standing in front of a massive trunk, a ranger speaks with visitors of many ages
visitors seated and standing on a deck applaud for a ranger, standing on the left in uniform on the
a uniformed ranger laughs with visitors in a forest

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Muir Woods National Monument

  • Every day at 10:15 AM, 1:15 PM, and 3:15 PM from May 01, 2026 to October 04, 2026
  • Free

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk. To inspire & connect you deeper to this park, our staff will share about the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests, indigenous stewardship of the landscape, protecting & restoring this ecosystem, and more.

Please allow yourself at least 10 minutes to get from the entry arch & Visitors Center to Founders Grove where the talks take place. The path is a firm surface accessible to most mobility devices.

For day-of scheduling changes, including additional talk times, other programs, and possible cancellations, please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map, please visit the link below.

On Wednesdays, the 1:15AM talk does not take place due to limited staffing. 

 

 

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Founders Grove

Latitude and Longitude 37.894410, -122.574726

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

May 01, 2026 to October 04, 2026

Time:

10:15 AM, 1:15 PM, 3:15 PM

Duration:

15 minutes

Contact Information

Muir Woods National Monument
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Event Type

  • Talk
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