We were sleeping on the floor of the main lodge at the Clem Miller Education Center. That’s not “the usual” but made sense for this particular Youth in Parks (YIP) trip. I happened to wake up early along with a handful of students, and with those big lodge windows we had a great view of the world outside right from our sleeping bags.

During this short overnight program with YES: Nature to Neighborhoods youth from Richmond, we hiked in the mist, met banana slugs, touched thick moss, painted in nature journals, played indoor games during heavy rain, put our feet in the ocean, and saw tule elk while still in our pajamas.

All children deserve these experiences, and we so appreciate your generous donations which make the YIP program and these adventures possible. We have $30,000 to go to meet our year-end fundraising goals. Thanks for considering making a special year-end gift to help us offer these experiences to more youth in 2023.

Youth in Parks (YIP) is a partnership between PRNSA and local nonprofits focused on community building and mentorship in primarily BIPOC and low-income communities. Together we’ve offered recreation and education experiences at Point Reyes for hundreds of youth since early 2021. Thank you for considering a year-end gift to PRNSA to help us expand this work.

Sat, January 7 | 4:00pm - 7:30pm | Open to All!

Celebrate three years of full moon hikes! Join PRNSA under the full moon at Bear Valley to honor community, the lunar cycle, and getting to know Point Reyes in a different light. Following some time together over cozy drinks and snacks at sunset, we will gather for a group activity before heading out for a moon walk.

Full moon hikes are a PRNSA member perk, but this month we'd like to invite everyone to experience Point Reyes after dark! You can become a member today for just $10 a month.