I spent the day dodging rain squalls and freezing wind at the Lighthouse Overlook with fellow docent, David on Thursday April 4. We could see numerous squalls slowly moving across the ocean which gave us plenty of time to huddle under an umbrella and protect the scope from getting wet before each squall hit.
Read MoreVolunteering every Thursday in March has been a great opportunity to closely observe the progress of the elephant seal weaned pups. On March 28th, I had a split shift — the Point Reyes Lighthouse in the morning and Drakes Beach in the afternoon.
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Join the Marin chapter of the California Native Plant society to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2024 by accepting the Wild Plant Challenge!
Read MoreIt’s the end of the breeding season and the last elephant seals on the beach are the cutest ones — the chubby weaned pups aka “weanlings” or “weaners”.
Read MoreVisibility was outstanding in Point Reyes on Thursday March 14 so I eagerly raised my hand to be posted at the Lighthouse as a Winter Wildlife docent for the day.
Read MoreFor the first time all season, I was posted at Drakes Beach - the headquarters of the Winter Wildlife Docent program. The beach remains closed due to elephant seal breeding activity however when docents are present, the beach parking lot is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Visitors can get an exceptional view of elephant seals from the parking lot.
Read MoreMy second day as a Winter Wildlife Docent on February 22 was a beautiful day at the seashore. I eagerly volunteered for duty at the Lighthouse observation deck knowing such gorgeous windless days are rare on the Point Reyes headlands.
Read MoreThis year was a challenging breeding season for Western Snowy Plover. The year started out strong with many chicks hatching early but only about one quarter of chicks survived.
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All the rumors are true. The Winter Wildlife Docent program is an outstanding volunteer opportunity! With three days of training completed in the fall, I was feeling mostly ready to start volunteering on my first shift on January 25th.
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Looking to escape the summer heat? The forested trails off the Five Brooks Trailhead offer shade and serenity.
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Ready to get out this summer? Join Point Reyes National Seashore in celebrating their first ever Summer of Service!
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Document California's incredible biodiversity on your own or at a bioblitz event near you.
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Marin MPA Watch just announced their summer training dates for volunteers. If you enjoy walking on the beach, this is the volunteer activity for you!
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Do you keep a nature journal or are you interested in starting one? I was excited to join John Muir “Jack” Laws last Sunday on a nature journaling hike at McClures Beach.
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Hiking alone is an opportunity to quiet your mind and open your senses to everything around you. It’s a gift, a privilege, a time to refresh your spirit and feel connected to the earth. I like hiking alone for all these reasons plus it gives me the flexibility to explore at my own pace and to get lost in the moment.
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Owls, raptors, otters, and butterflies are all part of the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin (EAC) 14th Annual Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival on April 21st-23rd, 2023.
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There’s no place like home to the California Turret Spider (Atypoides riversi) where meals must be delivered to the door since the spider never leaves home.
Read MoreThis year was a phenomenal breeding season for Western Snowy Plover. More chicks hatched than ever and there was not a single case of common ravens taking eggs from a nest!
Read MoreThe final data is not yet in, but 2022 is clearly the best season in many years for the Western Snowy Plover!
Read MoreOn August 6, the day’s Snowy Plover Docent assignment was at Abbotts Lagoon Trailhead. I was joined by veteran docents, Joan and Heather, and a new docent, Liz.
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