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					1	2 Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Winter Bird Walk Winter Bird Walk March 2, 2013 8:30 am – 10:30 pm Join us for a bird walk led by Kerry Wilcox, our Sanctuary Manager and experienced birder. We will view and learn about the waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds that visit the… Frog Docent Training – Pre-registration is required. Frog Docent Training – Pre-registration is required. March 2, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm The foothill yellow-legged frog is a federally listed species of “special concern,” and we need your help protecting them at the beautiful and popular Little Carson Falls. No special skills… Old St Hilary’s Broom Busters Workday Old St Hilary’s Broom Busters Workday March 2, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm The Broom Busters of Old St Hilary’s host a monthly broom bust party. Since 1997 this amazing group has removed invasive weeds, which threaten endangered plants, on the first Saturday… Bill Williams and Tucker Trails Bill Williams and Tucker Trails March 2, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Legend has it that a treasure lies buried somewhere on Mt. Tamalpais. Bill Williams, after whom Bill Williams Creek is named, is said to have deserted the Confederate Army taking… Frog Docent Training Frog Docent Training March 2, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm The foothill yellow-legged frog is a federally listed “species of special concern.” We need your help to save this sensitive species by educating the public at one of the frogs’… Guided Exploration at King-Swett Ranch Guided Exploration at King-Swett Ranch March 2, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Come explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo! You’ll be led by Jim Walsh and James Chang, both expert Solano Land Trust guides who know this area—known as the King-Swett… White Hill – to the Summit! White Hill – to the Summit! March 2, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm We’ll aim for lunch at the summit, but we’ll make the 1,000 foot ascent at a pace that will allow us to enjoy all of the wildflowers and wildlife we… Marshlands of Dreams Marshlands of Dreams March 2, 2013 10:30 am – 11:30 pm Join Paul Mueller on a 1-mile walk of the LaRiviere Marsh Trail at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge to find traces of the past. Prior to marsh restoration, learn… Twilight Marsh Walk Twilight Marsh Walk March 2, 2013 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Experience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along Tidelands (1 1/3 mile) Trail at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. At the setting of the sun we…
3 Twilight Marsh Walk Twilight Marsh Walk Twilight Marsh Walk Twilight Marsh Walk Twilight Marsh Walk Stafford Lake Hike Stafford Lake Hike March 3, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join a ranger for a fast paced hike at Stafford Lake. We will be moving fast to get our hearts pumping, but we will still take the time to talk… Raptor Migration Tour at Lynch Canyon Raptor Migration Tour at Lynch Canyon March 3, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Join raptor enthusiast Larry Broderick to discover and learn about eagles, hawks, and other majestic birds of prey. He’s a gifted and entertaining teacher. Previous sightings include golden eagles, Cooper’s… UCSC Arboretum HUMMINGBIRD DAYS UCSC Arboretum HUMMINGBIRD DAYS March 3, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm The Arboretum at UCSC invites the public to Hummingbird Days to celebrate the tiniest, showiest and most mesmerizing birds in the world. Hummingbirds zip and zoom like no other bird. This… Round Valley guided hike with Save Mount Diablo Round Valley guided hike with Save Mount Diablo March 3, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm We have just released “Round Valley,” a free audio guide describing the natural and human history of one of the most beautiful publicly owned grasslands in the East Bay. Join Seth… Hiking Through Bay Area History Hiking Through Bay Area History March 3, 2013 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Discuss the unique and interesting history of the Bay Area from the ice ages, to the Gold Rush, to the salt evaporation ponds of Alameda County. Walk through remnants left…	4	5 Hiking Through Bay Area History Hiking Through Bay Area History Introductory Geocaching Hike for Seniors Introductory Geocaching Hike for Seniors March 5, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm This fun and interactive outing is great for seniors (who can hike for 3 miles). Join docents Sarah Schoen, Steve Brugler, and an REI Outdoor School instructor to search for… Nature for Kids at Baltimore Canyon Nature for Kids at Baltimore Canyon March 5, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The early flowers here should be alive with an assortment of insects, the local lizards will be coming out of their winter hiding places, and if we go down into…	6 Nature for Kids at Baltimore Canyon Explorer Hike: Thornewood in Bloom Explorer Hike: Thornewood in Bloom March 6, 2013 10:30 am – 2:00 pm Join docents Laura Levin, Dennis Smith, Lynn Jackson, and Bill Korbholz to search for spring-flowering chaparral shrubs and forest wildflowers on a leisurely 3- to 4-mile hike along the Schilling…	7 Explorer Hike: Thornewood in Bloom Marin Audubon Society’s Thursday Morning Walk with Susan Kelly and Friends Marin Audubon Society’s Thursday Morning Walk with Susan Kelly and Friends March 7, 2013 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…	8	9 Marin Audubon Society’s Thursday Morning Walk with Susan Kelly and Friends Marin Audubon Society’s Thursday Morning Walk with Susan Kelly and Friends Marin Audubon Society’s Thursday Morning Walk with Susan Kelly and Friends Marin Audubon Society’s Thursday Morning Walk with Susan Kelly and Friends Marin Audubon Society’s Thursday Morning Walk with Susan Kelly and Friends Marin Audubon Society’s Thursday Morning Walk with Susan Kelly and Friends Marin Audubon Society’s Thursday Morning Walk with Susan Kelly and Friends Free Public Hike at Pepperwood Free Public Hike at Pepperwood March 9, 2013 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Join us for a FREE general introduction to the natural history and land management of Pepperwood Preserve. This is a moderate 4-5 mile hike with an elevation loss and gain… Bird Hike: Those Crazily Covert and Cryptic Songbirds Bird Hike: Those Crazily Covert and Cryptic Songbirds March 9, 2013 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Lake Chabot is a beautiful place to spend a morning and explore the trees and underbrush for tantalizingly elusive songbirds. If you would like to find alluring birds like woodpeckers,… Early Spring Wildflower Walk at Jack London Historic Park Early Spring Wildflower Walk at Jack London Historic Park March 9, 2013 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Join us in a docent lead walk to find and identify early spring wildflowers! Groundhogs confirmed an early spring, and Jack London Park will be budding by early March. The first… Post Burn Recovery at Ring Mountain Post Burn Recovery at Ring Mountain March 9, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join Ring Mountain Steward Sam Abercrombie for the second interpretive hike through the Ring Mountain burn area. In June of 2012 a wildfire swept through Ring Mountain, burning 14 acres… Trio of Lilies Hike Trio of Lilies Hike March 9, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm This 4.5-mile, moderately-paced hike will take you into the back of Pulgas Ridge Preserve to the top of the Dusky-footed Woodrat Trail via the Cordilleras Trail, and you’ll return on… A Trip Back in Time A Trip Back in Time March 9, 2013 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Revive the vanishing knowledge of the history of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge grounds by strolling the trails with docent Ray Studer. Using a collection of old photographs, the last… Edgewood’s Hidden Secrets Edgewood’s Hidden Secrets March 9, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Acclaimed naturalist Diane West-Bourke will captivate you with her breadth of knowledge of plants and animals, and how they relate to one another. Mar. 9, 1 – 4 pm All events…
10 Edgewood’s Hidden Secrets Edgewood’s Hidden Secrets Edgewood’s Hidden Secrets Edgewood’s Hidden Secrets Edgewood’s Hidden Secrets Edgewood’s Hidden Secrets Edgewood’s Hidden Secrets The Secret World of Newts The Secret World of Newts March 10, 2013 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Join herpetologist and wildlife biologist Dave Cook for an early spring study of newts. Newts are one of the most docile amphibians commonly found in ponds, creeks and surrounding woodlands.… Hike: Unique Redwoods Hike: Unique Redwoods March 10, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Explore the southwestern Lobitos Creek tract of this Preserve with docents David Milburn, Judy Fenerty, and Tanya Clausius. After switch backing up Bald Knob, you’ll visit a few one-of-a-kind redwoods… EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE BAY AREA: A Bioregional Exploration (Seasonal Herb Walk Series) EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE BAY AREA: A Bioregional Exploration (Seasonal Herb Walk Series) March 10, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE BAY AREA: A Bioregional Exploration (Seasonal Herb Walk Series) From the mist shrouded sea cliffs to the sun-baked arid expanse of its eastern most regions, the… Mystery Hike (at the Presidio) Mystery Hike (at the Presidio) March 10, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Even if you think you know the Presidio, you’ll be captivated by this moderate three-mile saunter up and down the park, where you can enjoy the woods, hills, and scenic… Weekend Weed Warriors Weekend Weed Warriors March 10, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Have a positive impact on the environment at the Hayward shoreline. We need your help and enthusiasm to eradicate the non-native plants that threaten shoreline diversity. Restoration days involve working… Hike: Signs of Spring Hike: Signs of Spring March 10, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join docents Liz Foreman and Vern Selvy to explore the signs that spring has arrived, including viewing of early blooming wildflowers and flowering bushes. This will be a moderately- paced,… Story Hunters, Part 1 Story Hunters, Part 1 March 10, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Discover what stories lie hidden on the Don Edwards Refuge in this series by Art Garibaldi. After a brief introduction on how to use our GPS units, we’ll give you a set of…	11	12	13 Story Hunters, Part 1 Story Hunters, Part 1 San Geronimo Valley Ridge Hike San Geronimo Valley Ridge Hike March 13, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm This ridge above the south side of the San Geronimo Valley is one of the great gems in the county. Wildflowers (including some unusual serpentine endemics), a pygmy Sargent cypress… Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops March 13, 2013 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday Workshops and Saturday hands-on activities are geared to inspire and teach you to start your own green living project, whether it’s trying to live a zero waste lifestyle or…	14 Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Mystery of Bird Song: Morning talk & walk with ornithologist/naturalist & author David Lukas Mystery of Bird Song: Morning talk & walk with ornithologist/naturalist & author David Lukas March 14, 2013 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Explore the magical world of bird songs and learn the many ways and reasons that birds vocalize. Join David Lukas as he presents his popular Mystery of Bird Song talk,… Wisdom of the Watershed Walk Wisdom of the Watershed Walk March 14, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Enjoy a leisurely-paced outing within the Stevens Creek watershed with docents Kate Gudmundson, Greg Hughes, and Laura Levin on this out and back 3-mile hike along the Zinfandel Trail. You’ll… Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish March 14, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Birds of prey are some of our most charismatic birds, but they are most charismatic with their own species in early spring when they perform courtship behaviors. Courtship flights may…	15	16 Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Lecture: A Primer on Raptor Courtship with Allen Fish Habitat Restoration: Moore Trail Habitat Restoration: Moore Trail March 16, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Help us remove French broom along the Moore Trail. Please meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Marin Stables at the end of Wood Lane in Fairfax. The stables will be… Marin Parks Trail Maintenance Team Marin Parks Trail Maintenance Team March 16, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Become a member of our Trail Maintenance Team (TMT) volunteer program and help maintain our trail system. Our trails are heavily used and we need help to keep them in… Sugarloaf Ridge Hike Sugarloaf Ridge Hike March 16, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Please join “Bill & Dave Hikes” Saturday, March 16 as we leisurely enjoy some of the lower trails within the park and appreciate the beauty of the waterfall. Plan to… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve March 16, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park March 16, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Throughout the Bay Area, Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, located near I-280 and Edgewood Rd. in Redwood City, is famous for its spectacular spring wildflower displays. Friends of Edgewood docents… Wild Oakland’s Measure DD Program Tour at Lake Merritt Wild Oakland’s Measure DD Program Tour at Lake Merritt March 16, 2013 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm We will tour the newest Measure DD project at the south end of Lake Merritt, learning about the effort underway to reverse the long history of urban encroachment upon this… Family Bird Walk Family Bird Walk March 16, 2013 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning. We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds.… Night Hike Night Hike March 16, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Have you ever watched your hand disappear before your own eyes? Made sparks that can only be seen at night? Seen the world’s tiniest flamethrower? If you haven’t experienced any… March 16 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo March 16 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo March 16, 2013 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the March 16th astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 7:00 (enter the park at… Skies of Spring Over Pepperwood Skies of Spring Over Pepperwood March 16, 2013 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm The crescent Moon and the majestic planet Jupiter will provide dazzling sights for this stargazing event while the bright, glittering stars of the Orion constellation highlight the heavens. Bing Quock…
17 Skies of Spring Over Pepperwood Skies of Spring Over Pepperwood Skies of Spring Over Pepperwood Skies of Spring Over Pepperwood Skies of Spring Over Pepperwood Skies of Spring Over Pepperwood Skies of Spring Over Pepperwood Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks March 17, 2013 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Half-day 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 the… Birds of Bolinas Lagoon with David Wimpfheimer Birds of Bolinas Lagoon with David Wimpfheimer March 17, 2013 9:30 am – 3:00 pm At this time of year the species diversity here should be fantastic: Waterfowl and shorebirds that have stayed for the winter will still be here, joined by others that are… Bay Bike Ride Bay Bike Ride March 17, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Go on an 11-mile bike ride with docent Gregg Aronson along Marshlands Road and on the Shoreline Trail to observe birds and the occasional leopard shark! Pass through several habitat types along the… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve March 17, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Falls Hike with Save Mount Diablo Falls Hike with Save Mount Diablo March 17, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Enjoy amazing single track trails as you traverse up the slopes of North Peak which opens up to majestic views and Mt. Diablo’s famed waterfalls. The trail meanders through grassland… Spring Equinox Hike Spring Equinox Hike March 17, 2013 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Join docents Paul Vadopalas and Paul Wineman to greet the arrival of spring and enjoy the early blooms in the woodlands, chaparral, and redwood groves. This 4-mile hike will include… Raptor Identification Workshop & Hike at Rush Ranch Raptor Identification Workshop & Hike at Rush Ranch March 17, 2013 11:00 am – 2:00 pm The winter migration season for birds of prey is coming to a close. Join Larry Broderick to celebrate the amazing birds we’ve seen this fall and winter in Solano County…	18 Raptor Identification Workshop & Hike at Rush Ranch Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks March 18, 2013 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Half-day 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 the…	19 Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks March 19, 2013 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Half-day 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 the…	20 Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks March 20, 2013 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Half-day 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 the… Explorer Hike: Double Your Pleasure Explorer Hike: Double Your Pleasure March 20, 2013 10:30 am – 2:30 pm Join docents Lynn Jackson, Dennis Smith, Bill Korbholz, and Laura Levin for a “two for the price of one” hike as you visit two open space preserves. You’ll enjoy the… Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops March 20, 2013 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday Workshops and Saturday hands-on activities are geared to inspire and teach you to start your own green living project, whether it’s trying to live a zero waste lifestyle or…	21 Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Walkers 50+: Spring in the El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area Walkers 50+: Spring in the El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area March 21, 2013 9:00 am – 11:00 am Walkers 50+: Explore for native wildflowers and grasses in the El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area, see spectacular views, and learn about exciting restoration work. Depending on the group, this walk… Birds at Cascade Canyon Birds at Cascade Canyon March 21, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm This morning’s focus will be “birding by ear” – finding and identifying birds based on their vocalizations. This is a great time to focus on the voices of our year-round… Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks March 21, 2013 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Half-day 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 the… Third Thursday Hike: Monte Bello Preserve Third Thursday Hike: Monte Bello Preserve March 21, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm A variety of trails and natural communities will be the destination of this 5-mile, moderately-paced exploration of this spectacular Preserve led by docents Tommi and Strether Smith. Depending on weather…	22 Third Thursday Hike: Monte Bello Preserve Third Thursday Hike: Monte Bello Preserve Third Thursday Hike: Monte Bello Preserve Third Thursday Hike: Monte Bello Preserve Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks March 22, 2013 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Half-day 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 the… Wander Windy Hill Wander Windy Hill March 22, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Join docents Robin and Les Wrigley for a vigorous hike to the top of the hill. This 10-mile loop along Hamms Gulch and Razorback Ridge Trails will explore the forest… Night Under the Redwoods Night Under the Redwoods March 22, 2013 5:15 pm – 10:30 pm Explore under the redwoods at night, three days into spring, with docents Debbi Brusco, Paul Billig, and Katherine Greene. Who knows what you‘ll discover? This easy but possibly muddy hike… Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun March 22, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Imagine an evening walk as the sun sets and the stars gradually light up the sky. Enjoy a short hike, a bit of fun science, and stories of the skies…	23 Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: The Magnetic Sun Mountain Spirit Training: San Bruno Mountain Mountain Spirit Training: San Bruno Mountain March 23, 2013 Mountains are holy places, natural temples where Earth and Sky meet. As living elders, mountains help us to wake up bone memory of our unique destiny and to remember our… Turtle Observer Training – Pre-registration is req’d. Space is limited. Turtle Observer Training – Pre-registration is req’d. Space is limited. March 23, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday, March 23, 9 AM to 12 PM Learn to monitor and record behavior of the western pond turtle. The required orientation includes a hike around Lake Lagunitas. Volunteers will monitor… Fling on Ring (Broom Removal) Fling on Ring (Broom Removal) March 23, 2013 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Let’s celebrate Ring Mountain Preserve for our 12th annual “Fling on Ring” community event! Join us for a day of environmental education and community service. We will remove invasive French… Turtle Observer Training Turtle Observer Training March 23, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Become a trained Turtle Observer and you will learn to monitor and record behavior of the native western pond turtle around Phoenix Lake and Lake Lagunitas. The required orientation includes… Stewards Presents- The Art of Tracking: Seeing Patterns on a Landscape Stewards Presents- The Art of Tracking: Seeing Patterns on a Landscape March 23, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm A new and exciting seminar entitled “The Art of Tracking: Seeing Patterns on a Landscape” will take place on March 23rd from 9am until noon. Instructor Meghan Walla-Murphy (Biologist) will share… Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks Bouverie Preserve Guided Nature Walks March 23, 2013 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Half-day 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 the… Marin Conservation League’s Walk into (Conservation) History Marin Conservation League’s Walk into (Conservation) History March 23, 2013 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Marin Conservation League’s Walk into (Conservation) History series continues this year with our thirteenth walk at Olompali State Historic Park. Nestled on the east-facing slopes of Mount Burdell, Olompali State Historic… Walk into (Conservation) History at Olompali State Historic Park Walk into (Conservation) History at Olompali State Historic Park March 23, 2013 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Olompali State Historic Park Saturday, March 23 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 2.7 mile loop hike Meet in the parking area, Olompali State Historic Park (please note: $8 parking fee; cash only) Register Now On… San Bruno Mountain Watch Founder’s Hike with David Schooley San Bruno Mountain Watch Founder’s Hike with David Schooley March 23, 2013 10:00 am – 1:30 pm David Schooley, founder of San Bruno Mountain Watch, will lead his popular Founder’s Hike on the 4th Saturday of each month. David has devoted decades of work to preserving the mountain… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve March 23, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Learning the Landscape Learning the Landscape March 23, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Join docents Dave Kocsis, Paul Wineman, and Steve Brugler to see how the motion of the San Andreas Fault has shaped the Santa Cruz Mountains while leaving some evidence behind… Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park March 23, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Throughout the Bay Area, Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, located near I-280 and Edgewood Rd. in Redwood City, is famous for its spectacular spring wildflower displays. Friends of Edgewood docents… View from the Ridge View from the Ridge March 23, 2013 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Join docents Bob Segalla and Lou Wolner to explore what this Preserve has to offer. You can expect newts along the lush Peters Creek Trail and enjoy a tranquil pond,… Bird Hike: Which Comes First, the Stilt or the Egg? Bird Hike: Which Comes First, the Stilt or the Egg? March 23, 2013 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm There is a small pond we will visit today during our hike in which stilts and avocets breed. If we are lucky, we should see both nests with incubating eggs… Nature Journaling Hike Nature Journaling Hike March 23, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Enjoy the spring wildflowers while learning the basics of keeping a nature journal. Journaling is a great way to study and remember the things you see and experience on your…
24 Nature Journaling Hike Nature Journaling Hike Nature Journaling Hike Nature Journaling Hike Nature Journaling Hike Nature Journaling Hike Nature Journaling Hike Nature Journaling Hike Nature Journaling Hike Healthy Trails Hike at Calero County Park Healthy Trails Hike at Calero County Park March 24, 2013 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Join park staff on a challenging 3.5-mile hike on the Los Cerritos and Pena Trails. Enjoy sweeping views of Calero Reservoir and explore around the beautiful Los Cerritos Pond. Meet at… Nature for Kids at Indian Valley Nature for Kids at Indian Valley March 24, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm We’ll start the day learning about the frogs, toads, salamanders, and insects that live in the marsh at the upper end of the valley. Later we’ll walk up to a… Tiburon Uplands Hike Tiburon Uplands Hike March 24, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm With spring finally here, a ranger will guide you through the beautiful Tiburon Uplands in the hopes of seeing spring wildflowers such as hounds tongue, milkmaids, Indian warrior and other… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve March 24, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Berry Creek Falls Hike Berry Creek Falls Hike March 24, 2013 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Join in the fun for an all-day hike to Berry Creek Falls. Hiking from the Ranger Station to the three gorgeous waterfalls is an all-day affair so bring lunch, water and… Four Preserves Bike Ride Four Preserves Bike Ride March 24, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Join docent Dave Kocsis for a ride encompassing a four preserve circuit of Skyline Ridge, Russian Ridge, Coal Creek, and Monte Bello Preserves. Experience what each of the preserves has… Nature Drawing for Kids Nature Drawing for Kids March 24, 2013 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Does your child have an interest in the arts? Introduce your child to outdoor sketching in this workshop by Travis Turner and increase their observations skills. We will learn how to draw what… Twain’s Frog and the Beautiful Serpent Hike at Mori Point Twain’s Frog and the Beautiful Serpent Hike at Mori Point March 24, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm You are invited to join Brent Plater of the Wild Equity Institute for a leisurely stroll through Mori Point in search of the two most imperiled species on the San… Lost Creek Spring Hike Lost Creek Spring Hike March 24, 2013 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm You’ll search for signs of spring on this 3-mile circle route beneath a towering forest canopy of madrone, bay, fir, and oak trees. Docents Keith Johnsgård and Kandis Scott will…	25	26 Lost Creek Spring Hike Lost Creek Spring Hike March 26, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Workshops with Alvaro Jaramillo for the Birder and Naturalist Put your birding into an ecological context! These workshops incorporate ecology, evolutionary biology, behavioral ecology, and natural history to complement bird identification… Workshop on Sparrows with Alvaro Jaramillo Workshop on Sparrows with Alvaro Jaramillo March 26, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 26th, Thursday, March 28th (instruction), 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Redwood City Saturday, March 30th (field trip), TBA Well-camouflaged and perfectly adapted to living low and near the ground, sparrows are often categorized…	27 Workshop on Sparrows with Alvaro Jaramillo Workshop on Sparrows with Alvaro Jaramillo Scenic Aerobic Hike Scenic Aerobic Hike March 27, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join docents Stella Yang and Stephen Buckhout for a 4- to 6-mile, moderately-paced workout with infrequent stops. You can expect to see many wildflowers in bloom on this spring excursion. Meet… Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops March 27, 2013 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday Workshops and Saturday hands-on activities are geared to inspire and teach you to start your own green living project, whether it’s trying to live a zero waste lifestyle or…	28 Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Our City Forest’s Green and Healthy Sustainable Living Workshops Raptor Courtship Behaviors with Allen Fish Raptor Courtship Behaviors with Allen Fish March 28, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join us for a voyeuristic walk to watch for possible bird of prey flight behaviors at the peak of their pre-nuptial exuberance. Allen Fish, Director of the Golden Gate Raptor… Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives March 28, 2013 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Experience the canyon inside and out with docents Fran Keeler and Ranjana Sharma on this difficult 11-mile, 2,000-foot elevation gain hike. You’ll descend into the canyon on the Stevens Creek…	29	30 Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Hike: Stevens Canyon Perspectives Volunteer Trail Crew, Lynch Canyon Volunteer Trail Crew, Lynch Canyon March 30, 2013 New volunteers are needed to help Solano Land Trust care for trails on the 10,000+ acres of land we own. If you have experience working trails or want to learn,… Wildflowers and Other Botanical Delights Wildflowers and Other Botanical Delights March 30, 2013 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Discover the radiant beauty of Pepperwood’s exceptional wildflower displays with Steve Barnhart, retired SRJC Botanist and Academic Director of Pepperwood. Common wildflowers, trees and shrubs will be identified and their… Coyote Creek Lagoon Walk Coyote Creek Lagoon Walk March 30, 2013 9:00 am – 11:00 am Meet new people while getting fit and healthy at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! This is the 1st walk featured in our Refuge Rambler club. This 4.0-mile trail is a… Creekside Restoration with Save The Bay Creekside Restoration with Save The Bay March 30, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn about the history of San Francisco Bay and then go hands-on to help restore tidal wetland and upland habitat above Creekside Marsh. We will focus on maintenance work around… Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration – Meet at the gate at the end of Taylor Rd Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration – Meet at the gate at the end of Taylor Rd March 30, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join Marin County Parks for a drop-in restoration workday focused on restoring the grasslands of Ring Mountain! The Ring Mountain Preserve is home to numerous rare and endangered plant species,… Wildflower and Waterfall Photography Wildflower and Waterfall Photography March 30, 2013 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Join ranger/photographer Craig Solin on a short hike through Cascade Canyon, hopefully ending with a chance to photograph one of Marin’s best waterfalls. We’ll explore the photo possibilities along the… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve March 30, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… WWW – Wildflowers, Wandering, and Wine WWW – Wildflowers, Wandering, and Wine March 30, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm It’s spring-time! Join docents Martin Manley and Linda Smith for a moderately-paced, 4-mile hike through Picchetti Ranch Preserve to check out the wildflowers that were nourished by the winter rains.… Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park March 30, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Throughout the Bay Area, Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, located near I-280 and Edgewood Rd. in Redwood City, is famous for its spectacular spring wildflower displays. Friends of Edgewood docents… Tales and Trails of Skyline Ridge Tales and Trails of Skyline Ridge March 30, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Docents Ed Lange and Lyndall Erb are eager to guide you and your family in the footsteps of those who used to call this area home and have some fun… Park Stewardship in San Francisco: Lands End Park Stewardship in San Francisco: Lands End March 30, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Become a Park Steward and help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat at Lands End, Fort Funston, and along the Presidio coastal bluffs. Volunteer activities focus on weeding in the… The Remarkable Gray Fox The Remarkable Gray Fox March 30, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm What is a typical annual lifecycle of a gray fox? What makes them different from all other foxes? Gray foxes are highly successful survivors. We will observe their habitat during our walk and…
31 The Remarkable Gray Fox The Remarkable Gray Fox The Remarkable Gray Fox History Through a Changed Landscape History Through a Changed Landscape March 31, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Take a moderately challening 4-mile hike and travel thruogh time with at Park Interpreter. Lean about the mining history and more current events that have helped shape the landscape of… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve March 31, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park March 31, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Throughout the Bay Area, Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, located near I-280 and Edgewood Rd. in Redwood City, is famous for its spectacular spring wildflower displays. Friends of Edgewood docents…