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

Slimy Sojourn

Friday, February 26, 2027
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monte Bello Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
3.5

Explore the forest in search of banana slugs, slime molds, and other inhabitants of the wintertime open space with Docent Naturalists Sabra Abraham, Lindsay Joye, and Mari Aldridge on the White Oak and Stevens Creek Nature trails. What fun, slimy, intriguing organisms will you meet? This is a moderately-paced hike and includes a brief snack stop.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Monte Bello Parking Area on Page Mill Road (across from Los Trancos Preserve), 7 miles west of I-280 or 1.5 miles east of Skyline Boulevard. Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 35 minutes travel time.

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