Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Exploration + Docent Led Tour, Free for Veterans Register

Date and Time:
Fri, Jul 18, 2025; 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Add to Calendar Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Exploration + Docent Led Tour, Free for Veterans

200 Nevada Ave, Moss Beach, CA 94038, USA

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37.52407600,-122.51613600 Jayah Faye Paley seminar@polesformobility.com MM/DD/yyyy amOUuwqNAzpGSXwtHmnd12740

Organized By: Loma Prieta San Mateo Hiking

Location: 200 Nevada Ave, Moss Beach, CA 94038, USA

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Event Organizers:
Jayah Faye Paley
seminar@polesformobility.com

Join us for a special docent-led walking tour along the spectacular CA coastline and learn about native peoples, history of the area, geology, geography and the fascinating plant and marine life that abounds in this area.

The San Mateo Coast has offshore up-welling of nutrient-rich water, complex geology with offshore rocks, sea level reefs and pocket beaches, and a generally mild and relatively constant marine-dominated climate. These conditions favor abundant and diverse marine life. The inter-tidal and marine resources within the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve are renowned for their richness and diversity.

From an easy walking path we will enjoy fresh air, a tree tunnel, and overlooks of the rocky seashore. The tides will be high, but a robust living community of marine life thrives in the rocks below the water's surface. Harbor seals make this area their home, as well as a variety of birds. If you have a pair, bring your binoculars!

Sponsored by the Avenidas Senior Center & Co-Sponsored by Sierra Club Military Outdoors - Free for Veterans
Non veterans: $15 contribution to Avenidas Senior Center in Palo Alto is requested

Schedule:

9:30 to 9:45 Arrive
10 Intro
10:15 to 11:45 Walking/Light hiking docent-led tour
12:00 brown bag lunch, including more discussion
1 to 1:15 wrap up and farewells

Parking is free and easy in the lot at the park entrance. Bathroom is at our meet spot. Arrive in time to put on your good walking or hiking shoes, gather your gear, use facilities and be ready for the intro at 10.
Most of our paths are not paved and there are a few gentle ups and downs.

Total Distance: less than 2 miles

Registration Required: Sign up here and click to sign waiver or you can Call Avenidas at 650-290-5400

Level: Easy(1A)

Cost: Free for Veterans; $15 contribution is requested for Non-Veterans (to support programs at Avenidas)

Signup Instructions: You can register here and/or call Avenidas at (650) 290-4500

Bring: Layered Clothing, Sturdy walking or light hiking shoes/boots, Binoculars, Sun protection, Hydration, Bag Lunch

Cancellation Policy: Air quality could reschedule; ALWAYS check this site the morning of the event

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