Regional Nature Journal Field Trip @ Baylands Nature Preserve

Let's nature journal together on the shores of the San Francisco Bay! (Palo Alto/Mountain View area)

"Bounded by Mountain view and East Palo Alto, the 1,940-acre Bay lands Preserve is one of the largest tracts of undisturbed marshland remaining in the San Francisco Bay. Fifteen miles of multi-use trails provide access to a unique mixture of tidal and fresh water habitats. In the spring and fall, this is a prime stopover or destination for birds traveling on the Pacific route of their migratory flyway."
~ more at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-Services/Open-Space-Parks/Neighborhood-Parks/Baylands-Nature-Preserve

Field trip host: Kate Rutter
Weather note: If rain is forecast for the day of the field trip, the trip may be canceled and an update posted on the meetup event. Check the program description on Sunday morning before leaving.

Bring:
• Plenty of water.
• Seasonally appropriate clothing / dress for variable weather.
• Nature journaling supplies.
• Pack potluck treats to share for lunch. Bring your own bowl and spoon.
• A sense of wonder and humor.
• Anything else to make the day lovely for you: hat, sunscreen, folding stool, magnifying loupe, umbrella, depending. ;)

Flow of the day:
We'll gather together for our opening circle at 10am, and begin with a short warm-up session. Then we'll spread out to nature journal...birds, marshlands, waterways and skies. We'll gather together at 12:30 for a shared potluck lunch to share work and to socialize. Then we'll head back out for more journaling! At the close (around 3:30) we'll do a final closing circle and send-off.

Good to know:
• No cost to use the nature preserve
• Parking is available along Terminal Blvd, but is limited. Carpooling recommended.
• Public Transit is not convenient; we suggest posting a message on the meetup event for carpools (offers and requests)
• The event is open to all ages and ability levels. No registration is necessary. $20 suggested donation.
• Accessibility: flat, paved trails; some limited benches and seating along the pathways.
• Bathrooms are available in at the entrance on Terminal Blvd.

Bring friends and family!