Waning Winter

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

10:30 am - 1:30 pm

La Honda Creek Preserve

Approximate Total Miles

4.5

Docent Naturalists Renée Fitzsimons and Sarah Schoen will share a wander and wonder walk with you to discover early evidence of seasonal change in nature. This leisurely-paced outing will visit grasslands, forest, and the edges in between on the Grasshopper Loop, Harrington Creek, and Lonely Forest (a short portion only) trails, scouting for signs shown by plants and animals of springtime’s imminent arrival. Please bring a snack for a short break.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Sears Ranch Road Parking Area off Highway 84 in La Honda. From Highway 280, exit Sand Hill Road and head west. Turn right onto Portola Road; make a sharp left onto CA-84 West. Turn right onto Sears Ranch Road (13.6 miles). From Highway 1, take CA-84 East/La Honda Road/San Gregorio Road and turn left on Sears Ranch Road (9.2 miles).

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