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9:30 Hike “Muir Woods History” with docent Madelyn Misite from Mt Home parking lot
Sunday, May 27 @9:30am from Mt Home parking lot. "Muir Woods History" with docent Madelyn Misite ---Hike through Muir Woods and learn about William Kent and the preservation of this National Monument. Moderate
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9:30am Holiday Hike from Pantoll: “Owls” with docent Joan Lamphier
Holiday Hike! Monday, May 28 @9:30am from Pantoll trailhead. "Owls" with docent Joan Lamphier ----Learn about the owl species that live on Mt Tam. Among them is the endangered Northern Spotted Owl! We will discuss where and when the owls are seen and how they are doing. Easy
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5:30pm Hike with docent Joan Lamphier from Bootjack (E)
Evening Hike! Wednesday, May 30 @5:30pm Bootjack Trailheadwith docent Joan LamphierLet's talk about birds on Mt Tam!
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9:30 Hike from Rock Spring parking lot. “West Point Inn and California State Rock” with docent Pat Ernsberger
Saturday, June 2 @9:30am from Rock Spring parking lot. "West Point Inn and California State Rock" with docent Pat Ernsberger ---We will have a loop hike along Rock Spring trail, Old Stage,and Bootjack or Easy Grade back. We will show and talk about our state rock - the lovely serpentine rock featured in some of the most dramatic landscapes […]
9:30am Hike from Pantoll: “Shinrin-Yoku” with docent Nancy Benjamin
Saturday, June 2 @9:30am from Pantoll trailhead. "Shinrin-Yoku " with docent Nancy Benjamin ---What is Shinrin-Yoku? First developed in Japan, learn more about the practice and healing benefits of "forest bathing" to engage your senses with a gentle, guided hike to the Mountain Theatre. Please pack a brimmed hat, a small towel or mat for sitting, and water. This […]
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9:30 Easy Hike from Pantoll led by Lizzy Silverstein: “Finding Community in the Redwoods”
"Finding Community in the Redwoods" 9:30 Hike from Pantoll by Lizzy Silverstein Learn about the incredible communities Redwoods build, not just among themselves but with other plants and animals in Mt. Tam! This is an easy loop hike: Alpine Trail to TCC Trail and back Dipsea and Old Mine Trails.
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6pm Hike from Rock Spring parknig lot. “Wild Azaleas” with docent Karen Sappe
Evening Hike! Wednesday, June 6 @6pm from Rock Spring parknig lot. "Wild Azaleas" with docent Karen Sapper ---A favorite trail along Cateract Creek. A rest at Bart's Retreat. Enjoy the scented Wild Azaleas. Moderate
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9:30 Hike from Stinson Beach Parking lot, with docent Santi Abascal.
Saturday, June 9 @9:30am from Stinson Beach Parking lot. Hike with docent Santi Abascal. Moderate.
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6pm Hike from Mt Home parking lot. “West Point Inn” with docent Franklin Young
Evening Hike! Wednesday, June 13 @6pm from Mt Home parking lot. "West Point Inn" with docent Franklin Young ---Hike up to West Point Inn and talk about its name and its history. We'll take the Railroad grade back to Mt Home Regular
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9:30am Hike from Bootjack trailhead. “Muir Woods” with docent Franklin Young
Saturday, June 16 @9:30am from Bootjack trailhead. "Muir Woods" with docent Franklin Young ---Hike down to Muir Woods and talk about historical events that have occurred in this special setting. Moderate
CANCELLED – Astronomy Night – MISSION: MARS – Pascal Lee
CANCELLED – Astronomy Night – MISSION: MARS – Pascal Lee
Jun 16, 8:00pm — MISSION: MARSPascal Lee, Planetary Scientist, Mars& SETI InstitutesWe are making progress globally — from the Arctic to Antarctica, from basementlabs to the International Space Station — to achieve the first humanvoyage to Mars. Come explore the what, why, how, when, and who of ourfirst journey to the Red Planet.Parking Pass Required! Visit https://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.htmlfor directions, […]
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9:30am Hike from Mt Home parking lot. “Mountain Views” with docent Tom Dewey
Sunday, June 17 @9:30am from Mt Home parking lot. "Mountain Views" with docent Tom Dewey ---Hike to the top of Mt Tam with views of San Francisco, Mt Diablo and the Pacific Ocean along the way Moderate
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6pmHike from East Ridgecrest Blvd at the intersection with Miller trail. “Last Evening of Spring” with docent Brendan Hickey
Evening Hike! Wednesday, June 20 @6pm from East Ridgecrest Blvd at the intersection with Miller trail. "Last Evening of Spring" with docent Brendan Hickey ---Circling two peaks and pausing at Inspiration Point. Let's take a lovely walk into dusk, to listen and reflect and drink it all in. Easy
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CANCELLED (redflag conditions) – Moonlight Hike rescheduled for Wed 27, 6pm
This hike has been rescheduled for the true full moon day, Wednesday June 27, at 6PM.
CANCELLED (redflag conditions) – Hike from Rock Spring parking lot. “Nuts About Woodpeckers” with docent Brendan Hickey
Saturday, June 23 #4 from Rock Spring parking lot. "Nuts About Woodpeckers" with docent Brendan Hickey ---Let's explore the patently weird social mores of the Acorn Woodpecker and trade tales of its massive cousin, the Pileated. We'll get in a nice 5-hour hike on some lesser-trod trails in this first-weekend-of-summer hike. Moderate
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CANCELLED (redflag conditions) – 9:30am Hike from Rock Spring parking lot. “Mt Tam Microclimates/adaptive native plants” with docent Tom Dewey
Sunday, June 24 @9:30am from Rock Spring parking lot. "Mt Tam Microclimates/adaptive native plants" with docent Tom Dewey ---Explore a variety of microclimates and magical moments among the many pathways of Mt Tamalpais. Enjoy new knowledge of variety of endemic and adaptive species found on our magic mountain. Regular
CANCELLED (redflag conditions) – 11am Hike from Rock Spring trailhead. “Spirit and Nature” with docent Tina Meinig
Sunday, June 24 @11am from Rock Spring trailhead. "Spirit and Nature" with docent Tina Meinig ---Nature provides many spiritual benefits that can help us in today's frantic world. Discover the mystery of nature...how it can awaken our senses, quiet our minds and open our hearts. Explore the sacredness of MT. Tam as the Miwok Indians did centuries ago […]
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6pm Moonrise/Evening Hike from Mt Home, with docent Sue Karp and interpreter Rosanna Petralia
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 […]
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CANCELLED – 9:30am Hike from the Quarry Parking Lot. “Mt Tam Plant Communities” with docent Brendan Hickey
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 […]