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Birding for Beginners in Waddell Valley
Interpreter Jeremy Lin will lead an approximate 2 mile hike to observe and enjoy morning wildlife at Rancho del Oso. We will take our time and explore the…
Guided Elephant Seal Walks
Journey to view a large colony of Northern elephant seals, guided by your docent naturalist on this moderate 3-mile, 2.5 hour adventure. In the month of December, male…
Hidden Gems of Big Basin: Flowers of Big Basin
There are many less-famous, yet still beautiful, plants in the redwood forest. Join docent Kathy Willott on this four-mile, three-hour walk and meet some of the hidden gems of…
Can You Survive? (Part 2)
Join docent Steve Stolper for a hands-on workshop to learn modern wilderness survival techniques. These skills help you survive a short (1-3 day) survival situation. In Part 2…
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property
Take a journey back in time on this 2.5-mile stroll along Mills Creek Trail to discover the lives of early pioneers and farming families who first settled here…
Coast Nature Walks
On these two-hour natural history excursions you will explore the plants, animals, and geology of the spectacular coastal bluffs. Meet at the Wilder Ranch Interpretive Center, located two miles…
Monarch Butterfly Tours
Meet at the visitor center for a free 1-hour guided tour of the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve. Butterfly numbers typically peak between the end of October to mid-November…
Monarch Butterfly Tours
Meet at the visitor center for a free 1-hour guided tour of the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve. Butterfly numbers typically peak between the end of October to mid-November…
Redwood Grove Loop Walk
How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll…
Redwood Grove Loop Walk
How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll…