October Regional Nature Journal Club Field Trip @ Rodeo Beach, Marin CA

It's Fall, and the perfect time to go back to one of the fave places to journal: Rodeo Beach! Let's gather at the seaside to nature journal ocean, beach, and birds!

This wonderful location in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area has so much to offer: waves, dramatic cliffsides, colorful pebbled beach, wide skies, and off the coast, Bird Island with craggy perches for gulls, cormorants, and pelicans. For less action (but no less intrigue) the lagoon offers calm space to settle down with the birds and native plants.

Learn more about the location here: https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/rodeo-beach

Free; Suggested $20 donation for the Wild Wonder Foundation.

• We'll meet at 10am at the trailhead at the north end of the far north parking lot.
• 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 3:30 for a final closing circle and connection time, then wrap.

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

Weather note:
If for any reason rain is forecast for the day of the field trip, grab an umbrella and come anyway. There’s not a lot of cover, but we can journal the wet conditions! Do note that conditions may be windy, wed or hot, so bring a hat and plenty of water and sunscreen.

Transit & Parking:

• Public Transit is not available, carpooling is recommended
• Parking is available in along the beach and in the Fort Cronkhite lot.
• Please post on the Meetup group for carpools.

How to find us:
Meet at Rodeo Beach Coastal Trailhead.
(If you come a little late, look for people sketching. :)
Location Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eJWjkY6j2MfqdoGZ9

Bring:

• Seasonally appropriate clothing / dress for variable (including HOT or WINDY) weather.
• Sunscreen and hat.
• Waterbottle (water is available onsite.)
• Nature journaling supplies.
• 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 people: identities, ages and ability levels. No registration is necessary. $20 suggested donation.
• Accessibility: mostly flat and accessible pathways; benches and seating.
• Bathrooms are available onsite.
• Cell coverage is moderate so plan accordingly.

Bring friends and family!