Guided weekday hike!Join us for a walk in the woods! It's a perfect chance to stay active, meet new friends, and enjoy the great outdoors together. Meet at 9:00 AM sharp! Lace up your shoes, bring water, layers, and sun protection. Meet at the Purisima Creek Redwoods Roadside parking area! There are two lots and it can be confusing, put in these GPS Coordinates for parking: 37°25'48.7"N 122°18'48.2"W. Hike 5 miles, 700 elevation gain.Hike hosted by the Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks and guided by volunteer naturalist Dennis Ru Upper Huddart Park.

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Enjoy a shady, moderately-paced hike among oaks and redwoods as you learn about August Schilling, the owner of the grand estate that once graced this property. Join Docent Naturalists Mary Brunkhorst, Susan Dunn, and Nick Yatsko to enjoy the cultural stories and natural history of this tucked-away preserve. Your route will follow the Schilling and Bridle trails, and the hike includes a snack break near Dennis Martin Creek before retracing the trails back to the top. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after August 5 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close August 18 at 2:00 p.m. Where to Meet:Meet at the Thornewood Parking Area on La Honda Road. From I-280, take the Highway 84/Woodside Road exit. Follow Highway 84/Woodside Road through Woodside and then to a junction with Portola Road at 3.3. miles. Bear right to stay on Highway 84, now La Honda Road. At 4.9 miles from Highway 280, turn left at a brick wall marked 895-897; look for the Midpen sign just inside this gate. The small parking area is on the right about 500 feet from the entrance gate. Please do not drive beyond this lot toward the private residences. Alternatively, from the junction of Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard) and Highway 84 in Sky Londa, take Highway 84/La Honda Road north 1.9 miles and turn right at the brick wall marked 895-897.

Join expert EV docents for an exploration of the science and nature of the Palo Alto Baylands.

Join expert EV docents for an exploration of the science and nature of the Palo Alto Baylands.

Join the EV for a fun exploration of local open space, led by our environmental educators. Intended for all ages 6 and up.

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Join Docent Naturalists Noa Doitel, Susan Bernhard, Ann Reisenauer, and Maureen Draper for a scenic hike and views of the sun as it sinks beyond the horizon. You'll follow the Charquin Trail to the Alder Spring and Hawk Ridge trail, then head back up to Ridge Trail. On the return trip you’ll follow the Badger’s Byway and Ridge trails back to the parking area, paying special attention to how birds respond to the approaching dusk. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy views of both the ocean and the bay, gaining a vantage point from which to identify Mt. Diablo and other local landmarks. Bring a snack to enjoy while you watch the sun set behind the rolling hills and the ocean. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after August 8 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close August 21st at 2:00 p.m Where to Meet:Meet at the pull out area opposite Russian Ridge Preserve gate RR01, located on Skyline Boulevard 1.2 miles north of Page Mill Road and 6 miles south of Highway 84. Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 40 minutes travel time.