Hikers in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve / photo by Lanette Otvos

Banana Slug Counting

Saturday, December 13, 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
2

It's that time again! Can you help find even more banana slugs than were spotted among the creekside redwoods last year? Join Docent Naturalists Roberta and Jaime Cavazos and Melissa Hero for a family-friendly, leisurely-paced morning spent counting these amazing, bright yellow heroes of the forest while learning some fun facts about them. Bring a light snack to enjoy along the Purisima Creek Trail while keeping your eyes "peeled" looking for this favorite local slug. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after November 29 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close December 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Where to Meet

From the North: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 92 and Highway 1 intersection in Half Moon Bay, travel on Highway 1 south approximately 4.3 miles. Turn left on Verde Road. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road. From the South: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 84 and Highway 1 intersection in San Gregorio, travel on Highway 1 north approximately 6.4 miles. Turn right on the third Verde Road intersection. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road.

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