Natural History of the SF Bay Area

With Diane West-Bourke

WINTER 2022 HIKE SCHEDULE and DIRECTIONS TO HIKES

"NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SF BAY AREA" hikes begin on:

TUESDAY FEB 1, OR WEDNESDAY FEB 2, 2022

Welcome to this weekday series of guided walking adventures designed to enhance our understanding & appreciation of regional natural history & ecology. Experience a deepening sense of connection with the living world as we explore the extraordinary beauty & natural diversity this area has to offer.

INSTRUCTOR: Diane West-Bourke; 552 Bean Creek Rd. #33, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Tel: 831-566-9523 <westbourke@earthlink.net> <www.NatureExplorations.net>

FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE: Meet at field site by 10AM. Trips may be revised or cancelled due to weather, or unforeseen circumstances — you will be notified via Phone Tree or Text of any changes. If you must miss a class, please notify your carpool, not the instructor.

TUITION: $240/person for 6 hikes. One free guest pass/series. Drop-in hikes are $45/each, IF space is available.

REGISTRATION: Print out Registration form) and send with your check to the address on the form (OR register with instructor at Class #1).


TUESDAY HIKE SCHEDULE

     2/1 Foothills Park

      2/8 Coyote Hills Regional Park

      2/15 Natural Bridges State Park

      2/22 Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

   3/1-3/15 NO CLASSES

      3/22 Almaden Quicksilver County Park (McABee entrance)

      3/29 Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve

	WEDNESDAY HIKE SCHEDULE
2/2	Foothills Park
2/9	Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
2/16	Coyote Hills Regional Park
2/23	Natural Bridges State Park (+ TBA)
3/1-3/15	NO CLASSES
3/23	Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve
3/30	Almaden Quicksilver County Park (McABee entrance)

TRANSPORTATION: Students are encouraged to carpool to field sites. Transportation costs & any entry fees to be shared by carpool members. Bring park passes & coupons.

WHAT TO BRING: layered clothing; sturdy, comfortable walking shoes or boots; day pack; lunch, snack and ample liquids; appropriate outdoor gear; large handkerchief; small first aid/personal hygiene kit (toilet paper, medications...); emergency whistle; hat or visor; sunscreen; sunglasses; road maps; park passes; field notebook & pen. Binoculars, field guides & camera are optional, but helpful.