Walks on the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve for Summer 2025

Jun 14, 10am - 12:30 pm

Fog...Mother Nature's Gift to the Forest

As the fog drifts slowly around our trees, with hanging lichens catching the moisture

to irrigate thirsty tree roots, we enjoy the forest during it's most quiet and serene

moments.  A time for reflection.  A time to enjoy nature's gifts.  A time to breathe deeply

and allow our clean forest air to replenish our body, mind, and spirit! turkey

vultures (and just maybe - a soaring condor or two), noisy red shouldered hawks, and

curious towhees. 

July 5 , 10-12 pm

Who Is Coming for Dinner?

In spring and summer, as the supply of small food explodes, so does the rest of the food

chain from reptiles, ground squirrels, voles, moles, weasels, rabbits, and birds (from

Gnat Catchers to Great Blue Herons). Larger creatures have come down to join the

feast, including deer, skunks, and coyote. And the table has also been set in the tide

pools for all the sea creatures!

Jul 26, 10 – 12 pm

“Forest Bathing” in the Fiscalini Ranch Forest

Come learn about "forest bathing" - the practice of soaking up the sights, sounds, and feel of our natural environment - from an experienced Fiscalini Ranch Preserve docent!

Aug 9, 10 – 12 pm

I Spy with My Little Eye

Let’s see what we can see. By August our coastal waters have become slightly warmer

and the current has brought in salty deep-sea water along with its krill, anchovies, squid,

albacore, jellies, and possible sighting of leatherback sea turtles. Typically the

humpback whales follow the current, and breach and “play” nearer shore. We might

even see a 30 foot blow from a blue whale!

Aug 23, 10 – 12:30 pm

Summer's Warmth and How the Forest Feels

Late Summer and early Fall, with crisp mornings and delightfully sunny days, will show

itself in August and September.  Beautiful clear blue skies, framed by towering native

Monterey pines and spreading coastal oaks, become a playground in the sky for

teetering turkey vultures (and just maybe - a soaring condor or two), noisy red

shouldered hawks, and curious towhees.