Hikers in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve / photo by Lanette Otvos

CANCELLED: Amazing Banana Slugs!

January 7, 2023
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
2

Due to the storm and trail conditions, this activity is CANCELLED.

How many banana slugs will you find? Join Docent Naturalists Roberta and Jaime Cavazos and Melissa Hero on a family-friendly hike along Purisima Creek Trail and discover some amazing facts about banana slugs and more along the trail. You'll stop for a snack break along the creek and see if you can find other redwood forest "friends" living nearby. At the conclusion of the outing you'll create a "Banana Slug" to take home.

Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after December 24 at 12:00 (noon) and close January 6 at 2:00 p.m.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Purisima Creek trailhead on Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 92 and Highway 1 intersection in Half Moon Bay, travel south on Highway 1 approximately 4.3 miles. Turn left on Verde Road. After turning on Verde Rd. and traveling 0.25 miles, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Rd. (Verde Rd. splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Rd. to reach the preserve. There are 7 spaces and 1 ADA parking at this area. 

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