Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Join Docent Naturalists Fran Keeler, Mary Brunkhorst, Lindsay Joye, and Inga Buyse for a moderately-paced, exercise-focused hike on trails with beautiful scenery. You’ll meet at the Picchetti Ranch Parking Area, carpool to the Waterwheel Creek trailhead, and hike Read More »

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Join Docent Naturalists Liza Coe, Catherine Xun, Dave Kocsis, Naureen Moon, NASA scientists, and local amateur astronomers for an evening observing the night sky. Neptune and Saturn will be visible (weather permitting). You'll begin with a close-up look Read More »

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Join Docent Naturalists Roger Wigenstam, Peter Maxwell, An Scharlaken, and Steve Crawford for a scenic and aerobic ride exploring three preserves. You’ll start in Saratoga Gap, pedal through Long Ridge and even enter Skyline Ridge, going as far Read More »

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Hike one of the peninsula’s iconic peaks while appreciating the twilight on an evening excursion with Docent Naturalists Dave Kocsis, Lindsay Joye, Padma Satish, and Mallik K. You’ll ramble the Canyon Trail and climb the scenic Bella Vista Read More »

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Experience the twilight’s transition from day to night during a moderately-paced loop hike along the Ancient Oaks, Ridge, and Charquin trails with Docent Naturalists Lindsay Joye, Sabra Abraham, and Padma Satish. Your route will wend through gnarled old Read More »

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Celebrate Halloween with your canine companion on a moderately-paced hike in this dog-friendly preserve. The dogs will enjoy the scents along the Blue Oak, Hassler, Polly Geraci, and Cordilleras trails while their humans learn about the natural surroundings Read More »

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Join Docent Naturalists Dave Kocsis, Steve Crawford, Peter Maxwell, and An Scharlaken for an advanced mountain bike ride on fun trails with outstanding views. You’ll carpool from Picchetti Ranch Preserve to the beautiful Waterwheel Creek Trail and ride Read More »

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Join Docent Naturalists Peter Maxwell, Roger Wigenstam, An Scharlaken, and Steve Crawford for a scenic and aerobic ride exploring three preserves. You’ll start in Saratoga Gap, pedal through Long Ridge, and even enter Skyline Ridge, going as far Read More »

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Looking for a challenging hike that encompasses two preserves and has a fabulous view west? Then join Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub, Nick Yatsko, Marie Faust Evitt, and Lindsay Joye on a moderately-paced trek up to Black Mountain in Read More »

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.When the first rains break the long summer drought, the redwood forest floor comes back to life. Join Docent Naturalists Catherine Xun, Susan Dunn, and Mari Aldridge to find what the water wakes: mosses brightening, ferns unfurling, and Read More »

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.It's that time again: The banana slug count! Join Docent Naturalists Roberta and Jaime Cavazos and Melissa Hero on this family-friendly, leisurely-paced search for everyone’s favorite local, golden gastropod. As you meander beneath the redwood canopy along the Read More »

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.Hike one of the peninsula’s iconic peaks while appreciating the twilight on an evening excursion with Docent Naturalists Dave Kocsis, Lindsay Joye, and Mallik K. You’ll ramble the Canyon Trail and climb the scenic Bella Vista Trail, observing Read More »