Nature & Science

Learn More at Your Park

The John Muir National Historic Site is home to many plants and animals. Explore some of the many varieties of these natural resources by clicking on one of the images in the grid, below.

 

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  Animals

  John Muir National Historic Site acts as a haven of natural habitat for many species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

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  Mammals

  Learn more about the furriest critters of John Muir National Historic Site.

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  Birds

  John Muir National Historic Site is a haven of natural habitat for some astonishing avian species.

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  Bats at John Muir National Historic Site

  Researchers used acoustic sampling to inventory bat populations at John Muir National Historic Site and other SF Bay Area parks.

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  Reptiles & Amphibians in Bay Area Parks

  Check out the Pacific Coast Science & Learning Center site for more information on unique local reptile and amphibian species.

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  Species Lists

  Create your own species list for plants and animals found at John Muir.

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  Natural Features & Ecosystems

  Learn about the living and non-living factors that shape park's environment, including climate, geology, and various ecosystems.

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  Invasive Plants

  Invasive plants display qualities like fast growth, high seed production, and rapid maturation that allow them to displace native species.

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  Plants

  Explore unique plant communities, native and rare plants, and invasive plants found at John Muir National Historic Site.

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  Climate Change

  Climate change is already affecting plants and wildlife. Learn more about what we know about climate change, and what we can do.

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  Plant Community Monitoring

  Dig in to monitoring protocols, reports, and more on the San Francisco Bay Area Network's Plant Community Monitoring page.

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  Plants in the San Francisco Bay Area

  Learn more about the diverse plants and plant communities around the Bay Area from the Pacific Coast Science & Learning Center website.

 

 

Get Involved

Help protect your National Park lands! While hiking on Mt. Wanda, you can practice leave no trace principles by taking only pictures and leaving only footprints. You can contribute to nature observations and get help with identification through iNaturalist,a community science project where people can record what they observe in nature and interact with nature experts using a free mobile app. The project name for this park is "Wild Life in John Muir National Historic Site".

To help the park with conservation projects, explore our volunteer opportunities.