Nature’s Bounty: Berries & Galls

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Windy Hill Preserve

Approximate Total Miles

Plants and animals interact in infinite ways. On this leisurely-paced hike with Docent Naturalists Olga and Tony Bright, you’ll learn about the bounty resulting from some of those relationships—specifically fruits and oak galls. Which plants provide berries and how have they been used by humans throughout our history? What are oak galls, why are they important, and in what ways are they a useful resource for humans? This activity is appropriate for attentive and engaged children capable of hiking two miles.

Where to Meet

The Lower Windy Hill Parking Area at the lower portion of the preserve is located on Portola Road. Please note: This parking lot fills quickly. Please do not park on Portola Road: parking is strictly enforced.

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