Moonrise/Evening Hike! Wednesday, June 27 @6pm from Mt Home parking lot. Co-Led by docent Sue Karp and park interpreter Rosanna Petralia. Walk along the Matt Davis and Nora trails to the West Point Inn and back the Old Railroad Grade fire road for great views of the Bay Area. We will share thoughts and stories along the […]
Saturday, June 30 @9:30am from the Quarry Parking Lot. "Mt Tam Plant Communities" with docent Brendan Hickey ---So much diversity in such a compact footprint! We'll pay witness to some of Mt. Tam's bounty as we move from grassland to chapparal to Coastal Redwood to oak stands. Bring your walking shoes, as we hope to cover a fair […]
We'll enjoy the quiet & coolness of the northside, visit the real High Marsh and possibly Shangra-La, and hear more Tam history. Trails: Mountain Top, Arturo, Azalea Meadows, High Marsh, Cross Country Boys, Kent, Mickey O'Brien and Cataract back.
We will look at how birds use different habitats in different ways
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. Wednesday evening hikes last 2 to 3 hours with a 15 minute break.
Hike through oaks and Douglas Fir along streams. See acorn woodpecker granaries. View Mt. St. Helena, Mount Diablo, Richardson Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Enjoy beautiful views from the Sun Trail. Descend into Muir Woods. Immerse yourself in the quiet of the evening as we stroll through the magnificent giants. Wednesday evening hikes last 2 to 3 hours with a 15 minute break.
Jul 14, 8:00pm — Search for a Second Genesis of Life: Motive, Means, and OpportunityAlfonso Davila, Research Astronomer, NASA Ames Research CenterUnderstanding the concept of a second genesis and how to search for it. With the recent discovery of habitable environments beyond Earth, including the subsurface oceans of icy moons in the outer Solar System, […]
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. Dogs allowed with permits. No dogs will be allowed without a permit-visit website to obtain a permit.
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. Wednesday evening hikes last 2 to 3 hours with a 15 minute break.
We all need strength and balance to live a good life. We can find some great examples and similarities in nature. Let’s hike and find some meaningful connections between us and the surrounding trees.
This is your opportunity to enjoy the wondrous redwoods and Muir Woods in the peace and quiet of the summer evening hours. About 5 miles 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. Moonrise 9:06 pm