Point Reyes National Seashore Association

Photograph some of the seashore's most beautiful beaches under the best tidal conditions during this series of online and in person classes.This course is timed for the extreme high and low tides which provide ideal conditions for photographing some of the most beautiful beaches and estuaries of Pt. Reyes National Seashore. With two guided Saturday … Continued

In this class we will focus on developing a system for approaching gull identification in an enjoyable manner, then test your new skills!All birders have experienced that feeling of overwhelming frustration when trying to identify gulls. But this does not have to be the case. In this class, we will focus on developing a system … Continued

Explore the mysterious and fascinating world of wild mushrooms in Point Reyes.A class designed for beginner to intermediate mushroom enthusiasts.  Basics of the identification process and general mushroom understanding will be discussed, and then a foray into the nearby woods in search of seasonal fungi.  Instructor will provide fresh wild specimens, and participants are encouraged … Continued

A Forest Bathing walk is a guided slow meander intended to allow for a deep and meaningful connection with the natural world.Forest Bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which can be loosely translated to “taking in the medicine of the forest." This practice was established in the 1980s in Japan as a direct response to declining health in … Continued

The Christmas Bird Count monitors over two hundred species and the Seashore ranks near the top of all counts. Join us to practice and enjoy!For over fifty years the Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been an annual tradition monitoring the winter populations of over two hundred species of birds here. Point Reyes National … Continued