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Hikers will cover 35 miles of Ridge Trail & 25 additional miles, w/ opportunities for many extra… Saturday: East Bay Hills Trails Benefit Ride and Hike Saturday: East Bay Hills Trails Benefit Ride and Hike September 1, 2012 8:30 am – 9:00 pm Hike or ride your horse 12 miles on the Bay Area Ridge Trail from Joaquin Miller Park through Redwood, Huckleberry, and Sibley Parks, EBMUD Watershed (way above the Caldecott Tunnel!)… SF Lessingia Restoration Day with GGNP and Wild Equity SF Lessingia Restoration Day with GGNP and Wild Equity September 1, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Michael Chasśe of the National Park Service at Lobos Creek Valley to help restore habitat for the endangered San Francisco Lessingia. Due to habitat loss and invasive species, the… Marin Headlands Nursery (09/01) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/01) September 1, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore the Marin Headlands. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Presidio Park Stewards (09/01) Presidio Park Stewards (09/01) September 1, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/01) GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/01) September 1, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements along the Presidio shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to… Pier 94 habitat restoration Pier 94 habitat restoration September 1, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Golden Gate Audubon to help a restored wetland in San Francisco Bay. Activities at Pier 94 include invasive plant removal, trash pickup and planting. See native plants, and a variety of shorebirds… Birding for Everyone! Birding for Everyone! September 1, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Naturalist will lead a hike through the exciting microhabitats of the SF Botanical Garden and spot a variety of local and migratory birds. Meet in front of the bookstore inside the main gate of… The Last Gun (09/01) The Last Gun (09/01) September 1, 2012 11:00 am – 3:00 pm How can a 50-ton gun simply disappear? Learn this and other facts while helping load and aim the last operational gun of its kind. This event is sponsored by the Golden… Presidio Between the World Wars (09/01) Presidio Between the World Wars (09/01) September 1, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm On this 90-minute walk, hear of Army life and society in the Presidio during the Jazz Age of the 1920s through the 1930s Depression years. This event is sponsored by the… GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/01) GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/01) September 1, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come to Hawk Hill in the Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Hear about GGRO’s volunteer program and see… BayWood Artists Celebrate Point Reyes – 50 Years of Beauty BayWood Artists Celebrate Point Reyes – 50 Years of Beauty September 1, 2012 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm This event will be a visual feast with the natural beauty of the Point Reyes National Seashore placed on canvas by some of the best known landscape artists in California. BayWood Artists,… Nike Missile Site Open House (09/01) Nike Missile Site Open House (09/01) September 1, 2012 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Unique in the National Park Service, this restored Cold War anti-aircraft missile site has intriguing stories to tell. Also open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons. This event is sponsored by the… National Park Service to Host Summer Campfire Programs at John Muir National Historic Site National Park Service to Host Summer Campfire Programs at John Muir National Historic Site September 1, 2012 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Join the National Park Service for a free campfire program on Saturday, September 1, 2012, at John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, CA. The program will begin at 6:30 PM and will last 1.5 hours. Where’s the Brr-brr-Bridge? (09/01) Where’s the Brr-brr-Bridge? (09/01) September 1, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Thousands come to see the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, yet many don’t find it through all the fog. Take your chances on this ranger-led walk to the span. This event is… Birding for Everyone! Birding for Everyone! September 1, 2012 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Naturalist will lead a hike through the exciting microhabitats of the SF Botanical Garden and spot a variety of local and migratory birds. Muir Woods After Hours (09/01) Muir Woods After Hours (09/01) September 1, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Join us for a rare opportunity to make an evening visit through the woods. We’ll listen for owls, look for bats, and use our senses to guide us. This event is…
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Hikers will cover 35 miles of Ridge Trail & 25 additional miles, w/ opportunities for many extra… Sunday: East Bay Hills Trails Benefit HIke and Ride Sunday: East Bay Hills Trails Benefit HIke and Ride September 2, 2012 8:30 am – 7:00 pm Sunday: Hike about 11 miles total, including Tilden Park through Wildcat to Kennedy Grove, and after a short shuttle, be part of the first group to hike the spectacular new… Habitat Restoration Team (09/02) Habitat Restoration Team (09/02) September 2, 2012 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Help restore critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how… Presidio Park Stewards (09/02) Presidio Park Stewards (09/02) September 2, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Bay Area: A Bioregional Exploration (Seasonal Herb Walk Series) Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Bay Area: A Bioregional Exploration (Seasonal Herb Walk Series) September 2, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm From the mist shrouded sea cliffs to the sun-baked arid expanse of its eastern most regions, the San Francisco Bay area provides us with a chance to view a large… The Last Gun (09/02) The Last Gun (09/02) September 2, 2012 11:00 am – 3:00 pm How can a 50-ton gun simply disappear? Learn this and other facts while helping load and aim the last operational gun of its kind. This event is sponsored by the Golden… Lighthouses of San Francisco Bay (09/02) Lighthouses of San Francisco Bay (09/02) September 2, 2012 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for an illustrated talk about the men and women of the lighthouse service who directed hundreds of ships through the Golden Gate in the 19th century. This event is… Battery Townsley Open House (09/02) Battery Townsley Open House (09/02) September 2, 2012 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Battery Townsley, at Fort Cronkhite, was San Francisco’s most extensive–and most secret–World War II military fortification. Come visit and explore this labyrinthine battery. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate… GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/02) GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/02) September 2, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come to Hawk Hill in the Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Hear about GGRO’s volunteer program and see… BayWood Artists Celebrate Point Reyes – 50 Years of Beauty BayWood Artists Celebrate Point Reyes – 50 Years of Beauty September 2, 2012 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm This event will be a visual feast with the natural beauty of the Point Reyes National Seashore placed on canvas by some of the best known landscape artists in California. BayWood Artists,… Mori Point Meander (09/02) Mori Point Meander (09/02) September 2, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join Pacifica historian Jerry Crow and hear tales of old Mori’s Tavern while strolling through restored habitat for threatened and endangered species. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate… Coastal Defenses of San Francisco Bay (09/02) Coastal Defenses of San Francisco Bay (09/02) September 2, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Learn how the coastal defenses of San Francisco Bay have played an important part in major historical events from the Gold Rush to World War II. This event is sponsored… Earthquake Walk Earthquake Walk September 2, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Join docents Dave Boore and Mike Alexander for a fun and educational hike along the San Andreas Fault. On this 2- to 3-mile stroll, you’ll stop to discuss the wonder…	3 Earthquake Walk BayWood Artists Celebrate Point Reyes – 50 Years of Beauty BayWood Artists Celebrate Point Reyes – 50 Years of Beauty September 3, 2012 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm This event will be a visual feast with the natural beauty of the Point Reyes National Seashore placed on canvas by some of the best known landscape artists in California. BayWood Artists,…	4 BayWood Artists Celebrate Point Reyes – 50 Years of Beauty BayWood Artists Celebrate Point Reyes – 50 Years of Beauty BayWood Artists Celebrate Point Reyes – 50 Years of Beauty BayWood Artists Celebrate Point Reyes – 50 Years of Beauty BayWood Artists Celebrate Point Reyes – 50 Years of Beauty BayWood Artists Celebrate Point Reyes – 50 Years of Beauty Sick Plant Clinic Sick Plant Clinic September 4, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Dr. Raabe for his monthly Sick Plant Clinic and find out which diseases ail your plants. Entomologists are also available to identify the pests that are living in your… GOGA Maintenance Fort Mason (09/04) GOGA Maintenance Fort Mason (09/04) September 4, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements at Fort Mason and along the San Francisco shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… Walking with Woody at Rancho Cañada del Oro Walking with Woody at Rancho Cañada del Oro September 4, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm A peaceful walk through oak woodlands and meadows. About 4.5 miles of walking with moderate elevation gain. Bring water and a light snack Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) September 4, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join the Tennessee Valley Nursery team for a morning of habitat restoration and fieldwork activities. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… Presidio Campground Stewards (09/04) Presidio Campground Stewards (09/04) September 4, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help care for and maintain the Rob Hill Campground in the Presidio of San Francisco for all visitors to enjoy. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.… Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) September 4, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more…	5 Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/04) Presidio Park Stewards Presidio Park Stewards September 5, 2012 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Presidio of San Francisco Event Type: Volunteer Register >> Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco by removing invasive plants and revegetating with… GOGA Maintenance Sutro Heights (09/05) GOGA Maintenance Sutro Heights (09/05) September 5, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements at Sutro Heights and along the San Francisco shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… Presidio Park Stewards (09/05) Presidio Park Stewards (09/05) September 5, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Audubon Canyon Ranch Docent Training Audubon Canyon Ranch Docent Training September 5, 2012 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Nature lovers and life-long learners are invited to attend Audubon Canyon Ranch’s award-winning Docent Training Program at its Martin Griffin Preserve on Bolinas Lagoon in West Marin. Participants receive high quality… 27th Annual Ohlone Day at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 27th Annual Ohlone Day at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park September 5, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Experience the spirit of the Ohlone people at this event featuring hands-on to relate Ohlone cultural, social and everyday life. Ohlone people share traditional basketry, songs and musical instruments, stories, dances,… Redwood Creek Nursery (09/05) Redwood Creek Nursery (09/05) September 5, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Explorer Hike: A Hike with a View Explorer Hike: A Hike with a View September 5, 2012 10:30 am – 2:00 pm Join docents Bill Korbholz and Lynn Jackson to explore early fall flora and colors along the Achistaca Trail and beyond. you’ll cover about 5 miles at a moderate pace over… The SPAWN California Naturalist Training Course The SPAWN California Naturalist Training Course September 5, 2012 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm California Naturalist is a new program developed by the University of California Cooperative Extension to foster a committed corps of volunteer naturalists and citizen scientists trained and ready to take an active role in natural resource conservation, education, and restoration. Sustaining natural resources requires… Marin Headlands Nursery (09/05) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/05) September 5, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore the Marin Headlands. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Presidio Nursery (09/05) Presidio Nursery (09/05) September 5, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more…	6 Presidio Nursery (09/05) Presidio Nursery (09/05) Presidio Nursery (09/05) Presidio Nursery (09/05) Presidio Nursery (09/05) Presidio Nursery (09/05) Presidio Nursery (09/05) A Tale of Two City Butterflies A Tale of Two City Butterflies September 6, 2012 6:00 am – 9:00 pm San Franciscan lepidopterist Liam O’Brien will be the guest speaker at next month’s Sierra Club dinner! Known for his creation of The Green Hairstreak Project and conservation efforts with the… GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/06) GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/06) September 6, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements along the Presidio shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to… National Cemetery Walk (09/06) National Cemetery Walk (09/06) September 6, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Hear about Medal of Honor recipients, a Union spy, an Indian scout, Buffalo Soldiers, and others buried here at the San Francisco National Cemetery. This event is sponsored by the Golden… First Thursday: Bear Creek Redwoods First Thursday: Bear Creek Redwoods September 6, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Step back in time and explore the history of Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve. Docents Jenny Whitman, and Tommi and Strether Smith will be joined by guest historian Dick Gehrer to… Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/06) Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/06) September 6, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat along the Presidio coastal bluffs. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how… Salomon Trail Tour Salomon Trail Tour September 6, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Discover your inner trail runner with REI and Salomon this September. Salomon reps will join the experts at REI for a two-part event in the North Bay to help you… Defensive Plants: Sticky Resins, Milky Saps and Potent Poisons Defensive Plants: Sticky Resins, Milky Saps and Potent Poisons September 6, 2012 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Plants had to defend themselves since their emergence millions of years ago. Myriad insects and snails feed on them, and larger herbivores devour fresh, green leaves and juicy stems. Mostly…	7 Defensive Plants: Sticky Resins, Milky Saps and Potent Poisons Defensive Plants: Sticky Resins, Milky Saps and Potent Poisons Defensive Plants: Sticky Resins, Milky Saps and Potent Poisons Defensive Plants: Sticky Resins, Milky Saps and Potent Poisons Early Bird Special Early Bird Special September 7, 2012 7:30 am – 10:00 am Bring your binoculars and your enthusiasm and join docents Bill and Marilyn Bauriedel, and June Cancell on this late summer early morning 1-mile bird walk. you’ll scan the trees adjacent… Presidio Forestry (09/07) Presidio Forestry (09/07) September 7, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help care for young trees in the Presidio’s reforestation areas. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to register… GOGA Maintenance Ocean Beach (09/07) GOGA Maintenance Ocean Beach (09/07) September 7, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with beach cleanups and site improvements along Ocean Beach in San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and… Shuttle Through Time (09/07) Shuttle Through Time (09/07) September 7, 2012 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Take the PresidiGo shuttle and travel through time as you hear stories spanning the centuries. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. 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This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… History, Nature and Scenic Views: A Tour of the Grey Whale Ranch Area History, Nature and Scenic Views: A Tour of the Grey Whale Ranch Area September 8, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm This challenging, three-hour guided hike will explore the natural and cultural history of the upper hills of the Wilder Ranch State Park. Meet the hike leader in the Wilder Ranch… Mt Tamalpais Trail Crew: Pumpkin Ridge & Madrone Trails Mt Tamalpais Trail Crew: Pumpkin Ridge & Madrone Trails September 8, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm end of Sky Oaks Rd, above Fairfax. CA. Marin Headlands Nursery (09/08) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/08) September 8, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore the Marin Headlands. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/08) GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/08) September 8, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements along the Presidio shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to… Black Mountain Ramble Black Mountain Ramble September 8, 2012 9:30 am – 1:00 pm This 3.5-hour ride with docents Linda and Glenn Wegner will traverse fire roads, single-track trails (including the new White Oaks Trail) and take riders down Stevens Canyon in a loop… September 8 Bill & Dave Hike at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park September 8 Bill & Dave Hike at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park September 8, 2012 9:45 am – 4:00 pm Please join “Bill & Dave Hikes” Saturday, September 8, for a hike to Brushy Peaks at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. We will meet at 9:45 AM in the main parking… The Dangers of Bridging the Golden Gate (09/08) The Dangers of Bridging the Golden Gate (09/08) September 8, 2012 10:00 am – 10:30 am On this ranger-led walk, learn about the dangers for which the bridge engineers had to design and prepare—above and below the sea surface. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate… Mystery of the Estuary at Sonoma Baylands Mystery of the Estuary at Sonoma Baylands September 8, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm To know a place, you have to learn to read its hidden story. This is especially true for the estuaries of the North Bay, which have seen dramatic changes since… 27th Annual Ohlone Day at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 27th Annual Ohlone Day at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park September 8, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Ohlone people share traditional basketry, songs and musical instruments, stories, dances, tools, language and history at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. For thousands of years, the native tribes we now… Park Stewardship San Mateo (09/08) Park Stewardship San Mateo (09/08) September 8, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help restore critical habitat and protect endangered species at Mori Point in Pacifica. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and… Garden Tour of Occidental Arts and Ecology Center Garden Tour of Occidental Arts and Ecology Center September 8, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm The public is invited to take a two-hour tour of the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, which does not have regular visiting hours. The tour will start with an introduction… Learning the Family Changes in the New Jepson Manual Learning the Family Changes in the New Jepson Manual September 8, 2012 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Anyone who had a reasonable grasp of the original manual will find many, and sometimes bewildering, changes-changes that are not always intuitive or easy to interpret. Since learning to identify… Pier Crabbing (09/08) Pier Crabbing (09/08) September 8, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Come learn about crabbing in the San Francisco Bay, then try your hand at it with our equipment. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out… Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House September 8, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm COME CELEBRATE THE COMING OF FALL! Laguna Environmental Center Open House Saturday, September 8th, 2012 10am-3pm As part of our ongoing Second Saturday of the Month Open Houses: September 8, October 13, November 10,… START YOUR FALL ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDEN START YOUR FALL ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDEN September 8, 2012 10:30 am – 12:30 pm It’s time to plant out your fall and winter veggies: spicy arugula, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, chard, lettuce, peas, spinach and more. Have year-round vegetables using organic and sustainable… Start Your Fall Organic Vegetable Garden Start Your Fall Organic Vegetable Garden September 8, 2012 10:30 am – 12:30 pm It’s time to plant out your fall and winter veggies: spicy arugula, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliﬂower, chard, lettuce, peas, spinach and more. Have year-round vegetables using organic and sustainable… Lions and Us Lions and Us September 8, 2012 11:00 am – 3:00 pm After a leisurely 2-mile natural history hike on the Alpine Pond, Ipiwa, and Butano View Trails with docents Keith Johnsgård and Madeline Brane, you’ll lunch at the hog barn and… Wildcat Marsh Trail Dedication Wildcat Marsh Trail Dedication September 8, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Please find below your invitation to East Bay Regional Park District’s dedication of the Wildcat Marsh Trail on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. This important section of San Francisco Bay Trail… GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/08) GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/08) September 8, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come to Hawk Hill in the Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Hear about GGRO’s volunteer program and see… Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/08) Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/08) September 8, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat and enhance the trail systems at Lands End. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this… Presidio Nursery (09/08) Presidio Nursery (09/08) September 8, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… A Walk on The Road Less Traveled A Walk on The Road Less Traveled September 8, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm On this dog-friendly walk in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, we travel on North Escape Road, a paved road closed to traffic. We’ll tour stunning old-growth redwood groves around beautiful… The Mexican Presidio (09/08) The Mexican Presidio (09/08) September 8, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Walk back in time to the Spanish and Mexican Presidio of San Francisco! We’ll look back to the years 1820-1821 when the Presidio was going through many changes. This event is…
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This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how… Berry Creek Falls Hike Berry Creek Falls Hike September 9, 2012 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Travel deep into the heart of the Big Basin as you experience a wide range of habitats on this moderate to strenuous 11-mile-loop hike. Wind through shady redwood canyons and… EcoFair Marin EcoFair Marin September 9, 2012 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Mark your calendars for September 9th! EcoFair Marin is back, and even better this year, with over 80 exhibits, do-it- yourself demonstrations and speakers, including author Van Jones, as keynote presenter. Inspired… Raptor Migration Tour at Lynch Canyon Raptor Migration Tour at Lynch Canyon September 9, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Join Larry Broderick’s birding bonanza at Lynch Canyon to discover, observe and learn about eagles, hawks and other birds of prey. Previous sightings include golden eagles, Cooper’s hawks, ferruginous hawks,… Big Flying Bugs at Blair Ranch Big Flying Bugs at Blair Ranch September 9, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ZOOM! BUZZ!! SWOOSH! What was that??? Big flying BUGS! Come join Docent Jan and his friends for an interesting and educational late morning hike to a pretty little pond where we… Presidio Park Stewards (09/09) Presidio Park Stewards (09/09) September 9, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Wine Country Optics Fair & Nature Festival Wine Country Optics Fair & Nature Festival September 9, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm The leading binocular and scope companies from all over the United States will be joining us in Sonoma for the first time… along with several important nature organizations from the… Learning the Family Changes in the New Jepson Manual Learning the Family Changes in the New Jepson Manual September 9, 2012 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Anyone who had a reasonable grasp of the original manual will find many, and sometimes bewildering, changes-changes that are not always intuitive or easy to interpret. Since learning to identify… Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Bay Area: A Bioregional Exploration (Seasonal Herb Walk Series) Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Bay Area: A Bioregional Exploration (Seasonal Herb Walk Series) September 9, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm From the mist shrouded sea cliffs to the sun-baked arid expanse of its eastern most regions, the San Francisco Bay area provides us with a chance to view a large… Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Bay Area: A Bioregional Exploration (Seasonal Herb Walk Series) Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Bay Area: A Bioregional Exploration (Seasonal Herb Walk Series) September 9, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm From the mist shrouded sea cliffs to the sun-baked arid expanse of its eastern most regions, the San Francisco Bay area provides us with a chance to view a large… Presidio Family Bird Count Presidio Family Bird Count September 9, 2012 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Experience firsthand what makes the Presidio of San Francisco a birding hotspot. Families join experience birders in teams on different routes throughout the Presidio to catch glimpses of the many different… Presidio Family Bird Count Presidio Family Bird Count September 9, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Did you know that the Presidio is a birding hotspot in the Bay Area? Kids and their families will join experienced birders in teams on different routes throughout the Presidio.… GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/09) GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/09) September 9, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come to Hawk Hill in the Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Hear about GGRO’s volunteer program and see… Explore for butterflies in the El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area! Explore for butterflies in the El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area! September 9, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join butterfly expert and artist Liam O’Brien and Friends of Five Creeks as we discover what butterflies live in El Cerrito’s beautiful Hillside Natural Area. Learn about these winged marvels’… Bird Migration hike Bird Migration hike September 9, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Our wetlands are an important stop on the Pacific Flyway, a major bird migration route. Take an easy, 4-mile hike with docent Laurel Stell to learn why the birds migrate,… Community Gathering & Film Screening: “Call of Life” Community Gathering & Film Screening: “Call of Life” September 9, 2012 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Earth Medicine Alliance invites you to be a part of a conversation around how we can shift our fundamental perspective and therefore deeply change our relationship to the natural world.… A Special Screening of “California Forever” in Support of Angel Island Conservancy A Special Screening of “California Forever” in Support of Angel Island Conservancy September 9, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Angel Island Conservancy and California Film Institute are teaming up to present the Marin County premiere of California Forever, a television special that airs this fall on PBS through KQED.…	10	11 A Special Screening of “California Forever” in Support of Angel Island Conservancy A Special Screening of “California Forever” in Support of Angel Island Conservancy A Special Screening of “California Forever” in Support of Angel Island Conservancy A Special Screening of “California Forever” in Support of Angel Island Conservancy A Special Screening of “California Forever” in Support of Angel Island Conservancy A Special Screening of “California Forever” in Support of Angel Island Conservancy GOGA Maintenance Fort Mason (09/11) GOGA Maintenance Fort Mason (09/11) September 11, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements at Fort Mason and along the San Francisco shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… Serve Outdoors: Honor the National Day of Service & Remembrance (09/11) Serve Outdoors: Honor the National Day of Service & Remembrance (09/11) September 11, 2012 9:00 am Honor and remember 9/11 through service and lend a hand at Golden Gate, your local national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Presidio Trail Crew (09/11) Presidio Trail Crew (09/11) September 11, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help maintain and enhance park trails and pathways in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event… Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/11) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/11) September 11, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join the Tennessee Valley Nursery team for a morning of habitat restoration and fieldwork activities. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… Expedition Bhutan: The Continued Journey Slideshow Expedition Bhutan: The Continued Journey Slideshow September 11, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm In the fall of 2011, world class multi-sport endurance athlete Terri Schneider led a team of four on a unique trekking and mountain biking journey across the magical and inaccessible country of… Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite September 11, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm In April 1868, only days after arriving in San Francisco by steamship, John Muir set out on a six-week-long walk across California to Yosemite. Inspired by Muir’s 300-mile journey, book…	12 Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Presidio Park Stewards (09/12) Presidio Park Stewards (09/12) September 12, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… GOGA Maintenance Sutro Heights (09/12) GOGA Maintenance Sutro Heights (09/12) September 12, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements at Sutro Heights and along the San Francisco shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… Scenic Aerobic Hike Scenic Aerobic Hike September 12, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Docents Stella Yang and Stephen Buckhout look forward to sharing a variety of preserves with you this fall on exercise-focused hikes covering 4- to 6-miles; trail routes will be selected… Redwood Creek Nursery (09/12) Redwood Creek Nursery (09/12) September 12, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… The SPAWN California Naturalist Training Course The SPAWN California Naturalist Training Course September 12, 2012 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm California Naturalist is a new program developed by the University of California Cooperative Extension to foster a committed corps of volunteer naturalists and citizen scientists trained and ready to take an active role in natural resource conservation, education, and restoration. Sustaining natural resources requires… Marin Headlands Nursery (09/12) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/12) September 12, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore the Marin Headlands. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Safely view the sun at Lafayette Library Sunday September 23 Safely view the sun at Lafayette Library Sunday September 23 September 12, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lafayette Library and Mt Diablo Astronomical Society invite you to a “Sun-Day” celebration. You will be able to safely view the sun with solar telescopes provided by Mt Diablo Astronomical… Work in progress screening: PELICAN DREAMS with Judy Irving Work in progress screening: PELICAN DREAMS with Judy Irving September 12, 2012 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us on Wednesday, September 12, with award-winning, Bay Area documentary filmmaker Judy Irving who will show excerpts from her work-in-progress film PELICAN DREAMS about the most enigmatic of our… Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite September 12, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm In April 1868, only days after arriving in San Francisco by steamship, John Muir set out on a six-week-long walk across California to Yosemite. Inspired by Muir’s 300-mile journey, book…	13 Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/13) GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/13) September 13, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements along the Presidio shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to… Crissy Field Beach Cleanups Crissy Field Beach Cleanups September 13, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm In partnership with the National Park Service, monthly beach cleanups for the Snowy Plover and other shorebirds are held at Crissy Field in San Francisco. All equipment (gloves, pickers and… Fort Mason Comes Alive (09/13) Fort Mason Comes Alive (09/13) September 13, 2012 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Discover the history and secrets of Fort Mason, home to park headquarters. Join Park Ranger Al Blank as he leads a walking tour of Upper and Lower Fort Mason. This event… People in Motion: A Documentary Screening People in Motion: A Documentary Screening September 13, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Parkour, Freerunning, The Art of Motion… No matter what you call this innovative sport, there are people among us who have trained themselves to overcome any obstacle in their paths… Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite September 13, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm In April 1868, only days after arriving in San Francisco by steamship, John Muir set out on a six-week-long walk across California to Yosemite. Inspired by Muir’s 300-mile journey, book…	14 Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite Muir Ramble Route: San Francisco to Yosemite GOGA Maintenance Ocean Beach (09/14) GOGA Maintenance Ocean Beach (09/14) September 14, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with beach cleanups and site improvements along Ocean Beach in San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and… Presidio Forestry (09/14) Presidio Forestry (09/14) September 14, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help care for young trees in the Presidio’s reforestation areas. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to register… Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (09/14) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (09/14) September 14, 2012 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Come and explore the story of the African American “Buffalo Soldiers,” including their challenges and triumphs during a time of overt racism and prejudice. This event is sponsored by the Golden… Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary September 14, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join Wild Equity for the screening of JUMP: A Frogumentary by Justin Bookey. Every year in Calaveras County thousands of people compete in a frog jumping competition, an unusual Twain-inspired tradition since…	15 Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Film Night – Jump: A Frogumentary Solar System Perspective Project Solar System Perspective Project September 15, 2012 – September 16, 2012 A full scale model of the solar system will be temporarily installed at Stinson Beach in Marin County, from early morning Saturday, September 15 through mid-afternoon Sunday September 16, 2012.… Sunset Sail Benefit for Seaturtles.org Sunset Sail Benefit for Seaturtles.org September 15, 2012 5:00 am – 7:00 pm Come celebrate Coastal Cleanup Day on the schooner Seaward! Climb aboard this classic, 82-foot double-masted schooner to explore the bay in the “greenest” way possible – under sail! Sit back and… Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose September 15, 2012 8:30 am – 9:30 am Adult fitness series with the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Ages 18 and Up $40/members, $50/non-members Step by Step, you’ll be healthier as a result of this class that leads you through the… Petaluma 4th Annual Creek Clean Up Petaluma 4th Annual Creek Clean Up September 15, 2012 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Friends of the Petaluma River and the Southern Sonoma Resource Conservation District in collaboration with Coastwalk will host the Annual Creek Clean Up here in Petaluma! For more information or to… Coastal Cleanup Day at Damon Slough Coastal Cleanup Day at Damon Slough September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help “feed two birds with one hand!” by remembering to BYOB(ucket)! We’re making this a zero waste event, so bring your own bucket, gloves and whatever pick-up tools will help… Marin Headlands Nursery (09/15) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/15) September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore the Marin Headlands. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out… 28th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day 28th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Since the California Coastal Commission first organized Coastal Cleanup Day back in 1985, over 800,000 Californians have removed more than 16 million pounds of trash and debris from our state’s… Presidio Park Stewards (09/15) Presidio Park Stewards (09/15) September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/15) GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/15) September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements along the Presidio shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to… Sonoma Valley – California Coastal Cleanup Day in Sonoma Valley Sonoma Valley – California Coastal Cleanup Day in Sonoma Valley September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sonoma Ecology Center in partnership with Sonoma County Regional Parks, Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma Valley, Whole Foods, The Fairmont, Renaissance Lodge, MacArthur Place, and Starbucks will facilitate a… 2012 Coastal Cleanup Day, West Contra Costa 2012 Coastal Cleanup Day, West Contra Costa September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 2012 marks the 28th year of California Coastal Cleanup Day, and you can be a part of this momentous event! Last year volunteers in Contra Costa County collected over 17 tons… California Coastal Cleanup Day (09/15) California Coastal Cleanup Day (09/15) September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pitch in for California Coastal Cleanup Day and help keep our parks, neighborhoods, and shorelines clean, safe, and beautiful for everyone. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks… Sonoma County Coastal Cleanup Day Sonoma County Coastal Cleanup Day September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Coastwalk California for the 28th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day! Followed by a volunteer thank you BBQ provided by Whole Foods and an REI sponsored raffle. Find locations and register… Tri-Valley Creeks to Bay Day Tri-Valley Creeks to Bay Day September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help clean up creeks on Tri-Valley Creeks to Bay Day! Saturday, September 15, 2012, 9am to Noon The event is part of Coastal Cleanup Day, a statewide and international… California Coastal Clean-up – Marin County California Coastal Clean-up – Marin County September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Marin Conservation League for the 28th Annual California Coastal Cleanup. In 2011, more than 82,000 volunteers removed more than 1.2 million pounds of trash and recyclables from our beaches,… California Coastal Cleanup Day in Marin County California Coastal Cleanup Day in Marin County September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Please check the Bay Model website for over 35 volunteer cleanup sites in Marin County – http://www.spn.usace.army.mil/bmvc/ Central Marin Sites: China Camp State Park, Corte Madera Creek-Larkspur Ferry Terminal, Gallinas Creek-McInnis… Bouverie Preserve Community Open House Bouverie Preserve Community Open House September 15, 2012 9:30 am – 1:00 pm The open house is a great opportunity for all ages to explore the diverse ecosystem of the 535-acre nature preserve and learn about all the programs offered at Bouverie including… Fort Funston Nursery (09/15) Fort Funston Nursery (09/15) September 15, 2012 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Park Stewardship Marin (09/15) Park Stewardship Marin (09/15) September 15, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help restore critical habitat and protect endangered species at Muir Beach and Dias Ridge. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event… Intermediate Seed Saving for Urban Farmers and Gardeners Intermediate Seed Saving for Urban Farmers and Gardeners September 15, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Are you a gardener or small farmer who wants to free yourself from the costs and dependency of buying seed? Come learn about seeds and varieties adapted to the greater… Help restore Cerrito Creek at Albany Hill Help restore Cerrito Creek at Albany Hill September 15, 2012 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Join Friends of Five Creeks removing evergreen thornless blackberries and getting ready for fall planting of natives on Cerrito Creek at Albany Hill. Learn about the fascinating history and natural… Introductory Geocaching Family Hike Introductory Geocaching Family Hike September 15, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm This fun and interactive outing is great for families and children (who can hike for 3- to 4-miles). Join docent Sarah Schoen and REI Outdoor School instructor Chris Green to… Grizzly Lore and More Grizzly Lore and More September 15, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm The California grizzly bear has been extinct for almost a hundred years and yet remains a symbol for the state. Join docents Ed Lange and Ellen Dupuy to walk where… Galls for Beginners: Free Nature Hike Galls for Beginners: Free Nature Hike September 15, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Galls are among the most intriguing curiosities in the natural world. Join us on a 3 to 4 mile hike at Edgewood Park to discover galls, the amazing results of… Seed Saving for Garden & Farm Seed Saving for Garden & Farm September 15, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Reclaim Rebuild Reskill A Series on Growing Your Resiliency Learn about seeds and varieties adapted to the greater Bay Area in this intermediate class. Taxonomy, botany, and other growing, harvesting, and cleaning tips… OSA Nature Counts! with iNaturalist OSA Nature Counts! with iNaturalist September 15, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Combine your love of nature with tech savvy for the greater good. Upload photos and sightings of plants, insects and animals to the iNaturalist app on your smartphone or tablet.… Ocean Beach Cleanup (09/15) Ocean Beach Cleanup (09/15) September 15, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Enjoy a day at the beach and help improve wildlife habitat both locally and globally. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this… Old Grove Festival and Great Feast: Swinging in the Redwoods with Dan Hicks Old Grove Festival and Great Feast: Swinging in the Redwoods with Dan Hicks September 15, 2012 10:30 am – 4:00 pm Just a half-hour from Santa Rosa enter a towering redwood forest, where you can feast, drink and dance under the stars. To preserve the beauty of this ancient forest, acts are allowed in this theater only once each year: don’t miss it. Yoga with Music in the Park Yoga with Music in the Park September 15, 2012 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Stretch to live music by Herb Moore! Gardeners, come feel your bare feet on the earth and learn how to care for your knees, back, and shoulders.You will be guided… Return of the Shorebirds Return of the Shorebirds September 15, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Come greet the shorebirds as they return by the thousands to San Francisco Bay every autumn. Docent Jane Moss will lead you on a 1.5 mile round-trip hike along Don… GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/15) GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/15) September 15, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come to Hawk Hill in the Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Hear about GGRO’s volunteer program and see… Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/15) Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/15) September 15, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat and enhance the trail systems at Lands End. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this… Hiking with Kids at Pt. Pinole Regional Shoreline Hiking with Kids at Pt. Pinole Regional Shoreline September 15, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Kids can stay healthy by participating in a series of kid-friendly hikes designed to make walking fun. Hikes include breaks for games, searches, and activities. Parents or guardians must accompany… A Social History of Lake Merritt! A Social History of Lake Merritt! September 15, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm We’ll start at the rooftop garden of the Oakland museum (no entrance fee required), where we’ll get a good overview of the Lake and an introduction to Lake history. From… Presidio Nursery (09/15) Presidio Nursery (09/15) September 15, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… BASIC FALL PRUNING – PRUNING TIPS & TECHNIQUES With Ellyn Shea BASIC FALL PRUNING – PRUNING TIPS & TECHNIQUES With Ellyn Shea September 15, 2012 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Ellyn will discuss professional pruning technique, touching on early training of small trees, methods for mature trees and woody shrubs, basic tree biology and growth, and proper use and care of pruning tools. The group will also examine some containerized plants and discuss how… LANDSCAPING WITH GRASSES: A WINNING STRATEGY FOR YOUR GARDEN! LANDSCAPING WITH GRASSES: A WINNING STRATEGY FOR YOUR GARDEN! September 15, 2012 4:00 pm Scant winter rainfall has left Northern California dangerously dry. Water is scarcer and more expensive than ever. So, what’s a gardener to do? Persevere, of course! If you’re searching for plants with good drought-tolerance, good looks and easy maintenance, here’s the class for you… San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: THE BIG SIP San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: THE BIG SIP September 15, 2012 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Led by Troy Rahmig. Join us for an early evening event of watching birds and sipping wine at one of the most scenic locations on the Bay. We’ll start with a… CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! September 15, 2012 6:00 pm – September 17, 2012 6:00 pm CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE!Please join us in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis on September 15th 2012 we will be having a XTREME HIKE at Yosemite National Park. The route will be to El Capitan through…
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CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! Solar System Perspective Project Solar System Perspective Project September 15, 2012 – September 16, 2012 A full scale model of the solar system will be temporarily installed at Stinson Beach in Marin County, from early morning Saturday, September 15 through mid-afternoon Sunday September 16, 2012.… CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! September 15, 2012 6:00 pm – September 17, 2012 6:00 pm CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE!Please join us in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis on September 15th 2012 we will be having a XTREME HIKE at Yosemite National Park. The route will be to El Capitan through… San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory’s Bird Walk: THE GALLINAGO GO GO’S San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory’s Bird Walk: THE GALLINAGO GO GO’S September 16, 2012 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Led by Lisa Myers. Join Lisa for the Gallinago Go Go’s 9th year in the California Fall Challenge. All levels are welcome to join the Go Go’s as they bird Santa… Beginning Birding (09/16) Beginning Birding (09/16) September 16, 2012 9:30 am – 11:30 am Fall is a great time to experience bird migration in the Marin Headlands. Discover what birds come here to spend the winter and which ones are en route to wintering… Ridge to Bridge Ride (09/16) Ridge to Bridge Ride (09/16) September 16, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Experience the national parks straddling the Golden Gate as we cycle to the Marin Headlands and back on a 12-mile loop. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks… Hike for Twain’s Frog and the Beautiful Serpent Hike for Twain’s Frog and the Beautiful Serpent September 16, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Brent Plater of the Wild Equity Institute as he leads a hike with guaranteed endangered species sightings! We will hike Mori Point in search of the two most imperiled… Fall Equinox Fall Equinox September 16, 2012 10:00 am – 2:30 pm To celebrate the fall equinox docents Paul Vadopalas and Kandis Scott will lead a 4-mile, leisurely hike on the shaded Old Page Mill Road to enjoy the changing of the… Ride on Through to the Other Side Ride on Through to the Other Side September 16, 2012 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Join legendary mountain biker Jim Sullivan on an 11-mile ride from Pacifica to Rancho Corral de Tierra and back. Learn basic bike techniques and see how Rancho connects to other… Presidio Park Stewards (09/16) Presidio Park Stewards (09/16) September 16, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Bay Area: A Bioregional Exploration (Seasonal Herb Walk Series) Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Bay Area: A Bioregional Exploration (Seasonal Herb Walk Series) September 16, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm From the mist shrouded sea cliffs to the sun-baked arid expanse of its eastern most regions, the San Francisco Bay area provides us with a chance to view a large… Raptors at the Estero Americano Raptors at the Estero Americano September 16, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Come out and enjoy the wide open views of the Estero Americano Preserve without having to hike a great distance to get there. With the help of “raptor magnet” Larry… The Russians Are Coming! (09/16) The Russians Are Coming! (09/16) September 16, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm How did the fear of Russia save Sweeney Ridge? Find out as you hike with one of the most knowledgeable guides in town, Nike missile veteran David Bridgman. This event is… GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/16) GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/16) September 16, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come to Hawk Hill in the Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Hear about GGRO’s volunteer program and see… Signs of Fall Signs of Fall September 16, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Hike the trails of this Preserve with docents Liz Farnsworth and Judy Fenerty while exploring for signs that fall is approaching, including viewing woodrat nests, and various bushes with berries.… Youth Bike Skill-Up Youth Bike Skill-Up September 16, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Reclaim Rebuild Reskill Visit www.ecologycenter.org for details and to register. In partnership with Victory Garden Foundation, Phat Beets Produce, Transition Berkeley, Blue Wind Botanical Medicine Clinic and Education Center, Permacouture Institute,…	17 Youth Bike Skill-Up CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! September 15, 2012 6:00 pm – September 17, 2012 6:00 pm CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE!Please join us in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis on September 15th 2012 we will be having a XTREME HIKE at Yosemite National Park. The route will be to El Capitan through…	18 CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! CLIMB TO GREAT HEIGHTS AND HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FIND A CURE! Harvest Feast Harvest Feast September 18, 2012 5:00 am – 10:00 pm Please join us on Saturday, October 13, in celebrating Solano County’s harvest season at the Heritage Feast This year the feast includes: Locally-sourced appetizers & meal by Chef Daniel Bell & dessert… GOGA Maintenance Fort Mason (09/18) GOGA Maintenance Fort Mason (09/18) September 18, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements at Fort Mason and along the San Francisco shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… Blair Ranch Ramble Blair Ranch Ramble September 18, 2012 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Explore the back acres of this scenic ranchland*. A 4-5 mile hike at a moderate pace with strenuous elevation gain. Enjoy this exclusive hike on land not yet open to… Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) September 18, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join the Tennessee Valley Nursery team for a morning of habitat restoration and fieldwork activities. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… MLK Jr Shoreline Park habitat restoration MLK Jr Shoreline Park habitat restoration September 18, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Work to plant native shrubs and weed out the invasives at our site adjacent to Arrowhead Marsh in East Oakland. Brown Pelicans swoop into the bay and Clapper Rails chatter in the… Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) September 18, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more…	19 Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/18) Alcatraz Historic Gardens (09/19) Alcatraz Historic Gardens (09/19) September 19, 2012 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Help grow and care for the historic gardens of Alcatraz. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to… GOGA Maintenance Sutro Heights (09/19) GOGA Maintenance Sutro Heights (09/19) September 19, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements at Sutro Heights and along the San Francisco shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… Presidio Park Stewards (09/19) Presidio Park Stewards (09/19) September 19, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Redwood Creek Nursery (09/19) Redwood Creek Nursery (09/19) September 19, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Explorer Hike: Up and Down in the Redwoods Explorer Hike: Up and Down in the Redwoods September 19, 2012 10:30 am – 2:30 pm Welcome in fall! Hike up the hill then back down for a change! you’ll walk with docents Lynn Jackson and Bill Korbholz as you explore the Purisima Creek Trail with… California Condor Recovery – Brown Bag! (09/19) California Condor Recovery – Brown Bag! (09/19) September 19, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Join Daniel George (NPS Inventory & Monitoring Program Manager) for a this Brown Bag event discussing the successes and challenges in California condor recovery. This event is sponsored by the Golden… Presidio Nursery (09/19) Presidio Nursery (09/19) September 19, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Park Stewardship Marin (09/19) Park Stewardship Marin (09/19) September 19, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Help restore critical habitat and protect endangered species at Muir Beach and Dias Ridge. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event… Marin Headlands Nursery (09/19) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/19) September 19, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore the Marin Headlands. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out…	20 Marin Headlands Nursery (09/19) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/19) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/19) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/19) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/19) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/19) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/19) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/19) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/19) Presidio Garden Stewards (09/20) Presidio Garden Stewards (09/20) September 20, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help maintain and enhance the Presidio’s historic gardens and landscaped areas. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to… GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/20) GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/20) September 20, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements along the Presidio shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to… September Gathering of the Bay Area Open Space Council September Gathering of the Bay Area Open Space Council September 20, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Five times a year we convene at Gathering on a particular topic and we serve a free lunch with plenty of networking time. If you’re in the South Bay, on… Fall Gathering – Sustaining Our Communities with Local Food Fall Gathering – Sustaining Our Communities with Local Food September 20, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ~ A panel to discuss what is growing in the South Bay ~ The Bay Area is growing and the need to create sustainable and healthy communities is only increasing. How can we… Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/20) Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/20) September 20, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat along the Presidio coastal bluffs. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how… San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: THE INTREPID A TO ZERS San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: THE INTREPID A TO ZERS September 20, 2012 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm Led by Kay Partelow & Karen DeMello. Celebrate the autumn equinox on this leisurely “after work” evening bird walk. From Avocets to Zonotrichia, our goal will be 26 species (from A… Fall Day Hiking Basics Fall Day Hiking Basics September 20, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm GO TAKE A HIKE! Join REI’s Andrea Duran to learn about the basics of hiking. She will share tips and tricks on all aspects of getting out on the trail.… Seeking Swifts Seeking Swifts September 20, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Seeking Swifts Featuring Larry Schwitters San Francisco: Thursday September 20 – 7 pm refreshments, 7:30 program Swifts at a chimney / Photo by Bill Lider Launched five years ago, Vaux’s Happen-ing enlists volunteers to… Bay Area Life Cycles Bay Area Life Cycles September 20, 2012 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Photographer and naturalist Becky Jaffe will discuss the Bay Area’s seasonal wildlife migrations and offer tips on the best local observation sites. She will illustrate her talk with photographs that unite a biologist’s curiosity with…	21 Bay Area Life Cycles Bay Area Life Cycles Bay Area Life Cycles Bay Area Life Cycles Alcatraz Historic Gardens (09/21) Alcatraz Historic Gardens (09/21) September 21, 2012 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Help grow and care for the historic gardens of Alcatraz. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to register… GOGA Maintenance Ocean Beach (09/21) GOGA Maintenance Ocean Beach (09/21) September 21, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with beach cleanups and site improvements along Ocean Beach in San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and… Presidio Plant Patrol (09/21) Presidio Plant Patrol (09/21) September 21, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Help eradicate noxious weeds that pose threats to the native biodiversity of Presidio plants and animals. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) September 21, 2012 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join Crissy Field Center’s Community Programs team for an interpretative walk around the Crissy Field Marsh, followed by a campfire with ranger-led stories, songs, and s’mores! This event is sponsored by…	22 For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) For Members: Bring the Kids! Crissy Field Evening Hike and Campfire (09/21) Food Chains and Mud Stains: An EcoCenter Event Food Chains and Mud Stains: An EcoCenter Event September 22, 2012 1:00 am – 2:00 pm Free! All Ages Welcome What’s Happening: Join us for a special interactive presentation and hands-on learning activity with marshland mud creatures! Docents will demonstrate the nitty gritty details of the fascinating food… Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose September 22, 2012 8:30 am – 9:30 am Adult fitness series with the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Ages 18 and Up $40/members, $50/non-members Step by Step, you’ll be healthier as a result of this class that leads you through the… Maintain Trails in Wildcat Canyon Maintain Trails in Wildcat Canyon September 22, 2012 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Join East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), REI, and Volunteers for Outdoor California (V-O-Cal) for a volunteer service project at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park’s Tilden Nature Area. In celebration of… GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/22) GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/22) September 22, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements along the Presidio shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to… Presidio Park Stewards (09/22) Presidio Park Stewards (09/22) September 22, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Marin Headlands Nursery (09/22) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/22) September 22, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore the Marin Headlands. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Fort Funston Nursery (09/22) Fort Funston Nursery (09/22) September 22, 2012 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Marin Conservation League’s Walk Into History Marin Conservation League’s Walk Into History September 22, 2012 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Marin Conservation League’s Walk Into (Conservation) History series continues into the fall with our twelfth walk to beautiful Mt. Tamalpais. The looming presence of Mt. Tamalpais is Marin’s most familiar and… Create Your Raingarden Create Your Raingarden September 22, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm This event is part of “Reclaim, Rebuild, Reskill: a Series on Growing Your Resiliency”. This workshop and skillshare will begin with a slideshow on raingardens and innovative ways to capture and… Park Stewardship Marin (09/22) Park Stewardship Marin (09/22) September 22, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help restore critical habitat and protect endangered species at Muir Beach and Dias Ridge. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event… National Cemetery Walk (09/22) National Cemetery Walk (09/22) September 22, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Hear about Medal of Honor recipients, a Union spy, an Indian scout, Buffalo Soldiers, and others buried here at the San Francisco National Cemetery. This event is sponsored by the Golden… Fresh Redwood Air Fresh Redwood Air September 22, 2012 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Find out why you’ll be breathing some of the cleanest air in the world. Get to know the secrets a redwood forest holds with docents Bob Segalla, Madeline Brane, and… Park Stewardship San Mateo (09/22) Park Stewardship San Mateo (09/22) September 22, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help restore critical habitat and protect endangered species at Alta Avenue in Marin. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and… Create Your Raingarden Create Your Raingarden September 22, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Reclaim Rebuild Reskill Visit www.ecologycenter.org for details and to register. In partnership with Victory Garden Foundation, Phat Beets Produce, Transition Berkeley, Blue Wind Botanical Medicine Clinic and Education Center, Permacouture Institute,… Eriogonum Workshop: All About Our Native Wild Buckwheats Eriogonum Workshop: All About Our Native Wild Buckwheats September 22, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm The wild buckwheats comprise a huge genus centered in western North America, with more than 100 species in California. The genus ranges from tiny ephemeral annuals through mat-forming perennials, herbaceous… Pier Crabbing (09/22) Pier Crabbing (09/22) September 22, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Come learn about crabbing in the San Francisco Bay, then try your hand at it with our equipment. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out… Raptors at Jenner Headlands Raptors at Jenner Headlands September 22, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Jenner has proven to be a spectacular destination to observe raptors, and notable species identified on the Jenner Headlands last year included ferruginous hawks, bald eagles and golden eagles. With… Soil Prep for the Urban Gardener Soil Prep for the Urban Gardener September 22, 2012 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Raised beds or plant directly in your soil? Learn about bed preparation options for the urban gardener and the many things to consider for higher crop yields and soil fertility.… Shipwrecks at the Golden Gate (09/22) Shipwrecks at the Golden Gate (09/22) September 22, 2012 11:00 am – 12:00 pm On this moderately strenuous hike, see and learn about some of the ships that have perished upon the rocky cliffs of the Golden Gate. This event is sponsored by the Golden… GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/22) GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/22) September 22, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come to Hawk Hill in the Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Hear about GGRO’s volunteer program and see… Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course September 22, 2012 12:00 pm – October 5, 2012 5:00 pm A residential “Permaculture Design” course will be offered September 22-October 5 at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. This is a two week certificate course in land-use designed based on… Great Scott! (09/22) Great Scott! (09/22) September 22, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Explore Fort Winfield Scott, the post-within-a-post once described as “the most beautifully located army post in the country,” on an easy 1.5-mile walk. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate… Presidio Nursery (09/22) Presidio Nursery (09/22) September 22, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/22) Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/22) September 22, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat and enhance the trail systems at Lands End. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this… SFGFF presents: CAFETERIA MAN with Chef Tony Geraci SFGFF presents: CAFETERIA MAN with Chef Tony Geraci September 22, 2012 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Join the SF Green Film Festival, MLK Jr. Middle School and the Edible Schoolyard Berkeley for a special screening of “Cafeteria Man” with chef Tony Geraci. * Learn first-hand from star… Pie Ranch 4th Annual Fundraiser- The Search for Good Food Pie Ranch 4th Annual Fundraiser- The Search for Good Food September 22, 2012 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join Pie Ranch for a beautiful day of outdoor exploration, good food and community! At our 4th annual fundraiser, you will explore the farm on a fun & educational afternoon scavenger… Laguna Walk, Picnic, and Aerial Tour Presentation with Denise Cadman Laguna Walk, Picnic, and Aerial Tour Presentation with Denise Cadman September 22, 2012 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Laguna Walk and Talk with Denise Cadman at the Laguna Environmental Center Saturday, September 22nd 4:00-6:30pm – Irwin Creek & Laguna walk 6:30-7:30pm – Bring your own picnic and site tours 7:30-8:30pm – Aerial Tour… LANDSCAPING WITH GRASSES: A WINNING STRATEGY FOR YOUR GARDEN! LANDSCAPING WITH GRASSES: A WINNING STRATEGY FOR YOUR GARDEN! September 22, 2012 4:00 pm Scant winter rainfall has left Northern California dangerously dry. Water is scarcer and more expensive than ever. So, what’s a gardener to do? Persevere, of course! If you’re searching for plants with good drought-tolerance, good looks and easy maintenance, here’s the class for you… September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22, 2012 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the September 22nd astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 6:30 (enter the park at…
23 September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo September 22 Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course September 22, 2012 12:00 pm – October 5, 2012 5:00 pm A residential “Permaculture Design” course will be offered September 22-October 5 at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. This is a two week certificate course in land-use designed based on… San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: WANDERING VAGRANTS San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: WANDERING VAGRANTS September 23, 2012 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Led by Scott Terrill. This birding day is what fall birding is all about! During migration, birds can deviate from their normal migratory routes (“vagrants”). In California, most vagrants are birds… Join a Leatherback Watch Program Expedition to the Farallon Islands Join a Leatherback Watch Program Expedition to the Farallon Islands September 23, 2012 7:30 am – 4:00 pm The Sea Turtle Restoration Project invites you to the Farallon Islands. A rich marine ecosystem that attracts leatherback sea turtles, whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds throughout the year. Each trip… Endangered Species Big Year Fun Run/Walk Endangered Species Big Year Fun Run/Walk September 23, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grab your running shoes and join Wild Equity Institute on a morning jog through the beautiful San Francisco Presidio to see and save threatened and endangered species! The route will take… Exploring Drakes Estero by Kayak Exploring Drakes Estero by Kayak September 23, 2012 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Join Bay Nature for a spectacular day on Drakes Estero with Blue Waters Kayaking and Point Reyes resident and naturalist David Wimpfheimer. Presidio Park Stewards (09/23) Presidio Park Stewards (09/23) September 23, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Banana Slug Redwood Ride Banana Slug Redwood Ride September 23, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Docents Dave Kocsis, Patty Lovelace, and Earl Girbovan will meet you at the coast for a leisurely climb up to the Skyline Boulevard area, observing the many facets of life… Lost Creek Sojourn Lost Creek Sojourn September 23, 2012 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Docents Keith Johnsgård and Peggy Jacobs will lead this leisurely 3-mile double loop hike beneath the silent towering forest canopies of the Franciscan and Lost Creek Trails. you’ll stop at… Free Talk on Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Bay Area Free Talk on Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Bay Area September 23, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm This event is part of “Reclaim, Rebuild, Reskill: a Series on Growing Your Resiliency”. Join us before the Lorin Station crop swap for a talk with herbalist Tellur Fenner. He’ll give… GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/23) GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/23) September 23, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come to Hawk Hill in the Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Hear about GGRO’s volunteer program and see… Medicinal & Edible Plants of the Bay Area Medicinal & Edible Plants of the Bay Area September 23, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Reclaim Rebuild Reskill Visit www.ecologycenter.org for details and to register. In partnership with Victory Garden Foundation, Phat Beets Produce, Transition Berkeley, Blue Wind Botanical Medicine Clinic and Education Center, Permacouture Institute,… Bird Migration Walk Bird Migration Walk September 23, 2012 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Our wetlands are an important stop on the Pacific Flyway, a major bird migration route. Stroll with docent Laurel Stell to learn why the birds migrate, why they stop along… Green Foothills Golden Celebration Green Foothills Golden Celebration September 23, 2012 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm Committee for Green Foothills invites you to celebrate our golden anniversary with a special afternoon of camaraderie and festivity. This once-in-a-lifetime event will be held on the beautiful rolling hills of…	24 Green Foothills Golden Celebration Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course September 22, 2012 12:00 pm – October 5, 2012 5:00 pm A residential “Permaculture Design” course will be offered September 22-October 5 at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. This is a two week certificate course in land-use designed based on…	25 Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course September 22, 2012 12:00 pm – October 5, 2012 5:00 pm A residential “Permaculture Design” course will be offered September 22-October 5 at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. This is a two week certificate course in land-use designed based on… GOGA Maintenance Fort Mason (09/25) GOGA Maintenance Fort Mason (09/25) September 25, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements at Fort Mason and along the San Francisco shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/25) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/25) September 25, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join the Tennessee Valley Nursery team for a morning of habitat restoration and fieldwork activities. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/25) Tennessee Valley Nursery (09/25) September 25, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Butterfly Walks Butterfly Walks September 25, 2012 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join Sally Levinson, Garden volunteer propagator, docent and caterpillar lady as she guides you through the collection in search of butterflies. Free with Garden admission; Children welcome (March – October… Hiking California’s North Coast Hiking California’s North Coast September 25, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Golden hillsides, cool redwood canyons, sparkling coastal views, migrating whales… Fall is a wonderful time to explore California’s North Coast. Tonight, guidebook author Bob Lorentzen will present a slide sampler… Astronomy Lecture September 25 With Nancy Alima Ali, University California Berkley Astronomy Lecture September 25 With Nancy Alima Ali, University California Berkley September 25, 2012 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the September 25 general meeting. The meeting starts at 7:15 and ends at 9:00. Our monthly meetings begin with a short “What’s Up”…	26 Astronomy Lecture September 25 With Nancy Alima Ali, University California Berkley Astronomy Lecture September 25 With Nancy Alima Ali, University California Berkley Astronomy Lecture September 25 With Nancy Alima Ali, University California Berkley Astronomy Lecture September 25 With Nancy Alima Ali, University California Berkley Astronomy Lecture September 25 With Nancy Alima Ali, University California Berkley Astronomy Lecture September 25 With Nancy Alima Ali, University California Berkley Astronomy Lecture September 25 With Nancy Alima Ali, University California Berkley Astronomy Lecture September 25 With Nancy Alima Ali, University California Berkley Astronomy Lecture September 25 With Nancy Alima Ali, University California Berkley Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course September 22, 2012 12:00 pm – October 5, 2012 5:00 pm A residential “Permaculture Design” course will be offered September 22-October 5 at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. This is a two week certificate course in land-use designed based on… Alcatraz Historic Gardens (09/26) Alcatraz Historic Gardens (09/26) September 26, 2012 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Help grow and care for the historic gardens of Alcatraz. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to… GOGA Maintenance Sutro Heights (09/26) GOGA Maintenance Sutro Heights (09/26) September 26, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements at Sutro Heights and along the San Francisco shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… Presidio Park Stewards (09/26) Presidio Park Stewards (09/26) September 26, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Scenic Aerobic Hike Scenic Aerobic Hike September 26, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Docents Stella Yang and Stephen Buckhout look forward to sharing a variety of preserves with you this fall on exercise-focused hikes covering 4- to 6-miles; trail routes will be selected… Redwood Creek Nursery (09/26) Redwood Creek Nursery (09/26) September 26, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Presidio Nursery (09/26) Presidio Nursery (09/26) September 26, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Marin Headlands Nursery (09/26) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/26) September 26, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore the Marin Headlands. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Park Stewardship Marin (09/26) Park Stewardship Marin (09/26) September 26, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Help restore critical habitat and protect endangered species at Muir Beach and Dias Ridge. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event…	27 Park Stewardship Marin (09/26) Park Stewardship Marin (09/26) Park Stewardship Marin (09/26) Park Stewardship Marin (09/26) Park Stewardship Marin (09/26) Park Stewardship Marin (09/26) Park Stewardship Marin (09/26) Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course September 22, 2012 12:00 pm – October 5, 2012 5:00 pm A residential “Permaculture Design” course will be offered September 22-October 5 at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. This is a two week certificate course in land-use designed based on… GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/27) GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/27) September 27, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements along the Presidio shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to… Canyons and Creeks Canyons and Creeks September 27, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Explore the depths of Stevens Canyon and a coastal panorama from Long Ridge Preserve on this fast paced, 10-mile, 2,000-foot elevation gain hike. Docents Fran Keeler and Ranjana Sharma will… Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/27) Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/27) September 27, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat along the Presidio coastal bluffs. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how… LANDSCAPING WITH GRASSES: A WINNING STRATEGY FOR YOUR GARDEN! LANDSCAPING WITH GRASSES: A WINNING STRATEGY FOR YOUR GARDEN! September 27, 2012 4:00 pm Scant winter rainfall has left Northern California dangerously dry. Water is scarcer and more expensive than ever. So, what’s a gardener to do? Persevere, of course! If you’re searching for plants with good drought-tolerance, good looks and easy maintenance, here’s the class for you… Autumn Leaves in Colored Pencil – with Nan Antze Autumn Leaves in Colored Pencil – with Nan Antze September 27, 2012 4:00 pm Autumn is the perfect time to explore colored pencil techniques with all the beauty of the changing leaf colors, seedpods, gourds and berries. Their unique colors provide the opportunity to practice mixing and layering color. Learn to create rich reds, browns and purples. We… Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries September 27, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm From kelp forests to fisheries, sea otters aid in studying ocean vitality. A free public lecture by USGS Research Wildflife Biologist James Bodkin Nearshore marine ecosystems face unprecedented challenges, regionally and globally,…	28 Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course September 22, 2012 12:00 pm – October 5, 2012 5:00 pm A residential “Permaculture Design” course will be offered September 22-October 5 at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. This is a two week certificate course in land-use designed based on… Marin Conservation League’s Business-Environment Breakfast Marin Conservation League’s Business-Environment Breakfast September 28, 2012 7:30 am – 9:00 am Dr. Whendee Silver: The Marin Carbon Project Carbon sequestration in annual grasslands: climate change mitigation potential for Marin County and beyond Dr. Whendee L. Silver is the principal scientific investigator for the… Alcatraz Historic Gardens (09/28) Alcatraz Historic Gardens (09/28) September 28, 2012 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Help grow and care for the historic gardens of Alcatraz. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to register… GOGA Maintenance Ocean Beach (09/28) GOGA Maintenance Ocean Beach (09/28) September 28, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with beach cleanups and site improvements along Ocean Beach in San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and… Presidio Plant Patrol (09/28) Presidio Plant Patrol (09/28) September 28, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Help eradicate noxious weeds that pose threats to the native biodiversity of Presidio plants and animals. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about… Shuttle Through Time (09/28) Shuttle Through Time (09/28) September 28, 2012 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Take the PresidiGo shuttle and travel through time as you hear stories spanning the centuries. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this… Girls’ Night Out Girls’ Night Out September 28, 2012 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm Join docents Debbi Brusco and Katherine Greene for an evening out in open space. you’ll hike up and down grassland and woodland trails at a moderate, sometimes leisurely pace. Enjoy… Trails Forever Dinner 2012 (09/28) Trails Forever Dinner 2012 (09/28) September 28, 2012 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm Please join us for a night “on the trails” at the Golden Gate Overlook, The Presidio Golden Gate National Parks, San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National… Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail: Adventure, History & Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail: Adventure, History & Legend September 28, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Since its construction in the 1930s, hikers, environmentalists, and armchair adventurers have been captivated by the beauty of the Pacific Crest Trail, which stretches for 2,650 miles from Mexico to… Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend September 28, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Since its construction in the 1930s, hikers, environmentalists, and armchair adventurers have been captivated by the beauty of the Pacific Crest Trail, which stretches for 2,650 miles from Mexico to…	29 Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail–Adventure, History, Legend Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course September 22, 2012 12:00 pm – October 5, 2012 5:00 pm A residential “Permaculture Design” course will be offered September 22-October 5 at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. This is a two week certificate course in land-use designed based on… National Public Lands Day National Public Lands Day September 29, 2012 Help us celebrate our priceless open space on National Public Lands Day by lending a hand on projects ranging from, trail work, habitat restoration, weeding and vegetation management, growing plants,… Creating Connections Singles Social Creating Connections Singles Social September 29, 2012 7:00 am – 10:30 pm Join us for a new way to meet quality singles by attending a fun, managed, structured, supportive evening event in Palo Alto. Through Connection Circles and other exercises, this event… San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: THE VARIED TWITCHERS San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: THE VARIED TWITCHERS September 29, 2012 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Led by Mike Rogers: Mike is an expert birder and knows all the great birding spots of Santa Clara County. This team will hit the best Alviso and Shoreline Lake birding… Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose September 29, 2012 8:30 am – 9:30 am Adult fitness series with the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Ages 18 and Up $40/members, $50/non-members Step by Step, you’ll be healthier as a result of this class that leads you through the… National Public Lands Day: Restore Habitat Along Pittsburg’s Kirker Creek: National Public Lands Day: Restore Habitat Along Pittsburg’s Kirker Creek: September 29, 2012 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Join REI and Save Mount Diablo (SMD) to help restore native habitat along a section of Kirker Creek in Pittsburg, near the entrance to historic Nortonville Canyon (5755 Nortonville Road).… Lawn Alternatives: Do-It-Yourself Native Plantscaping Lawn Alternatives: Do-It-Yourself Native Plantscaping September 29, 2012 8:45 am – 5:30 pm Lawn Alternatives: Do-It-Yourself Native Plantscaping is a one-day symposium. The theme is how to design, install, and care for native plant gardens – to save money, save water, and save the… National Public Lands Day (09/29) National Public Lands Day (09/29) September 29, 2012 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Celebrate National Public Lands Day and enjoy some time in the Golden Gate National Parks while making a difference. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find… Marin Headlands Nursery (09/29) Marin Headlands Nursery (09/29) September 29, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore the Marin Headlands. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… National Public Lands Day: Rock Spring Project National Public Lands Day: Rock Spring Project September 29, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Restore oak woodland and native grassland habitat by removing outcompeting Douglas-fir trees. Our shrinking pocket meadows are home to sun-loving plants and animals and are hunting grounds for birds of… Presidio Park Stewards (09/29) Presidio Park Stewards (09/29) September 29, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/29) GOGA Maintenance Presidio (09/29) September 29, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help with vegetation management and site improvements along the Presidio shoreline. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and how to… Fort Funston Nursery (09/29) Fort Funston Nursery (09/29) September 29, 2012 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… National Public Lands Day with SPAWN National Public Lands Day with SPAWN September 29, 2012 9:45 am – 2:00 pm Volunteer with SPAWN at Samuel P. Taylor State Park to help restore native habitat at Devil’s Gulch for National Public Lands Day on Saturday September 29. Volunteers are needed to… Park Stewardship San Mateo (09/29) Park Stewardship San Mateo (09/29) September 29, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help restore critical habitat and protect endangered species at Mori Point in Pacifica. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this event and… Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration September 29, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Marin County Parks hosts a habitat restoration workday on the last Saturday of every month! Workdays will focus on restoring the sensitive habitat of Ring Mountain Preserve, which is home… Raptor Migration Tour Raptor Migration Tour September 29, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Join Larry Broderick’s birding bonanza at Lynch Canyon to discover, observe and learn about eagles, hawks and other birds of prey. Previous sightings include golden eagles, Cooper’s hawks, ferruginous hawks,… Composting Composting September 29, 2012 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Browns? Greens? Grass? Leaves? Banana peels? Learn the easiest and most effective way to compost, including how to effectively recycle your kitchen scraps and how to maximize carbon and nitrogen… COMPOSTING BY Robin Mankey COMPOSTING BY Robin Mankey September 29, 2012 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Browns? Greens? Grass? Leaves? Banana peels? Learn the easiest and most effective way to compost, including how to effectively recycle your kitchen scraps and how to maximize carbon and nitrogen… GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/29) GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/29) September 29, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come to Hawk Hill in the Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Hear about GGRO’s volunteer program and see… Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/29) Park Stewardship San Francisco (09/29) September 29, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat and enhance the trail systems at Lands End. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more about this… Historic Fort Baker Tour (09/29) Historic Fort Baker Tour (09/29) September 29, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join architectural historian Kristin Baron on this tour of Fort Baker’s historic Colonial Revival buildings and learn how this 1905 post changed army life. This event is sponsored by the Golden… Build a Raised Bed to Grow Your Own Food Build a Raised Bed to Grow Your Own Food September 29, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Reclaim Rebuild Reskill Visit www.ecologycenter.org for details and to register. In partnership with Victory Garden Foundation, Phat Beets Produce, Transition Berkeley, Blue Wind Botanical Medicine Clinic and Education Center, Permacouture Institute,… Signs and Scat at Little Black Mountain Signs and Scat at Little Black Mountain September 29, 2012 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tracking and bird language are about getting inside the minds of the animals. Join internationally-certified tracker and 4th generation Sonoma County native Jim Sullivan as we head out onto the… Full Moon Hike: Who is the Prey? (09/29) Full Moon Hike: Who is the Prey? (09/29) September 29, 2012 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm On this strenuous five-mile sunset hike to the top of a nearby ridge, watch the full moon rise and learn about the parks’ stealthiest visitor—the mountain lion. This event is sponsored…
30 Full Moon Hike: Who is the Prey? (09/29) Full Moon Hike: Who is the Prey? (09/29) Full Moon Hike: Who is the Prey? (09/29) Full Moon Hike: Who is the Prey? (09/29) Full Moon Hike: Who is the Prey? (09/29) Full Moon Hike: Who is the Prey? (09/29) Full Moon Hike: Who is the Prey? (09/29) Full Moon Hike: Who is the Prey? (09/29) Permaculture Design Course Permaculture Design Course September 22, 2012 12:00 pm – October 5, 2012 5:00 pm A residential “Permaculture Design” course will be offered September 22-October 5 at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. This is a two week certificate course in land-use designed based on… NatureBridge Family Explorers Bay Sail NatureBridge Family Explorers Bay Sail September 30, 2012 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Set sail for family adventure on the schooner Seaward. Navigate the bay, hoist sails, and learn a bit about bay ecology during this 2.5-hour experience filled with breathtaking views and… San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: AvoSets San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: AvoSets September 30, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Led by Bob Power. Join Bob at the premier hawk migration site in western North America: Hawk Hill in Marin County. The end of September is the peak of the fall… Marin Bee Co. presents: Introduction to Beekeeping and Honey Spinning Benefit for Homeward Bound of Marin Marin Bee Co. presents: Introduction to Beekeeping and Honey Spinning Benefit for Homeward Bound of Marin September 30, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Marin Bee Co. presents: Introduction to Beekeeping and Honey Spinning Benefit for Homeward Bound of Marin Please join us for this Hands-On 2 part Beekeeping Series and Fundraiser for Homeward Bound of… Presidio Park Stewards (09/30) Presidio Park Stewards (09/30) September 30, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/30) GGRO Hawk Talk & Banding Demo (09/30) September 30, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come to Hawk Hill in the Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Hear about GGRO’s volunteer program and see… Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (09/30) Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but Not Forgotten (09/30) September 30, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Come and explore the story of the African American “Buffalo Soldiers,” including their challenges and triumphs during a time of overt racism and prejudice. This event is sponsored by the Golden… Monte Bello by Moonlight Monte Bello by Moonlight September 30, 2012 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Hike with docents Mary Bernstein and Ann Reisenauer to the top of Black Mountain. you’ll stretch your legs on the uphill but will agree it was worth the effort when…