Fall 2019/Winter 2020 Adventure Activities Guide

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Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District LET’S GO OUTDOORS! Your adventure activities guide for all ages

Preserving and Protecting Parks and Open Space Welcome

Autumn is a spectacular time of year on the Monterey Peninsula. We are excited to once again offer a wide variety of activities that inspire you to spend time in our area’s magnificent open spaces. This edition Welcome of the Let’s Go Outdoors! (LGO!) guide includes many new programs. To get us started on the right ‘paw,’ we are sharing ten tips for enjoying the outdoors with your furry best dog.

Happy trails!

Dr. Rafael Payan, MPRPD General Manager

10 Tips for Enjoying the Outdoors with Your Dog This Fall With cooler temperatures, crisp air, and a colorful canopy of foliage, fall is the perfect season to enjoy the beautiful changing outdoor scenery. If you are a dog owner, you have the perfect excuse to be outdoors! If you are planning a gentle walk in the woods or a hike up a mountain, consider taking your dog along. Including your dog in your fall outdoor adventures provides mental stimulation and exercise, helping to create a happier, more well-adjusted dog. It’s great bonding time for the two of you, and canine company can even help you appreciate your surroundings more fully. With their keen noses, dogs can discover things in nature that you might miss!

Here are some tips to ensure that you and your dog have a great experience together.

1. Start gradually. Even young and active dogs need to be conditioned before they are ready for long hikes. Keep outings short at first, and gradually build up to the fitness level necessary for your planned hike. 2. You never know what you might encounter in the wild, so make sure your dog is up-to-date with vaccinations. 3. Remember that your dog is barefoot. If you are planning a hike, pick trails with soft-covered terrain. Avoid paths that are littered with sharp rocks, and bring a first-aid kit with bandages and antiseptic just in case. Be sure to include tweezers for tick and thorn removal and a sock in case of a paw injury. 4. Make sure your dog is wearing an identification tag with your contact information. 5. When in doubt, keep your dog on a leash. You don’t want your dog to run off into the forest in pursuit of a squirrel—you never know what other types of wildlife he might encounter. 6. Bring waste bags. Just because your dog poops in the woods and no one sees it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t count! 7. Pack a travel bowl and plenty of water to keep your pooch hydrated. Remember that pets can’t sweat, so plan outings for early morning or late afternoon and watch for signs of overheating, like excessive panting. 8. If you are planning a longer outing, be sure to bring food and treats to maintain your dog’s energy. 9. Fall is peak tick season, so don’t forget to examine your dog closely after your outing. 10. Be safe! Make sure your dog can be seen at night with a light-up collar or light-up leash.

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Nature Night Hike Birding at Palo Corona Palo Corona Trail Linkage Meet at dusk and venture into the Bird under a canopy of trees along the See the transformation of greens park for a 2 to 3 hour night hike. Switch Carmel River; a magnet for vagrant and bunkers as you hike through the off the flashlight, let your eyes adjust, and migratory bird species. Each visit rewilding lands of the former Rancho and use heightened senses while provides a varied avian experience. Cañada golf course. Hike steeply uphill, exploring your nocturnal side. Delight Appreciate the many changes to this with stops at Inspiration Point and in the abundant sounds of nature on former golf course as it ‘rewilds’ back Animas Pond. An optional detour on this one-of-a-kind walk on the wild to a natural landscape. This program is the Gregg’s Hill Trail (only accessible side. Instructor: Rick Berg, MPRPD good for novice to experienced birders. during volunteer-led tours) leads Volunteer Naturalist. Instructor: Rick Berg, MPRPD Volunteer to spectacular 360° views of the Ages 12-Adult Naturalist. peninsula. Instructors: Mary Dainton Saturday | Dusk Ages 12-Adult and Cath Farrant, MPRPD Volunteer Nov. 16; Mar. 21 Saturday | 8:30 am-10:30 am Naturalists. Palo Corona Discovery Center Nov. 16; Mar. 21 Ages 13-Adult Elevation change: 300-800 ft. Palo Corona Discovery Center Sunday, Nov. 17 | 9:30 am-1:30 pm Distance 3-3.5 miles. Elevation change: Approx. 20 ft. Palo Corona Discovery Center Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles. Elevation change: Approx. 835 ft. Binoculars provided. Distance: 5.5-7 miles. Twilight Hike Through the Park Uncover hidden treasures on this Laguna Grande Birding Walk Discover Kahn Ranch Get to Know Your MPRPD Parks MPRPD Your Know to Get sunset to twilight hike. Experience a This birding refuge offers something Enjoy a strenuous yet relaxed-paced variety of habitats that are home to new with each visit. Join birders of all hike with breathtaking views. a surprisingly wide range of wildlife. skill levels to view waterfowl, raptors, Located on the southeastern end of Discover unexpected species as and seasonal migrants. From lakeside Garland Ranch Regional Park, Kahn day transitions to dusk then night. to wetlands to riparian, Laguna Ranch boasts spectacular vistas and Learn how animals adapt to an ever- Grande Park has many rich habitats an enchanting waterfall. Enjoy the changing environment. Instructor: Rick that attract a wide variety of birds. beautiful scenery as you hike to Fern Berg, MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. Instructor: Rick Berg, MPRPD Volunteer Falls, up the Manzanita Trail, and down Naturalist. Hitchcock Loop. Instructors: Mary Ages 12-Adult Dainton and Cath Farrant, MPRPD Saturday | Dusk Ages 12-Adult Volunteer Naturalist. Oct. 19; Jan. 4; Feb. 29 Saturday | 8:30 am-10:30 am Garland Park Visitor Center Oct. 19; Dec. 7; Feb. 29 Ages 13-Adult Elevation change: 300-800 ft. Laguna Grande Park, Seaside Sunday, Jan. 5 | 10 am-2 pm Distance 3-3.5 miles. Elevation change: Approx. 20 ft. Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles. Kahn Ranch, Carmel Valley Binoculars provided. Elevation change: Approx. 1,100 ft. Distance: Approx. 3.7 miles.

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MPRPD Activities 2019/Winter Fall 2020 Ages 18 + | 10 am-12 pm Sunday 24;Nov. 5 Jan. Discovery Corona Palo Center change:Elevation 50-600 ft. Distance: 2-4 miles. Nature photographers pictures, take Tourists “see” to Begin photographs. make and perspective using a camera like five to steps Discover lines. leading Learn photographs. your improve and park the explore then basics, the use. to skills new-found your put Ward. Patrice Instructor: catalog. catalog. teach I could

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Elevation change:Elevation ft. 600-700 Distance: miles. 5.5-6 Oct. 26; Dec. 14; 15 Feb. Discovery Corona Palo Center Ages 12-Adult | 9:30Saturday am-2:30 pm Registration required for all programs.

Volunteer Naturalists. Naturalists. Volunteer spectacular views. Instructors: Mary Instructors: views. spectacular MPRPD Farrant, Cath and Dainton Point to eat lunch and drink in the the in drink and lunch eat to Point Regional Park to our first stop, Animas Animas first stop, our to Park Regional Inspiration to hike Next,Pond. we’ll backcountry trails of Palo Corona Corona of Palo trails backcountry Our hike begins with a shuttle to the the to a shuttle with begins hike Our the Travel trailhead. Creek Jose San Discovery the to Creek Jose San Get Out, Get Healthy

Nature Immersion Mindful Movement Mindful Meditation Join a certified forest therapy guide in and Meditation in the Park an experience inspired by the practice Gentle movement (standing or sitting) Engage your senses as you come of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Walk allows you to embody the flowing into contact with the natural world. slowly and gain a deeper sense of movements of the natural world. This Release the stress of everyday life with your surroundings to refresh, inspire practice combines posture, movement mindful walking, movement, guided and heal body, heart and mind. Leave and breathing to benefit mind, body sitting meditation, and informal with a heightened sense of gratitude, and spirit. Guided meditation invites discussion. As the weather changes, so compassion, and sense of belonging in you to find emotional calmness and will each session’s focus. Instructor: the natural world. Instructor: clarity that will extend to daily life. Katie Dutcher. Marianne Rowe. Instructor: Katie Dutcher. Ages 16-Adult Ages 18+ Get Out, Get Healthy Get Out, Get Ages 16-Adult Saturday | 1 pm-2:30 pm Saturday, Dec. 14 | 1 pm-3 pm Saturday, Oct. 26 | 9 am-10 am Nov. 23; Feb. 29; Mar. 28 Palo Corona Discovery Center Palo Corona Discovery Center Palo Corona Barn Elevation change: Approx. 60 ft. Wear layers and bring a blanket in case of Wear layers and bring a blanket in case of Distance: 1-2 miles. inclement weather. inclement weather.

Mindful Walking & Healing Connection NEW YOUR PARKS NEED YOU! Meditation with Nature Mindful meditation cultivates Winter and the holiday awareness of what is taking place season can be difficult times to Become a within and around us: our thoughts deal with loss. The multi-sensory and emotions, the breeze, the sound experience of being in nature will Volunteer of birds, and warmth of the sun. provide a foundation for healing, The natural beauty of the park will guided by an experienced suicide Naturalist engage your senses as you participate prevention and grief counselor. Touch Share your passion for in mindful walking, guided sitting nature and she touches back, in more the outdoors with others, meditation, and informal discussion. ways than you can imagine. Instructor: become part of our Allen McClellan, MPRPD Volunteer volunteer team. Instructor: Katie Dutcher. Naturalist. Ages 16-Adult Our training and enrichment Ages 16-Adult opportunities enhance your Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10:30 am-11:30 am knowledge and skills. Palo Corona Discovery Center Saturday, Dec. 7 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm Elevation change: Approx. 60 ft. Palo Corona Discovery Center There are many ways to help! Distance: 1-2 miles. Elevation change: Approx. 60 ft. Wear layers and bring a blanket in case of Distance: 1-2 miles. Fill out an online application inclement weather. at mprpd.org or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 831-238-3622 or [email protected]

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MPRPD Activities 2019/Winter Fall 2020 Ages 13-Adult | 4:30 12 Mar. pm-6Thursday, pm Discovery Corona Palo Center All Ages | 9:30Saturday am-10:30 am 28 14, Mar. Mar. 7, 29;Feb. Mar. Discovery Corona Palo Center indoors held weather. inclement Class during Dog Aging Your for Care pace, a slower muzzle, A graying it can sight; or of hearing loss the friend” “best your watch to be hard you care, appropriate With older. grow secure, years final dog’s your make can tips Learn enjoyable. and comfortable, remain them help to techniques and lifetime. a for outdoors active and Specialists Pet Veterinarian, Instructor: of Monterey. Health: for Chi Tai Energy II for Chi Tai next the set to skill Chi Tai your Take in “medication Considered level. practice mind-body this motion,” health many managing in value has appreciation a deeper Gain problems. Chinese ancient of this enjoyment and and ages Good all for practice. Senior Olson, Liana Instructor: abilities. for Chi Certified Tai Board and Trainer Instructor. Institute Health

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Ages 13-Adult | 4:30 13 Feb. Thursday, pm-6 pm Discovery Corona Palo Center All Ages | 9:30Saturday am-10:30 am 4,Jan. 25; 18, Jan. 11, Jan. Jan. 1, Feb. 15 8, Feb. Feb. Discovery Corona Palo Center indoors held weather. inclement Class during program will teach you basic first basic you teach will program when safety important tips and aid confidence Gain counts. every minute emergency during actto decisively Veterinarian, Instructor: situations. of Monterey. Specialists Pet Health Institute Instructor. Instructor. Institute Health Aid First Pet bees, dogs, Rattlesnakes, pet in your endanger can wildlife and informative This outdoors. great the Health: for Chi Tai Energy I for Chi Tai majestic by surrounded Chi Tai Explore Build scenery. uplifting and trees and flexibility strength, internal your newfound generate you while balance, the ease and spirit uplift your energy, combined The life. of daily stresses are Sun-styles and of Chen- practices well- and health improve to known Senior Olson, Liana Instructor: being. for Chi Certified Tai Board and Trainer

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Thursday, Jan. 9 | 4:30 Jan. Thursday, pm-6 pm Discovery Corona Palo Center Ages 13-Adult Distance: miles. 1-2 Garland Park Visitor Center Park Garland change:Elevation Approx. 60 ft. Ages 16-Adult | 1 pm-3 29 pm Mar. Sunday,

Registration required for all programs. presentation. Instructor: Veterinarian, Veterinarian, Instructor: presentation. of Monterey. Specialists Pet intimate Q & A session will follow the the follow will Q & A session intimate measures to keep your pet safe and pet and safe your keep to measures An seasons. the through healthy veterinarian to learn preventative preventative learn to veterinarian your pet may be exposed to in be in exposed to pet may your a Join a hike? on or backyard your Are you aware of the many toxins toxins many of the aware you Are Outdoor Pet Your and

Poems for a Thirsty Earth.” a Thirsty for Poems to paper. Instructor: Deborah Wenzler, Wenzler, Deborah Instructor: paper. to - 44 Water the Beyond of “Well author environment will inspire us to put pen pen put to us inspire will environment Immerse yourself in the sights and and sights the in yourself Immerse natural The edge. river’s the on sounds importance of flow in all things. things. all of flow in importance This interactive walk will explore explore will walk interactive This the and water to connection our A Poetry Workshop of Flow: Importance Community ALIVE! Teen to Adult Explorations Act Locally In Volunteer Endeavors Raptor Encounter Raptors are some of nature’s fastest Join in our “Green” Projects! and most agile predators. Detrimental changes in their population impact the For more information on functioning of a healthy ecosystem. Community ALIVE! activities, contact our Get up close and personal with several local raptor species during this live Volunteer Coordinator presentation that focuses on their at 831-238-3622 or [email protected] ecology, biology and conservation. Please pre-register for all events. Instructor: Antonio Balestreri. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 13-Adult Community ALIVE! Community Friday | 6 pm-8 pm Nov. 1; Mar. 6 Become a Park Volunteer Nature Nurturing: Group Palo Corona Discovery Center MPRPD has a need for volunteer Volunteer Activities support in its Visitor Center and Is your organization looking for Discovery Center. Other volunteer ways to give back to parks and open Who Gives a Hoot? naturalist opportunities include spaces? We’ll create a stewardship Silent and secretive, owls are one assisting park staff with our activity tailor-made just for you! of the world’s most fascinating education and outreach programs, Projects include park beautification, nocturnal predators. Be amazed as you interpretive walks, and more! Meet habitat restoration, seed collection, observe three owl species during this new people and enhance your and more. Tighten the bond exciting live demonstration. Learn the natural history knowledge while between your team members and environmental impacts that affect our giving back to the community. the environment with this enjoyable local owl populations and how you can make a difference in your own Contact Volunteer Coordinator opportunity to go outdoors. To backyard. Instructor: Antonio Balestreri. Debbie Wyatt at [email protected] schedule a date, contact Volunteer Ages 18+ Coordinator Debbie Wyatt at Ages 13-Adult Sunday, Jan. 12 | 2 pm-4 pm [email protected] Friday, Feb. 7 | 6 pm-8 pm Palo Corona Discovery Center Palo Corona Discovery Center Ages 8-Adult Dates, times and projects to be arranged. Garland Park Gardening Days Projects are designed for groups of What’s Up with 10 or more. Climate Change? NEW Get down and dirty with us! Come Governments around the world help maintain Garland Ranch have failed to act decisively to halt Regional Park’s beautiful native Become a Rewilding human induced climate change, which plant garden and arboretum. has progressed to the point of crisis. This This family-friendly environment Volunteer Join our volunteers to “rewild” a presentation will provide an overview is designed to showcase the of climate change and its consequences, former golf course along the Carmel importance and value of local native explore the relevant science, and discuss River! Work with other volunteers plants. We have lots of fun and we strategies for mitigation. Instructor: Mike to transform the park by removing get the job done. No experience Clancy, Former Technical and Scientific invasive plants or planting natives. necessary-all equipment provided. Director, Fleet Numerical Meteorology Your work supports our efforts to Instructors: MPRPD Staff and and Oceanography Center, U.S. Navy. Volunteers. restore steelhead trout habitat on the Carmel River. Contact Debbie Ages 16-Adult All Ages Wyatt at 831-238-3622. Instructors: Thursday, Mar. 5 | 6 pm-7:30 pm Monday | 10 am-12 pm MPRPD Staff and Rewilding Team. Palo Corona Discovery Center Jan. 13; Feb. 10 Garland Park Visitor Center All Ages Dates and times to be announced. Palo Corona Discovery Center

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Airfield

MPRPD Activities 2019/Winter Fall 2020 Ages 18+ pm-3:30 | 1 25 Jan. Saturday, pm Visitor Center Park Garland change:Elevation 50-100 ft. miles. Distance: 1-2.5 Ages 13-Adult Oct. | 4:30 12 Saturday, pm-6pm Discovery Corona Palo Center Engage your senses to connect to senses your Engage gather then surroundings, the with create to materials natural found of works ephemeral contemplative, leaving before a photo art. Capture into back transform to ‘artwork’ your explorations These landscape. the of appreciation a deeper provide your into be carried can that nature Berthoin. Paola Instructor: life. daily Valley’s ofHistory Carmel Vintage historic Valley’s Carmel about Learn first of the site the airfield, vintage United the in concept “hangar/home” for used airfield was The States. until fly-ins vintage and flying public a it is Today, 2000. in its deactivation fire and Santa, for stopover seasonal Instructor: emergencies. rescue and Historical Valley Carmel Jeff Ohlson, Society. Art:Land Nature with Collaborating

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Ages 13-Adult | 9 am-12 pm 28 Mar. Saturday, Discovery Corona Palo Center change:Elevation 100-300 ft. Distance: 2-4 miles. Ages 13-Adult Dec. | 5 pm-9 14 pm Saturday, Meeting Room Park Garland change:Elevation 100-300 ft. Distance: 1-3 miles. Palo Corona Discovery Corona Palo Center Ages 14-Adult Ages 14-Adult Dec. 7 | 12:30Saturday, pm-4:30 pm oak-studded hills and riparian riparian and hills oak-studded migrant for searching while landscape The of prey. birds and birds song only is Corona portion of Palo eastern hikes. guided MPRPD on accessible Elliott. Bruce Instructor: of Haven East haven a renowned is California Coastal rest, drawn to songbirds migrant for topography biologically-rich our by rolling, the in Take vegetation. and Coast ofOwls Central the hosts County Monterey know you Did The species? owl eight as many as owl a general with begins evening calls the includes that biology lecture species. local of our identification and listen to a walk on embark we Later, hoots in and screeches hisses, for of prey. birds secretive of these search Elliott. Bruce Instructor: Winter weather cooler and days shorter The perfect it the time make of winter afternoon of an for indoors head to create to how Learn art exploration. and shadows, rich color, luminous to introduction this during washes with leave You’ll watercolor. botanical future capture artistically to skills new welcome. levels skill All discoveries. Hunter. Erin Instructor:

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Distance: 2-3 miles. weather (rain) is dependent.Program Elevation change:Elevation 80-300 ft. Dec. 28; 25; Jan. 15 Feb. Meeting Room Park Garland Ages 13-Adult | 10 am-1 pm Saturday

Palo Corona Discovery Corona Palo Center Ages 13-Adult Oct. 24 | 6 pm-7:30Thursday, pm

Registration required for all programs. woods. Instructor: Phil Carpenter. Carpenter. Phil Instructor: woods. detect which mushrooms are friend friend are mushrooms detect which the in hike informative this foe on or mysterious life forms. Learn how to to how Learn forms. life mysterious Garland Ranch Regional Park. Join a Join Park. Regional Ranch Garland these expert deciphers he local as in search of the elusive fungi of fungi elusive of the search in Mania!Mushroom of exploration a morning Set for out Advocates (SOMA).Advocates Instructor: Tom Landis and Robert and Landis Tom Instructor: Monarch Oregon Coffan, Southern includes monarch biology, populations populations biology, monarch includes species. the help can you how and these beautiful butterflies. Discussion butterflies. Discussion beautiful these a pollinator habitat that will make make will that habitat a pollinator of lives the in difference a positive monarch caterpillars eat. Establish Establish eat. caterpillars monarch migration routes. Learn to grow native native grow to Learn routes. migration food only the species, milkweed waystation to help form form help to waystation the along railroad” a “milkweed Create your own monarch monarch own your Create Monarchs Magnificent Teen to Adult Explorations to Teen Family Discoveries

Lessons on the Trail NEW Latrines, Bunkers and Frog Pond Urban Oasis A confident hiker moves Comanche’s Grave Discover this hidden treasure in the through rough terrain The three hike series explores vestiges heart of Del Rey Oaks. From wetlands safely by using good balance, of old Fort Ord. Learn the rich history to woodlands, Frog Pond Wetland understanding, pacing and purpose. of this open space as you hike through Preserve is home to a broad range A confident person navigates life different trails and explore new lands of permanent and seasonal wildlife. in much the same way. Challenge across a variety of habitats. Each hike Enjoy your time outdoors with this yourself to become an individual with will present the stories behind these informative, leisurely walk. Instructor: integrity, optimism, discipline and landmark structures. Instructors: Julie Julie Callahan, MPRPD Volunteer resourcefulness. Hiking skills blend Callahan and Allen McClellan, MPRPD Naturalist. with life skills during this motivating Volunteer Naturalists. Family Discoveries Ages: 10-Adult and practical hike. Instructor: Ages 12-Adult Saturday, Oct. 26 | 4 pm-6 pm Allen McClellan, MPRPD Volunteer Saturday | 9 am-11 am Tuesday, Mar. 31 | 4 pm-6 pm Naturalist. Jan. 4 | Hunt for Fort Structures Frog Pond Preserve, Del Rey Oaks Ages 7-12 Elevation change: Approx. 50 ft. 8th Ave. & Gigling Rd. Parking Area, Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles. Saturday, Nov. 16 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm Seaside Ages 13-21 Feb. 1 | Bunkers, Beaches, and Saturday, Nov. 23 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm Stilwell Hall Divarty St. and 1st Ave., Discover Marina Dunes Palo Corona Discovery Center Marina Preserve Elevation change: 300-800 ft. Mar. 7 | Comanche’s Grave and Distance 3-3.5 miles. Start your weekend in the crisp Vernal Pools Inter-Garrison Rd. morning air as you walk along the and Jerry Smith Corridor Parking, ancient sands of the Pacific. This NEW Seaside Tidepool Trek Elevation change: Less than 200 ft. relatively harsh environment supports Our rocky shores are a world Distance: 4-5 miles. an ecosystem teeming with unique in motion! Your guided plant and animal life. From fore dunes tidepool exploration will begin with to hind dunes, there is a lot to learn a brief introduction to this diverse Mushroom Appreciation Hike about this dynamic, ever-changing aquatic habitat. Next, we’ll focus on Join amateur mushroom enthusiasts landscape. Instructor: Julie Callahan, identifying species, and discussing on this informative hike, learning MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. their adaptations to life in this tips and techniques to identify the Ages 10-Adult stressful environment. Explore the various fungi inhabiting the Monterey Saturday, Oct. 26 | 9 am-11 am invertebrates of the shore to learn Peninsula. Neither animal, vegetable or Marina Dunes Preserve, Marina why life is so diverse in these intertidal mineral, discover fun facts about these Elevation change: Approx. 150 ft. zones. Instructor: Gerick Bergsma, Distance: Approx. 2 miles. mighty decomposers. We’ll only be Hike occurs mostly on sand. Biology Lecturer, CSU Monterey Bay. taking photos, as mushroom picking All Ages is not allowed in the park. Instructor: Saturday, Feb. 8 | 3:45 pm-5:15 pm Julie Callahan, MPRPD Volunteer Saturday, Mar. 7 | 2:30 pm-4 pm Naturalists. Coastal location. Tidepooling occurs on slippery rocks. Ages 8-Adult Saturday, Jan. 18 | 9 am-11 am Garland Park Visitor Center Saturday, Feb. 22 | 9 am-11 am Ft. Ord National Monument, Marina Elevation: 100-300 ft. Distance: 2-3 miles.

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Return of the Condor NEW New Year’s Walkabout NEW Once on the brink of Get your new year started on extinction, California condors the right foot! Join us for coffee are now on the road to recovery. and conversation before heading The Ventana Wildlife Society’s (VWS) into the park. This is a rain-or-shine successful captive-breeding program event, because as my Norwegian has restored a wild population along grandmother used to say, “There is the Central Coast. Hear from an expert no bad weather, only bad clothes.” in the field what it is like to work with Instructors: Team Beesley: Ben Beesley the largest bird in North America. and Shannon Vereker. Instructor: Mike Stake, Ventana Ages 7-Adult Wildlife Society. Saturday, Jan. 4 | 10 am-12 pm All Ages Palo Corona Discovery Center Saturday, Feb. 15 | 2 pm-4 pm Elevation change: Approx. 50 ft. Distance: Approx. 2.5-4 miles. Palo Corona Discovery Center

Registration required for all programs. MPRPD Activities Fall 2019/Winter 2020 11 12 Youth Adventures Youth Adventures Youth Instructor: Antonio Balestreri. and what you can them. do to protect these amazing predators the of night demonstration. Learn about fun facts species during this kid-friendly live close and personal with several owl birds prey of mean business! up Get claws you let know these Their hooked beaks and curved EncounterOwl for Kids MPRPD Activities Fall 2019/Winter 2020 Fall 2019/Winter Activities MPRPD

Palo Corona Discovery Center Palo Corona Discovery pm Friday, 6|pm-7:30 Dec. 6-12 Ages NEW Hemingway. Hemingway. firsthand. Instructor: Valentine toopportunity experience nature inroot little sprouts. This is agreat Relaxed play helps information take throughstuff and active fun games. more about plants and other green Mother Nature’s favorite color? Learn youDo ever wonder why green is Plant Hemingway. Valentine tule boats to take home. Instructor: and activities. We will make small canit used be through storytelling in the marsh. Learn the many ways Tule provide ahaven for many animals California’sof culture for centuries. plant that has been an important part Tule (pronounced is aversatile too-lee) Tule, Frog Rey Pond, Del Oaks pm Sunday, am-12:30 Nov. 17 |11:30 3-10 Ages Frog Rey Pond, Del Oaks Sunday, am-11 am Nov. 17 |9:30 3-10 Ages

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critter: Burrow underground, slither Ever wonder what it’s like to a be Critter Instructor: Valentine Hemingway. games, stories, and other activities. woodpeckers through experiments, endlessly drill holes. Learn about chattering about, and why they without getting what hurt, they’re fun-to-watch birds: how they peck There is to alot discover about these Acorn Woodpeckers are incredible! Amazing Acorn Woodpeckers Valentine Hemingway. Valentine less so, but all are Instructor: fun! Some games will active, others very be animals through the power play. of to Get knowsky? the secret world of through the grass, across fly the Garland Barn Park Cooper Saturday, am-11 am Nov. 2|9:30 3-10 Ages Palo Corona Discovery Center Palo Corona Discovery Saturday, Feb. pm 8|12 pm-1 Garland Barn Park Cooper pm Saturday, am-12:30 Nov. 2|11:30 3-10 Ages

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MPRPDMPRPD Activities Activities 2019/Winter 2019/Winter Fall Fall 2020 2020 Ages 3-10 22 | 9:30 Mar. am am-11 Sunday, Visitor Center Park Garland Ages 3-10 pm-1 | 12 11 pm Jan. Saturday, Oaks Del Pond, Rey Frog 22 | 11:30 Mar. am-12:30Sunday, pm Visitor Center Park Garland Ages 3-10 1 | 10 am-11:30 Feb. am Saturday, Locke-Paddon Marina Park, look at a critter, only to have it skitter it skitter have to only a critter, at look a bulldozer like are Humans away? flee to as them causing wildlife, to become to ways Learn approach. we then and nature, in observer a silent fun with skills new your practice Instructor: wild.’ the ‘in games Valentine Hemingway. of Microbeasts World Tiny of world woolly and wild the Discover plants. on live that ‘microbeasts’ the nothing are beings strange These and homes their into Peek fear. to of their a glimpse catch to habitats little a deeper appreciation world. Gain of these weirdness beauty and the for art, and song, through creatures tiny Hemingway. Valentine Instructor: play. Jays Scrub Secretive fascinating these proud, and Loud known life a secret have also birds their rob they why Discover few. to deer, groom they how neighbors, a neighborhood hold they where behaviors. unusual other and watch, sassy and smart these about Learn games, projects, through creatures Instructor: observation. and Valentine Hemingway. Nature a close get to tried ever you Have Animals

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Squirrels

Nutty

Saturday, Feb. 8 | 10 am-11:30 Feb. am Saturday, Discovery Corona Palo Center Ages 3-10

Frog Pond, Del Rey Oaks Del Pond, Rey Frog Ages 3-10 | 10 am-11:30 11 Jan. am Saturday,

Registration required for all programs. and interactive activities. Instructor: Instructor: activities. interactive and Valentine Hemingway. critters through projects, games games projects, through critters themselves. Understand the nutty the Understand themselves. acrobatic energetic, of these antics when they nest, and how they protect they how nest, and they when other, and “fly” tree? to and tree from other, tails, their flick squirrels why Learn What are those silly squirrels doing doing squirrels silly those are What each chase about, scamper they when Those

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Science

Classes

Pinnacles, Big Sur and more. Locations include Fremont Peak, isit certain to atrue be adventure! discovering incredible invertebrates, practicing survival skills in the wild or being dazzled by Monarch butterflies, Central California. Whether you’re and other fascinating habitats of forests, our wild and beautiful coast, exploring mysterious redwood Spend an exciting day outdoors Single Day Adventures CALL: 831-800-7421 CALL: EMAIL: VISIT: TO REGISTER OR INFORMATION MORE FOR $55/Program ($85 kayak dates) ($85 $55/Program holidays school on Offered pm am-4:30 |8:30 Days vary Single Day Adventures 8-12 Ages ventanaws.org/education [email protected] MPRPD’s Collaborating Partners Collaborating MPRPD’s Camp Programs Offered by Register now at mprpd.org at now Register

NEW California Wildlife Day introducing Celebration LETS GO OUTDOORS! SPRING/SUMMER 2019 mprpd.org Saturday, March 21, 2020 LGO! MOBILE APP 10 am-3 pm Monterey Peninsula Regional••• Park District Palo Corona Regional Park Access MPRPD from your LET’S GmobileO device.

Share MPRPD activities & events FUN FOR ALL AGES OUTDOwith familyO andRS! friends. • Interactive Booths • Special Presentations Your adventureNEW MOBILE activities APP guide for all ages • Nature and Discovery Walks • Arts and Crafts Register for Let’s Go Outdoors! Access MPRPD from (LGO!)your Mobile programs. Device! Share MPRPD activities & events with family and friends Become a volunteer Register for Let’s Go Outdoors! (LGO!) programs with MPRPD. Become a volunteer with MPRPD Staff Follow MPRPDFollow onMPRPD Social Media on social media. Download LGO!Download On the GO! Apple iTunes | GoogleLGO! Play |On MPRPD.green the Go! For more information Visit: californiawild.net Search MPRPD on Email: [email protected] Call: 831-372-3196, ext. 102 Apple iTunes Google Play The California State Legislature proclaims MPRPD.green the Spring Equinox of every year as Preserving and Protecting Parks and Open Space California Wildlife Day. Celebrate with us!

Everything is connected to everything else. — Aldo Leopold

Registration required for all programs. MPRPD Activities Fall 2019/Winter 2020 15 Community Happenings

BIG SUR LAND TRUST CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY MEDITATION STUDIO MONTEREY BAY Community Events Monthly Community Events Big Sur Land Trust’s Community Winter Bird Count MBMS offers opportunities to develop, Programs inspire love of land across Bird watchers of all ages and sustain, and deepen your meditation generations, conservation of our experience levels join experts to create practice while creating a diverse unique Monterey County landscapes, a real time snapshot of our feathered and supportive community. We are and access to outdoor experiences for friends inhabiting Salinas creeks. committed to making mindfulness Data collected will provide important and compassion both accessible and all. Hikes are open to all ages but vary relevant, and to bring more awareness in length and skill level. Please plan information about current bird populations. Binoculars will available and kindness to our community. When accordingly. for use the morning of the event. you come, look for the MBMS flag. All Ages All Ages Ages 18+ Friday, Oct. 18 | 9 am-12 pm Saturday, Jan. 18 | 7 am-12 pm Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Martin Dunes, Marina Upper Carr Lake, Salinas Living in Gratitude, Esplanade Park (moderately strenuous) Community Happenings Community Wednesday, Nov. 6 | 9 am-2 pm FOR MORE INFORMATION Saturday, Feb. 15 | 5 pm-6 pm Mitteldorf Preserve, Carmel Valley VISIT: csumb.edu.ron Twilight Meditation in the Forest, (moderate) EMAIL: [email protected] Rip Van Winkle Open Space S a t u r d a y , M a r . 1 4 | 8 : 4 5 a m - 2 p m CALL: 831- 582-3686 Marks Ranch, Salinas Thursday, Mar. 12 | 6 pm-7 pm CARMEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION (moderately strenuous) Sensory Beach Walk, Del Monte FOR MORE INFORMATION Weed Wranglers Beach VISIT: bigsurlandtrust.org Help sweep away French broom EMAIL: [email protected] (genista) that threatens native FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 831-625-5523, ext. 102 habitats. Winter is the best time to VISIT: montereybaymeditation.com EMAIL: [email protected] get a head start on genista removal. CALL: 831-373-1017 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Join the Weed Wranglers in January, MONTEREY BAY February and March as we tackle MONTEREY CHAPTER, patches of the pesky plant in Garland SURFRIDER FOUNDATION Park Restoration Programs Ranch and Palo Corona Regional Parks. Return of the Natives invites you to Dates to be determined. Monthly Beach Cleanups! become a volunteer ‘restorer.’ Explore Help make a difference for our Ages 15-Adult Monterey County as you help make oceans, waves, and beaches! Surfrider a difference during our planting, Times and locations vary. Monterey has fun, educational and clean-up, and park beautification events. Check our website for each FOR MORE INFORMATION productive beach cleanups for ocean event’s theme. Equipment (gloves, VISIT: carmelvalleyassociation.org lovers of all ages. Join us in keeping tools, etc.) and snacks will be provided. CALL: 831-624-9467 our Monterey coastline beautiful and healthy. Beach cleanups are a great Ages All opportunity to go outdoors, give back Saturday | 10 am-1 pm to the community, and make new Salinas (various locations) friends. Oct. 26; Nov. 9; Dec. 7; Jan. 18; Feb. 8; Mar. 28 All Ages Sunday | 10 am-12 pm Ft. Ord National Monument Oct. 27: Moss Landing State Beach Feb. 1; Feb. 22; Mar. 7 Nov. 24: Moss Landing Wildlife Area Dec. 22: Marina State Beach CSUMB Campus FOR MORE INFORMATION Dec. 7; Jan. 25; Feb. 29; Mar. 14 VISIT: surfrider.monterey.org EMAIL: chaptercoordinator@ FOR MORE INFORMATION: monterey.surfrider.org VISIT: csumb.edu.ron EMAIL: [email protected] CALL: 831-582-3686

16 MPRPD Activities Fall 2019/Winter 2020 Register now at mprpd.org Free Events and Programs Offered by Community Organizations Community Happenings

MONTEREY REGIONAL WASTE PEBBLE BEACH SIERRA CLUB - VENTANA CHAPTER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Free Hikes and Outings Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Workshops Pebble Beach Zombie Race and Join the Sierra Club for free, year- Every choice matters! Positive actions Emergency Preparedness Fair round hikes and outings in Monterey big and small can result in personal Learn to survive the next zombie and Santa Cruz counties. Explore the and community transformation. apocalypse or other disaster. Begin Central Coast’s most beautiful and Waste reduction in our homes this family-friendly event with a wild places while you learn about this provides significant benefits for run through picturesque Pebble area’s unique natural resources and personal health and the health of our Beach. Then, grab a free taco and make new friends. Hikes are offered environment. These free workshops drag yourself around our Emergency for many different fitness levels. introduce you to sustainable practices Preparedness booths. The Quake Ages 18+ and tips to use in everyday life. Cottage earthquake simulator will Times and locations vary. Ages 10-Adult help your family prepare for a real Saturday | 10 am-12 pm event. FOR MORE INFORMATION Monterey Regional Waste All Ages VISIT: ventanasierraclub.org EMAIL: [email protected] Management, Marina Saturday, Oct. 26 | 9 am-12 pm Oct. 19 | Recycling 101 4005 Sunridge Road, Pebble Beach Oct. 26 | Worm composting VENTANA WILDLIFE SOCIETY (Vermiculture) FOR MORE INFORMATION Nature Science Nov. 16 | Zero Waste Living VISIT: zombierun.svetiming.com EMAIL: [email protected] Awareness Classes FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER CALL: 831-647-5642 Each week explore a different location VISIT: mrwmd.org on the Monterey Peninsula; from CALL: 831-384-5313 SAVE THE WHALES forests to tidepools to sand dunes. Children under 16 must be accompanied by Increase your nature awareness an adult. Storm Drain Day through observation, exploration, Together, let’s tackle urban runoff. and “dirt time.” Gain a broader PACIFIC GROVE Protect the ocean by marking storm understanding of the area’s plant and MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY drains with bilingual emblems and the animal life as you learn to become a message, “No Dumping! Flows to Bay.” good steward of the environment. Science Saturdays Help stop litter, motor oil, pet waste, Learn fun facts about the fascinating Ages 8-12 world of nature. Spend a Saturday, pesticides and car washing detergents from reaching the Monterey Bay National Wednesday | 2:15 pm-5:15 pm each month, investigating a different Oct. 2019-Apr. 2020 science-related topic. As you visit Marine Sanctuary. We’ll work to keep our Marina Youth Center, Marina educational stations throughout the waters clean. museum, you’ll take part in a variety Ages 10-Adult FOR MORE INFORMATION of hands-on activities and crafts. Saturday, Nov 16 | 10 am-11:30 am VISIT: ventanaws.org Admission to Science Saturday is free. CALL: 831-455-9514 Saturday, Jan. 18 | 10 am-11:30 am Except during holidays and school breaks. All Ages Sunday, Feb. 16 | 10 am-11:30 am Saturday | 10 am-3 pm* Saturday, Mar. 14 | 10 am-11:30 am PG Museum, Pacific Grove FOR MORE INFORMATION Upcoming events include: VISIT: savethewhales.org Oct. 26 | Bats, Spiders and Snakes EMAIL: [email protected] Nov. 30 | Magnificent Monarchs Please arrive 15 minutes early. Rain cancels. Jan. 25 | Amazing Migrations Feb. 29 | Animal Athletes Mar. 28 | Bees, Wasps, Honey and Hives

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: pgmuseum.org EMAIL: [email protected] CALL: 831-648-5716, ext. 24 *Drop in any time.

Registration required for all programs. MPRPD Activities Fall 2019/Winter 2020 17 MPRPD Park Map  Parks and properties owned and managed N MARINA Map not to scale. by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District For a complete map  of MPRPD parks, Let’s Go Outdoors! is published by the visit mprpd.org. Monterey Peninsula Regional Park Reservation Road District (MPRPD) © 2019 MPRPD.  All rights reserved.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SAND CITY n WARD 1 Kelly Sorenson (President) PACIFIC GROVE [email protected] SEASIDE Marina, northern Ft. Ord

n WARD 2 Shane Anderson [email protected] MPRPD Park Map Park MPRPD Seaside, northern Sand City, southern Ft. Ord MONTEREY DEL REY WARD 3 OAKS n Kevin Raskoff Highway 68 [email protected] PEBBLE BEACH  Monterey, southwest Seaside, southern Sand City, Del Rey Oaks

n WARD 4 Kathleen Lee [email protected] Carmel Valley Road Pacific Grove, New Monterey, Laureles Grade northern Pebble Beach  CARMEL n WARD 5 Monta Potter [email protected]  Carmel, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, southern Pebble Beach CARMEL VALLEY District Boundary Board meetings are typically held Highway 1 Carmel Valley the second Wednesday of each month. Check mprpd.org for more information.   Village ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH (EECO) TEAM  A special thanks to the BIG SUR MPRPD Volunteers.

Jackie Nelson Environmental Education Supervisor [email protected] Carmel River

Debbie Wyatt Environmental Education Coordinator  Volunteers [email protected] Cachagua Rafael Payan, PhD Palo Colorado Road General Manager [email protected] 

* Management Partnership Activities

** Access Permit Required Trails

† Temporarily Closed Room

Access

Trails Fields

MPRPD Parks and Preserves Hiking Equestrian Bicycle Trails Coastal Sports Children’s Play Areas Volunteer-led Picnic Areas Dogs Allowed Restrooms Scenic/Env. Resources Historic Resources Visitor Center Meeting Accessibility Info Trail  Cachagua Community Park* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔  de Dampierre Park (unit of Garland Park)* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔  Eolian Dunes Preserve ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔  Frog Pond Wetland Preserve ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔  Garland Ranch Regional Park (Garland Park) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔  Kahn Ranch (unit of Garland Park)** ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔  Locke-Paddon Wetland Community Park* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔  Marina Dunes Preserve ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔  Mill Creek Redwood Preserve † ✔ TEMPORARILY✔ CLOSED ✔ ✔  Palo Corona Regional Park ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔  Rancho Cañada (unit of Palo Corona Regional Park) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

18 MPRPD Activities Fall 2019/Winter 2020 Register now at mprpd.org Adventure Planner Adventure Planner Your Monthly Program Guide

OCTOBER 2019 PAGE FEBRUARY 2020 PAGE 12 Sat History of Carmel Valley’s Vintage Airfield 9 1 Sat Tai Chi for Energy 1 7 19 Sat Laguna Grande Birding Walk 4 1 Sat Secretive Scrub Jays 13 19 Sat Twilight Hike Through the Park 4 1 Sat Those Sneaky Animals 13 24 Thu Magnificent Monarchs 9 1 Sat Latrines, Bunkers and Vernal Pools 10 BACK 26 Sat Frog Pond Urban Oasis 10 4 Tue Star Party COVER 26 Sat San Jose Creek to Discovery Center 5 7 Fri Who Gives a Hoot? 8 26 Sat Discover Marina Dunes Preserve 10 8 Sat Tai Chi for Energy 1 7 26 Sat Mindful Movement and Meditation 6 8 Sat Those Nutty Squirrels 12 26 Sat Mindful Walking and Meditation 6 8 Sat Critter Capers 12 NOVEMBER 2019 PAGE 8 Sat Tidepool Trek 10 1 Fri Raptor Encounter 8 10 Mon Garland Park Gardening Day 8 2 Sat Amazing Acorn Woodpeckers 12 13 Thu Pet First Aid 7 2 Sat Critter Capers 12 15 Sat Mushroom Mania 9 9 Sat Ecology Walk Amongst the Oaks 5 15 Sat Tai Chi for Energy 1 7 16 Sat Lessons on the Trail (ages 7-12) 10 15 Sat San Jose Creek to Discovery Center 5 16 Sat Birding at Palo Corona 4 15 Sat Return of the Condor 11 16 Sat Nature Night Hike 4 22 Sat Mushroom Appreciation Hike 10 17 Sun Palo Corona Trail Linkage 4 29 Sat Tai Chi for Energy 2 7 17 Sun Tule, Tule 12 29 Sat Mindful Meditation in the Park 6 17 Sun Plant Power 12 29 Sat Laguna Grande Birding Walk 4 BACK 17 Sun Leonids Meteor Shower COVER 29 Sat Twilight Hike Through the Park 4 23 Sat Lessons on the Trail (ages 13-21) 10 MARCH 2020 PAGE BACK 23 Sat Mindful Meditation in the Park 6 3 Tue Star Party COVER 24 Sun Nature Photography 5 5 Thu What’s Up with Climate Change? 8 DECEMBER 2019 PAGE 6 Fri Raptor Encounter 8 6 Fri Owl Encounter for Kids 12 7 Sat Tai Chi for Energy 2 7 7 Sat Healing Connection With Nature 6 7 Sat Latrines, Bunkers and Vernal Pools 10 7 Sat Winter Botanical Sketching 9 7 Sat Tidepool Trek 10 7 Sat Laguna Grande Birding Walk 4 12 Thu Caring for your Aging Dog 7 14 Sat Who’s Hiding Among the Oaks? 13 14 Sat Tai Chi for Energy 2 7 14 Sat Those Sneaky Animals 13 21 Sat Birding at Palo Corona 4 14 Sat Owls of the Central Coast 9 21 Sat Nature Night Hike 4 Cachagua 14 Sat San Jose Creek to Discovery Center 5 21 Sat California Wildlife Day 15 14 Sat Nature Immersion 6 22 Sun Tiny World of Microbeasts 13 BACK 22 Sun Nature Awareness 13 14 Sat Geminids Meteor Shower COVER 28 Sat Mushroom Mania 9 28 Sat Tai Chi for Energy 2 7 JANUARY 2020 PAGE 28 Sat Mindful Meditation in the Park 6 4 Sat Tai Chi for Energy 1 7 28 Sat East of Haven 9 4 Sat New Year’s Walkabout 11 29 Sun Importance of Flow: Poetry Workshop 7 4 Sat Latrines, Bunkers and Vernal Pools 10 31 Tue Frog Pond Urban Oasis 10 4 Sat Twilight Hike Through the Park 4 5 Sun Discover Kahn Ranch 4 5 Sun Nature Photography 5 SAVE THE DATE! 9 Thu Outdoor Poisons and Your Pet 7 11 Sat Tai Chi for Energy 1 7 Wildflower 11 Sat Secret Life of Frogs 13 11 Sat Nature Awareness 13 Show 12 Sun Become a Park Volunteer 8 13 Mon Garland Park Gardening Day 8 Sat., June 13 & 18 Sat Tai Chi for Energy 1 7 18 Sat Mushroom Appreciation Hike 10 Sun., June 14 25 Sat Mushroom Mania 9 25 Sat Land Art: Collaborating with Nature 9 Garland Ranch Regional Park 25 Sat Tai Chi for Energy 1 7 10 am-4 pm Free Admission

Registration required for all programs. MPRPD Activities Fall 2019/Winter 2020 19 PRSRT STD Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District U.S. POSTAGE PAID 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93923 MONTEREY, CA Post Office Box 223340, Carmel, CA 93922 PERMIT NO. 255 Tel: 831-372-3196 www.mprpd.org ECRWSS mprpd/facebook RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

The MPRPD MISSION: To acquire and maintain open space in the District for preservation and use, working with partners and the community, for public benefit, enjoyment and environmental protection.

Out of this World! Stargazing

Programs presented in cooperation with Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy (MIRA), the MIRA Astronomy Club and the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.

Leonids Meteor Shower Geminids Meteor Shower Star Party Radiating from the constellation Leo, This celestial event created by debris Look up at the night sky and revel in the Leonids have been known for left behind by an asteroid known as the night sky’s vast mysteries. Come producing some spectacular shows 3200 Phaethon can produce up to 60 and join us as amateur astronomers in the past. Hunting for meteors is multicolored meteors per hour at its share their knowledge of the cosmos. a waiting game, so we’ll also have peak. A nearly full moon will make the Observe details on the moon and volunteers from the MIRA Astronomy brightest shooting stars visible. faint objects such as galaxies and Club and the Santa Cruz Astronomy All Ages star clusters. Club bringing their telescopes to share Saturday, Dec. 14 | 6 pm-8 pm All Ages other mysteries in the night sky. Garland Park Visitor Center Tuesday, Feb. 4 | 6 pm-8 pm All Ages Tuesday, Mar. 3 | 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Sunday, Nov. 17 | 7 pm-9 pm Garland Park Visitor Center Garland Park Visitor Center

For comfort, warm clothing and hot drinks encouraged. Rain, fog or cloud cover cancels event. For up to date weather conditions , call 831-659-6065 within an hour of program. Bring a flashlight. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Only service dogs permitted.