Evening Hike Wednesday, Aug 22 @5:30pm from Bootjack with docent Karen Sapper. A summer evenings hike to the historic West Point Inn. Edible and medicinal plant information along the way, and some fabulous vistas!Distance: about 3.5 miles; 450ft elevation gain. Easy.
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.
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 7: 42pm
Take a Forest Bath on Mt. Tam! Enjoy a leisurely walk in the woods, clear your mind, engage your senses, and learn ways to deepen your connection with nature. Kid friendly. (approx 3 miles) Wednesday evening hikes last 2 to 3 hours with a 15 minute break.
Sunday, Sept 2 @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 […]
We will talk about the northern spotted owl and its distribution in Marin County
Free 2nd Saturday Hike - How is everything connected in the forest? Have you heard there are fish up on the trees? We will walk among the redwoods and discover their amazing adaptations and the community they support.
Recognize individuals tenure (5 yrs, 10 yrs) - licence plate, patch Most days Most milesMost attended enrichment program Raffle w/ donated items BBQ
Let'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.
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.