Trail. A beautiful and shaded route. Distance 4 miles, elevation gain 820ft.
9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Challenging-Stinson Beach #17 – Surf to Summit Led by Park Interperter Rosanna Petralia; Maria De La Fuente
Stinson Beach #17, Mt TamalpaisHike Challenge - SAVE THE DATE--More info SOON!
Astronomy Night – Searching for Aliens, Finding Ourselves – Jill Tarter
Cushing Memorial Amphitheater, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Cushing Dr, United StatesSep 15, 7:30pm — Searching for Aliens, Finding OurselvesJill Tarter, Research Chair, SETIInstituteAre we alone? Humans have been asking this question throughout history. Sincethe middle of the 20th century, we have had tools that permit us to explorethis question scientifically. As we look up and look out, we are forced to seeourselves from a cosmic perspective. […]
5:30 PM Evening Hike -Regular-Hwy 1 & Muir Woods Rd #15 – Mt Tam History Led by Robert Feist
Hwy 1 & Muir Woods Rd #15, Mt TamalpaisAutumn is just a few days away! We'll explore some of the lower Redwood Creek watershed - where fresh waters meet the Pacific Ocean at Muir Beach. Who knows what we might see!! Wednesday evening hikes last 2 to 3 hours with a 15 minute break.
7:00 PM Saturday Moonlight Hike -Easy-Pantoll #9 – Harvest Moon – Autum Equinox Led by Park Interperter Rosanna Petralia; Catherine Orland
Pantoll #9, Mt TamalpaisWalk along Old Stage Road to the West Point Inn and back (4 miles) for great nocturnal views of the Bay Area. We will share inspirational stories along the way. Bring a flashlight, water and a snack. Hiking poles recommended. Kids friendly. Moonrise 6: 16pm - Autum Equinox
9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Regular-Rock Spring #4 – Mindfulness in Nature Led by Alexandra Jurasin
Rock Spring #4, Mt TamalpaisExplore your senses in nature while being guided through mindfulness practices. Finish the hike feeling like you've just had a cleansing shower for your mind.
9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Moderate-Bootjack #10 – Plant Identification Led by Lizzy Silverstein
Bootjack #10, Mt TamalpaisOn this loop hike (Bootjack, Bootjack Spur, Alice Eastwood Fire Road, Plevin Cut, Sierra, Troop 80, Troop 80 Spur, Bootjack) we will identify plants on the trail, learn about their stories, and uses.
5:30 PM Evening Hike -Easy-Pantoll #9 – Mt Tam Wildlife Led by Sue Karp
Pantoll #9, Mt TamalpaisEnjoy the last Wed eve on the mountain with friends.Take in the views.Bring a dish to share for our annual pot luck at Pan Toll. Eastwood Fire Road, Plevin Cut, Sierra, Troop 80, Troop 80 Spur, Bootjack) we will identify plants on the trail, learn about their stories, and uses. Wednesday evening hikes last 2 […]
HIKE: Rosalind Gottfried
Saturday, Sept 29 @9:30am "Sounds and Silence in Nature" from Stinson Beach with docent Rosalind Gottfried. Meeting point: Stinson Beach parking lot. Leading docent will have a sign on the roof of her car that say "Hike open to the public." Great workout and opportunity to see different habitats on Mt Tam, from redwoods to […]
9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Regular-Rock Spring #4 – It’s Fall! Led by Robert Freinkel
Rock Spring #4, Mt TamalpaisLet's walk and discover together how the plants are doing as we start the Fall season. Let's notice the subtle changes in the landscape, and the signs that announce the coming rains.
CANCELLED – 9:30AM Hike -Moderate-Rock Spring #4 – “Health and Happiness ” Led by Tracy Stuart
Rock Spring #4, Mt TamalpaisEnjoy 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. Two dogs per hike, allowed with permits. Email to obtain a permit. Distance: 5.8 miles. Elevation gain: 1,044 ft. This will be a moderate hike and will take […]
9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Moderate-Redwoods Led by Karen Ulring
Mt Home #11, Mt TamalpaisYou will learn how Mt Tam State Park came to be and William Kent's role in saving the towering redwoods in Muir Woods. Distance: 5.8 miles. Elevation gain: 1,037 ft.ÿModerate.
Astronomy Night – Gravitational Waves and the Glow of Cosmic Gold – Daniel Kasen
Cushing Memorial Amphitheater, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Cushing Dr, United StatesOct 13, 7:00pm — Gravitational Waves and the Glow ofCosmic GoldDaniel Kasen, Assoc. Professor ofAstronomy, UC BerkeleyIn October 2017, Earthlings detected gravitational waves — ripples in thefabric of space-time — from the violent merger of two ultra-dense neutronstars. The signals showed that collision debris self-assembled into heavyelements, such as gold and platinum, providing an explanation for […]