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 ActivityIn Search of Manzanitas
Sunday, January 3, 2027
9:00 am
El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve4.5
Guided ActivitySan Andreas Fault Exploration Hike
Sunday, January 3, 2027
1:00 pm
Los Trancos Preserve2.5
Guided ActivitySigns of Winter
Monday, January 4, 2027
9:30 am
Pulgas Ridge Preserve4.25
Guided ActivityTeague Hill Exploration
Monday, January 4, 2027
10:00 am
Teague Hill Preserve7
Guided ActivityExplorer Hike: New Years Resolutions
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
10:30 am
El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve5
Guided ActivitySuper Spores & Seeds – Mid-Winter Edition
Friday, January 8, 2027
9:30 am
Windy Hill Preserve3
Guided ActivityFungal Fun
Saturday, January 9, 2027
9:00 am
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve5.5
Guided ActivityTouch Grass! A Phone-Free Immersion
Saturday, January 9, 2027
9:00 am
Monte Bello Preserve3
Guided ActivityRide the Redwoods
Sunday, January 10, 2027
10:00 am
El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve9
Guided ActivitySentinel in the Sky
Sunday, January 10, 2027
1:00 pm
Sierra Azul Preserve0.25

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