• Volunteer Stewardship Day

    Location: Jenner Headlands Preserve

    This is a recurring event: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month. Habitat Restoration Native Plant Installation Trail Maintenance Invasive Weed Eradication Conservation work needs active and ongoing participation by everyone. Get to know the Jenner Headlands Preserve in a more connected way, by getting your hands in the dirt, your sweat in the soil, […]

  • History of Jenner Headlands and Sonoma Coast Hike

    Location: Jenner Headlands Preserve

    Join us on this 5 mile hike overlooking the Sonoma Coast as we share about the history of the Sonoma Coast and Jenner Headlands including the indiginous period, colonization, ranching, logging and more modern developments such as our local environmental and conservation movements whose impacts spread far and wide. This is a moderately difficult 5 […]

  • Embroidery in Nature Workshop

    Location: Oak Glen Preserve

    RESERVATIONS OPENS August 8th AT 8:00 AM. Embroidering outdoors is a great way to relax and enjoy nature. In this beginner-friendly workshop, we will review basic embroidery stitches and patterns. Along with technical instruction, an emphasis will be placed on embroidery as a cultural practice. We will then practice our skills using designs and stencils inspired by […]

  • Sunrise Hike: San Emigdio Canyon Trail

    Location: Wind Wolves Preserve

    RESERVATIONS OPEN AUGUST 9TH AT 8:00 AM. Beat the heat with an early morning hike along San Emigdio Canyon Trail! This route is an approximately 2-mile loop with some uphill sections recommended for ages 8 and up (minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). Space is limited - reservations are required. You can register up to 3 […]

  • Summertime Guided Hike

    Location: Rana Creek Preserve

    Immerse yourself in the beauty of Rana Creek Preserve in the summer and join us for a guided hike along the Wildflower Meadow Loop trail. This is a moderately-strenuous hike along the Wildflower Meadow Loop Trail with some climbing through the eastern foothills of the preserve near Agua Mala Creek. The hike is about 4 miles in length […]

  • Bird Walk

    Location: Whitewater Preserve

    Join us for our bi-monthly bird walk, the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month! Stroll through the preserve and enjoy our feathered residents and visitors guided by our avian knowledge leaders. No registration required. The Bird Walk begins at 7:30 am in the parking lot. Binoculars and cameras encouraged.

  • Full Moon Hike

    Location: Jenner Headlands Preserve

    Hike to Sentinel Point at sundown to watch the sun set over the ocean, and the full moon rise over the mountains! Come greet the "Sturgeon" Moon with us atop Sentinel Point. We will meet at the parking lot and watch the sunset colors from the picnic area. From there we will take a slow […]

  • Full Moon Night Walk

    Location: Whitewater Preserve

    Experience Whitewater Preserve by moonlight during a guided walk beneath the Sturgeon Full Moon.  Suggested Items to Bring: Closed-toe Shoes Water Snacks Weather-appropriate clothing  Registration opens on August 14, 2026 

  • Ancient Redwoods

    Location: Jenner Headlands Preserve

    Let's discover the handful of incredible old-growth trees that remain in this forest in recovery. 7 miles with 300' of elevation gain. About the hike: Despite a century of logging operations, including clear-cutting, there remains reminders of the forest's original granduer. This 7 mile guided hike will take us to areas not normally open to […]