Greetings!
Thank you for continuing to turn to nature as a refuge, and perhaps as a way to come “home”. Now, more than ever, we need to share our stories and turn toward one another and nature. Please share with us what makes you smile and how you are enjoying your park -
stories@ptreyes.org
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Horses!
Last week the Morgan Horse Ranch received a beautiful new Morgan, Gone Away Stardust. Please come by and meet "Stardust" and the rest of the Morgans. Also, swing by to meet Paul Forward, NPS Ranger, who cares for these beautiful horses.
Note
: If you are attending our
Dinner on the Pacific Plate
(October 12), Paul will be leading an interactive discussion on the historic Morgan Horses as one of our pre-dinner activities.
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Campers!
Happy campers are glowing after a week in the wilds of Point Reyes during our Point Reyes Summer Camp. Here is Natalie (quite the artist!) who went home saying one of her favorite activities at camp was when they went "creeking", they built boats out of natural materials for boat races. Other favorite activities were "sleeping under the stars" and "meeting new friends". There are a few spots still available for our final week of camp. Register
HERE
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Volunteers!
Last week, PRNSA and NPS celebrated our dedicated group of volunteers at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. We were honored to present the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award to Katie Ballinger! We also presented Amy Brayton of
Green Hauling with a "Hero of the Year Award" for stepping up to collect overflowing trash during this year's shutdown. The park has over 2.5 million visitors each year and we rely on volunteers to enrich visitor experiences, to help restore critical habitats, and to maintain and repair trails. Please consider volunteering for our upcoming
Dinner on the Pacific Plate or other opportunities within the park to be part of the impact. Click
HERE for park-wide opportunities.
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Katie Ballinger receiving her Volunteer of the Year Award at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic.
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Instagram Photo Contest Winners!
PRNSA announced the 2019 Winners for our first-ever Instagram Photo Contest. We launched the contest to help foster more enjoyment in the park and build community with fellow nature lovers. This photo took the prize for "Best Wildlife Photo". It was taken by Patrick Coughlin. If you would like to see more photo winners and categories, please check our Instagram contest page
#InstaPRNSAcontest @pointreyes_prnsa
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We hope to see you at Point Reyes National Seashore this summer. Here is a list of activities, classes, and events we have lined up for you this August.
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Heather Clapp
Development & Communications Manager
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38th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest
Sunday, August 25
9am - 3:30pm
All ages are welcome at this free community event located at Drakes Beach. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Please note the PRNSA bookstore adjacent to the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center will be open from 8:30am - 5pm during the contest.
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Movie Night on a Fault Line
Saturday, August 17 - 6pm - 8:30pm
Come watch a movie with us under the stars in Point Reyes National Seashore along the San Andreas Fault line! We will be showing the Pixar Classic "Wall-E". There will be snacks available for purchase along with a few other goodies courtesy of our bookstore. This is a free event, but space is limited so sign up today. More info. and to sign up,
click HERE
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Brian Crawford Author Event
Saturday, August 17 - 12:30pm
Join local author Brian Crawford at the Bear Valley Visitor Center as he reads from his new book
Shipwrecks of Marin. Learn about the graveyard of ships along our coast. Brian will share some of the tales which are full of danger and heroism. If you love ships and the sea or tales of adventure, you will find Brian's new book endlessly entertaining. The event is free and open to all ages.
Bookstore Hours:
- Drakes Beach - Open Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 10am - 4:30pm
- Bear Valley - Open Weekdays 10am - 5pm; Sat, Sun & Holidays 9am - 5pm
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August Field Institute Classes
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Playing the Music of Point Reyes
Saturday, August 10 - 9am - 3pm
Learn to channel the sounds of the environment in this unique course inspired by the music of nature. Using the acoustic musical instrument of your choice, you will learn to hear and identify the natural music of Point Reyes and find ways to channel this pristine soundtrack through basic elements in your music.
More Info
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Sky, Land, and Sea
Friday, August 16 - 5pm - Sunday, August 18 - 1pm
In this workshop we will use our compact field kits to explore the wonderful Point Reyes Headlands. You will learn to quickly sketch and paint sky, land, and sea, and learn techniques for creating depth in your paintings.
Accommodations included at the Historic Lifeboat Station.
More Info
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Drawing Sunflowers
Saturday, August 17 - 10am - 3:30pm
Come draw the beautiful flowers of summer: sunflowers, zinnias, and other composites. We will explore a variety of colored pencil techniques and learn how to blend, burnish and create new colors while incorporating the techniques of botanical drawing. We will focus on color theory, color application, value, and form.
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Health/Fitness & Hiking Poles Weekend Retreat
Friday, August 23 - 10:30am -
Sunday, August 25 - 3pm
This retreat is designed so that each participant can connect with nature, rejuvenate, and experience a variety of activities designed to help you maintain your ability to enjoy the outdoors.
Accommodations included at the Clem Miller Environmental Education Center.
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Focus on Fog: The Art of Soft-Light Nature & Landscape Photography
Friday, August 23 - 6pm - Sunday, August 25 - 2pm
Let's turn our cameras toward the environs of Point Reyes and create wonderful and compelling photos under the soft-light umbrella of Mother Nature's great air-conditioner, the California summer coastal fog.
Accommodations included at the Historic Lifeboat Station.
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Exploring the World of Insects
Saturday, August 24 - 10am - 4pm
This course will focus on learning which characteristics are most important to identify insects in the field. Participants will learn to use an insect net and how to handle specimens for proper viewing. Particular emphasis will be devoted to treating these creatures gently so we can release them unharmed.
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Shorebirds of Point Reyes
Sunday, August 25 - 9am - 4pm
Based on where the birds are, we'll explore either Abbotts Lagoon or Limantour Beach. The walk will focus on migratory shorebirds, but we'll see a variety of terns, raptors, and other water birds as well. Expect to walk 3-4 miles over uneven terrain.
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Become a High Tide Monthly Supporter
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Thanks to those of you who have joined our new program. When you join us, you will receive one of our sleek, new reusable tote bags.
Your monthly donation helps sustain our year round conservation and environmental education programs and bring more faces out to the Seashore. Go green and join our rising tide! Become a
High Tide Monthly Supporter
today. It is the easiest, and greenest way to show your love for the park!
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