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 ActivityEarthquake Walk
Sunday, February 1, 2026
1:00 pm
Los Trancos Preserve2
Guided ActivityWildcard Ramble at Rancho
Monday, February 2, 2026
9:00 am
Rancho San Antonio Preserve7
Guided ActivityFamilies Exploring the Five Senses
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
9:00 am
Rancho San Antonio Preserve2
Guided ActivityEcology in the Ecotones
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
10:00 am
Monte Bello Preserve3
Guided ActivityExplorer Hike: Four Public Lands Loop
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
10:30 am
Saratoga Gap Preserve5
Guided ActivityWandering the Hawthorns Area
Friday, February 6, 2026
10:00 am
Windy Hill Preserve2
Guided ActivityThe Very Hungry Caterpillars
Saturday, February 7, 2026
9:30 am
Skyline Ridge Preserve2
Guided ActivityRide the Redwoods
Saturday, February 7, 2026
10:00 am
El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve9
Guided ActivityFungal Fun
Sunday, February 8, 2026
9:00 am
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve5.5
Guided ActivityWinter Qigong & the Water Element
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
12:30 pm
Windy Hill Preserve2.5

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