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

From the North: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 92 and Highway 1 intersection in Half Moon Bay, travel on Highway 1 south approximately 4.3 miles. Turn left on Verde Road. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road. From the South: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 84 and Highway 1 intersection in San Gregorio, travel on Highway 1 north approximately 6.4 miles. Turn right on the third Verde Road intersection. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road.

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