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Guided Forest Ecology Walk
Join us at 10:30 am every Saturday (June 9 – September 1st, Labor Day Weekend) for a free Docent-lead Forest Ecology walk at Hendy Woods. Meet at the Day Use Area. Learn about redwood forest ecology, plants, animals and much more on this easy walk. Day Use Fee ($8) is waived for those considering volunteering. NOTE: Download a Free Second Saturday Day Use pass for July 14 or August 11 while supplies last.
Find out more »Guided Forest Ecology Walk
Join us at 10:30 am every Saturday (June 9 – September 1st, Labor Day Weekend) for a free Docent-lead Forest Ecology walk at Hendy Woods. Meet at the Day Use Area. Learn about redwood forest ecology, plants, animals and much more on this easy walk. Day Use Fee ($8) is waived for those considering volunteering. NOTE: Download a Free Second Saturday Day Use pass for July 14 or August 11 while supplies last.
Find out more »Guided Forest Ecology Walk
Join us at 10:30 am every Saturday (June 9 – September 1st, Labor Day Weekend) for a free Docent-lead Forest Ecology walk at Hendy Woods. Meet at the Day Use Area. Learn about redwood forest ecology, plants, animals and much more on this easy walk. Day Use Fee ($8) is waived for those considering volunteering. NOTE: Download a Free Second Saturday Day Use pass for July 14 or August 11 while supplies last.
Find out more »Campfire Program: The Magnificenet Redwoods of the East Bay
Join us for after-dark fun! Learn about the beautiful redwoods around you through games, songs, photos and stories around the campfire. Even if you’re not camping, you’re welcome to join us for the program! Dress warmly. WHEN: July 7, 2018; 8-9 p.m. WHERE: Anthony Chabot Park MEETING LOCATION: Anthony Chabot Campground Amphitheater This event is presented by Save the Redwoods League and East Bay Regional Park District.
Find out more »Free Second Saturdays at Redwood State Parks
Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks have collaborated for the fourth consecutive year on public access strategies, and are now offering free day-use admission to more than 40 redwood state parks every second Saturday of each month in 2018.
Find out more »Tidepool Exploration
Tidepool Exploration is brought to you by Redwood National and State Parks, a Centennial Lead partner. 8 am - 11 am (While there is no formal start time and visitors may come and go as they please, park rangers will be on site for 3 hours) Redwood National Park Meet at: Wilson Creek Picnic Area near False Klamath Cove: ~14 miles south of Crescent City, CA or ~7 miles north of Klamath, CA on U.S. 101. Description: Join park rangers…
Find out more »Volunteer with the Trail Crew
Since 1969 the Big Basin Volunteer Trail Crew has helped make it possible for others to safely enjoy the beauty of our park. The Trail Crew meets the second Saturday of each month, rain or shine. A typical workday lasts until mid-afternoon. Please bring your own work gloves, lunch and water. Join us for a unique perspective of Big Basin, a lively and productive experience with others who share a love of these redwood forests, and the satisfaction of participating…
Find out more »Coffee Talk and Crafts
Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Come to the Sempervirens Room next to Headquarters for free coffee or hot chocolate! This is a great way to start your day in Big Basin. A Docent will be happy to answer your questions about the park and help get you going on the right trail. And bring the kids for a fun craft!
Find out more »Family Nature Program
Join a Big Basin Interpreter for a 30-minute kids’ nature activity. Family friendly. Meet at our Nature Lodge/Museum.
Find out more »Meteor Trail Hike
Join a Docent on one of our most diverse hikes—by mountain streams, oak woodlands, chaparral and redwoods. You’ll discuss forests, flowers and fires on a six-mile, 3.5-hour hike. This somewhat strenuous ascent is rewarded with ocean views on a clear day. Bring water, lunch and good hiking shoes. Meet at Park Headquarters.
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