Join Docent Naturalists Stephen Buckhout and Stella Yang for a short out-and-back hike (appr. 4 miles) on Old Page Mill Trail to explore a section of the former road to Page’s Mill. You’ll travel at a slow to moderate pace … Read more

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Join Docent Naturalists Stephen Buckhout and Stella Yang for a short out-and-back hike (appr. 4 miles) on Old Page Mill Trail to explore a section of the former road to Page’s Mill. You’ll travel at a slow to moderate pace … Read more
This walk will give you sweeping views to the south as you traverse through serpentine chaparral to the West Point Inn where you’ll stop for our picnic lunch. The south-facing, open slopes will give way to a lovely, forested trail … Read more
Oaks and their acorns are vitally important to a broad spectrum of animals (including humans). You’ll discuss the role of these trees in local ecosystems as you compare several oak species and a few interesting hybrids. This walk is only … Read more
The journey begins at sunset from the Chabot Space and Science Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. We’ll moderately hike 3-4.25 miles (90-120 minutes) along some of the most popular trails as you learn about the history of Oakland, … Read more
The journey begins at sunset from the Chabot Space and Science Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. We’ll moderately hike 3-4.25 miles (90-120 minutes) along some of the most popular trails as you learn about the history of Oakland, … Read more
The journey begins at sunset from the Chabot Space and Science Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. We’ll moderately hike 3-4.25 miles (90-120 minutes) along some of the most popular trails as you learn about the history of Oakland, … Read more
The Sky Trail, called “the misty spine of Bear Valley”, takes us through a maturing Douglas Fir/ Bishop Pine forest. Forest birds are more active early and moving birds often follow ridges so I would like to look and listen … Read more
Join Greenbelt Alliance for a history and nature hike “beneath the lords of the forest!” Sam MacDonald was born in Louisiana, son to a minister and grandson of enslaved people. From these humble beginnings, he went on to become superintendent … Read more
We’ll try to make it to the top for lunch, but that will depend on how many flowers, birds, butterflies, and other discoveries catch our eye along the way. We’ll ascend through a series of cool forests to the top … Read more