Natural History of the SF Bay Area

With Diane West-Bourke

WINTER 2012 HIKE SCHEDULE and DIRECTIONS TO HIKES

"NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SF BAY AREA" hikes begin on:

TUESDAY JAN. 17 OR WEDNESDAY JAN. 18

Join us to experience the beauty & astonishing natural diversity of the SF Bay Area. Weekly natural history field trips explore habitats & trails of the coast, forests, mountains & marshes. Flora, fauna & fun! Tell a friend! (Hikes 10:00-3:00; easy to moderate; 3-5 miles; terrain variable; rain or shine.)

TUITION: $165/full 10-week series (includes free Guest Pass). Half-session, $100/any 5 classes. Drop-ins $25/class (exact change or check please).

REGISTRATION: use method "A" OR "B" below. Class size limited—pre-registration recommended.

A. TO PRE-REGISTER BY MAIL: Print out Registration form) and send with your check to the address on the form (or payment due by class #1).

B. TO REGISTER AT FIRST CLASS: Check Hike Schedule for location of first hike

CLASS LOCATIONS: Meet each week at a designated Bay Area trailhead. Hiking itinerary & driving directions will be distributed to registrants at Class #1. Complete HIKE SCHEDULE, LOCATIONS & DIRECTIONS are also posted on this website when classes begin. Bring binoculars, lunch & hiking gear.

DROP-INS & MAKE-UP HIKES: Check out the HIKE SCHEDULE & trailhead DIRECTIONS for both Tuesday & Wednesday classes. Destinations subject to change—please confirm location with a Registrant or Instructor before coming.

HIKE SCHEDULE: Classes meet at the specified field site at 10am & conclude by 3:00, unless noted otherwise. Note: more distant destinations may meet later. We hike rain or shine, but in case of heavy rain or storms, trips may be revised or cancelled. Current registrants will be notified of any last minute itinerary changes via phone tree or e-mail. "Drop-ins" are welcome ($25/class)—please confirm the trip destination with a class member, or the instructor before coming. Registrants who want to "make-up" a missed hike, may attend an alternate day.

Verify meeting locations & driving instructions to field site trailheads - click “DIRECTIONS”.

TUESDAY CLASSES

1/17	Stevens Creek Co. Park	2/21	Canyon Rd./Butano Ridge
1/24	Alviso Marina	2/28	Fremont Older Open Space
1/31	Henry Cowell State Park	3/6	Jasper Ridge
2/7	Princeton Harbor	3/13	San Bruno Mtn. Co. Park
2/14	Neary Lagoon/Lighthouse	3/21	Pt. Lobos State Park

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

1/18	Stevens Creek Co. Park	2/22	Jasper Ridge
1/25	Henry Cowell State Park	2/29	Canyon Rd./Butano Ridge
2/1	Alviso Marina	3/7	Pt, Lobos State Park
2/8	Neary Lagoon/Lighthouse	3/14	Fremont Older Open Space
2/15	Princeton Harbor	3/21	San Bruno Mtn. Co. Park

• NO CLASSES MARCH 27 & 28, 2012 — SPRING BREAK!

• SPRING 2012 CLASSES BEGIN TUES. APR. 3 & WED. APR. 4—location TBA

This site was last updated 12/14/11