Photo by Avani Fachon, PRNSA.
February 23, 2024

Greetings!                
Often I find myself out on the trail without a hiking buddy, but in these moments, I’m never really alone. Birds sing hello as I pass by, frogs chatter amongst themselves, chipmunks squeak a question about my day, and voices that I can’t quite make out echo all around. Today, I’m happy to share a new project that will allow everyone to experience these sounds too!
Soundscapes of the Seashore is an immersive digital experience that highlights Point Reyes’ vibrant soundscapes on five remarkable trails – Five Brooks, Bear Valley, Abbotts Lagoon, Muddy Hollow, and Palomarin. Created by this year’s wonderfully creative and thoughtful Science Communication Intern, Avani Fachon, the project highlights soundscapes documented over the past two years by four incredible recordists – Cheryl Leonard, Ernst Karel, Kristina Dutton, and Mark Lipman.
Click Avani's photo above to tune into the trail sounds project!
In the Soundscapes of the Seashore project, these recordings are skillfully woven together through Avani's photography, storytelling, and animations, which bring our trails to life in a digital format. Whether you've hiked these trails a million times or are new to our park, we encourage you to take a virtual trip (solo or with a hiking buddy) to explore how nature’s diverse voices are shaped by their surrounding ecosystems. 
Hoping to see you the next time I’m out on the trail!
Until then,
Zoe Duerksen-Salm
Communications & Grants Manager
Volunteer Opportunity!
Lagunitas Creek Restoration
Sunday, February 25 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? Join the National Park Service, the California Conservation Corps, and the Watershed Stewards Program for a restoration day out at Lagunitas Creek. Volunteers will help plant native species and weed invasive plants to improve the health of Lagunitas Creek for endangered coho salmon!

Snacks will be provided and all volunteers will get to bring home some native seeds!
Upcoming Classes & Events
The Point Reyes calendar is so full! Connect with the Seashore through the upcoming classes below, or find the full class calendar on our website.
Fri, Mar. 1, 10am - 3pm

Hike Olema Valley within the the San Andreas Fault and learn about this active boundary between the tectonic plates.
Sat, Mar. 9, 9am - 4pm

Bring your iPhone camera and your creativity and discover techniques to create wonderful photos everywhere you go!
Sat, Mar. 23, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Join us this month on this 4 - 5 mile walk as we step out from the dark, watery realms of winter into the light and air of spring.
Join Our Team!
We're hiring a Biological Science Technician!
The technician will assist National Park Service efforts to map and monitor grasslands across the Seashore. Working alongside park service staff, the technician will gain on-the-job training in vegetation identification and ecology, invasive plant removal, GIS software, and data management.

Know someone who might be interested? Find the full job description and application portal here! Applications due by March 15, 2024.
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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