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A White-Tailed Kite in flight.
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The White-Tailed Kite is quite a sight

The White-Tailed Kite is a beautiful predatory raptor that has recently been spotted at various parklands in San Mateo. Read more about the role this bird plays in its ecosystem and why I think it is so special.
Banana slug spotted at Rancho Corral de Tierra.
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California banana slugs: Fun facts about our vibrant, terrestrial molluscs

The California banana slug is one of San Mateo County’s most iconic species. These animals need moisture, shade, and decomposing plant and animal material for consumption.
Participants in a shuttle trip to Lands End in 2018 via the San Francisco Public Library's Summer Stride program.
Park E-Ventures Article

Partnership between public libraries, public parklands leaps forward in 2018

Our already popular partnership with the San Francisco Public Library went to new heights in 2018. We saw a 24 percent increase in Summer Stride participation and 46 percent increase in ranger program participation!
Oak forests on Mount Tamalpais.
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Building resilient forests to face climate change, sudden oak death, and wildfire

How can we brace forest ecosystems against rising temperatures, deadly pathogens, and voracious wildfires? At One Tam’s latest Science Summit, scientists and community members gathered to exchange knowledge and brainstorm solutions.
A view of the Pacific Ocean from the Presidio bluffs.
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Yours and Mine: Finding inspiration and friendship along a Presidio trail

The scene reminded me of something you might see in a movie, so I took a few paces back and took some time to silently admire the sound of the waves crashing below and the smell of salt in the air.
John Muir Laws, Nature Journal Club, Drawing Trees Part 2
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John Muir Laws: Drawing Trees - Evergreens and Broad-leaved Trees - CANCELLED

Crissy Field Center
Join the Nature Journal Club for a 1.5 hour workshop to help you learn some tips on improving your nature journaling techniques. This session is Part 2 in the Drawing Trees series and will take a look at the approach to drawing the whole tree! (Note: attending previous parts to this series is not required to attend this part).
John Muir Laws, Nature Journal Club, Drawing Trees Part 1
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John Muir Laws: Drawing Trees - Leaves and Branches

Crissy Field Center
Join the Nature Journal Club for a 1.5 hour workshop to help you learn some tips and tricks for drawing trees! This will be the first session in a series and it will focus in on leaves and branches.
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Before and after restoration

Check out these before and after images of places like Mori Point, Muir Beach, and Crissy Field, and see what a difference your support makes in the parks.
Young people help wash pots
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Nurseries Service-Learning

Learn more about service-learning programs for youth of all ages at the Native Plant Nurseries.
Students check out a California poppy being grown at a nursery.
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Green Thumbs Up (Grades 4-5)

Learn more about Green Thumbs Up , an education program for grades 4-5 at the Native Plant Nurseries.