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

Oak Academy

Saturday, September 13, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teague Hill Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
4

This one has “hairy arm pits” while that one is covered in oak apple galls. There’s a couple with lobed leaves, and some others with spiny leaves, while some are deciduous and others are evergreen. Help! It’s time to learn your local, native California oak trees with Docent Naturalists Frances Reneau and Helena Cohen on a leisurely-paced hike at this seldom-visited preserve. With any luck, many will also be fruiting and covered with nutritious acorns, a mainstay in the diets of many local omnivores, including humans. Homemade acorn bread provided! (Note: Carpooling is highly encouraged due to the small parking area; long pants are suggested.) Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after August 30 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close September 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Where to Meet

For this activity at Teague Hill Preserve, meet at the small turnout on the west side of Skyline Boulevard, 13.2 miles north of Page Mill Road and 6.5 miles south of Highway 92.

To ensure your experience on a docent naturalist outing is enjoyable please review these activity guidelines.

For more information about trail characteristics for this event, check out the Midpen Trail Explorer app. To learn more about ADA accommodations for events, or make an inquiry with the ADA coordinator, visit our Accessibility page.

If your activity requires registration, please be sure to cancel your reservation (from your confirmation email) if you are no longer able to attend so others can participate.

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