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	1 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/31) Muir Woods After Hours (10/01) Muir Woods After Hours (10/01) October 1, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 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…	2 Muir Woods After Hours (10/01) Birding at McInnis Park Birding at McInnis Park October 2, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm We will start by exploring the hill above the park where there is a small pond, and then we’ll walk out onto the levee that runs between the water treatment…	3 Birding at McInnis Park Birding at McInnis Park Explorer Hike: Lower Windy Hill Explorer Hike: Lower Windy Hill October 3, 2012 10:30 am – 2:00 pm You’ll find some late-blooming flowers and perhaps some early fall color as you explore the lower reaches of this Preserve with docents Bill Korbholz, Lynn Jackson, Dennis Smith, and Laura… 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/03) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/03) October 3, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm What really happened on Alcatraz before it became a part of this national park 40 years ago? Are there really hidden tunnels and rooms? Explore the “real” Alcatraz with a…	4 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/03) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/03) Marin Audubon Society’s Thursday Morning Walk with Susan Kelly and Friends Marin Audubon Society’s Thursday Morning Walk with Susan Kelly and Friends October 4, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Beginner birders are especially welcome on the first Thursday of each month for a leisurely walk around the Las Gallinas Storage Ponds at McInnis Park. There is always something interesting… Eastern Sierra/Great Basin Pinyon Harvest Weekend Eastern Sierra/Great Basin Pinyon Harvest Weekend October 4, 2012 7:00 pm – October 7, 2012 5:00 pm Pinyon pines have provided a major source of food, fuel, medicine, and shelter to humans across the Southwest U.S for thousands of years. Of the handful of species found north…	5 Eastern Sierra/Great Basin Pinyon Harvest Weekend Eastern Sierra/Great Basin Pinyon Harvest Weekend Eastern Sierra/Great Basin Pinyon Harvest Weekend Eastern Sierra/Great Basin Pinyon Harvest Weekend October 4, 2012 7:00 pm – October 7, 2012 5:00 pm Pinyon pines have provided a major source of food, fuel, medicine, and shelter to humans across the Southwest U.S for thousands of years. Of the handful of species found north… Shuttle Through Time (10/05) Shuttle Through Time (10/05) October 5, 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…	6 Shuttle Through Time (10/05) Shuttle Through Time (10/05) Shuttle Through Time (10/05) Shuttle Through Time (10/05) Shuttle Through Time (10/05) Shuttle Through Time (10/05) Shuttle Through Time (10/05) Shuttle Through Time (10/05) Shuttle Through Time (10/05) Shuttle Through Time (10/05) Shuttle Through Time (10/05) Eastern Sierra/Great Basin Pinyon Harvest Weekend Eastern Sierra/Great Basin Pinyon Harvest Weekend October 4, 2012 7:00 pm – October 7, 2012 5:00 pm Pinyon pines have provided a major source of food, fuel, medicine, and shelter to humans across the Southwest U.S for thousands of years. Of the handful of species found north… San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: SCIENCE IN THE HAND San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: SCIENCE IN THE HAND October 6, 2012 7:00 am – 11:00 am HOW BIRD BANDING MAKES AVIAN CONSERVATION POSSIBLE Led by Jill Demers & Josh Scullen $75 Join Executive Director Jill Demers and Biologist Josh Scullen for an in-depth tour of the Coyote… Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose October 6, 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… Vintage Bicycle Cruise / Tweed Ride Vintage Bicycle Cruise / Tweed Ride October 6, 2012 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Dust off that old Raleigh, Philips, Schwinn, Western Flyer, or Columbia, and join us for a moderately–paced, easy ride from Fairfax to Larkspur and back via the Corte Madera Creek… Bouverie Preserve Fall Guided Nature Walks Explore the Beauty and Natural History of 535-Acre Nature Preserve Bouverie Preserve Fall Guided Nature Walks Explore the Beauty and Natural History of 535-Acre Nature Preserve October 6, 2012 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Half-day Fall Guided Nature Walks at Bouverie Preserve explore the 535-acre, private, non-profit, nature preserve. Participants are divided into small groups and paired with a trained Bouverie volunteer to explore… Search for the Everlasting Search for the Everlasting October 6, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Join docents Bob Segalla and Greg Azevedo to enjoy the excitement of this Preserve so close to home. A lovely view awaits you along the Orchard Loop and Zinfandel Trails.… Pier Crabbing (10/06) Pier Crabbing (10/06) October 6, 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… Crissy Field Aviation Walk (10/06) Crissy Field Aviation Walk (10/06) October 6, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Explore Crissy Field and learn about its role in early aviation history on this easy, one-mile walk. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Find out more… Just for the Kids Just for the Kids October 6, 2012 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Your kids will learn about nature and life before cell phones by hearing stories about an Ohlone Indian brother and sister who lived here 5,000 years ago. Parents may watch… 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/06) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/06) October 6, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm What really happened on Alcatraz before it became a part of this national park 40 years ago? Are there really hidden tunnels and rooms? Explore the “real” Alcatraz with a… The Last Gun (10/06) The Last Gun (10/06) October 6, 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…
7 The Last Gun (10/06) The Last Gun (10/06) The Last Gun (10/06) The Last Gun (10/06) The Last Gun (10/06) The Last Gun (10/06) The Last Gun (10/06) The Last Gun (10/06) The Last Gun (10/06) Eastern Sierra/Great Basin Pinyon Harvest Weekend Eastern Sierra/Great Basin Pinyon Harvest Weekend October 4, 2012 7:00 pm – October 7, 2012 5:00 pm Pinyon pines have provided a major source of food, fuel, medicine, and shelter to humans across the Southwest U.S for thousands of years. Of the handful of species found north… San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: CONTRA COSTA MINI-BIG DAY! San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: CONTRA COSTA MINI-BIG DAY! October 7, 2012 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Led by Denise Wight. This abbreviated version of a Contra Costa County Big Day is a great way to discover the habitats and birds this East Bay county has to offer.… 2012 Mount Diablo Challenge bike ride hosted by Save Mount Diablo 2012 Mount Diablo Challenge bike ride hosted by Save Mount Diablo October 7, 2012 8:30 am – 12:00 pm The Mount Diablo Challenge is a 11.2 mile timed bike ride, starting at Athenian School in Danville and climbing up Southgate Road 3,249 feet to the summit of Mount Diablo. … Redwood Rendezvous (10/07) Redwood Rendezvous (10/07) October 7, 2012 9:00 am – 11:00 am The beauty of an old-growth redwood forest is sometimes too difficult to capture in words or photographs. You have to see it! Take a leisurely fall walk on the Hillside… Raptor Migration Tour at Lynch Canyon Raptor Migration Tour at Lynch Canyon October 7, 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,… All about Oaks at Mount Burdell All about Oaks at Mount Burdell October 7, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Oaks and their acorns are vitally important to a broad spectrum of animals (including humans). We’ll discuss the role of these trees in local ecosystems as we compare five oak… The Last Gun (10/07) The Last Gun (10/07) October 7, 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… Mori Point Meander (10/07) Mori Point Meander (10/07) October 7, 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… Earthquake Walk Earthquake Walk October 7, 2012 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Join docents John Wertzler, Madeline Bane, and Noa Doitel for a fun and educational hike along the San Andreas Fault. On this 2- to 3-mile stroll, you’ll stop to discuss…	8 Earthquake Walk Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House October 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,…	9 Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference October 9, 2012 – October 13, 2012 Gaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different Lenses Come and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental…	10 North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference October 9, 2012 – October 13, 2012 Gaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different Lenses Come and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental… 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/10) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/10) October 10, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm What really happened on Alcatraz before it became a part of this national park 40 years ago? Are there really hidden tunnels and rooms? Explore the “real” Alcatraz with a…	11 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/10) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/10) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/10) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/10) North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference October 9, 2012 – October 13, 2012 Gaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different Lenses Come and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental… Second Thursday: Long Ridge Second Thursday: Long Ridge October 11, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Join docents Tommi and Strether Smith on this 5-mile hike where you’ll explore the beautiful Peters Creek and Long Ridge Trails. Your lunch will be enjoyed at the Stegner Bench… National Cemetery Walk (10/11) National Cemetery Walk (10/11) October 11, 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… Fort Mason Comes Alive (10/11) Fort Mason Comes Alive (10/11) October 11, 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…	12 Fort Mason Comes Alive (10/11) Fort Mason Comes Alive (10/11) Fort Mason Comes Alive (10/11) North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference October 9, 2012 – October 13, 2012 Gaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different Lenses Come and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental… San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: COASTAL MAVERICKS San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: COASTAL MAVERICKS October 12, 2012 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Led by Alvaro Jaramillo. For surfers, coastal San Mateo County is synonymous with its largest and most powerful wave – Maverick’s. For birders it is synonymous with another wave – migration!… Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit October 12, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm This road allows us to climb to the long ridge that extends from the east flank of Mount Tamalpais and runs between Mill Valley and the Larkspur/Corte Madera area. The…	13 Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit Blithedale Summit North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference North American Association for Environmental Education 41st Annual Conference October 9, 2012 – October 13, 2012 Gaining Perspective: Seeing Environmental Education Through Different Lenses Come and glean insights into the cutting edge of environmental curriculum while mingling with other professionals at one of the largest gatherings of environmental… Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose October 13, 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… Cool October Hike Cool October Hike October 13, 2012 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Join docents Chris MacIntosh, Emma Finter, and Steve Brugler for an all-day, strenuous 10-mile hike in the woods on a (possibly) cool fall day. Enjoy finding the fruits and falling… Stafford Lake Habitat Restoration Stafford Lake Habitat Restoration October 13, 2012 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Join park rangers to help control the spread of invasive weeds at Stafford Lake Park. We will focus on maintenance of habitat restoration and erosion control projects initiated by the… San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: THE REGAL EAGLES San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: THE REGAL EAGLES October 13, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Led by Ryan Phillips. Join Ryan Phillips for a morning of birding in the beautiful and ecologically important Coyote Valley. Coyote Valley is one the last linkages between the Santa Cruz… History of Logging Ride History of Logging Ride October 13, 2012 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Explore this historic logging area via bike with docents Linda and Glenn Wegner. you’ll travel along the Blue Blossom, Crosscut, Manzanita and other trails for this 10- to 12-mile, advanced… Los Gatos Creek Watershed Tour Los Gatos Creek Watershed Tour October 13, 2012 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Ever wonder where runoff goes or how water magically appears, fresh and clean, from your faucets? There are approximately 2,110 watersheds in the continental United States, what purpose do they… Fall Backyard Naturalist Program at Bouverie Preserve Highlights Sonoma’s Native Oaks Fall Backyard Naturalist Program at Bouverie Preserve Highlights Sonoma’s Native Oaks October 13, 2012 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Led by Bouverie Preserve biologist Jeanne Wirka, the Backyard Naturalist Program will provide an overview of Sonoma County oaks and oak woodlands, including detailed hands-on training in oak identification using… Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House October 13, 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,… Early Autumn Highlights Hike Early Autumn Highlights Hike October 13, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Join plant enthusiast David to explore the peaceful and colorful autumn highlights of the 4.5- mile Mayfair Trail. Birds of Bedwell Bayfront Park Birds of Bedwell Bayfront Park October 13, 2012 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Join Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park for close-up looks at winter birds–ducks, egrets, and more. Open to all with curiosity, not-yet-birders as well as birders. Why do some ducks dive… 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/13) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/13) October 13, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm What really happened on Alcatraz before it became a part of this national park 40 years ago? Are there really hidden tunnels and rooms? Explore the “real” Alcatraz with a… Bird Illustration at Lake Merritt Bird Illustration at Lake Merritt October 13, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lisa will start by modeling how she sketches birds in the field. Then, we’ll walk a short way looking for likely models–perhaps some lazy cormorants or sluggish night herons–and spend… Santa Cruz CNPS Native Plant Sale Santa Cruz CNPS Native Plant Sale October 13, 2012 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Fall is for planting! Enhance your garden’s beauty and wildlife value with native plants! Our sale has a wide selection of plants, and books and posters, too. New to natives?… Three Flags of the Presidio (10/13) Three Flags of the Presidio (10/13) October 13, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Take a short walk and hear stories of the Presidio while under the flags of Spain, Mexico, and the United States. This event is sponsored by the Golden Gate National Parks… Arachnophilia! Arachnophilia! October 13, 2012 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm Explore the world of arachnids with spider-loving docents Debbi Brusco, Jack Owicki and Sara Witt. With luck, a tarantula may cross your path as you search for sometimes-timid creatures that… Star Hike at Mount Burdell Star Hike at Mount Burdell October 13, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Rangers will lead a short hike up Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve where we will settle in to watch the autumn evening sky emerge into a stargazing adventure. Come view…
14 Star Hike at Mount Burdell Star Hike at Mount Burdell Star Hike at Mount Burdell Star Hike at Mount Burdell Star Hike at Mount Burdell San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: TEAM DeDUCKtions San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: TEAM DeDUCKtions October 14, 2012 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Led by Matthew Dodder Join Matthew on a South Bay birding adventure! Matthew will visit some of our lovely local wetlands. Attention will be given to gull and shorebird identification… San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: SNOWY PLOVER CONSERVATION San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Bird Walk: SNOWY PLOVER CONSERVATION October 14, 2012 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Led by Caitlin Robinson-Nilsen Join Snowy Plover expert Caitlin Robinson-Nilsen for a unique field trip and educational experience focused on the federally threatened Western Snowy Plover and the ongoing conservation… Redwood Creek Before the Storms (10/14) Redwood Creek Before the Storms (10/14) October 14, 2012 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Exploring Lower Long Ridge Exploring Lower Long Ridge October 14, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Explore the lower reaches of this Preserve with docents Mary Bernstein and John Wertzler on a 6-mile, moderately-paced hike. Starting at the far end of the Achistaca Trail, you’ll ramble… Stafford Lake Habitat Restoration Stafford Lake Habitat Restoration October 14, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Join park rangers to help control the spread of invasive weeds at Stafford Lake Park. We will focus on maintenance of habitat restoration and erosion control projects initiated by the…	15	16 Stafford Lake Habitat Restoration Stafford Lake Habitat Restoration Organic Wholesale Market Tour Organic Wholesale Market Tour October 16, 2012 6:00 am – 4:00 pm Join CCOF for a day in the life of your produce at a wholesale distribution operation. Walk the docks of the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market and tour the warehouses of Earl’s Organic… Take It from the Top Take It from the Top October 16, 2012 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Meet at the top of Sierra Vista for a 5-mile hike, with a serious elevation gain, for a good workout and stunning views. Bring water, snacks and hiking poles. Call…	17 Take It from the Top Take It from the Top Explorer Hike: Northeast Ascent Explorer Hike: Northeast Ascent October 17, 2012 10:30 am – 2:30 pm Following on last year’s successful ascent, you’ll explore a new northeast route to the top with docents Dennis Smith, Lynn Jackson, and Bill Korbholz. Your 1,000-foot, fairly strenuous climb will… 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/17) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/17) October 17, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm	18 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/17) Celebrating Raptors with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Celebrating Raptors with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory October 18, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Every year thousands of raptors move down the pacific coast as they head to wintering sites as far away as South America. A large percentage of these birds pass through…	19 Celebrating Raptors with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Celebrating Raptors with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Celebrating Raptors with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Celebrating Raptors with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Shuttle Through Time (10/19) Shuttle Through Time (10/19) October 19, 2012 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm SCA and Pick Up America – Oakland Day of Service SCA and Pick Up America – Oakland Day of Service October 19, 2012 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Event Description Please join Student Conservation Association and Pick Up America for a service project in Oakland prior to the San Francisco Outdoor Nation Summit. We’re partnering with East Bay Regional… Oakland Shoreline Community Clean Up and Habitat Restoration Oakland Shoreline Community Clean Up and Habitat Restoration October 19, 2012 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Volunteers are needed to restore Oakland’s Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline Park through removal of trash & invasive plants. Workday volunteers will clean-up more than one mile of shoreline… Nature at Night Nature at Night October 19, 2012 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm When the sun sets, not all of nature goes to sleep. Some parts of nature are active in the cool darkness of night. Join docents Paul Billig and Katherine Greene…	20 Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Nature at Night Mt Tamalpais History Walk with Ranger Matt Cerkel Mt Tamalpais History Walk with Ranger Matt Cerkel October 20, 2012 12:30 am – 2:00 pm Join MMWD Park Ranger Matt Cerkel for an easy 1 to 1.5-hour hike around Lake Lagunitas. You will learn about the history of MMWD and its key role in preserving… Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose October 20, 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… Habitat Restoration: Pilot Knob Trail Habitat Restoration: Pilot Knob Trail October 20, 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… GGNP Big Year Bike Ride GGNP Big Year Bike Ride October 20, 2012 9:15 am – 12:30 pm Saturday, October 20, 2012, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Join Wild Equity Institute on a bike ride led by Brent Plater through San Francisco to see and save several endangered… Bouverie Preserve Fall Guided Nature Walks Explore the Beauty and Natural History of 535-Acre Nature Preserve Bouverie Preserve Fall Guided Nature Walks Explore the Beauty and Natural History of 535-Acre Nature Preserve October 20, 2012 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Half-day Fall Guided Nature Walks at Bouverie Preserve explore the 535-acre, private, non-profit, nature preserve. Participants are divided into small groups and paired with a trained Bouverie volunteer to explore… Spiders! Free Docent-Led Nature Walk Spiders! Free Docent-Led Nature Walk October 20, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Just in time for Halloween, arachnid enthusiasts Debbi Brusco and Jack Owicki will focus on spiders on this 3 hour, three-mile hike. Explore the many ways spiders hunt and make… Plant Communities and Adaptations Plant Communities and Adaptations October 20, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm There are a wide variety of plant communities in the Bay Area, and many of them can be found in at this Preserve. Join docents Martin Manley and Linda Smith… Walk into History: Celebrating the Saving of Bahia Walk into History: Celebrating the Saving of Bahia October 20, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm This special 40th anniversary event is a salute to everyone who helped save this 200-acre ridge on the edge of the San Pablo Bay wetlands, and the continued effort to… Nature Quest at Arrowhead Marsh Nature Quest at Arrowhead Marsh October 20, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join Bay Nature, Urbia Adventure League, the East Bay Regional Park District, and Golden Gate Audobon Society for a fabulous morning of family-friendly fun and discovery at Arrowhead Marsh in… Pier Crabbing (10/20) Pier Crabbing (10/20) October 20, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Geology of the Golden Gate Headlands (10/20) Geology of the Golden Gate Headlands (10/20) October 20, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Shipwrecks at the Golden Gate (10/20) Shipwrecks at the Golden Gate (10/20) October 20, 2012 10:00 am – 11:00 am Ravenswood Hike Ravenswood Hike October 20, 2012 10:30 am – 12:30 pm The 2.3-mile perimeter trail at Bedwell Bayfront Park offers great opportunities to discover winter wildlife and to discuss how future wetlands restoration will shape this piece of the Bay. Offered… Ravenswood Hike Ravenswood Hike October 20, 2012 10:30 am – 12:30 pm The 2.3-mile perimeter trail at Bedwell Bayfront Park offers great opportunities to discover winter wildlife and to discuss how future wetlands restoration will shape this piece of the Bay. Offered… Shorebirds Return (2nd Anniversary Walk!) Shorebirds Return (2nd Anniversary Walk!) October 20, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Two years ago we opened the flood gates to restore a former salt pond to tidal action. Learn what happened over these past two years as we welcome the return… 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/20) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/20) October 20, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Centennial History Walk: Guided Walk with Ranger Matt Cerkel Centennial History Walk: Guided Walk with Ranger Matt Cerkel October 20, 2012 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Join MMWD Park Ranger Matt Cerkel for an easy 1 to 1.5-hour hike around Lake Lagunitas. You will learn about the history of MMWD and its key role in preserving… Crissy Marsh Walk (10/20) Crissy Marsh Walk (10/20) October 20, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm BioBlitz BioBlitz October 20, 2012 3:00 pm – October 21, 2012 3:00 pm The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a 24-hour “BioBlitz” in celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week. The Fremont, CA event offers participants a fun way… Owl Wars (10/20) Owl Wars (10/20) October 20, 2012 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at…
21 October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo BioBlitz BioBlitz October 20, 2012 3:00 pm – October 21, 2012 3:00 pm The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a 24-hour “BioBlitz” in celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week. The Fremont, CA event offers participants a fun way… October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at… Climb Black Mountain Climb Black Mountain October 21, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Docents Dave Koscis, Patty Lovelace, and Earl Girbovan will guide you on a 8-mile, intermediate-level bike excursion exploring this beautiful Preserve. you’ll climb Black Mountain for the views and explore… Ride on Through to the Other Side (10/21) Ride on Through to the Other Side (10/21) October 21, 2012 10:00 am – 12:30 pm The Ohlone Way The Ohlone Way October 21, 2012 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Docents Keith Johnsgård and Jack Owicki will lead this leisurely 2-mile hike on the Alpine Pond, Ipiwa, and Butano View Trails to acquaint you with the Ohlone Indian way of… Guns and Bridges (10/21) Guns and Bridges (10/21) October 21, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Beginning Birding Hike Beginning Birding Hike October 21, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Docents Amy and Michael Sanchez will show you how to locate and identify local birds. you’ll walk at a moderate pace, on this 3-mile trek exploring the Rogue Valley Trail,…	22 Beginning Birding Hike October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at…	23 October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at… Butterfly Walks Butterfly Walks October 23, 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…	24 Butterfly Walks Butterfly Walks Butterfly Walks October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at… Scenic Aerobic Hike Scenic Aerobic Hike October 24, 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… 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/24) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/24) October 24, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm	25 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/24) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/24) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/24) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/24) October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at… Autumn in the Foothills Autumn in the Foothills October 25, 2012 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Discover the beauty and diversity of this Preserve on a fast-paced, 10-mile, 2,100-foot elevation gain hike from the lowest point in the Preserve to the highest, followed by a loop… Cascade Canyon Cascade Canyon October 25, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm We visit this gorgeous valley quite often, usually hiking up the creek to see the waterfall, but this time we will head up the north facing slope where the oaks… Golden Gate: A “People’s Park” at 40 (10/25) Golden Gate: A “People’s Park” at 40 (10/25) October 25, 2012 11:30 am – 12:30 pm	26 Golden Gate: A “People’s Park” at 40 (10/25) Golden Gate: A “People’s Park” at 40 (10/25) Golden Gate: A “People’s Park” at 40 (10/25) Golden Gate: A “People’s Park” at 40 (10/25) Golden Gate: A “People’s Park” at 40 (10/25) October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at… Putting It All Together: Creating Great Plant Combinations Putting It All Together: Creating Great Plant Combinations October 26, 2012 8:30 am – 5:30 pm You know what you like – the twinkle of blue-eyed grass, the neat geometry of echeveria, the rustle of blue oat grass. But how do you put great individual plants… Let’s Move on Crissy Field! (10/26) Let’s Move on Crissy Field! (10/26) October 26, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm October 26 Bay Area Astronomy – Heather Farms, Walnut Creek October 26 Bay Area Astronomy – Heather Farms, Walnut Creek October 26, 2012 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society Stargazing and Astronomy Activities 6 to 9 pm at: Heather Farms Park, 505 North San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Free Admission, park in rear lots, walk towards the… EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) October 26, 2012 7:00 pm – October 28, 2012 6:00 pm A Bioregional ExplorationFour Season Intensive Classroom & Field Study Program California is a land of extremes; with the highest peak in the continental U.S (Mt. Whitney 14,494’ in the Sierras) towering…	27 EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo October 20, 2012 5:30 pm – October 27, 2012 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at… EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) October 26, 2012 7:00 pm – October 28, 2012 6:00 pm A Bioregional ExplorationFour Season Intensive Classroom & Field Study Program California is a land of extremes; with the highest peak in the continental U.S (Mt. Whitney 14,494’ in the Sierras) towering… Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose Fall Walking Series – a little nature in downtown San Jose October 27, 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… The Raven at Windy Hill The Raven at Windy Hill October 27, 2012 9:00 am – 11:30 pm “Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore…” Learn about ravens and listen to the like-named Edgar… Fire Ecology Walk and Natural Areas Work Party Fire Ecology Walk and Natural Areas Work Party October 27, 2012 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Join Kirra Swenerton of SFRPD’s Natural Areas Program on a walking tour of the July burn area on McLaren’s southern slopes. Observe what’s gone and what’s already coming back, and learn a… 360 Degrees of Pacifica (10/27) 360 Degrees of Pacifica (10/27) October 27, 2012 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Ohlone Medicine Ohlone Medicine October 27, 2012 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Native Americans, including California Indians, had a great number of uses for the plants growing on their lands, the primary use was medicinal. Join docents Sarah Schoen and Paul Vadopalas… Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration October 27, 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… Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House Celebrate the Coming of Fall! Laguna Environmental Center Open House October 27, 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,… National Cemetery Walk (10/27) National Cemetery Walk (10/27) October 27, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Celebrate 40 Years of Our Parks Celebrate 40 Years of Our Parks October 27, 2012 10:30 am – 2:00 pm Forget “Over the Hill!” Instead, come to the hills and stop by the Marin Headlands Visitor Center on October 27 for the 40th birthday bash of your Golden Gate National… Golden Gate: A “People’s Park” at 40 (10/27) Golden Gate: A “People’s Park” at 40 (10/27) October 27, 2012 10:30 am – 11:15 am Signs and Scat at Little Black Mountain w/ Jim Sullivan Signs and Scat at Little Black Mountain w/ Jim Sullivan October 27, 2012 1:00 pm – 5:00 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… Golden Gate: A “People’s Park” at 40 (10/27) Golden Gate: A “People’s Park” at 40 (10/27) October 27, 2012 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Three Flags of the Presidio (10/27) Three Flags of the Presidio (10/27) October 27, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sunset Sail Benefit for Seaturtles.org Sunset Sail Benefit for Seaturtles.org October 27, 2012 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Come celebrate the historic success of SeaTurtles.org on the schooner Seaward! We sponsored and passed AB 1776, a new law naming the Pacific Leatherback the official marine reptile of California and… Graveyard Stroll Graveyard Stroll October 27, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Get a head start on Halloween with rangers. Experience our one-of-a kind program that uncovers one of Marin’s most interesting, but little known cemeteries. All treats (and tricks!) are free.…
28 Graveyard Stroll Graveyard Stroll Graveyard Stroll Graveyard Stroll EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CALIFORNIA (Year Long Course) October 26, 2012 7:00 pm – October 28, 2012 6:00 pm A Bioregional ExplorationFour Season Intensive Classroom & Field Study Program California is a land of extremes; with the highest peak in the continental U.S (Mt. Whitney 14,494’ in the Sierras) towering… Big Rock Ridge to the Summit Big Rock Ridge to the Summit October 28, 2012 9:00 am – 2:00 pm This walk will take us from Lucas Valley to the 1,895 foot summit of Big Rock Ridge, the second highest peak in the county after Mount Tamalpais. This walk involves… Signs of Fall Signs of Fall October 28, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Hike the trails of this Preserve with docent Liz Farnsworth while exploring for signs that fall is approaching, including viewing woodrat nests, and various bushes with berries. you’ll travel along… Big Sky Beauty Big Sky Beauty October 28, 2012 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Stroll the hillsides with docents Kandis Scott and Mike Alexander to appreciate expansive vistas without the searing summer heat. To celebrate this beauty, you are invited to share short bits…	29 Big Sky Beauty Sunset/Full Moon Walk to the Point Bonita Lighthouse (10/29) Sunset/Full Moon Walk to the Point Bonita Lighthouse (10/29) October 29, 2012 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm	30 Sunset/Full Moon Walk to the Point Bonita Lighthouse (10/29) Sunset/Full Moon Walk to the Point Bonita Lighthouse (10/29) Hike Leader Workshop: Lead Save Mount Diablo Hikes Hike Leader Workshop: Lead Save Mount Diablo Hikes October 30, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm What: Do you love hiking? Do you enjoy bringing people to your favorite places around the mountain? Are you interested in becoming a Save Mount Diablo Hike leader? Join us… Bird Identification Workshop – Tips, Tricks, and How-to Bird Identification Workshop – Tips, Tricks, and How-to October 30, 2012 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Bird Identification Workshop – Tips, Tricks, and How-to Register by visiting this link. Tuesday, Oct. 30th, Thursday, Nov. 1st (instruction), 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Sunday, Nov. 4th (fieldtrip), TBA There are many challenges…	31 Bird Identification Workshop – Tips, Tricks, and How-to Bird Identification Workshop – Tips, Tricks, and How-to Explorer Hike: In Search of the Big-Berry Manzanita Explorer Hike: In Search of the Big-Berry Manzanita October 31, 2012 10:30 am – 2:30 pm you’ll enjoy the chaparral, meadows, and vistas, as well as pursue the big-berry manzanita and other flora that are characteristic of this Preserve. Join docents Dennis Smith, Lynn Jackson, Bill… 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/31) 40 Years of Golden Gate: From Post to Parks (10/31) October 31, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

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