Thanks for a wonderful quarter!

I hope to see many of you in September!

Check http://paadultschool.org/ for sign-ups, our first hike will be September 17.

Final Thursday Hike = Wednesday! ;)

Dear Thursday Bilingual Hikers:

Since it's better for most of the regularly attending students, we will meet on Wednesday for our final class.  So Wednesday, 7/13/16, at 6:30 PM.  Let's keep things simple and meet back at Arastradero where we started.  We can take a different hike, in the so-called "back 40."  For Spanish Speakers, quizás en el futuro, visitarás uno de estos parques?  http://www.visitcalifornia.com/mx/feature/los-parques-urbanos-m%C3%A1s-importantes


See you soon!

Final Saturday hike: Año Nuevo!

Thank you everyone for a wonderful and gorgeous hike at Henry Cowell State Park.  That's definitely my new favorite park!  We saw sweet little woodland violets, pictured left, plenty of Oxalis oregana, the native redwood sorrel, and of course tons of amazing old growth and second growth redwoods.  Here's a picture of an old-growth redwood, with Joan for size comparison.  ;)







I'm sad this quarter is coming to an end, because this has been a wonderful class with a great group of people.  I've truly enjoyed our walks and talks and am grateful for the gift of your time.  I hope to see you all again during future quarters. The class starts back up September 17.

As I usually do, I've created a short survey for you to give me your feedback on the class.  I tried Google Forms this time so I hope it works.  If you can take a couple of minutes and fill it out at: http://bit.ly/29tchsJ, I'd be appreciative.

Now, for our final hike info!  After some research, I think we can have a great time at Año Nuevo State park.  Here is the link to the park website:  http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=523.  The elephant seals are there (they are not breeding, they are molting, which sounds very interesting in its own right.)  It is $10 a car.  We will need to get a free permit, but there is no limit on how many people can have a permit in a given day.  It is about a 3 mile hike, there will be some loose sand so choose footgear appropriately.  It is predicted to be foggy tomorrow in Pescadero, which is the nearest town.  The park is supposed to be great for birdwatching and seeing other marine wildlife, so bring binoculars if you have them.  There are several ways to get to the park; either through Highway 17 and up on the 1, or through highways 84 or 92 and down on the 1.  I suggest we all check traffic beforehand and pick the best route.  ;)    If you get stuck in traffic or for some other reason want to communicate, please feel free to text or call.  Most of you have my number, if not, email me and I'll give it to you.  Here is a page of fascinating statistics about elephant seals, if you are interested: http://ucsantacruz.ucnrs.org/anonuevo/Eseal_facts_2013.pdf.

Let me know if you won't be attending, and I look forward to seeing you soon!

Thursday bilingual class - Eaton Big Canyon Park

Hello Thursday hikers!  I am looking forward to seeing you soon for something off the beaten path...a scenic wander at Eaton and Big Canyon parks in San Carlos.    Here is a trail map:  http://cityofsancarlos.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=2675, and here is a very cool description of the plants and wildlife: http://cityofsancarlos.org/depts/pr/prksfac/park_information/hiking_trails/eaton_big_canyon_trail.asp.  If you are studying Spanish, or, if you are just looking for some inspiration to hike, check out this article on the benefits of walking:  http://salud.facilisimo.com/blogs/consejos/10-beneficios-de-caminar_1504260.html.

See you at 6:30 PM at Eaton / Big Canyon, let me know if you cannot make it.

Thank you

Miriam