Photo by Avani Fachon, PRNSA. |
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February 6, 2024
Greetings!
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Happy 2024! I always get excited about turning the calendar to a new year. It's another fresh start, an opportunity to look forward to new experiences, including for me, more first-time trail hikes at Point Reyes, as well as hiking my favorites again. This January I began my fourth year working (and playing) at the Seashore, and the Hiking Calendar is a great way for me to consider options and get out to explore more of the park. |
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2024 is also an important year for our park trails, as the Park Service and our partners, the Association and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, will begin master planning for the Seashore's trail system, which we know is a very important way many park visitors experience the special places that make Point Reyes National Seashore incredible. The planning process will include opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ideas about the Seashore's trails, so stay tuned in via the PRNSA newsletters. |
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I wish you good health, good cheer and good hikes in 2024! |
Craig Kenkel
Superintendent, Point Reyes National Seashore
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Point Reyes Hiking Calendar |
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Looking for hiking ideas? The 2024 Point Reyes Hiking Calendar is here! Every year Lena Zentall, park volunteer and creator of Point Reyes Nature, puts together an amazing guide to hiking on the trails in Point Reyes National Seashore. Each month features a new hike along with seasonal highlights and ways to engage more deeply with the Seashore. We hope to see you out on the trail soon! |
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Become a Field Institute Facilitator! |
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Interested in supporting educational programming at Point Reyes? Looking to deepen your knowledge of the park? Consider volunteering as a Field Institute Facilitator!
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Facilitators play a critical role in ensuring our classes run smoothly by gathering class materials, signing in participants, being responsible for group safety and first-aid supplies, and representing the values of the National Park Service and PRNSA. The Field Institute Facilitator Training will take place on Saturday, March 2nd, from 9am to 3pm.
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Upcoming Field Institute Classes |
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The Field Institute calendar is full through the end of April! From birding to kayaking to art and photography, there are so many ways to connect with Point Reyes. Check out upcoming classes below, or find the full class calendar on our website.
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Sun, Feb. 11, 9am - 2:30pm
Enhance your birding skills in dramatic Point Reyes! This class covers bird identification basics, binocular use, and guides.
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Fri, Mar. 1, 10am - 3pm
Hike Olema Valley within the the San Andreas Fault and learn about this active boundary between the tectonic plates.
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Sat, Mar. 9, 9am - 4pm
Bring your iPhone camera and your creativity and discover techniques to create wonderful photos everywhere you go!
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We're hiring a Philanthropy Events & Stewardship Manager! |
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The Manager will join our efforts to build a community of supporters who connect with and believe in our mission-driven work. They will manage all donor-focused events, oversee their own portfolio of donors, and support community engagement strategies for the organization.
Applications due February 20, 2024,
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We partner with the National Park Service to create opportunities for all people to experience, enhance, and preserve Point Reyes National Seashore for present and future generations. |
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