With a Naturalist guide, learn about the ecological and historical reasons why this area is so important. Registration is required: Enrollment opens on Feb 14.
Discover Brushy Peak
March 5, 2023 •
Scenic Skyline Sampler
January 29, 2023 •
Join Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub, Frances Reneau, Dan Antonaccio, and Laura Knott on a scenic hike (appr. 8 miles) traversing four preserves. Starting at Skyline Ridge you’ll enjoy a moderately-paced loop hike along the Bay Area Ridge Trail through Russian … Read more
Language of the Land: Secrets of the Oak Woodlands
January 25, 2023 •
Sonoma County’s oak woodlands are teeming with life — plants and animals that exist in an astonishing variety of shapes, behaviors, and interrelationships. Many of these life forms depend on oaks, and others rely on plants that live in a … Read more
BioBlitz at Coyote Creek Visitors Center
January 19, 2023 •
Located in Morgan Hill, the park we will be at is a safe haven for many species of plants and animals right along Coyote Creek. Join Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful and BioBlitz.club in cataloging and documenting all of the living … Read more
Nocturnal Journal Hike
January 14, 2023 •
Explore the park after dark as you learn techniques for nature journaling at night! Join a Naturalist for this guided stroll along the Camp Ohlone Road as the sun sets. Make nighttime discoveries as you record your sightings along the way. … Read more
Explorer Hike: Winter Waterfowl
January 4, 2023 •
Embark on a birding expedition with Docent Naturalists Kate Bauer, Mary Brunkhorst, and Dennis Smith to look for waterfowl and other birds. You’ll enjoy the salt air and bay views as you leisurely walk (appr. 4 miles) the Bay, Levee, … Read more
Earthquake Walk at Los Trancos Preserve
January 1, 2023 •
Start your New Year with a jolt and join docent naturalists Stephen Buckhout and Lyle Rice for a fun and educational hike (appr. 2 miles) along the active but usually quiet San Andreas Fault. You’ll stop to discuss the wonders … Read more
Moving into the New Year Hike
January 1, 2023 •
Get the new year started on the right foot and come out for a Naturalist-led hike (approx. 4.5 miles) along the East Shore & Heron Bay Trail in Livermore. You’ll reflect on the many changes the surrounding landscape has undergone … Read more
A Road Less Traveled: Skyline Ridge Preserve
December 25, 2022 •
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
King Tides Walk
December 23, 2022 •
Join Docent Naturalists Bobbie Riedel, Melissa Hero, and Nick Yatsko at high tide along the boardwalk and overlook platforms during a king tides event. These tides, expected to get up to 9 feet, often force rare birds out of hiding. … Read more