Endangered Species Tours Golden Gate National Rec Area

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Endangered Species Tours

Marin County

When: Saturday, May 17th, 9AM-1PM

What: Habitat Restoration for Endangered Species

Who: GGNRA Big Year

Where: 125 Endeavor Dr., Corte Madera, CA 94925

Public info: RSVP required: call 415-507-2818; www.ggnrabigyear.org

Submitter\'s Contact Info: Angela Freitas, afreitasppsintern,

707-337-4988

Description:

The GGNRA Big Year is a race against time to see-- and save-- the park\'s

endangered species. Join Greg Reza of the Marin Open Space District to restore

habitat for the endangered Tiburon Paintbrush and to enjoy the great outdoors in

your local park!

 

When: Saturday, May 17th, 10AM-1PM

What: Endangered Species Big Year Event at Oakwood Valley

Who: GGNRA Big Year

Where: Oakwood Valley, meet on Tennessee Valley Rd. in Marin County; ; A carpool

from Fort Mason Bldg. 34 (leaving at 9:15 a.m.) is available.

Public info: RSVP required: call 415-561-3067; www.ggnrabigyear.org

Submitter\'s Contact Info: Angela Freitas, afreitasppsintern,

707-337-4988

Description:

Check out the late wildflower bloom and stunning views of San Francisco Bay atop

the ridges of Oakwood Valley while restoring habitat for the endangered mission

blue butterfly. Join Sue Gardner as we remove invasive plants that are

encroaching on the grasslands this species needs for survival. We\'ll take a

special walk beyond the fence lines to spy these blue flyers in their natural

habitat. Dress in warm layers, wear sturdy shoes and bring lots of friends! We

provide snacks, tools and gloves.

 

 

When: Sunday, May 25th 10AM-1PM

What: Endangered Butterfly Hike

Who: GGNRA Big Year

Where: Marin Headlands Golden Gate Parking Lot Overlook

Public info: RSVP required: call 415-572-6989; www.ggnrabigyear.org

Submitter\'s Contact Info: Angela Freitas, afreitasppsintern,

707-337-4988

Description:

The GGNRA Big Year is a race against time to see-- and save-- the park\'s

endangered species. Join Liam O\'Brien in the Marin Headlands for a trip to

search for and see the beautiful and endangered Mission Blue Butterfly.

 

 

When: Friday, May 30, 10AM-2PM

What: Endangered Species Big Year Tour at Nicasio Ridge

Who: GGNRA Big Year

Where: Nicasio Ridge, Marin County

Public info: RSVP required: call 415-561-4856; www.ggnrabigyear.org

Submitter\'s Contact Info: Angela Freitas, afreitasppsintern,

707-337-4988

Description:

The GGNRA Big Year is a race against time to see-- and save-- the park\'s

endangered species. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of one of the wildest

and most striking areas of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area on a search

for the endangered Tiburon Paintbrush, a beautiful plant that is still found in

this great national park.

 

 

What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure

that just ain't so.

- Mark Twain