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SPRING/SUMMER 2022 mprpd.org
Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District
LET’S GO
OUTDOORS!
Your adventure activities guide for all ages
Preserving and Protecting Parks and Open Space
Welcome What’s Inside
Welcome
Registration & Information
EARTH DAY
2 WELCOME MESSAGE
Appreciation 2022
Partnership with the Land and its Community 3 REGISTRATION/INFORMATION
4 IMPROVING AND RESTORING OUR COMMUNITY
Saturday | April 23, 2022
Dear Friends, 9 am – 1 pm
5 GET TO KNOW YOUR MPRPD PARKS
Every so often, we experience a shift in our understanding of this world and how it works. The last two years Marina Library -
have been quite challenging. In response to the global pandemic, we are agile, flexible, and resilient as we pivot 6 GET OUT, GET HEALTHY Marina Oak Woodland
to meet the many challenges COVID-19, and other local and global factors, pose.
7 BLUE ZONE PROJECT OF MONTEREY COUNTY Community Garden, Marina
Through these changing times, the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District’s important mission “To acquire Music, Prizes, and Free lunch
and maintain open space in the District for preservation and use, working with partners and the community, 8
WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, & EXPLORATIONS
for public benefit and enjoyment, and environmental protection” has been a steady beacon of hope and 9 FAMILY DISCOVERIES
opportunity.
10 YOUTH ADVENTURES
Thanks to you, we have risen to the occasion, consistently providing safe accessible open spaces for recreation
and education, protection of our natural and cultural resources, and creation of numerous programs, excursions, 11 NATURE CAMPS
and facilities to be enjoyed by current and future generations. 12 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
Our public service continues to grow thanks to our coalitions with private, not for profit, and governmental 14 MPRPD PARK MAP
partners working collaboratively on research, planning, and implementation of solutions to numerous
15 ADVENTURE PLANNER
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challenges and opportunities. Our provision of positive experiences through the Let’s Go Outdoors! activity guide R AM
is rooted in our highly valued instructors and partners, recognized as the greatest subject matter experts in their
respective fields.
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Starting as a grassroots effort, the ballot measure that made the District a reality was overwhelmingly approved
in 1972. Since then, our mission, vision, and values have been steadfast. We are sincerely grateful for your
continued participation and support as we celebrate the District’s 50th year anniversary. We invite you to
How to Register
continue enjoying the District’s wonderful open spaces and programs, or visit our natural habitat preserves,
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS!
cultural treasures, parks, miles of scenic trails, and delightful programs for the first time. Online | Go to our website at mprpd.org Cancellations | MPRPD may cancel classes due to
or scan an MPRPD QR code. low registration, weather conditions, or unforeseen
With your support and through thoughtful land use and resource conservation planning, we will continue
circumstances. If you must cancel a class, please let
to adapt to a changing world. Together, we will continue to conserve and restore our lands, watersheds, and Phone | Call 831-372-3196, extension 102. MPRPD staff know by email or telephone at least
seashores. In doing so, we shall protect our native flora and fauna. We shall continue to increase social equity
Email | eecoordinator@mprpd.org one calendar day prior to the class. Registration
through the inclusion of people of all abilities by providing access to nature and history. We look forward to your
cannot be canceled online.
help in enhancing our relevance to our region and beyond, working together to make the next half-century as
Registration | Opens 1 calendar month prior to
great as our first 50-years. the activity and closes at 4 pm the day before Reminders | Email reminders will be sent
the activity. Important: You must register for approximately 3-5 days prior to the start of class.
all programs unless otherwise stated. An email
Dr. Rafael Payan confirmation is sent upon successful online Policies | Only service dogs allowed at activities,
MPRPD General Manager registration. Contact staff if you do not receive unless otherwise indicated. All policies are available
a receipt. online when you register.
23rd Annual
Summer Wildflower Show
Surround yourself with a variety of summer wildflowers!
Saturday & Sunday | June 11 - June 12
10 am - 4 pm
Garland Park Visitor Center | FREE admission | mprpd.org
Cover photo by Ivan J. Eberle © 2019.
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Improving and Restoring Our Community Get to Know Your MPRPD Parks
Get to Know Your MPRPD Parks
Improving and Restoring Our Community
A Snapshot of History: Your Vote at Work! Children and adults MUST register.
Your vote approved a ballot measure in 2004 that provided protect and preserve natural open space lands, water bodies,
15 years of funding from July 2004 to June 2019 creating and wildlife areas; and increase park safety and security Nature Night Hike San Jose Creek Hike
the Parks, Open Space and Coastal Preservation District
(Assessment District “AD”). This funding gave our community
patrols. This is a snapshot of just 12 of over 70 projects that
were funded throughout the 15 year period.
Come to the dark side! Quietly prowl
the woodlands and meadows in
Take a short shuttle ride to the trail
head of this scenic hike crisscrossing
Cachagua
the ability to maintain existing parks and recreation areas; search of the life that only comes out
after the hikers leave. Learn about our
the San Jose Creek. Meander through
fields of flowers, lush redwood groves,
Country Fair
nocturnal neighbors and their habits, and grassy meadows that lead uphill
City of Seaside 2006 prey, and animals. Reconnect with the to a picnic spot. Pack food, enjoy a Saturday | July 9, 2022
Farallones Park skills of moving and listening like a snack at Animas Pond, then drink 12 pm to 7 pm
Improvement wild thing, while observing owls, bats, in spectacular views of the coast. Cachagua Community Park
and other predators. Instructor: Instructor: MPRPD staff. 37210 Nason Rd.
2007 City of Monterey Rick Berg, Naturalist. Carmel Valley
Ages 12-Adult
Shoreline Park Improvements Ages 12-Adult Saturday | 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Saturday | Dusk Jun. 25; Jul. 23; Aug. 27; Sep. 17
CSUMB: Return of the Natives Apr. 23; May 7; Jul. 9; Aug. 6; Sep. 3 Palo Corona Park Flag Pole
Restoration Education Project 2008 Palo Corona Park Flag Pole Elevation change: 600-700 ft.
Coastal Parks Elevation change: Approx. 100 ft. Distance: 4-6 miles.
Habitat Restoration Distance 1-2.5 miles.
Ventana
2009 Wilderness Alliance
Turner Creek Trail
Restoration, Big Sur
Bird Walks
Point Lobos State Park Discover our feathered residents at all
Redwood Bench Additions 2010 times of the year. Each season features
different species and behaviors. Roam
the oak woodlands of Palo Corona
City of Seaside and Garland Ranch in search of the
2011 Highland-Otis 400+ species of birds that inhabit our
Park Improvements wonderful region. Instructor:
Heritage Society Rick Berg, Naturalist.
of Pacific Grove
Pt. Pinos Lighthouse Ages 12-Adult Forest Fridays at Five
2012
Restoration Saturday | 8 am-11 am End your week with a guided stroll
Apr. 30; May 7; Jun. 4; Jul. 9; through our local forests. Use your
Aug. 6; Sep. 3 senses to engage with your natural
2013 City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Palo Corona Park Flag Pole surroundings and relax amongst
Elevation change: 20-80 ft. the trees in our parks. Instructor:
Forest Hill Park Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles.
Playground Improvements MPRPD staff.
California State Parks All Ages
Fort Ord Dunes Friday | 5 pm-6:30 pm
2014
Habitat Protection May 20 | Garland Park
Fence, Marina Adapt to the Dunes Visitor Center
City of Pacific Grove Dune habitat is shifty and unique. Jun. 17 | Palo Corona Park Flag Pole
2015 George Washington How does life survive the natural Jul. 15 | Frog Pond Wetland Preserve
Park Playground forces that form dunes? Find out Elevation change: 20-50 ft.
Structure Replacement Distance: 1.5-2 miles.
how plants and animals adapt to
Carmel Valley their home in the Monterey Dunes.
Cachagua 2016 Instructor: Nick Filannino, Naturalist.
Sports Complex All Ages
City of Carmel Mission Trail Saturday | 10 am-11:30 am
Nature Preserve May 14; Jul. 2 Registration
2017 Enhancement & Marina Dunes Preserve Required
Elevation change: 20-50 ft.
Hydrological Study Distance: 1-2 miles.
Scan here
to register
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Get Out, Get Healthy
Get Out, Get Healthy
Get Out, Get Healthy
Mindful Walking & Nature Immersion
Meditation Walking slowly and sensing the
Mindfulness in nature cultivates natural world can refresh, inspire, Community Events – Hosted by Blue Zones Project Monterey County
awareness of whatever is taking place and even heal our bodies, hearts, Looking to ‘Get Out, Get Healthy’ and meet new friends in your community? Monterey Peninsula
within and around you: thoughts and and minds. With invitations from Regional Park District has partnered with the Blue Zones Project Monterey County. Be a part of the
emotions, the breeze, the sounds the practice of Shinrin-yoku (Forest movement, together we can make our community a healthier and happier place to learn, live, work,
of birds, the warmth of the sun, Bathing), participants are guided and play. Instructors: Blue Zone Project staff and volunteers.
inviting wonder and awe. Join us into a way of mindfully relating with
the world around and inside of us All Ages Welcome!
for this mindful outdoor experience
-- evoking a deep sense of relaxation, For more information & registration visit: montereycounty.bluezonesproject.com
combining nature meditation,
belonging, and sometimes, awe. SCAN: QR code above. See BZPMC Eventbrite for May-September dates & locations.
mindful walking, sensory activation,
and informal discussion. Instructor: Instructor: Marianne Rowe. Tai Chi for Energy II
Katie Dutcher. Ages 18+ Tai Chi for Energy combines the Community Clean Ups Walking Groups Purpose Workshops
Ages 18+ Saturday, Aug. 20 | 10 am-12 pm oldest style of tai chi, Chen, with the Help make a positive difference by Walking groups or ‘moais’ encourage People with purpose are happier,
May 26 | 6pm-7pm Palo Corona Discovery Center newest style, Sun, to improve energy, volunteering in your community, social support while adding the extra more successful, and live longer -
Jun. 23 | 9:30 am-11 am Elevation change: Approx. 60 ft. balance, awareness, relaxation and gain experience helping others, and emotional and physical benefits of That means more time to focus on
Distance: 1-2 miles
Aug. 11 | 6 pm-7 pm increase strength and flexibility. Tai add years to your life! walking. Groups will walk together at what matters most to you. Join Blue
Sep. 22 | 9:30 am–11 am chi principles will be introduced with Apr. 6 | 3:30 pm-5 pm least once a week for 10 weeks. It’s Zones Project Monterey County for
Palo Corona Regional Park . each session. Tai chi and the principles Gonzales an active timeout with new friends, these free community workshops,
Elevation change: Approx. 60 ft. provide tools to assist with daily coworkers, neighbors, and others where we will help you pinpoint your
Distance: 1-1.5 miles. activities. Instructor: Liana Olson, who share similar interests. purpose.
Apr. 11 | 4 pm-5:30 pm
Tai Chi for Energy I Senior Trainer and Board-Certified Tai Greenfield Apr. 21 | 5:30 pm Apr. 21 | 11:30 am-1 pm
Tai Chi for Energy combines the Chi for Health Institute. Del Monte Beach (El Estero), SVMH Foundation, Salinas
oldest style of tai chi, Chen, with the Ages 10-Adult Apr. 16 | 10 am-12 pm Monterey
newest style, Sun, to improve energy, Saturday | 9:30 am-10:30 am Castroville 3rd Wednesday of month
Nature Therapy balance, awareness, relaxation and Jul. 30; Aug. 6; Aug. 13; Aug. 20; Apr. 27 | 12:00 pm 11:30 am-1 pm
Use Wilderness Therapy techniques increase strength and flexibility. Tai Sep. 3; Sep. 10; Sep. 17; Apr. 22 |10 am-12 pm Broadway Ave (Urban Walk), Virtual
to connect to your true nature. chi principles will be introduced with Sep. 24 Monterey Seaside
Deepen your sense of belonging to each session. Tai chi and the principles Garland Park Visitor Center
the ecosystem. You are invited to slow provide tools to assist with daily 1st Tuesday of month Apr. 30 | 8:30 am
down, breathe consciously, and offer activities. Instructor: Liana Olson, 5 pm-6:30 pm Monterey Peninsula Rec Trail,
your gifts to the group through human Senior Trainer and Board-Certified Natividad Creek Park, Salinas Marina
connection activities. Instructor: Tai Chi for Health Institute.
Amanda Cheyenne Weston, LPCC. Ages 10-Adult 2nd Saturday of month
Ages 18+ Saturday | 9:30 am-10:30 am 9 am-1 pm
July 16 | 2 pm-4 pm May 21, May 28; Jun. 4, Jun. 11, Oak Woodland
Palo Corona Park Flag Pole Jun. 18, Jun. 25; Jul. 2, Jul. 9 Community Garden, Marina
Elevation change: Approx. 60 ft. Online
Distance: 2-3 miles.
3rd Saturday of month
10 am-12 pm
Locations vary, Seaside
Last Tuesday of month
5 pm-6:30 pm
Salinas Soccer Complex, Salinas
Registration
Required
Scan here
to register
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Workshops, Seminars, & Explorations Family Discoveries
Family Discoveries
Workshops, Seminars, & Explorations
Children and Adults MUST register.
Owl Encounter Birds of Prey Encounter Farm Discovery: Wonderful New World
Prepare for the fall and winter Birds of prey are built for speed, agility, Family Farm Field Trip of Nature Tech
hooting season, as we get up close and capturing their food with talons. Come explore Live Earth’s 150-acre What animal is this, which flower is
Photo by ©David J. Gubernick
and personal with several of our local Harmful changes in their population organic farm! Learn farming and that? Using Seek’s image recognition
retired Point Lobos Ranger
owl species. This live presentation impact a healthy ecosystem. Get up gardening skills, play with farm technology will help you identify the
Photo by Chuck Bancroft,
focuses on their ecology, biology, and close and personal with live, local bird animals, and taste some of our plants and animals all around you.
rainbowspirit.com
conservation. Instructor: Antonio species during this presentation that seasonal harvests. With each tour, Download the free smartphone app
Balestreri, Master Falconer. focuses on their ecology, biology, we cultivate relationships to nature Seek by iNaturalist and take your
and conservation. Instructor: and our food system and incorporate nature knowledge to the next level.
Ages 13-Adult
Antonio Balestreri, Falconer. environmental stewardship and Instructor: Patrick Furtado, Naturalist.
Friday, Sep. 16 | 7 pm-9 pm
Garland Park Visitor Center Ages 10-Adult nutrition. Instructor: Farm Ages 8-Adult
Friday | 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Discovery Staff. Saturday | 9 am-11 am
Raptor Encounter Intro to Wildflower
Apr. 29; Aug. 12 All Ages Apr. 30; May 14
Raptor populations throughout the Macrophotography Garland Park Visitor Center Saturday | 10 am-12 pm Garland Park Visitor Center
world are just a fraction of what they Macrophotography takes us into Elevation change: 20-60 ft.
Aug. 13, Aug. 20
were a few hundred years ago. Meet a smaller world of intimate detail. Distance 1-2 miles.
several of our native birds, up close Spectacular It entails moving in closer and
Farm Discovery at Live Earth,
California Condor! Watsonville
and personal, as we discuss some magnifying the subject beyond our Optional picnic lunch opportunity from
of the challenges these magnificent An introduction to the spectacular and normal perception of it. Learn how 12 pm-1 pm.
creatures face in our ever changing endangered California Condor - the to photograph flowers closeup and
Wildflowers of Fort Ord
world. Instructor: Antonio Balestreri, largest North American landbird who enhance your creative skills. Bring Fort Ord is a hot spot for plants in
Master Falconer. lives right in our backyard. Instructor: your digital camera, lens (macro lens Monterey County. Hike this former
Ali Ponko, Ventana Wildlife Society. preferred), and tripod. military base, identify plants, and Nature Journaling
Ages 13-Adult learn more about the abundant
Friday | 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Ages 13-Adult Ages 18+ Explore the outdoors with a nature
wildflowers at Fort Ord. Instructor:
May 27; Jul. 22 Monday, May 2 | 4 pm-5 pm Saturday, May 28 | 10 am-12 pm journal. Learn to find more wonder,
Bruce Delgado, BLM.
Garland Park Visitor Center Online Garland Park Visitor Center record your observations using a
Ages 10-Adult combination of words, pictures
Sunday, May 1 | 9 am-2 pm and numbers. Bring your curiosity,
Creekside Terrace Trail Head, Ft. Ord pencil, and sketchbook to connect
National Monument with nature. No previous experience
Elevation change: 300-600 ft.
Distance: 4-5 miles.
required. Instructor: Melinda
Nakagawa.
Ages 8-Adult
Healthy Saturday, Jun. 25 | 10 am-12 pm
Palo Corona Park Flag Pole
Habitats Elevation chnage:20-60 ft.
Community ALIVE! Distance 1-2 miles.
Pilot Program Act Locally In Volunteer Efforts
Teachers and youth leaders, are you
looking for a learning experience
for your students that is hands-on,
“Green” Projects
inquiry, and standards based? We’ve
got local knowledge and resources
we want to share with you and your
coming soon!
secondary students (6th-12th grade).
TO LEARN MORE OR SCHEDULE
For more information
A FIELD TRIP, CONTACT: on Community ALIVE! Activities,
Savannah Peña, Registration
contact our Volunteer Coordinator
EE Program Coordinator Required
eecoordinator@mprpd.org Debbie Wyatt at wyatt@mprpd.org
831-372-3196 x114
or visit mprpd.org Scan here
to register
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Youth Adventures Nature Camps Summer Camp Programs Offered by
Youth Adventures
Nature Camps
Registered children may be accompanied by an adult.
MPRPD’s Collaborating Partners
Animals Talk Outside the Box: Land to Sea
Animals communicate just like we do! From land to sea, at our parks, there Call for
Well...maybe not EXACTLY like we do.
What does it mean when a skunk does
is so much to see! Explore the forest,
river, beach, and sea habitats of instructors
a handstand, or a condor’s head turns the Monterey Peninsula. Meet our Do you have a passion for the
pale? Learn about the four methods neighborhood animals, discover what outdoors? Do you enjoy sharing your PACIFIC GROVE VENTANA WILDLIFE SOCIETY
of communication and start listening adaptations makes them special, knowledge and skills about nature with MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
others? If so, we’d like to talk to you! Summer Programs
to what the animal world has to say. and why they call Monterey home. Single Day Adventures
MPRPD is always looking for outdoor
Instructor: Shaelie Askew, Ventana Instructor: Ben Bence, Outside the Box Summer Camps Meaningful experiences in nature
educators for our Let’s Go Outdoors! Weekdays | 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wildlife Society. Education LLC. catalog. Join the Pacific Grove Museum of inspire passion for stewardship of the Jul. 5; Jul. 6, Jul. 7, Jul. 8
Ages 8-12 Ages 5-7 Natural History for an amazing planet. Whether it’s journaling in the
Monday | 4 pm-5 pm Saturday & Sunday | 10 am-11:30 am
CONTACT US TODAY! summer of fun and learning! Each shade of a giant redwood, exploring Ages 13-16
Visit: mprpd.org week offers a fascinating topic to
Aug. 14; Sep. 11 May 28 & May 29 tide pools, or having a condor soar Outdoor Leadership Training
Email: Savannah Peña,
Online Palo Corona Park Flag Pole & take campers on adventures from the so close overhead the rustle of its Monday-Friday | 8 am-4 pm*
eecoordinator@mprpd.org
Coastal Location Call: 831-372-3196 x114
farthest stars to the deepest ocean. feathers can be heard, Ventana Jun. 13-17; Jul. 18-22
Our educators and scientists are Wildlife Society programs generate *Thursday overnight campout,
Ages 12-14 excited to explore the museum and memories that will last a lifetime. pick up Friday 12 pm.
Outside the Box: Saturday & Sunday | 10 am-12 pm natural world with campers through
Ages 4-17
Conservation Champs Aug. 27 & Aug. 28 games, experiments, artifacts, art Ages 13-17
Dates, times, locations, ages, and
Palo Corona Park Flag Pole & projects, and more. Each day will Condor Wilderness Camp
Discover the conservation champion prices vary
Coastal location bring fun with friends and all sorts Wednesday-Friday | All Day
inside you through outdoor hikes, Register for each day you wish to attend. Overnight, Dates TBA
of exciting mysteries to discover and
activities, and hands on work in Ages 4-7
unlock in special museum areas and
your watersheds. Conduct real Wee Ones in the Woods Prices: $40-$525/child.
outdoors.
conservation research in partnership Weekday Mornings | 8:30 am-11:30 am Scholarships available.
with the Pacific Grove Natural History INCOMING GRADES K-2 Weekday Afternoon | 12:30 pm-3:30 pm
Spectacular
Museum’s Watershed Guardians Monday-Friday | 9 am-12 pm Jun. 13-17; Jul. 5-8; Jul. 18-22 FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
California Condor! Moon Adventures VISIT: ventanaws.org/education
Program. Instructor: Ben Bence, Optional Lunch from 12 pm-1 pm
Outside the Box Education LLC. Let’s learn about the spectacular and Learn about the features and phases Space Camp: Jun. 13-17 Ages 8-12 EMAIL: eessavand@ventanaws.org
endangered California Condor - the of the moon with a local astronomer! CALL: 831-800-7421
Ocean Exploration: Jun. 20-24 Natural Science Discovery Camp
Ages 8-12 largest North American landbird who You will draw, organize, and move
Drop-off location available in Seaside.
World of Science: Jun. 27-Jul. 1 Monday - Friday | 8 am-4 pm*
Saturday & Sunday | 10 am-3 pm lives right in our backyard. Instructor: through the phases of the moon Backyard Buddies: Jul. 11-15 Jun. 13-17; Jul. 18-22
Jul. 30-31 Ali Ponko, Ventana Wildlife Society. in this hour-long moon-themed Discover Dinos: Jul. 18-22 *Thursday overnight campout,
Garland Park Visitor Center adventure. We will finish our journey pick up Friday 12 pm.
This is a 2-day event, please plan to attend Ages 13 and under Nature’s Wonders: Jul. 25-29
both days. Bring packed lunch. Monday, May 16 | 4 pm-5 pm with a look at the moon through a
Online telescope. Instructor: Jean Perkins, INCOMING GRADES 3-5
Astronomer. Monday-Friday | 9 am-3 pm
Ages 10-14 Paleontology & Archaeology:
Family Watershed Guardians Saturday Jun. 13-17
Join the Pacific Grove Museum of Backyard Friends May 7 | 3 pm-4pm Space Exploration: Jun. 27-Jul. 1
Natural History (PGMNH) for an Have you ever wondered what Jul. 23; Aug. 20 | 10 am-11 am Wonders of the Museum: Jul. 11-15
exciting outing learning about our animals you see in your backyard and Garland Park Visitor Center Amazing Animal Adventure:
local watershed. Map a watershed neighborhoods do? Together let’s Jul. 25-29
together and learn what happens to it explore the roles of urban wildlife like
when it rains. Then test water quality racoons, coyotes, and more. Instructor: Prices: K-2 Camp:
along the river. Instructor: Shannon Sienna Carrillo, Ventana Wildlife Members $240, Non-members $265
Conner, PGMNH. Society. K-2 Lunch Bunch: $25/week
Ages 8-13 Ages 8-12 3-5 Camp:
Saturday, Jun. 4 | 1 pm-3 pm Friday | 4 pm-5 pm Registration Members $350, Non-members $385
Garland Park Visitor Center Apr. 29; May 6 Required
FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Online VISIT: www.pgmuseum.org/summer-camp
Scan here EMAIL: education@pgmuseum.org
to register
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Community Happenings Free Events or Minimal Fee Programs
Community Happenings
Community Happenings
Offered by Community Organizations
BIG SUR LAND TRUST CARMEL RIVER WATERSHED COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FRIENDS OF SEASIDE PARKS PACIFIC GROVE SPARK IN NATURE
CONSERVANCY OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Get Out Pollinator Garden Park Monterey Bay
on the Lands You Love! Watershed Educational Tour Clean-up Science Saturdays Nature Journal Club
Join Big Sur Land Trust out on The Carmel River Watershed Walk for Health Join us each Saturday as we beautify Learn fun facts about the fascinating Nature journaling is about exploring
conserved lands throughout Conservancy will lead small groups Physical activity doesn’t need to be and create habitat in Seaside parks! world of nature. Spend the last nature, then documenting your
Monterey County! Choose from trail on a driving tour of key sites within hard. Walking boosts physical health, Help plant native plants and trees, Saturday, each month, investigating a experience in a journal with sketches
running and hiking opportunities on the watershed, such as the Los mental well-being, and can help remove weeds, prune, and water different science-related topic. As you and words. Melinda will teach
lands not usually open to the public, Padres Reservoir and the former manage serious health conditions. while learning about how drought visit educational stations throughout strategies to help you to see more
docent-led hikes, project tours, and San Clemente Dam while explaining Join Community Hospital healthcare resistant and pollinator friendly the museum, you’ll take part in a in nature, simplify the process of
self-guided hikes through a variety the rich history and ecology of the professionals for a 30-minute walk gardening benefits bees, birds, variety of hands-on activities and recording, deepen your ability to
of beautiful ecosystems. There’s area. This program is available upon over easy terrain at a local park. butterflies, and people. Workdays crafts. Admission to Science Saturday observe, and find wonder and joy in
something for every age and request throughout the year. Discuss and learn more about rotate each week through nine is free. the world around you. Artistic ability
fitness level. FOR MORE INFORMATION improving your health as you enjoy different parks. is not required. Each month is a
All Ages
& TO REQUEST A TOUR the outdoors together. In partnership different theme. Instructor:
Ages vary by event All Ages Saturday | 10 am-3 pm*
VISIT: carmelriverwatershed.org with Blue Zones Project. Melinda Nakagawa.
EMAIL: carmelriverorg@gmail.com Saturday | 10 am-12 pm PG Museum, Pacific Grove
Race for Open Space All Ages Locations vary, Seaside Ages 8-Adult
Daily | Apr. 2022 Dates, times and locations vary Upcoming events include: 3rd Sunday of month
CITIZENS FOR SUSTAINABLE MARINA FOR MORE INFORMATION Apr. 30 - Rocks and Minerals 9:30 am-11:30 am
Stewardship Volunteer Days Oak Woodland and FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION VISIT: sustainablemontereycounty.org/
seaside-home
May 28 - Day of the Dinosaur Online
VISIT: montagehealth.org/walkforhealth
Ongoing weekends Community Garden CALL: 831-625-4505 EMAIL: pkennedy1950@gmail.com Monthly in-person field trips
FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Plant natives, harvest and plant Dates TBA
VISIT: pgmuseum.org/sciencesaturdays
Carmel River F.R.E.E. Project Tour community garden beds, spread ELKHORN SLOUGH RESERVE
MEARTH EMAIL: education@pgmuseum.org
Palo Corona Regional Park mulch, water, and remove European FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Tours and Volunteer Outdoor Activities and
CALL: 831-648-5716
VISIT: SparkinnNature.com/events
Sunday, Sep. 25 | 9 am grasses from this oak woodland and Opportunities *Drop in any time.
EMAIL: sparkinNature@gmail.com
community garden project. Nature Education for All
FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION Join us for a variety of tours and
All Ages Join MEarth at the Hilton Bialek SANTA LUCIA CONSERVANCY
VISIT: bigsurlandtrust.org opportunities each month! Discover
EMAIL: info@bigsurlandtrust.org Saturdays | 9 am-1 pm Habitat this year! MEarth will be
the “ins and outs” of native plant Environmental
Wednesdays | 5:30 pm-7:30pm hosting spring and summer break
landscaping at our Garden Day
Marina Library-Oak Woodland camps, community events, and Education Field Trips
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, volunteer events, take a sensory
Community Garden, Marina volunteer opportunities. Join us in the Monterey County schools are invited
MONTEREY BAY exploration along the trails, or learn
FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION garden, learn about restoring native to schedule field trips, free of charge,
about the history, research, and new
Docents of Native Species VISIT: sustainablemontereycounty.org/ plants, make healthy snacks in our with the Santa Lucia Conservancy’s
marina-home/ restoration of California’s second
Assist in Return of the Natives’ native green classroom, do some DIY arts renowned Environmental Education
FOLLOW: facebook.com/SustainableMarina/ largest estuary.
plant greenhouse and garden. Help and crafts, and more! Program. Visiting Potrero Canyon on
EMAIL: bdelgado62@gmail.com
sow seeds, transplant, weed, water, Ages vary by event the Santa Lucia Preserve or the open
CALL: 831-277-7690 Ages vary by event
and care for native plants grown for Elkhorn Slough Reserve, space at Rancho Cañada, kids explore
MEarth, Carmel
habitat restoration. (RON’s DONS). Watsonville topics including mammals, art and
All Ages Spring Break Camp poetry, insects, owls, redwoods, birds,
Garden Days the Native American use of plants,
Watershed Institute, Apr. 11-15 | 9 am-3 pm
3rd Saturday | 9:30 am-11:30 am the riparian ecosystem, and more.
CSU Monterey Bay
Tuesday | 10:30 am-12:30 pm MEarth Day Festival (Volunteer Grades K-12
Mindfulness Tour
Days) Scheduling Spring 2022-Fall 2023
4th Saturday | 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Seed Collecting - Marina Dunes Apr. 28th | 10:30 am-2:30 pm Semesters
Preserve Apr. 29th | 9 am-5 pm Carmel Valley
Weekend Tour
Friday, Sep. 16 | 10 am-12 pm MEarth Day Festival (Event Day)
Saturdays & Sundays
Apr. 30 | 10 am-4 pm FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
10 am & 11 am VISIT: slconservancy.org/engage/
CA Coastal CleanUp Day - Salinas
school-programs/
Saturday, Sep. 17 | 9 am-12 pm Summer Day Camp
Early Bird Tour
Jun. 20-Jul. 29 | 9 am-3 pm
1st Saturday | 8:30 am-11:30 am
FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
VISIT: csumb.edu/ron FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
EMAIL: friends.of.ron@gmail.com FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION VISIT: Mearthcarmel.org
VISIT: elkhornslough.org/calendar EMAIL: info@mearthcarmel.org
EMAIL: ariel.hunter@wildlife.ca.gov CALL: 831-624-1032
CALL: 831-728-2822
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MPRPD Park Map Adventure Planner
MPRPD Park Map
Adventure Planner
Parks and properties owned and managed
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MARINA Map not to scale.
APRIL 2022 PAGE AUGUST 2022 PAGE
by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District For a complete map 23 Sat Earth Day Appreciation 3 6 Sat Bird Walks 5
Let’s Go Outdoors! is published by the
of MPRPD parks,
visit mprpd.org. 23 Sat Nature Night Hike 5 6 Sat Nature Night Hike 5
Reservation Road 6 Sat Tai Chi for Energy II 6
Monterey Peninsula Regional Park 29 Fri Backyard Friends 10
District (MPRPD) © 2022 MPRPD.
All rights reserved.
29 Fri Birds of Prey Encounter 9 11 Thu Mindful Walking & Meditation 6
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 30 Sat Wonderful New World of Nature Tech 9 12 Fri Birds of Prey Encounter 9
SAND CITY 30 Sat Bird Walks 5 13 Sat Farm Discovery: Family Farm Field Trips 9
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WARD 1 Kelly Sorenson PACIFIC GROVE
30 Sat Star Party BACK 13 Sat Tai Chi for Energy II 6
ksorenson@mprpd.org SEASIDE COVER
Marina, northern Ft. Ord MAY 2022 PAGE 14 Sun Animals Talk 10
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WARD 2 Shane Anderson 1 Sun Wildflowers of Fort Ord 9 20 Sat Farm Discovery: Family Farm Field Trips 9
shanea@mprpd.org
Seaside, northern Sand City, 2 Mon Spectacular California Condor 8 20 Sat Moon Adventures 10
southern Ft. Ord MONTEREY 20 Sat Nature Immersion 6
6 Fri Backyard Friends 10
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WARD 3 Kevin Raskoff
PEBBLE BEACH Highway 68 7 Sat Bird Walks 5 20 Sat Tai Chi for Energy II 6
kraskoff@mprpd.org DEL REY
Monterey, southwest Seaside, 7 Sat Moon Adventures 10 27 Sat San Jose Creek Hike 5
southern Sand City, Del Rey Oaks
OAKS
7 Sat Nature Night Hike 5 27&28 Sa/Su Outside the box: Land to Sea 10
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WARD 4 Kathleen Lee
Carmel Valley Road 14 Sat Adapt to the Dunes 5 SEPTEMBER 2022 PAGE
klee@mprpd.org Laureles Grade 3 Sat Bird Walks 5
Pacific Grove, New Monterey,
northern Pebble Beach 14 Sat Wonderful New World of Nature Tech 9
3 Sat Nature Night Hike 5
CARMEL 16 Mon Spectacular California Condor 10
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WARD 5 Monta Potter (President)
20 Fri Forest Fridays at Five 5 3 Sat Tai Chi for Energy II 6
mpotter@mprpd.org
Carmel, Carmel Valley, Big Sur,
21 Sat Tai Chi for Energy I 6 10 Sat Tai Chi for Energy II 6
southern Pebble Beach CARMEL VALLEY District Boundary 11 Sun Animals Talk 10
Carmel Valley 22 Sun Rumsen Feather Dance 15
Board meetings are typically held Highway 1 16 Fri Owl Encounter 8
the first Wednesday of each month.
Village 26 Thu Mindful Walking & Meditation 6
Check mprpd.org for more information. 17 5
27 Fri Raptor Encounter 8 Sat San Jose Creek Hike
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND
28 Sat Tai Chi for Energy I 6 17 Sat Tai Chi for Energy II 6
COMMUNITY OUTREACH (EECO) TEAM
BIG SUR
28 Sat Intro to Wildflower Macrophotography 8 22 Thu Mindful Walking & Meditation 6
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Jackie Nelson, Environmental Education Supervisor 28 & 29 Sa/Su Outside the Box: Land to Sea 10 23 Fri Star Party COVER
nelson@mprpd.org
JUNE 2022 PAGE 24 Sat Tai Chi for Energy II 6
Debbie Wyatt, Environmental Education Coordinator-Volunteers
wyatt@mprpd.org Carmel River 4 Sat Bird Walks 5
Savannah Peña, Environmental Education Coordinator-Programs 4 Sat Family Watershed Guardians 10
eecoordinator@mprpd.org
Michael Biedebach, Environmental Education Specialist
4 Sat Tai Chi for Energy I 6
eesgarland@mprpd.org Cachagua 11 Sat Tai Chi for Energy I 6
Rafael Payan, PhD, General Manager 11 & 12 Sa/Su Summer Wildflower Show 3
Palo Colorado Road
payan@mprpd.org 17 Fri Forest Fridays at Five 5
A special thanks to the MPRPD Volunteers. 18 Sat Tai Chi for Energy I 6
23 Thu Mindful Walking & Meditation 6
Volunteer-led Activities
25 Sat Nature Journaling 9
Scenic/Env. Resources
Accessibility Trail Info
Children’s Play Areas
* Management Partnership 25 Sat San Jose Creek Hike 5
Historic Resources
** Access Permit Required
Equestrian Trails
25 Sat Tai Chi for Energy I 6
Meeting Room
Coastal Access
† Temporarily Closed
Visitor Center
Dogs Allowed
Bicycle Trails
Sports Fields
Hiking Trails
Picnic Areas
JULY 2022 PAGE
Restrooms
2 Sat Adapt to the Dunes 5
MPRPD Parks and Preserves 2 Sat Tai Chi for Energy I 6
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Cachagua Community Park* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 8 Fri Star Party COVER
de Dampierre Park (unit of Garland Park)* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 9 Sat Bird Walks 5
Eolian Dunes Preserve ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 9 Sat Nature Night Hike 5
Frog Pond Wetland Preserve ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 9 Sat Tai Chi for Energy I 6
Garland Ranch Regional Park (Garland Park)
9 Sat Cachagua Country Fair 5
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15 Fri Forest Fridays at Five 5
Kahn Ranch (unit of Garland Park)** ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
16 Sat Nature Therapy 6
Locke-Paddon Wetland Community Park* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
22 Fri Raptor Encounter 8
Marina Dunes Preserve ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
23 Sat Moon Adventures 10 11 am to Noon
Mill Creek Redwood Preserve † ✔ TEMPORARILY
✔ CLOSED ✔ ✔
23 Sat San Jose Creek Hike 5 Garland Ranch Park
Palo Corona Regional Park (Front Ranch) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 700 W Carmel Valley Rd
30 Sat Tai Chi for Energy II 6
Rancho Cañada (unit of Palo Corona Regional Park) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Carmel Valley CA 93924
30 & 31 Sa/Su Outside the Box: Conservation Champs 10
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Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District U.S. POSTAGE
4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93923 PAID
MONTEREY, CA
Post Office Box 223340, Carmel, CA 93922 PERMIT NO. 255
Tel: 831-372-3196
ECRWSS
www.mprpd.org
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
Physical Seated Flashlight The MPRPD MISSION:
ICON Activity Activity Advised To acquire and maintain open space in the District for preservation
KEY and use, working with partners and the community, for public benefit,
Binoculars Virtual Pack Additional
Advised Activity Materials enjoyment and environmental protection.
Out of this World! Stargazing
Programs presented in cooperation with the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club and the
Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy (MIRA) Club.
Star Party
Look up at the night sky and revel Portable chair, warm
in its vast and seemingly endless clothing, and hot drinks
mysteries. Come and join us as encouraged.
amateur astronomers share their
Rain, fog or cloud cover
knowledge of the cosmos. Observe cancels event.
details on the moon and faint objects
such as galaxies and star clusters. For up to date weather
conditions, call 831-659-6065
All Ages within an hour of program.
Saturday, Apr. 30 | 7:30 pm-9 pm Bring a red light flashlight.
Friday, Jul. 8 | 8 pm-9:30 pm
Friday, Sep. 23 | 7 pm-8:30 pm Minors must be accompanied
Garland Park Visitor Center by an adult.
Only service dogs permitted.
Registration
Required
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