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Preserving and Protecting Parks and Open Space 2 Welcome MPRPD Activities and the community, for enjoyment public benefit, and environmental protection. To acquire and maintain space open in the District for preservation and use, working with partners THE MPRPD MISSION: Cover Photo: Carmel River, Douglas Steakley Photography Steakley River, Douglas Carmel Photo: Cover “The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District moves forward in preserving land and providing public access.” providing public and land preserving in moves forward Park District Peninsula“The Regional Monterey General Manage General Rafael Payan, PhD Let’s Go Outdoors! Development Plan website at www.palocorona.org. We sincerely look forward to hearing from you! link posted on the homepage. You may also go directly to the Palo Corona Regional Park General website for your convenience. Please go to www.mprpd.org and you’ll find the planning and update Your opinions matter, thus we respectfully seek your participation and input. We have established a We Want to Hear from You and several more are forthcoming. believe the site may provide. To date, several public meetings to gather public input have been held Let’s Go activities, Outdoors! MPRPD wants to know what other quality oflife opportunities you experience, apermit-free into entryway Palo Corona Regional Park, and expanded opportunities for important decisions that need to made be for this landscape. In addition to offering anew hiking which now includes the former Rancho Cañada Golf Course. This plan will help guide the very process. MPRPD is presently developing ageneral development plan for Palo Corona Regional Park MPRPD needs your help and we are seeking your invaluable participation and input in the planning Re-use Planning for Former Rancho Cañada Golf Course programming and recreation opportunities for current and future generations. wildlife corridors, preserving our iconic landscapes, and providing world-class environmental education Partnerships like this are important to preserving and protecting critical open space, riparian and for Public Land, Trout Unlimited, the State ofCalifornia, numerous donors, other partners and MPRPD. partnership the between properties’ owners and neighbors, the Santa Lucia Conservancy, The Trust Rancho Cañada Golf Course and its facilities. This conveyance shall monument the exemplary I am pleased to announce that in early 2018, MPRPD will acquire asubstantial portion ofthe former Acquisition Rancho of Canada Golf Course landscapes on the Central Coast. Thank you for your trust in our team! research, maintain and provide public access to over 13,000 acres ofsome ofthe most breathtaking The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) is grateful to able be to preserve, restore, Friends! Dear A Message from the General Manager Fall 2017/Winter 2018 r Register now atmprpd.org
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Fabulous Ferns Bring in the New Year: Discover Marina Dunes Preserve and Redwoods Kahn Ranch Hike Walk the sandy dunes at sunset! Gain an appreciation for all the little Bring in 2018 feeling good after Watch the sky fill with colors as things in life on this leisurely paced finishing this strenuous but leisurely we learn about this dynamic ever- hike. Experience the tranquility paced hike! Tucked in on the changing landscape. From fore of Garzas Creek as you hike into a southeastern end of Garland Ranch dunes to hind dunes the sands host beautiful redwood forest. Take in the Regional Park, Kahn Ranch boasts abundant plant and animal life. views along the way, including the breathtaking vistas, beautiful scenery Discover how this relatively harsh Piñyon Peak lookout tower. This hike and stimulating sounds. This hike environment creates a unique thriving is available only when the seasonal takes you to Fern Falls, then up the community. Instructor: Julie Callahan, footbridges are in. Instructors: Mary Manzanita Trail and down Hitchcock MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. Dainton and Cath Farrant, MPRPD Loop. Instructors: Mary Dainton Ages 10-Adult Volunteer Naturalists. and Cath Farrant, MPRPD Volunteer Saturday | 4:30 pm-6:30 pm Ages 13-Adult Naturalists. Oct. 21; Mar. 3 Sunday, Nov. 5 | 10 am-1 pm Ages 13-Adult Marina Dunes Preserve, Marina Elevation change: Approx. 150 ft. East Garzas Trailhead, Sunday, Dec. 31 | 10 am-2 pm Distance: Approx. 2 miles Carmel Valley Kahn Ranch, Carmel Valley Hike occurs mostly in sand. Elevation change: Approx. 650 ft. Elevation change: Approx. 1,100 ft. Distance: Approx. 4 miles Distance: Approx. 4.5 miles
Get to Know Your MPRPD Parks MPRPD Your Know to Get Nature Night Hikes Discover Kahn Ranch Meet at dusk and venture into the park for a 2-3 hour night hike. Switch off Enjoy a strenuous but leisurely Bring in Spring Hike the flashlight, let your eyes adjust, and paced hike with breathtaking views. Invigorate yourself while experiencing use heightened senses while exploring Tucked in on the southeastern end of the beauty of spring wildflowers. your nocturnal side. Instructor: Rick Garland Ranch Regional Park, Kahn Climb sunny Sage Trail to the Sky Berg, MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. Ranch boasts beautiful vistas, diverse Trail, take in the bird’s-eye-views of wildflowers, and a bubbling waterfall. Mesa Pond then hike down the Maple Ages 12-Adult Take-in the beautiful scenery as Canyon Trail. Experience the sights Saturday | Sunset you hike to Fern Falls, then up the and smells of giant ferns, bay laurels, Nov. 18; Jan. 20; Mar. 17 Manzanita Trail and down Hitchcock and wood mint that thrive beneath Palo Corona Regional Park, Carmel Loop. Instructors: Mary Dainton big-leaf maple trees. Instructors: Mary Elevation change: 300-800 ft. Dainton and Cath Farrant, MPRPD Distance: 3-3.5 miles and Cath Farrant, MPRPD Volunteer Registration required. No walk-ins. Naturalists. Volunteer Naturalists. Ages 13-Adult Ages 13-Adult Sunday, Feb. 18 | 10 am-2 pm Sunday, Mar. 18 | 10 am-1 pm Owl Walk at Dusk Kahn Ranch, Carmel Valley Garland Park Visitor Center, Just before twilight, begin your Elevation change: Approx. 1,100 ft. Carmel Valley search to discover the secretive and Distance: Approx. 4.5 miles Elevation change: Approx. 800 ft. Distance: Approx. 3.5 miles mysterious owls at Garland Ranch Regional Park. Scout their natural habitats listening for hisses and screeches, and watch for these silent hunters. Learn to identify calls and characteristics of some of the local species. Instructor: Rick Berg, MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. Ages 12-Adult Saturday | Sunset Dec. 16; Apr. 21 Garland Park Visitor Center Elevation change: 100-600 ft. Distance: Approx. 3 miles Registration required. No walk-ins.
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Laguna Grande Birding Walk This birding refuge offers something new with each visit! View waterfowl, raptors, and the seasonal migrants California Wildlife Day with amateur birders. From lake-side to wetlands to riparian surroundings, Laguna Grande Park has rich habitats Celebration! and a wide array of birds to see. This program is good for the first-time to Saturday, March 24, 2018 experienced birder. Instructor: 10 am-2 pm Rick Berg, MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. Garland Ranch Regional Park Ages 12-Adult Saturday | 9 am-11 am Nov. 18; Jan. 20; Mar. 17 Recognize the first annual California Wildlife Day Laguna Grande Park, Seaside Elevation change: Approx. 50 ft. FUN FOR ALL AGES Distance: .5- 3.5 miles • Interactive booths • Special presentations • Nature and Discovery Walks • Arts and Crafts Introduction to Birding The ancient sand dunes, vernal ponds, coastal prairie, and wetlands of Locke- Paddon Wetland Community Park create a habitat gem for birds and other animals. Learn the basics of bird identification with amateur birders as you discover the richness and diversity of this habitat. Instructor: Rick Berg, MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. For more information Ages 12-Adult Visit: mprpd.org Saturday | 9 am-11 am Email: [email protected] Dec. 16; Feb. 17; Apr. 21 Call: 831-372-3196 ext. 109 or 831-659-6065 Locke-Paddon Park, Marina Elevation change: Approx. 50 ft. The California State Legislature proclaims the Spring Equinox Distance: .5- 3.5 miles of every year as California Wildlife Day. Celebrate with us! Frog Pond Walk-and-Talk Take a family-friendly walk around Frog Pond Wetland Preserve. Come share stories about the history of this land including the previous landowners and the water bottling company. Learn about the vast array of wildlife that make their homes here. Enjoy the sights and sounds of twilight and early evening. Instructors: MPRPD Volunteer Naturalists. Let nature and Ages 8-Adult Thursday, Oct. 19 | 4 pm-6 pm the wilderness Frog Pond, Del Rey Oaks Elevation gain: Approx. 50 ft. Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles be your inspiration.
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Hike East Garzas Latrines, Bunkers Nature Roll to the Visitor Center and Vernal Pools SERIES for Wheelchair Users No loop trails on this hike! You will This 3-hike series explores Explore the outdoors with confidence be shuttled to the trailhead at East remnants of old Fort on this leisurely roll along the South Garzas Road for a beautiful hike along Ord. Discover the rich history of this Bank Trail. Relish in the beauty of the Garzas Canyon Trail. Hike down to open space area as you hike through being outdoors as you travel along and along the tranquil Garzas Creek, different trails, exploring new lands a paved farm road to a hard packed up to Mesa Pond, then down the steps and varying habitats. Each hike surface. Enjoy the quiet rustle of on the Waterfall Trail to the Visitor will introduce you to a new part of the trees and cooling breeze as you Center. Instructor: Matt Connors, the story that built this landscape. learn about plants inhabiting the MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. Instructors: Julie Callahan area. Instructor: Karah Silacci, MPRPD Family Discoveries Ages 12-Adult and Allen McClellan, MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. Saturday, Nov. 18 | 9 am-12:30 pm Volunteer Naturalists. Ages All Garland Park Parking Lot Ages 12-Adult Saturday | 10 am-1 pm Elevation gain: Approx. 850 ft. Saturday | 9 am-11 am Nov. 4; Apr. 7 Distance: Approx. 4.3 miles Jan. 6 | Hunt for Fort Structures South Bank Trailhead, Carmel Elevation change: Approx. 250 ft. 8th Ave. & Gigling Rd. Parking Area, Distance: Approx. 3 miles Seaside What is a Home? Volunteers will be available to provide Feb. 3 | Beaches, Bunkers, assistance. What do you really need to make a and Stilwell Hall home? Learn about what is absolutely Divarty St. and 1st Ave., Marina needed to live. Discover how animal homes are similar to ours. See how Mar. 4 | Vernal Pools and a thriving neighborhood full of birds Commanche’s Grave and animals make your home a Inter-Garrison Rd. and Jerry Smith better place to live. Instructor: Jessica Corridor Parking, Seaside Elevation change: Approx. 200 ft. Williamson, CSUMB Service Learner. Distance: 4-5 miles Ages 7-Adult Saturday, Dec. 2 | 10 am-12 pm Locke-Paddon Park, Marina Walk Among the Wildflowers Elevation change: Approx. 50 ft. Distance: .5- 3.5 miles at Porter Ranch Grab your galoshes! We want to share this awe-inspiring experience with Twilight Hike you. Bring your camera, take pictures and wander among the wildflowers. through the Park Fill your sights with views of fields and Mushroom Appreciation Hike Discover a hidden treasure in the heart hills covered with the colors of spring Join amateur mushroom enthusiasts of the region on this twilight-to-sunset at one of the regions oldest cattle on this informative hike describing hike at Palo Corona Regional Park. ranch. Instructors: Elkhorn Slough and identifying the various fungi that Experience a variety of habitats that Foundation staff. pop-up on the Monterey Peninsula. provide both permanent and seasonal Learn tips and techniques designed Ages 7-Adult homes for a surprisingly wide range of to introduce you to a world of Saturday, Apr. 7 | 10 am-12 pm wildlife. Discover unexpected species appreciating mushrooms in the parks (day, dusk and night “shifts”) and their Porter Ranch, Las Lomas Elevation change: Approx. 250 ft. and in your back yard. Instructor: Julie array of adaptive habits. Instructor: Distance: Approx. 2 miles Callahan, MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. Rick Berg, MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. Ages 8-Adult Ages 10-Adult Saturday, Jan. 13 | 10 am-12 pm Saturday, Feb. 17 | 5:15 pm-7:15 pm Garland Park Visitor Center Palo Corona Regional Park, Carmel Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10 am-12 pm Elevation gain: Approx. 250 ft. Distance: .5- 3.5 miles Fort Ord National Monument Registration required. No walk-ins. Elevation gain: 100-300 ft. Distance: Approx. 2 miles Mushrooms will not be picked or collected during this hike.
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Secrets of a Beak Tule, Tule! What does the shape of a beak tell us Tules are wetland plants which about a bird? Find out how we can provide important habitat for look at the different shapes of birds’ many animals. These plants offered beaks to know more about them. significant resources for many native Through art, hands-on exploration, groups and early settlers. Come learn and observation we will come to know what happens in “the tule” — and much more about this amazingly the many ways tules can be used. We diverse group of creatures. Instructor: will also make small tule boats for you Valentine Hemingway. to take home. Instructor: Valentine Ages 3-8 Hemingway. Sunday, Mar. 18 | 10 am-11:30 am Ages 4-10 Garland Park Visitor Center Saturday, Nov. 18 | 10 am-11:30 am Frog Pond, Del Rey Oaks Secret Lives of Pacific Chorus Frogs Discover the life and habitats of Uncover the Secrets the Pacific chorus frog from egg to of the Pond tadpole to adult. Learn to speak frog Explore Frog Pond Wetland Preserve. language. Game-play teaches us ways We will investigate its different tadpoles protect themselves in the habitats, discovering which fascinating water. This adventure includes a hike plants and animals live there. By around the pond searching for our asking “what is a habitat,” we will amphibian friends and exploring the understand why certain creatures frog’s habitat. Instructor: Valentine and plants live in some areas and Hemingway. not in others. We will use our words, Ages 4-10 art, song, and games to better our Sunday, Jan. 21 | 3 pm-4:30 pm understanding. Instructor: Valentine Frog Pond, Del Rey Oaks Hemingway Ages 4-10 Saturday, Feb. 10 | 10 am-11:30 am Frog Pond, Del Rey Oaks
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If you can, we’d like to talk to you. Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and skills about nature with others? We’re always looking for Outdoor Educators for the Let’s Go Outdoors! catalog.
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Mushroom Mania! Embark on an intriguing exploration into the varied mushroom habitats of Become a Visitor Garland Ranch Regional Park. Gain a Center Volunteer! new perspective on these mysterious Ever wondered who the volunteers life forms by investigating and are at MPRPD Visitor Centers? It’s identifying these fascinating fungi people like you! Our Visitor Center with a local expert. Discover which volunteers assist the community mushrooms are edible and which are with their questions about the just pretty to look at! Instructor: Phil parks, trail systems and so much Carpenter. Expedition Palo Corona more. Learn about the MPRPD Ages 13-Adult Grab your camera and binoculars, Volunteer Program and how you Saturday | 10 am-1 pm we’re going on safari! This driving tour can join in on the fun. Dec. 2; Jan. 27; Feb. 10 is specially designed for our “Senior Adventurers.” See sprawling rugged Fill out an online application Garland Park Meeting Room at mprpd.org or contact our Program is weather (rain) dependent. acres of grasslands and forests as Volunteer Coordinator at
Teen to Adult Explorations Adult to Teen you visit the old “Fish Ranch.” Take 831-659-6065 in breathtaking views and share [email protected]. Carmel River Watershed Tour memories on this van safari. We’ll stop Learn about the Carmel River and all along the way to stretch our legs and it does for our natural and man-made snap a few photos. Instructor: MPRPD communities on this driving tour. This Staff and Volunteer Naturalists. Owls of Monterey County beautiful river is a main source of Ages 55+ Just before twilight, your evening water and supports unique habitats Wednesday, Nov. 8 introduction to these secretive and rich with animal and plant life. 9:30 am-12:30 pm mysterious birds begins with general Explore the watershed while seeing Palo Corona Regional Park, Carmel owl biology, including the calls and the effects of fire, storms and more. Minimal hiking required. identification of our eight local Instructors: Carmel River Watershed species. After darkness settles, we’ll Conservancy and MPRPD Staff and scout their natural habitats that Volunteer Naturalists. may be busy with annual breeding Ages 13-Adult activities. We’ll listen for hisses and Thursday | 9 am-1:30 pm screeches, and watch for these silent Nov. 9; Mar. 15 hunters. Instructor: Bruce Elliott. Garland Park Parking Lot Ages 13-Adult Registration is required, space is limited. Saturday, Mar. 17 | 5 pm-9 pm Garland Park Meeting Room Includes night hike. Wildlife Tracking Basics Have you ever seen animal tracks but were not sure who they belong to? Do California Condors! you want to know how to recognize Coming back from near extinction, tracks that wildlife leave behind in our the California condor is the largest parks? Learn the basics of identifying and perhaps most magnificent bird in common mammal tracks in this the skies of North America. Join this hands-on workshop. Instructor: Bart introductory presentation on condor Kowalski. biology, followed by a field trip along Ages 16-Adult the Big Sur coast for opportunities to Sunday | 9 am -12 pm view condors--once released and now Oct. 15; Jan. 21 established as wild, breeding birds. UCNR Ford Ord Natural Reserve, Instructor: Bruce Elliott. Marina Ages 13-Adult Saturday, Jan. 20 | 9 am-2 pm Location to be determined.
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Walk with the Doc: Mindful Meditation Bring in the New Year - Inspiration Point in the Park Outdoors! Be inspired by breathtaking views Being in nature invites you to engage Start the new year exercising outdoors while learning to boost your energy your senses and come into contact in a friendly and comfortable level, improve your metabolism, with the natural world. Mindfulness environment. Join local physicians that tone your muscles and reduce your meditation cultivates awareness specialize in Family Medicine, Wellness
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Community Happenings Community incorporating a manageable fitness emotions, the breeze, the sounds outdoor experience. Encourage routine into your busy life. Eating of birds, the warmth of the sun. yourself to get out and get healthy better, exercising more, taking time Experience guided sitting meditation, today. Instructors: Cindy Lee MD and for you – the benefits are unlimited. mindful walking and informal Jay Edmonds, Jr., MD. Instructors: Cindy Lee MD and Jay discussion. Instructor: Katie Dutcher. Ages All Edmonds, Jr., MD. Ages 16-Adult Saturday, Jan. 6 | 8:45 am-11 am All Ages 4th Saturday of each month Palo Corona Regional Park, Carmel Saturday, Mar. 10 10:30 am-11:30 am Elevation gain: Approx. 300 ft. Distance: Approx. 3 miles 8:45 am-11:30 am Jan. 27 Sitting Meditation Palo Corona Regional Park, Carmel Elevation gain: Approx. 650 ft. Feb. 24 Sitting Meditation Distance: Approx. 4 miles Mar. 24 Mindful Walking & Meditation Apr. 28 Mindful Walking Get Healthy: Give Back! & Meditation Get healthy while giving back! Bring Palo Corona Barn, Carmel a few cans to use as weights while Please bring a chair/cushion/mat to sit on. you get fit stretching. Learn healthy Wear layers and bring a blanket in case of lifestyle techniques that keep your wind and weather. appetite for exercise strong through the winter. After you finish your “heavy” lifting, donate your canned food items. Items will be taken to the local food bank. Instructors: Cindy Lee MD and Jay Edmonds, Jr., MD. All Ages Saturday, Nov. 4 | 8:45 am-10 am Ryan Ranch, Monterey An optional .25 or 1.8 mile walk follows this program.
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BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT CALIFORNA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Fort Ord National All About Nature Presentations MONTEREY BAY Monument’s Volunteer CNPS hosts outstanding speakers Return of the Natives — Public Lands Day and presenters at its bi-monthly Restoration Events Join a rare opportunity to drive into membership meetings. Talks are Work with RON on restoration projects the backcountry of your local National held on the second Thursday in Nov., rebuilding native plant populations Monument while giving back. There Jan., Mar., and May. To learn more and increasing habitat for threatened are many volunteer projects to choose: about upcoming presentations, go species. With the help of volunteers collecting native seed, spreading seed to montereybay.cnps.org. Check our like you, we can plant thousands of and straw, removing wild mustard, latest online newsletter for upcoming plants to ensure a healthy habitat. salamander research project tasks, field trips. Hosted by: California Native All volunteers welcome! Hosted by: and painting over graffiti. Hosted by: Plant Society. CSUMB Return of the Natives. Bureau of Land Management. All Ages All Ages All Ages 2nd Thursday, every other month Saturday | 10 am-1 pm Sunday, Oct. 28 | 9 am-1 pm 7:30 pm Dec. 2 Native Habitat Planting PG Museum, Pacific Grove at Monterey State Beach! FOR MORE INFORMATION Sand Dunes Dr., Monterey EMAIL: [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION (Live music on the beach!) CALL: 831-582-2200 VISIT: montereybay.cnps.org RSVP is requested. CALL: 831-375-7777 Jan. 20 Planting and Restoration Project sign-ups at site begin at 9 am. at Monterey State Beach! Lunch and free t-shirt provided. Sand Dunes Dr., Monterey CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, (Live music on the beach!) MONTEREY BAY Jan. 27 Restoration Planting at Fort BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Return of the Natives Ord National Monument! Fort Ord National Monument Annual Bird Count and Park Cleanup! Call for location. - Thursday Volunteer Days Come help RON collect data on bird Feb. 3 Oak Woodland Come join us at the beautiful Fort populations. This 10-year project helps Restoration Project! Ord National Monument for year- to gauge the impact of the restoration Lightfighter Dr. and Colonel round Volunteer Days! All projects are efforts in Salinas! Birding will be from Durham St., Seaside outdoors, including collecting native 7 am to 10 am, followed by a trash Feb. 3 Dune Habitat Restoration plant seeds, assisting with salamander cleanup from 10 am to 12 pm. Hosted at Monterey State Beach! research, removing invasive weeds, by: CSUMB Return of the Natives. Sand Dunes Dr., Monterey helping on habitat restoration and All Ages collecting data for sheep and goat Feb. 10 Restoration Planting at Fort Saturday, Jan. 13 | 7 am-12 pm Ord National Monument! grazing programs. Much to see and Upper Carr Lake, Salinas Call for location. learn, and always fulfilling! Hosted by: Bureau of Land Management. FOR MORE INFORMATION Feb. 17 Dune Restoration at Salinas VISIT: csumb.edu/ron River State Beach! All Ages EMAIL: [email protected] Potrero Road, Moss Landing Every Thursday | 9 am-4:30 pm CALL: 831-582-3686 Feb. 24 Restoration Planting at Fort FOR MORE INFORMATION Ord National Monument! EMAIL: [email protected] Call for location. CALL: 831-277-7690 Mar. 3 Oak Woodland Restoration Project! Lightfighter Dr. and Colonel Durham St., Seaside FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: csumb.edu/ron EMAIL: [email protected] CALL: 831-582-3686
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PACIFIC GROVE MUSEUM VENTANA WILDERNESS ALLIANCE VENTANA WILDLIFE SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY VWA Trail Crew Single Day Adventures Science Saturdays Join the VWA Trail Crew for a beautiful From the talus caves at Pinnacles Science Saturdays are family-friendly hike in the Big Sur backcountry. Learn National Park, to the top of the valley events with a variety of hands-on to maintain trails and enjoy the at Fremont Peak State Park, there are science activities for guests of all ages. company of talented people with so many amazing places to discover. Admission for all is FREE! Hosted by: extensive backpacking and wilderness Come out for a day and practice PG Museum Staff. experience. Sign-up for alerts at how to survive in the wild, wander All Ages VWA MeetUp and we’ll invite you to redwood forests or explore tide pools. Saturday | 10 am-3 pm* upcoming outings. Hosted by: Ventana Hosted by: Ventana Wildlife PG Museum, Pacific Grove Wilderness Alliance Staff. Society Staff. Oct. 28 Bats, Spiders, and Snakes All Ages* Nov. 25 Magnificent Monarchs FOR MORE INFORMATION Ages 8-12 VISIT: ventanawild.org Saturday and holidays Jan. 27 Migrations and Sandy’s EMAIL: [email protected] 8:30 am-4:30 pm Birthday CALL: 831-423-3191 $45/day Feb. 24 Animal Athletes MEET UP: meetup.com/ ventana-wilderness-alliance-meetup Scholarships are available. Mar. 31 Bees, Wasps, Honey, Projects run October-May. FOR MORE INFORMATION and Hives Locations vary. *Minors must be accompanied by a guardian. VISIT: ventanaws.org/education Apr. 28 Day of the Dinosaur EMAIL: [email protected] CALL: 831-800-7421 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: pgmuseum.org VENTANA WILDERNESS ALLIANCE CALL: 831-648-5716 ext. 14 *Drop in any time. Youth in Wilderness The Youth in Wilderness program Looking for a educates and inspires the next generation of wilderness stewards and unique location advocates with overnight expeditions into the Big Sur backcountry. Best for your next suited to high school students, teachers and/or group leaders. meeting or event? Must provide own transportation The Garland Ranch Regional Park to the trailhead. Hosted by Ventana Meeting Room is available Wilderness Alliance Staff. for special events! October-November | February-May FOR MORE INFORMATION Our renovated facility includes VISIT: ventanawild.org/youth/ a parking area, deck, restroom youth-in-wilderness and patio, all nestled in the heart EMAIL: [email protected] of our flagship park. Kitchen CALL: 831-423-3191. Outings are free to approved leaders and facilities are also available. participants.
For more information visit mprpd.org, call 831-372-3196 ext. 103 or email [email protected]
MPRPD Activities Fall 2017/Winter 2018 13 MPRPD Park Map N Parks and properties owned and managed Map not to scale. For a complete map by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District MARINA of MPRPD parks, visit mprpd.org. Let’s Go Outdoors! is published by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) © 2017 MPRPD. Reservation Road All rights reserved. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
n WARD 1 Kelly Sorenson (President) SAND CITY [email protected] PACIFIC GROVE Marina, northern Ft. Ord SEASIDE n WARD 2 Shane Anderson [email protected] Seaside, northern Sand City, MPRPD Park Map Park MPRPD southern Ft. Ord DEL REY n WARD 3 Katie Pofahl MONTEREY [email protected] OAKS Monterey, southwest Seaside, Highway 68 southern Sand City, Del Rey Oaks PEBBLE BEACH
n WARD 4 Kathleen Lee [email protected] Pacific Grove, New Monterey, northern Pebble Beach Carmel Valley Road Laureles Grade n WARD 5 John Dalessio CARMEL [email protected] Carmel, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, southern Pebble Beach Board meetings are typically held CARMEL VALLEY District Boundary the second Wednesday of each month. Check mprpd.org for more information. Highway 1 Carmel Valley Village ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH (EECO) TEAM Rafael Payan, PhD General Manager BIG SUR [email protected]
Jackie Nelson Environmental Education Supervisor [email protected] Carmel River Debbie Wyatt Environmental Education Coordinator Volunteers [email protected] Cachagua A special thanks to MPRPD Volunteers. Palo Colorado Road
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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 † ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Palo Corona Regional Park** ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
14 MPRPD Activities Fall 2017/Winter 2018 Register now at mprpd.org Adventure Planner Adventure Planner Your Monthly Calendar of Activities
OCTOBER 2017 PAGE FEBRUARY 2018 PAGE 15 Sun Wildlife Tracking Basics 8 3 Sat Latrines, Bunkers and Vernal Pools | Bunkers 6 19 Thu Frog Pond Walk and Talk 5 10 Sat Mushroom Mania 8 BACK 20 Fri Orionids Meteor Shower COVER 10 Sat Uncover the Secrets of the Pond 7 BACK 21 Sat Discover Marina Dunes Preserve 4 15 Thu Star Party COVER NOVEMBER 2017 PAGE 17 Sat Introduction to Birding 5 4 Sat Get Healthy: Give Back 10 17 Sat Twilight Hike through the Park 6 4 Sat Nature Roll for Wheelchair Users 6 18 Sun Discover Kahn Ranch 4 5 Sun Fabulous Ferns and Redwoods 4 24 Sat Mindful Meditation in the Park 10 8 Wed Expedition Palo Corona 8 24 Sat Mushroom Appreciation Hike 6 9 Thu Carmel River Watershed Tour 8 MARCH 2018 PAGE BACK 17 Fri Leonids Meteor Shower COVER 3 Sat Discover Marina Dunes Preserve 4 18 Sat Hike East Garzas to the Visitor Center 6 4 Sat Latrines, Bunkers and Vernal Pools | Latrines 6 18 Sat Laguna Grande Birding Walk 5 10 Sat Walk with the Doc: Inspiration Point 10 18 Sat Nature Night Hikes 4 15 Thu Carmel River Watershed Tour 8 18 Sat Tule, Tule! 7 17 Sat Laguna Grande Birding Walk 5 DECEMBER 2017 PAGE 17 Sat Nature Night Hikes 4 2 Sat Mushroom Mania 8 17 Sat Owls of Monterey County 8 2 Sat What is a Home? 6 18 Sun Bring in Spring Hike 4 10 Sun Visitor Center: Orientation Day 9 18 Sun Secrets of a Beak 7 BACK 13 Wed Geminid Meteor Shower COVER 21 Wed New Volunteer Meet and Greet Social 9 16 Sat Introduction to Birding 5 24 Sat CA Wildlife Day Celebration! 5 16 Sat Owl Walk at Dusk 4 24 Sat Mindful Meditation in the Park 10 31 Sun Bring in the New Year: Kahn Ranch 4 28 Wed Garland Park Native Plant Volunteer Day 9 APRIL 2018 PAGE JANUARY 2018 PAGE 7 Sat Nature Roll for Wheelchair Users 6 6 Sat Bring in the New Year -Outdoors! 10 7 Sat Walk Among the Wildflowers at Porter Ranch 6 6 Sat Latrines, Bunkers and Vernal Pools | Structures 6 14 Sat Earth Day Celebration 3 BACK 13 Sat Mushroom Appreciation Hike 6 20 Fri Astronomical Adventures COVER 20 Sat California Condors 8 21 Sat Introduction to Birding 5 20 Sat Laguna Grande Birding Walk 5 21 Sat Owl Walk at Dusk 4 Cachagua 20 Sat Nature Night Hikes 4 28 Sat Mindful Meditation in the Park 10 21 Sun Secret Lives of Pacific Chorus Frogs 7 21 Sun Visitor Center: Orientation Day 9 REMINDER: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 21 Sun Wildlife Tracking Basics 8 24 Wed Garland Park Native Plant Volunteer Day 9 27 Sat Mindful Meditation in the Park 10 27 Sat Mushroom Mania 8 BACK Hikes
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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 Do you know your Park District Cachagua Community Park* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ accepts tax deductible donations? de Dampierre Park (unit of Garland Park)* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Your donation helps fund the important work of the Park District, including: Eolian Dunes Preserve ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ • Conservation of open space for the future Frog Pond Wetland Preserve ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ • Protection and restoration of critical habitats Garland Ranch Regional Park (Garland Park) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ • Education of park visitors on the importance of maintaining open space Kahn Ranch (unit of Garland Park)** ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Visit mprpd.org & choose a donation level. Locke-Paddon Wetland Community Park* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IT’S EASY TO DONATE — Marina Dunes Preserve ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Thanks for your generous support of our efforts! Mill Creek Redwood Preserve † ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ To leave a lasting and living legacy of open space to your community, Palo Corona Regional Park** ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ contact us at 831-372-3196.
Registration required for all programs! MPRPD Activities Fall 2017/Winter 2018 15 PRSRT STD Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District U.S. POSTAGE PAID 60 Garden Court, Suite 325 MONTEREY, CA Monterey, CA 93940 PERMIT NO. 255 Tel: 831-372-3196 • Fax: 831-372-3197 www.mprpd.org ECRWSS mprpd/facebook RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
Out of this World! STARGAZING For comfort, warm clothing and hot drinks are encouraged. Rain, fog or cloud cover cancels event. For more information, call: 831-659-6065. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Orionids Meteor Shower Total Lunar Eclipse Star Party Radiating from above the red A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Look up at the night sky and revel in supergiant star, Betelgeuse, this moon passes completely through the its vast mysteries. Come and join us meteor shower is due to Halley’s Earth’s dark shadow, or umbra. During as amateur astronomers share their Comet. The moon will be new with this type of eclipse, the moon will knowledge of the cosmos. The new very little brightness making the gradually get darker and then take on moon is the best time to observe timing for this event great. This a rusty or blood red color. This eclipse faint objects such as galaxies and star reliable meteor shower fills the skies will be visible throughout most of clusters. There will be little moonlight for nearly one month and peaks just in western North America. so be sure to bring your flashlight. time for this event. All Ages All Ages All Ages Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 3 am-5 am Thursday, Feb. 15 | 6 pm-8 pm Friday, Oct. 20 | 6:15 pm-8:15 pm Garland Park Visitor Center Garland Park Visitor Center Garland Park Visitor Center Leonids Meteor Shower Astronomical Adventures Geminid Meteor Shower Radiating from the constellation Leo, Come aboard this virtual space trip! Considered by many the best meteor the Leonids have been known for Celestial objects are viewed and shower of the year. Produced by producing spectacular shows in the discussed using the unaided eye, debris left by an asteroid, this celestial past. With the darkness from a nearly binoculars, and telescopes. We’ll see event can produce many multicolored new moon the stage is set for brightly our 5-day crescent Moon with its meteors per hour at its peak. On this colored meteors with persistent trains. craters, lava “seas” and mountains; night, the third quarter moon will set The sky will darken early so be sure to the spring constellations of Taurus, early, darkening the sky for an out-of- bring your flashlights. Gemini, and Leo; the planet Venus this-world show. All Ages in the western sky near the Pleiades All Ages Friday, Nov. 17 | 7 pm-9 pm cluster; and probably Earth satellites. Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 6 pm-8 pm Garland Park Visitor Center Instructor: Dr. Jim Eagle, MIRA docent. Garland Park Visitor Center All Ages Friday, Apr. 20 | 8 pm-9:30 pm Garland Park Visitor Center
Programs presented in cooperation with Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy (MIRA), the MIRA Astronomy Club and the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
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