November is Native American Heritage month. Last week, the first-ever Native American head of the National Park Service, Charles “Chuck” Sams III, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was at Alcatraz to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the Indian Occupation on November 20th and she said, “No longer do indigenous people have to occupy a site to get the attention of the government.” 

I’m grateful for the growing partnership between the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and the National Park Service. PRNSA is also deepening this connection as we plan new summer programming with the tribe to connect tribal youth to their ancestral lands through our Youth in Parks program. 

As you enjoy the season of holiday celebrations, I hope you find time to explore at the Seashore. As a gift, our staff have created a walking guide of the post-Woodward Fire regeneration at Sky Trail. Take this Your Park, Your Place walk solo or with friends. I'd love hear what you are seeing!

This past August, to mark the one-year anniversary of the 2020 Woodward Fire at Point Reyes National Seashore, PRNSA led almost 20 Fire Ecology Hikes through different sections of the burn zone. One of our most popular options was the intermediate Sky Trail hike.

This two-page self guided hike will take you along the Inverness Ridge and through the central area of the Woodward Fire perimeter. You can find the PDF version here, and either read it before hiking, or print it out and take it with you. Enjoy!

The winter Field Institute calendar is full of fun, awe-inspiring classes and programs, with more being added on our website each day. Check out some of the upcoming options below, and act fast to save your spot before they're gone!

Hike at a leisurely pace along Limantour Beach to view the moon. Full Moon hikes are open to current members. Visit here to become a member!

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Hike at a leisurely pace along Limantour Beach to view the moon. Full Moon hikes are open to current members. Visit here to become a member!

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Monthly Full Moon Forest Bathing Walk

Do you find that while recreating in the park you end up talking to visitors about it and answering their questions? Consider joining the Visitor Services team in the Bear Valley Visitor Center to help facilitate positive experiences and connections to the park among visitors. This is part of the park's mission and the first steps in promoting support for and a love of Point Reyes National Seashore. Join the Bear Valley Visitor Center team and make a difference to the park and its visitors!

Are you or someone you know 18 - 30 years old (35 years old if a veteran), and interested in a career with the National Park Service? Point Reyes National Seashore is recruiting for a Community Volunteer Ambassador intern who will have service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve natural resources. In particular, the intern will work alongside park staff to develop, grow, and diversify the Visitor Services and Trail Patrol volunteer programs. This is a 1-year, paid internship. The application due date is 12/17/2021, or until filled.

Thanks to Board Member Melissa Nelken and her husband, Ronald Lee, all gifts up to $20,000to support Youth In Parks programs will be matched through December 31, 2021.