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 ActivitySummertime Birding at Sausal Pond
Friday, July 11, 2025
9:00 am
Windy Hill Preserve2
Guided ActivityRestore, Hike, Discover: Oak Woodlands
Saturday, July 12, 2025
9:00 am
Los Trancos Preserve3
Guided ActivityWhat's That Weed?
Saturday, July 12, 2025
9:00 am
Ravenswood Preserve2.5
Guided ActivityDiscovering Dragonflies
Saturday, July 12, 2025
9:30 am
Skyline Ridge Preserve2
Guided ActivityOhlone Footsteps
Sunday, July 13, 2025
9:30 am
Skyline Ridge Preserve2.5
Guided ActivityTectonic Mountain Bike Ride
Sunday, July 13, 2025
10:00 am
Monte Bello Preserve8
Guided ActivityAmong the Trees, Bushes & Flowers
Monday, July 14, 2025
9:00 am
Thornewood Preserve3.5
Guided ActivityExplorer Hike: Looking for Leopard Lily
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
10:30 am
El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve4.5
Guided ActivityWandering the Hawthorns Area
Thursday, July 17, 2025
10:00 am
Windy Hill Preserve2
Guided ActivitySummertime Birding on the Coastside
Friday, July 18, 2025
9:00 am
La Honda Creek Preserve2

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