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Park area closures due to shelter in place
Park area closures due to shelter in place

Point Reyes National Seashore is closing certain areas of the park effective March 22, 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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lena zentallMarch 22, 2020
In search of California Fetid Adderstongue
In search of California Fetid Adderstongue

On a crisp February day, I set out in search of California Fetid Adderstongue (Scoliopus bigelovii).

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lena zentallFebruary 9, 2020Native plants
A Coho Salmon creek walk
A Coho Salmon creek walk

A walk along San Geronimo Creek in Lagunitas to learn about Coho Salmon. Photo by Catie Clune.

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lena zentallJanuary 25, 2020Salmon
Look what washed up on Drakes Beach!
Look what washed up on Drakes Beach!

In early December 2019, thousands of Fat Innkeeper worms (Urechis caupo), a type of spoonworm (Echiuroidea) washed up on Drakes Beach during a winter storm.

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lena zentallJanuary 20, 2020Drakes Beach
A closer look at Thimbleberry
A closer look at Thimbleberry

Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) is a fascinating plant in the Rose Family and common in Point Reyes.

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Profilelena zentallOctober 21, 2019Thimbleberry, Native plants
Field trip to D Rogers Ranch
Field trip to D Rogers Ranch

A visit to David Evans and Claire Herminjard at the D Rogers Ranch, home of Marin Sun Farms in Point Reyes.

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lena zentallOctober 16, 2019
Field trip to Hamilton Wetlands
Field trip to Hamilton Wetlands

Environmental Forum of Marin (EFM) Masterclass 46 learned about land management and conservation in Marin.

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lena zentallOctober 7, 2019Environmental Forum of Marin
Field trip to Rodeo Beach
Field trip to Rodeo Beach

Environmental Forum of Marin (EFM) Masterclass 46 met at Rodeo Beach to learn about geology.

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lena zentallOctober 6, 2019Environmental Forum of Marin
Field trip to China Camp, Mt. Tam, Muir Woods
Field trip to China Camp, Mt. Tam, Muir Woods

Environmental Forum of Marin’s (EFM) Masterclass 46 explored plant communities and Marin baylands.

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lena zentallSeptember 29, 2019Environmental Forum of Marin
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Home page video: The stalwart Great Blue Heron affectionately called "Gill Scott Heron" fishing in the lagoon near the bridge. July 20, 2025