Point Reyes National Seashore Association

Become a Certified California Naturalist immersed in the natural history and unparalleled beauty of the Point Reyes National Seashore.The California Naturalist Program at Point Reyes is a Saturday field-based lecture series provided in partnership between the University of California Environmental Stewards programs and the Point Reyes National Seashore Association. The mission of the program is … Continued

Nature enhances our creativity, compassion and joy. Explore how awareness, belonging, and caring can reduce stress and lift our spirits!Scientific studies show that nature plays an important role in enhancing our creativity, compassion and joy. In this Half-day workshop we will explore how the ABCs (Awareness, Belonging and Caring) have a positive impact in reducing … Continued

Anyone can become a PRNSA member and join our monthly full moon hikes!Welcome to Spring in Point Reyes, where the sun hangs high in the sky waiting to welcome the moon. Just like sunset, our full moon hikes start at a later time (6pm) this season to allow you to experience the moon. The April … Continued

Experience Qigong to bask in the vibrant creative energies of spring and explore your inner garden through mixed media art!Spring is a season when things are growing – plants budding and blossoming, wildlife giving birth. At Point Reyes you might see gray whale mothers and calves migrating beyond the shores, tule elk with calves in … Continued

Explore the butterflies of Muddy Hollow from swallowtails to checkerspots and blues. Observe a variety of species and behaviors!In this introduction to butterflies you’ll meet 8 -12 species from different families (Swallowtails, Brushfoots, Gossamer Wings, Pierids, and Skippers) and have a chance to observe behaviors like nectaring, puddling, and possibly mating or egg laying. You’ll … Continued

Explore geologic features evidencing the displacement of the Point Reyes peninsula northward along the San Andreas fault.The Point Reyes peninsula is a migrant, having traveled several hundred miles northward from its place of origin. Time and tectonics have left their mark on the landscape, telling a story of epic proportion. The story is there for … Continued

Unlock the power of your iPhone with tips and tricks to create stunning photos and lasting memories with the camera in your pocket!We will meet at the Red Barn for instructions, discussions and demonstrations--covering the basics and delving into the fine tuning of the camera and taking photos with the iPhone. All smart phones are … Continued

The forests of Inverness Ridge are an epic story unfolding in slow motion. Learn lasting ID skills on this beautiful and inspiring hike.Meet the arboreal residents of Inverness Ridge. Whether you already recognize them or all you see is "green,” you'll learn to identify species along with their stories and how they interact with the … Continued

Hike the Olema Valley within the the San Andreas Fault and learn about this active boundary between the North American and Pacific Plates.Hike the Randall Spur and Olema Valley trails within the San Andreas Fault and learn about this active boundary between the North American and Pacific Plates. View fault-related landscapes and discuss plate tectonics, … Continued