Hikers enjoying sunset sky at Monte Bello Preserve

Docent-Led Activities

Sunset hikers at Monte Bello Preserve (Karl Gohl)

All Midpen guided activities are developed and provided by docent naturalists who have completed an extensive training program. Our docents volunteer their time to share knowledge and enthusiasm with you about the natural and cultural history of Midpen preserves. All guided activities are FREE and only some require reservations – please click on a specific activity title to determine if reservations are needed. The system will accept reservations two weeks in advance of an activity date and allows a maximum of 4 people per reservation. Please be sure to cancel your reservation (from your confirmation email) if you are no longer able to attend so others can participate.

Heavy rain cancels hike activities unless otherwise noted in the description.

TitleDate Sort descending CategoryPreserveMiles
Guided ActivityRogue Valley Waterfall Aerobic Hike
Thursday, April 17, 2025
8:45 am
Rancho San Antonio Preserve6
Guided ActivityFerns and Other Ancient Plants
Saturday, April 19, 2025
10:00 am
Monte Bello Preserve3.5
Guided ActivityRedwoods: Heroes of the Forest
Saturday, April 19, 2025
1:00 pm
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve4
Guided ActivityMorning Meander: Seminary to Salamander
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 am
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve2
Guided ActivityTrail Trek Thursday: Two Preserves
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 am
Picchetti Ranch Preserve7.5
Guided ActivityEarth Week: Our Power, Our Planet
Friday, April 25, 2025
9:30 am
La Honda Creek Preserve4.5
Guided ActivityTerrific Tadpoles!
Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:30 am
Picchetti Ranch Preserve1.5
Guided ActivityCloverdale Ranch: Midpen's Newest Preserve
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:30 am
Cloverdale Ranch Preserve4
Guided ActivityMadrone Knoll or Bust
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:30 am
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve7.5
Guided ActivityEchoes of the Past
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:30 am
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve2.5

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