Astronomy Night – Gravitational Waves and the Glow of Cosmic Gold – Daniel Kasen

Cushing Memorial Amphitheater, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Cushing Dr, United States

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 […]

11:00 AM Sunday Hike -Strenuous-Trees of Mt. Tam Led by Catherine Orland

Stinson Beach #17, Mt Tamalpais

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, […]

11:00 AM Sunday Hike -Strenuous-Trees of Mt. Tam Led by Catherine Orland

Stinson Beach #17, Mt Tamalpais

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, […]

9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Strenuous-Ferns Led by Lizzy Silverstein

Stinson Beach #17, Mt Tamalpais

Ferns are an important and ancient part of the lush greenery that abounds in our forests. Come learn about some of the first vascular plants dating back to the time when dinosaurs roamed the earth and beyond! We will walk down to Cataract Fall and continue to Alpine Lake. We’ll loop back up the Kent, […]

9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Strenuous-Green Gulch Led by Franklin Young

Dias Ridge, Mt Tamalpais

Come for the spectacular views of the Bay & the Pacific, stay for an introduction to the Green Gulch community and to the Soto Zen. Moderate pace with some sustained climb. Distance: 8.5 miles. Elevation gain: 1,453 ft. Miwok to Middle Green Gulch to Muir Beach/Hwy 1 to Dias Ridge trail to Miwok.ÿStrenuous.

7:30 PM Saturday Hike -Easy-Moonrise Led by Franklin Young & Maria de la Fuente

Pantoll #9, Mt Tamalpais

Walk along Old Stage Road to the West Point Inn and back 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. Waning Gibbous, Illumination: 91%, moonrise time: 8:52 pm, direction: 65ø NE Distance: 4 miles. Elevation […]

CANCELLED – 11:00 AM Sunday Hike -Strenuous-Trees of Mt. Tam Led by Catherine Orland

Stinson Beach #17, Mt Tamalpais

THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED Sorry for the inconvenience. We 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. Dipsea to Steep Ravine and return via Matt Davis. -Wear comfortable grippy shoes and if you have knee or ankle […]

9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Moderate-Redwood Trees Led by Maria de la Fuente

Bootjack #10, Mt Tamalpais

We will discuss strength and balance in nature. We all need strength and balance to live a good life and we can find some great examples and similarities in nature. Let?s hike and find some meaningful connections between us and the surrounding trees. Distance: 6.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,410 ft. Starting at Bootjack to Muir […]

MT TAM FIRE CLOSURE

Red Flag fire closure notice - from Wednesday, November 7, 10PM until Friday, November 9, 7AM. Mount Tamalpais State Park is under a Red Flag fire closure, ordered by Marin County Fire Department; this closure shall be in effect at 10pm WED and shall be rescinded on FRI at 7AM. The closure for Mt. Tamalpais […]

9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Strenuous-Ferns Led by Lizzy Silverstein

Laurel Dell #2, Mt Tamalpais

Ferns are an important and ancient part of the lush greenery that abounds in our forests. Come learn about some of the first vascular plants dating back to the time when dinosaurs roamed the earth and beyond! We will walk down to Cataract Fall and continue to Alpine Lake. We’ll loop back up the Kent, […]