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Join a site walk for the latest details and a schedule update on Thursday evenings August 6 and September 3 at 6:00 pm. Meet at the Muir Beach parking lot at the picnic area.

Join a weekly volunteer program at the Redwood Creek Nursery or a monthly beach cleanup event. To find out schedules and locations explore the Conservancy's volunteer info page.

Join a Fall Walk and learn more about the layers of nature and history represented at Muir Beach.

Monarchs at Muir Beach

9/13, 9 am – 11 am

Join Supervising Ranger Mia Monroe for a leisurely walk around Muir Beach in search of Monarch butterflies. These incredible insects migrate hundreds of miles each fall to the coast to overwinter. Learn how a slight change in climate will affect their migration patterns. Will Monarchs return to Muir Beach? To find out, meet at the Muir Beach parking lot. RSVP required.

Mist-netting and Bird Banding with PRBO

 9/27 (9 am – 11 am)

What birds live along Redwood Creek and what do they tell us about the important ecosystem which connects Muir Woods with the Pacific Ocean Muir Beach. Hop a ride in the Muir Woods shuttle van and drive a short distance to meet the Point Reyes Bird Observatory biologists on a walk to check their mist-nets and band songbirds. Meet at the Muir Beach parking lot. RSVP required.

Salmon in Redwood Creek?

10/4, (10 am – 12 pm)

Join Ranger Lou Sian for a leisurely walk in search of salmon in Redwood Creek and learn how salmon are intimately connected with an ancient redwood forest and its watershed. Meet in front of the Muir Woods Visitor Center. RSVP required.

The First People and their Environment

10/24 (10 am – 12 pm)

Join Nick Tipon of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in this informative, one-mile walk around Muir Beach and learn how the original inhabitants survived the last ice age. Nick will describe the local native plants and their use in the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo culture. Learn how Native Americans were influenced by climate change, what adaptations they made to endure, and how these lessons may apply to society today. Meet at the Muir Beach parking lot. RSVP required.

Redwood Creek Restoration and Beach Cleanup at Muir Beach

11/14 (9 am – 5 pm)

For thousands of years, coho salmon have come back to Redwood Creek to spawn and die, thus nourishing the ancient redwood forest. Now, the coho is on the brink of extinction. Join the Parks in planting, weeding, restoration and beach cleanup. Afterwards, gather around a campfire with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria as they give the traditional salmon blessing. Gloves and tools provided. Bring a sack lunch. Meet at the Muir Beach parking lot.