Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Yet More Ways to Meander in Marin

We've previously suggested that if you aren't getting in enough hiking and nature "education" on our Tuesday "Meanders", you could go on an outing with the Marin Agricultural Land Trust, do a hike on Angel Island, or join the Marin County Open Space and Parks Department for a trek in Marin. (Of course, don't forget to sign up for the Spring "Meandering in Marin" hikes offered through the College of Marin if you haven't done so yet).

Here are two more ways to enjoy "The Great Outdoors" in Marin:

Sign Up for An Outing with Point Reyes Field Seminars:

The Spring 2009 (March through September) Point Reyes Field Seminars catalog has just come out. (Click here to view it on-line). Our Wendy is doing these classes (all of which cost $50, $45 for PRNSA members):
  • Wildflowers of Chimney Rock (Sat., Apr. 11, 10 am - 3 pm; our Tuesday "Meander" there will take place earlier that week)
  • Exploring Ring Mountain (Sun., Apr. 19, 10 am - 3 pm)
  • Butterflies for Beginners (Sat., Apr. 25, 10 am - 3 pm)
Other PRFS classes worth considering include:
  • Spring Bird Songs (Lisa Hug; Sun., Mar. 22, 9 am - 3 pm)
  • Poles for Hiking and Walking (Jayah Paley; Sat., Jun. 20, or Sun., Sept. 20, 10 am - 4pm)
  • Adventures in Twilight (Sharon "Heron" Barnett; Sat., Jun. 27, 6 - 9 pm)
Go to the on-line catalog or phone (415 663-1200, Ext. 373) for more information or to register for these and other classes.

Take A Hike With Mount Tam HS District's "Adult Ed" Program

If you want to hike twice weekly, sign up for Wendy's Spring "Meanders" through the College of Marin and also one of tw0, seven-week "classes" ($125 for each series) led by Judy Hall through the Mt. Tam program:
  • Adventure Hiking in Marin (7 Sundays, Apr. 5 - May 24, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm)
  • Adventure Hiking Meets the [West Marin] Stage (7 Fridays, Apr. 3 - May 15; 8:15 am - 2:215 PM; park at Fairfax Parkade and ride the bus to and from West Marin)
For more information, call the Tamalpais Union High School District Adult and Community Education program (415 945-3730) or go to its Web site (http://www.MarinLearn.com).

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