Friends of Mt Tam

11-4 VC Shirley Beers/Lillian Lessler
2018-05-27

9:30 Hike "Sounds and Silence in nature" with docent Rosalind Gottfried from Stinson Beach parking lot
2018-05-26
Saturday, May 26 at 9:30am from Stinson Beach parking lot. “Sounds and Silence in nature“ with docent Rosalind Gottfried —Explore the natural environs of Mt Tam with special attention to the sounds and silences on the trail. Meet in Stinson parking lot, Dark green Camry, near bathrooms, will have a hike sign on top of the car. Moderate

Moonlight Hike @ 8:30pm from Pantoll with park interpreter Rosanna Petralia
2018-05-26
Moonlight Hike! Saturday, May 26 @8:30pm from Pantoll. “Flower Moon“ with park interpreter Rosanna Petralia —Walk along Old Stage Road to the West Point Inn and back (4 miles) for great nocturnal views of the Bay Area. We will share inspirational stories along the way. Bring a flashlight, water and a snack. Kids friendly. Easy

5:30pm Hike "Mountain Play History" with docent Sue Karp from Bootjack trailhead
2018-05-23
Evening Hike! Wednesday, May 23 @5:30pm from Bootjack trailhead. “Mountain Play History“ with docent Sue Karp —Unwind from your day. Enjoy the quiet of the evening. Listen to the sounds of nature. Easy

VC - Tom Brookshire
2018-05-20

9:30am Hike Hike with docent Santi Abascal from Rock Spring parking lot.
2018-05-20
Sunday May 20 @9:30am from Rock Spring parking lot. Hike with docent Santi Abascal. Route: Connector to Mountain Theater, Rock Spring, Nora, Matt Davis, Old Mine. Regular.

Astronomy Night - Is That Deep Glow in the Night Sky Real? - Laura Peticolas
2018-05-19 20:00 - 22:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cushing Memorial Amphitheater, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA, 2 Cushing Dr, United States
May 19, 8:00pm — Is That Deep Glow in the Night Sky Real?
Laura Peticolas, Assoc Director of Education & Outreach, Sonoma State UniversityThe Northern Lights can appear as a deep red glow here in California. In Alaska, it more often appears as a bright green band, glowing across the night sky. Come learn more about these dynamic lights, their connection to the activity on the Sun, and how photographers are helping us better understand the difference ways these lights are manifested.
Parking Pass Required! Visit http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.htmlfor directions, parking and parking passes.

8am Hike "Mt Tam: the Circumambulation" with park interpreter Rosanna Petralia, and docents Marie Bush & Alexandra Jurasin from Mt Home
2018-05-19
Hike Challenge! Saturday, May 19 @8am from Mt Home parking lot. “Mt Tam: the Circumambulation“ with park interpreter Rosanna Petralia, and docents Marie Bush & Alexandra Jurasin —Let’s retrace the steps of Gary Snyder and Allen Ginsberg’s historic Circumambulation. We’ll stop at 10 inspirational locations to share poems, stories and awareness. The hike is about 18 miles long and requires excellent form and stamina. RSVP only: EMAIL Rosanna.Petralia@parks.ca.gov Challenging

11-4 VC Sarah Martin
2018-05-19

5:30p Hike "TCC Trail" with docent Karen Sapper, from Bootjack trailhead.
2018-05-16
Evening Hike! Wednesday, May 16 @5:30pm from Bootjack trailhead. “TCC Trail“ with docent Karen Sapper —An early evening walk. Through forests, ferns and Redwoods. Coming to beautiful vistas. Easy

9:30 Hike "Mother's Day Pancakes" with docent Shahryar Shahsavari, from Rock Spring parking lot
2018-05-13
Sunday, May 13 @9:30am from Rock Spring parking lot. “Mother’s Day Pancakes“ with docent Shahryar Shahsavari—Join us as we celebrate Mother’s Day on the mountain. We will enjoy an easy 5-mile loop with a stop at West Point Inn to enjoy the pancake breakfast. Bringing your mother is encouraged, though entirely optional! Regular

11-4 VC: Kit Murphy & Debra Brody
2018-05-13

VC - Cate Zovod
2018-05-12

9:30 Hike "Redwood Trees" with docent Maria de La Fuente, from Pantoll trailhead
2018-05-12
Saturday, May 12 from Pantoll trailhead. “Redwood Trees” with docent Maria de La Fuente —We all need strength and balance to live a good life. We can find some great examples in nature. Let’s walk and find some of these meaningful connections between us and the surrounding trees. Regular

5:30pm Hike "Mindfulness in Nature" Alexandra Jurasin, from Pantoll
2018-05-09
Evening Hike! Wednesday, May 9 @5:30pm from Pantoll trailhead. “Mindfulness in Nature“ Alexandra Jurasin. —Experience all of your senses in nature, while being guided through mindfulness practices, and finish the hike feeling like you’ve just had a shower for your mind. Easy.

11am Hike "Spirit and Nature" with docent Tina Menig. from Rock Spring trailhead.
2018-05-06
Sunday, May 6 @11am from Rock Spring trailhead. “Spirit and Nature“ with docent Tina Menig. —Nature provides many spiritual benefits that can help us in today’s frantic world. Discover the mystery of nature…how it can awaken our senses, quiet our minds and open our hearts. Explore the sacredness of MT. Tam as the Miwok Indians did centuries ago and as the animals do today. Easy

9:30 Hike "Health and Happiness" with docent Tracy Stuart, from Rock Spring trailhead
2018-05-06
Sunday, May 6 @9:30am from Rock Spring trailhead, “Health and Happiness“ with docent Tracy Stuart —Enjoy your endorphin high and share it with other hikers while exploring a landscape of Ferns, Sargent cypress trees, Serpentine Rock, Douglas Fir and free flowing creeks. Meet New Friends! Dog friendly hike. Dog permit required. Email park staff for a permit: Rosanna.Petralia@parks.ca.gov Difficulty: Regular

11-4 VC: Shirley Beers/Lillian Lessler
2018-05-06

11-4 Visitor Center Shirley Beers/Lillian Lessler
2018-05-06

9:30 Hike "Bolinas Ridge Views" with docent Lori Febbo, from Rock Spring parking lot.
2018-05-05
Saturday May 5 @ 9:30 from Rock Spring parking lot. “Bolinas Ridge Views“ with docent Lori Febbo —Enjoy some of the most beautiful views on Mt Tam, on a hike inspired by the landscapes of local artist Tom Killion. Regular

9:30 Hike "Shinrin-Yoku or Forest Bathing" with docent Nancy Benjamin, from Pantoll trailhead.
2018-05-05
Saturday May 5 @9:30am from Pantoll trailhead. “Shinrin-Yoku or Forest Bathing“ with docent Nancy Benjamin –What is Shinrin-Yoku? First developed in Japan, learn more about the practice and healing benefits of “forest bathing” to engage your senses with a gentle, guided hike to the Mountain Theatre. Please pack a brimmed hat, a small towel or mat for sitting, and water. Easy

5:30pm Hike "Mt Tam History" with docent Robert Feist, from Pantoll trailhead
2018-05-02
Evening Hike! Wednesday, May 2 @5:30pm from Pantoll trailhead“Mt Tam History“ with docent Robert Feist –Take a break during the middle of your work week and reduce your stress by being out in nature on this beautiful mountain! We’ll keep an eye out for any flora or fauna we may see during this Springtime hike. You may even be surprised by learning some Mt Tam history that you never heard before! Regular

VC - Janet Friedman
2018-04-29, 2018-04-28, 2018-04-22

9:30 Hike "Wildflowers" by docent Lizzy Silverstein, from Dias Ridge trailhead "Wildflowers" by docent Lizzy Silverstein
2018-04-29
Sunday April 29 @9:30am from Dias Ridge trailhead. “Wildflowers” by docent Lizzy Silverstein. –Come join me on a search for iris, poppy, lupine, monkey flower, shooting star, buttercup, ithuriel’s spear, footsteps of spring, cobweb thistle and hollyhock! And of course we will talk about the abundant chapparal. Moderate.

9:30 Hike "Redwood Trees" led by docent Maria de La Fuente, from Mt. Home parking lot.
2018-04-28
Saturday April 28 @9:30am from Mt. Home parking lot. “Redwood Trees” led by docent Maria de La Fuente. –We all need strength and balance to live a good life. We can find some great examples in nature. Let’s walk and find some of these meaningful connections between us and the surrounding trees. Regular.

Moon Light Walk @ 8:30pm with park interpreter Rosanna Petralia, meet at Pantoll
2018-04-28
Moonlight Hike! Saturday April 28 @ 8:30pm from Pantoll trailhead. “Pink Moon” by park interpreter Rosanna Petralia Walk along Old Stage Road to the West Point Inn and back (4 miles) for great nocturnal views of the Bay Area. We will share inspirational stories along the way. Bring a flashlight, water and a snack. Kids friendly. Easy.

5:30pm Hike "Mt Tam Camps" with docent Sue Karp, from Mt Home parking lot.
2018-04-25
Evening Hike Wednesday, April 25 @5:30pm from Mt Home parking lot. “Mt Tam Camps” with docent Sue Karp. –Listen to the evening sounds of nature. Break at one of Mt Tams noted camp sites. Take in the changing light of the evening. Moderate.

11:00 Hike "Mt Tam Artists and Visionaries" led by docent Cate Zovod, from Pantoll trailhead.
2018-04-22
Sunday April 22 @11am from Pantoll trailhead. “Mt Tam Artists and Visionaries” led by docent Cate Zovod. — Since the early days of travel to Mt. Tam, the area has inspired artists. It is a wellspring of creative and spiritual renewal. This session will introduce you to the communities of artists and visionaries who have drawn inspiration from its slopes, and whose work comprises Mt. Tam’s cultural legacy. Guided exercises will help you tap into your own creative side – and research shows hiking gets your creative juices flowing. No artistic background or skill required. Open your mind on this Earth Day and let mountain speak to you and guide your hand as it has for so many before you. Easy.
