Friends of Mt Tam

CANCELLED (redflag conditions) - 11am Hike from Rock Spring trailhead. "Spirit and Nature" with docent Tina Meinig
2018-06-24
Sunday, June 24 @11am from Rock Spring trailhead. “Spirit and Nature“ with docent Tina Meinig —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

VC - Closed Redflag Condtions
2018-06-23

CANCELLED (redflag conditions) - Hike from Rock Spring parking lot. "Nuts About Woodpeckers" with docent Brendan Hickey
2018-06-23
Saturday, June 23 #4 from Rock Spring parking lot. “Nuts About Woodpeckers“ with docent Brendan Hickey —Let’s explore the patently weird social mores of the Acorn Woodpecker and trade tales of its massive cousin, the Pileated. We’ll get in a nice 5-hour hike on some lesser-trod trails in this first-weekend-of-summer hike. Moderate

CANCELLED (redflag conditions) - Moonlight Hike rescheduled for Wed 27, 6pm
2018-06-23
This hike has been rescheduled for the true full moon day, Wednesday June 27, at 6PM.

6pmHike from East Ridgecrest Blvd at the intersection with Miller trail. "Last Evening of Spring" with docent Brendan Hickey
2018-06-20
Evening Hike! Wednesday, June 20 @6pm from East Ridgecrest Blvd at the intersection with Miller trail. “Last Evening of Spring“ with docent Brendan Hickey —Circling two peaks and pausing at Inspiration Point. Let’s take a lovely walk into dusk, to listen and reflect and drink it all in. Easy

VC - Tom Brookshire
2018-06-17, 2018-05-20

9:30am Hike from Mt Home parking lot. "Mountain Views" with docent Tom Dewey
2018-06-17
Sunday, June 17 @9:30am from Mt Home parking lot. “Mountain Views“ with docent Tom Dewey —Hike to the top of Mt Tam with views of San Francisco, Mt Diablo and the Pacific Ocean along the way Moderate

CANCELLED - Astronomy Night - MISSION: MARS - Pascal Lee
2018-06-16 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cushing Memorial Amphitheater, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA, 2 Cushing Dr, United States
Jun 16, 8:00pm — MISSION: MARS
Pascal Lee, Planetary Scientist, Mars& SETI InstitutesWe are making progress globally — from the Arctic to Antarctica, from basementlabs to the International Space Station — to achieve the first humanvoyage to Mars. Come explore the what, why, how, when, and who of ourfirst journey to the Red Planet.
Parking Pass Required! Visit http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.htmlfor directions, parking and parking passes.

9:30am Hike from Bootjack trailhead. "Muir Woods" with docent Franklin Young
2018-06-16
Saturday, June 16 @9:30am from Bootjack trailhead. “Muir Woods“ with docent Franklin Young —Hike down to Muir Woods and talk about historical events that have occurred in this special setting. Moderate

6pm Hike from Mt Home parking lot. "West Point Inn" with docent Franklin Young
2018-06-13
Evening Hike! Wednesday, June 13 @6pm from Mt Home parking lot. “West Point Inn“ with docent Franklin Young —Hike up to West Point Inn and talk about its name and its history. We’ll take the Railroad grade back to Mt Home Regular

No Hikes
2018-06-10, 2018-06-03

11-4 VC: Kit Murphy & Debra Brody
2018-06-10

VC - Cate Zovod
2018-06-09

9:30 Hike from Stinson Beach Parking lot, with docent Santi Abascal.
2018-06-09
Saturday, June 9 @9:30am from Stinson Beach Parking lot. Hike with docent Santi Abascal. Moderate.

6pm Hike from Rock Spring parknig lot. "Wild Azaleas" with docent Karen Sappe
2018-06-06
Evening Hike! Wednesday, June 6 @6pm from Rock Spring parknig lot. “Wild Azaleas“ with docent Karen Sapper —A favorite trail along Cateract Creek. A rest at Bart’s Retreat. Enjoy the scented Wild Azaleas. Moderate

9:30 Easy Hike from Pantoll led by Lizzy Silverstein: "Finding Community in the Redwoods"
2018-06-03
“Finding Community in the Redwoods”
9:30 Hike from Pantoll by Lizzy Silverstein
Learn about the incredible communities Redwoods build, not just among themselves but with other plants and animals in Mt. Tam!
This is an easy loop hike: Alpine Trail to TCC Trail and back Dipsea and Old Mine Trails.

11-4 Visitor Center Shirley Beers/Lillian Lessler
2018-06-03

9:30am Hike from Pantoll: "Shinrin-Yoku" with docent Nancy Benjamin
2018-06-02
Saturday, June 2 @9:30am from Pantoll trailhead. “Shinrin-Yoku “ 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. This walk is offered in collaboration with the Healthy Parks Healthy People Bay Area program. Easy

9:30 Hike from Rock Spring parking lot. "West Point Inn and California State Rock" with docent Pat Ernsberger
2018-06-02
Saturday, June 2 @9:30am from Rock Spring parking lot. “West Point Inn and California State Rock“ with docent Pat Ernsberger —We will have a loop hike along Rock Spring trail, Old Stage,and Bootjack or Easy Grade back. We will show and talk about our state rock – the lovely serpentine rock featured in some of the most dramatic landscapes on the mountain. Regular

5:30pm Hike with docent Joan Lamphier from Bootjack (E)
2018-05-30 | Bootjack Trailhead
Evening Hike! Wednesday, May 30 @5:30pm Bootjack Trailheadwith docent Joan LamphierLet’s talk about birds on Mt Tam!

9:30am Holiday Hike from Pantoll: "Owls" with docent Joan Lamphier
2018-05-28
Holiday Hike! Monday, May 28 @9:30am from Pantoll trailhead. “Owls“ with docent Joan Lamphier —-Learn about the owl species that live on Mt Tam. Among them is the endangered Northern Spotted Owl! We will discuss where and when the owls are seen and how they are doing. Easy

9:30 Hike "Muir Woods History" with docent Madelyn Misite from Mt Home parking lot
2018-05-27
Sunday, May 27 @9:30am from Mt Home parking lot. “Muir Woods History“ with docent Madelyn Misite —Hike through Muir Woods and learn about William Kent and the preservation of this National Monument. Moderate

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

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 | 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.
