Photo: Julie Byerly

May 16, 2025



Dear Point Reyes National Seashore , 



At the end of April, I joined partners from across the country in Washington D.C. to advocate for our national parks. At a time of unprecedented change and worrying uncertainty for these treasured places, PRNSA proudly stood with fellow advocates during the National Park Foundation’s (NPF) Hill Day to champion our parks and the communities that depend on them.

This was my first visit to Capitol Hill, and given the current climate, it felt especially meaningful. I was part of a small delegation of nonprofit leaders representing the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Together, we met with the offices of Representatives Lateefah Simon, Nancy Pelosi, Zoe Lofgren, Jared Huffman, and Mike Thompson, as well as the office of Senator Adam Schiff to advocate for NPS funding and discuss staffing concerns and deferred maintenance needs.        

Sam and partners in Washington D.C. at the National Park Foundation's Hill Day.

Altogether, park partners from across the country held over 250 meetings with members of both chambers of Congress from across the political spectrum. Our collective voice was powerful. The day after our visit, bipartisan legislation was introduced to extend the Legacy Restoration Fund, which supports critical infrastructure projects across the national park system, including those at Point Reyes National Seashore.

It was an honor to represent the many people who care for Point Reyes National Seashore in Washington—not just NPS and PRNSA staff, but also park visitors, supporters, members, partners, and volunteers. . . all of you! The unique relationships and stories of connection our community has to this place are energizing, and that energy carried through into our congressional meetings—after all, who wouldn’t want to talk about some of the world’s most beautiful places? 

I’m happy to be back on the ground here at the Seashore, as committed as ever to our shared conservation, education, and community-building goals, and with a deep gratitude to the National Park Foundation. Their leadership and thoughtful planning made this trip not only possible, but truly meaningful. If you’d like to add your voice to the chorus of many speaking out for our remarkable public lands, take action here, or contact your representatives.

In solidarity,

Sam Chiriboga

Associate Director

Singing fish? A springtime color duet? Illusory songsters? Point Reyes’ terrestrial and aquatic landscapes are flourishing with unique wonders this May, from the plainfin midshipman's surprisingly loud mating call to the symbiotic relationship between lupine and the bacteria rhizobium.

Explore these Point Reyes wonders in the latest Monthly Marvels issue…and then go out to experience the delights for yourself!

"Seen Any Whales Today?"

Photo: Ellen Greenblatt

In February, two Seashore rangers and two winter wildlife docents ventured down to Baja California on a six-day exploration to learn more about and observe gray whales and their calves. The group brought their experiences back to share widely with park guests as well as fellow volunteers and rangers, underscoring their dedication to making visitor experiences at the Seashore as rich as possible.

Read volunteer Ellen Greenblatt's account of this spectacular learning opportunity.

Classes & Events

Tomales Point Cape Ivy Removal

Sat., May 17, 11am-2pm

Join park staff and volunteers in removing invasive plant species at Tomales Point to restore our shoreline habitats. Meet at the trailhead.

Volunteer: North Beach Workday

Sat., May 24 11am-1pm

Join park staff and volunteers in removing invasive plant species at North Beach to restore our shoreline habitats. Meet by the visitor parking lot

Thursday Weeders at Abbotts Lagoon

May 29, 10am-2pm

Join PRNSA and park staff every other Thursday from 10am-2pm at Abbotts Lagoon to help restore critical coastal dune habitat.

Council of All Beings Point Reyes

Sat., June 7, 10am-3pm

During this practice of empathy and connection, invite the presence of an animal, plant, element, or landscape to speak through you.

Morgan Horse Ranch Open House

Sat., June 7, 11am-2pm

Visit the Morgan Horse Ranch to meet the Morgan Horses that call Point Reyes home and participate in a variety of ranch activities.

Drawing

Sun-Flowers

Sat., Aug 9, 10am-2pm

Draw the beautiful flowers of summer and explore a variety of colored pencil and botanical drawing techniques.

All levels welcome.

May Announcements

PRNSA currently offers classes taught by expert instructors on a variety of topics through the Field Institute. How should we adapt these programs to meet the needs of today?

Help us shape the future of public classes in Point Reyes by sharing your opinions in this short survey! We're collecting responses through May 31.

Members receive discounts on classes and purchases at our park stores, as well as invitations to special members-only events, including monthly Full Moon Hikes.

Become a member or renew your membership by May 31 and receive a gift membership for a friend! Let us know in the comments section on your sign-up form who you'd like to gift a membership to.