December 9, 2021
Greetings!                
Community building, education, and conservation are at the foundation of what we do. These pillars, while equally important, would fall without the support of the community and our incredible partners. Thanks to your donations so far, we have met our $20,000 Giving Tuesday match and we still have $90,000 to go through the end of December. Please support our work by making a year-end gift to help us meet our goal!

We work hard to grow and foster our community. Through strategic partnerships and collaboration, our work has come full circle to focus on inclusion, opportunity, and teamwork. We’re proud and grateful for the work we’ve been able to accomplish this year and know that we couldn’t have done it alone.
Partnering for Social Justice and Climate Solutions
Our vision to transform park visitors into park stewards begins with robust partnerships. When we co-create outdoor exploration and science experiences with our 13 Youth in Parks (YIP) partners, we learn from one another and share knowledge, skills, and ideas, because our greatest accomplishments are the ones we achieve together. For Bay Area youth who may not have ever seen the ocean before, providing access to the Seashore is critical. Nothing beats a smile on a child’s face when they rediscover their love for nature. 

Thanks to our partnership with the University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, PRNSA’s first cohort of Climate Stewards (Spring 2021) are out in the world making a difference. Their ability and willingness to communicate and engage in local climate change solutions help build community and ecosystem resilience across California and beyond. We are excited to announce that we just opened registration for our second Climate Stewards course, beginning in March 2022, and have increased our class size to 20 students.
While we’re focused on growing and fostering our diverse community of park visitors, we also recognize the contributions and importance of our community of plants and animals. Together with the National Park Service, independent contractors and scientists, and non-profit partners, we’ve leveraged our strengths to work efficiently and effectively to preserve and enhance Point Reyes National Seashore. From post-fire research and recovery to long-term inventory and monitoring of threatened and endangered species, we’ve collaborated on projects and studies that aim to understand and build resilient systems.

Thank you for being part of our growing community.
Warmly,
Sam Chiriboga
Assistant Director
Community Building Moments
We’re proud and grateful for the work we’ve been able to accomplish this year and know that we couldn’t have done it alone. As a thank you, here is a video collage of some of our favorite community moments of 2021!
UC Climate Stewards
Help your community find resilience in a changing climate...
become a certified Climate Steward!
Climate Stewards is an exciting new Initiative from the University of California Cooperative Extension in partnership with PRNSA. In this program you will learn about the science of climate change, how to communicate more effectively about this issue, and how to help your community adapt to climate challenges.

During this 9-week program you will take part in online classes and in-person field trips with guest experts while you complete online assignments and a final capstone project to receive your certification from the University of California.
Free Webinar Tonight - Dec. 9
Monarchs in Marin!
How Much Trouble Are They In?
How are the monarchs doing in Marin? Please join Marin Audubon’s webinar (Tonight!) where you’ll hear updates from Mia Monroe and Ed Nute. 
Thursday, December 9, 7:30pm 
Please register for tonight’s Zoom webinar HERE. 
Field Institute Classes
Sat, Dec. 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Autumn is the time to explore color with changing leaves. Practice mixing and layering to create rich fall colors in pencil.
Sun, Dec. 12, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Explore the mysterious and fascinating world of wild mushrooms in Point Reyes National Seashore.
Sat, Dec. 18, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Explore the mysterious and fascinating world of wild mushrooms in Point Reyes National Seashore.

Sat, Dec. 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Hike at a leisurely pace along Limantour Beach to view the moon. Full Moon hikes are open to current and new members.
Sun, Dec. 19, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Join us to practice and enjoy! The Christmas Bird Count monitors 200+ species and Point Reyes ranks near the top of all counts.


Sun, Dec. 19, 10:30am - 1:30pm

A Forest Bathing walk is a guided slow meander intended to allow for a deep and meaningful connection with the natural world.
Sat, Jan. 1, 12:00pm - 6:00pm 

Explore the beauty of some of the Seashore’s most scenic sea caves, beaches, and tidepools thanks to a rare daytime negative low tide!
Sat, Jan. 15, 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Hike at a leisurely pace along Limantour Beach to view the moon. Full Moon hikes are open to current members. Visit here to become a member!
Sun Jan. 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm 

See with new eyes as you learn to work with sun, moon, and tides in your photos, then enjoy a field shoot at sunset with a full moon rise!
Sun, Jan. 23, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Explore the mysterious and fascinating world of wild mushrooms in Point Reyes National Seashore.

Sun, Jan. 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm

A Forest Bathing walk is a guided slow meander intended to allow deep, meaningful connection with the natural world.
Sat, Jan. 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm

A workshop in the wild for creating new writing, tuning the senses to the natural world, and asking intelligent questions.

Thanks to your donations so far, we have met our $20,000 Giving Tuesday match. Help us reach our $90,000 year-end goal by making a year-end gift today!
We partner with the National Park Service to create opportunities for all people to experience, enhance, and preserve Point Reyes National Seashore for present and future generations.
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