Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Visit the beautiful redwoods and verdant vegetation of the lower portion of Purisima Creek Trail with Docent Naturalists Nick Yatsko, Kate Bauer, and Nancy Weintraub. You'll enjoy a moderately-paced out-and-back hike under the canopy of these second-growth trees while searching for ferns and banana slugs. Bring a lunch for a creekside stop along the Craig Britton Trail. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after August 19 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close September 1 at 2:00 p.m. Where to Meet:From the North: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 92 and Highway 1 intersection in Half Moon Bay, travel on Highway 1 south approximately 4.3 miles. Turn left on Verde Road. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road. From the South: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 84 and Highway 1 intersection in San Gregorio, travel on Highway 1 north approximately 6.4 miles. Turn right on the third Verde Road intersection. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road.

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.