September Regional Nature Journal Club Field Trip @ Point Molate, Richmond CA

Join the SF Bay Area Nature Journal Club for a field trip to Point Molate, a wonderful beachy and bluffy area under the Richmond Bridge.

Point Molate is a hidden treasure, a place teeming with bird and sea life, including an eelgrass nursery just under the waves. The land has been used extensively by humans, and is now under restoration for the creation of a new East Bay Regional park. The wonderful folks at Point Molate Alliance steward this place and advocate for protections.

Learn more about the location:
See the history and more on the Point Molate Alliance website

• We'll meet at 10am at the picnic tables between the parking lot and the beach.
• At 10:15am we'll do short intros and a warm-up activity. Then we'll head out for journaling, either in small clusters, or solo, whichever you prefer.
• We'll re-gather together at 12:30 for lunch, to share work, and to socialize. Then head back out for more journaling!
• We'll meet again at 2:30 for a final closing circle and connection time, then wrap.

Note: This field trip ends a little sooner than most, because Urban Sketcher and Nature Journaling friend Nishant Jain (aka: the sneaky artist) is in town and having a book event in SF that evening! Check out Nishant's site for details.

Field trip host: Kate Rutter, Regional Nature Journal Club Trip host

Weather: If rain is forecast for the day of the field trip, wear appropriate clothes/grab an umbrella and come anyway. There’s are some covered areas, and we can journal the in wet conditions! Note that conditions on the Bay vary widely and may be really hot, windy, wet or cold, so dress in layers, bring a hat and plenty of water and sunscreen.
* If for any reason the weather is dangerous or if the area is for some reason closed, we will have to cancel, so check this Meetup site before 9am, day-of.

Transit & Parking:
- Free parking in lots.
- No public transit is close, carpooling recommended.

What to bring:

• Seasonally appropriate clothing / dress for variable (including HOT or WINDY) weather.
• Sunscreen and hat.
• Waterbottle (NO water is available onsite.)
• Nature journaling supplies.
• Binoculars, as there are seabirds and shorebirds!
• Potluck Lunch: Bring potluck treats to share for lunch, and bring your own bowl and spoon.
• A sense of wonder and humor.
• Anything else to make the day lovely for you: folding stool, magnifying loupe, umbrella, depending. ;)

Good to know:

• Open to all ages and ability levels. No registration is necessary. $20 suggested donation to the Wild Wonder Foundation who sponsors these field trips.
• Accessibility: paved and relatively flat and accessible pathways; benches and seating.
• Bathrooms (portapotties) available at on site, but no potable water.

Bring friends and family!