Hikers enjoying sunset sky at Monte Bello Preserve

Docent-Led Activities

Sunset hikers at Monte Bello Preserve (Karl Gohl)

All Midpen guided activities are developed and provided by docent naturalists who have completed an extensive training program. Our docents volunteer their time to share knowledge and enthusiasm with you about the natural and cultural history of Midpen preserves. All guided activities are FREE and only some require reservations – please click on a specific activity title to determine if reservations are needed. The system will accept reservations two weeks in advance of an activity date and allows a maximum of 4 people per reservation. Please be sure to cancel your reservation (from your confirmation email) if you are no longer able to attend so others can participate.

Heavy rain cancels hike activities unless otherwise noted in the description.

To learn more about ADA accommodations for events, or make an inquiry with the ADA coordinator, visit our Accessibility page.

TitleDate Sort descending CategoryPreserveMiles
Guided ActivityWhere Curiosity Leads
Sunday, March 1, 2026
11:00 am
Picchetti Ranch Preserve2
Guided ActivityEarthquake Trivia
Sunday, March 1, 2026
1:30 pm
Los Trancos Preserve2
Guided ActivityTo the Top
Monday, March 2, 2026
10:00 am
Windy Hill Preserve8
Guided ActivityWaning Winter
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
10:30 am
La Honda Creek Preserve4.5
Guided ActivityFull Moon on Black Mountain
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
4:00 pm
Monte Bello Preserve6
Guided ActivityExplorer Hike: Lichen Eyes
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
10:30 am
El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve4.5
Guided ActivityFerns & Friends
Friday, March 6, 2026
9:30 am
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve5.5
Guided ActivityExploring the Hawthorns Area
Saturday, March 7, 2026
10:00 am
Windy Hill Preserve2
Guided ActivitySunset Serenity
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2:30 pm
Russian Ridge Preserve5
Guided ActivityTails & Twilight Trails
Saturday, March 7, 2026
6:00 pm
Fremont Older Preserve3

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