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.
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Sep 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. […]
Autumn 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.
Walk 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
Explore 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.
On 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.
Enjoy 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 […]
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 […]
Let'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.
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. 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 […]
You 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.
Oct 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 […]
State Parks Volunteer/Mt Tam docent, Catherine Orland will discuss the biodiversity of Mt. Tam through its trees and habitats. Distance: 7.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,578 ft. This will be a moderate/challenging hike. Wear comfortable grippy shoes and if you have knee or ankle issues, consider using poles as there will be stairs. -Heavy rain cancels, […]