Full moon walk at Abbotts Lagoon.

December 3, 2024

Dear Point Reyes National Seashore ,                

Point Reyes presents endless opportunities for community connection, learning, adventure and joy! This year, we hosted author events on birds and fire with Amy Tan and Obi Kaufmann. We offered educational walks all around the park—from explorations of bears and tule elk to conversations about eelgrass restoration and Coast Miwok history. We revealed a Soundscapes of the Seashore StoryMap and hosted 11 member full moon walks. We held dozens of volunteer events throughout various habitats to restore native landscapes. 

I invite you to join us in growing our community of Seashore stewards and friends by making a donation this Giving Tuesday.   

Giving Tuesday - $100,000 Match

Through December 31st

Please support the park you love by helping us meet a $100,000 matching gift challenge. All gifts to PRNSA through December 31st will be doubled up to $100,000 thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous supporter. A gift of any size will help us restore and protect the incredible ecosystems in the park as well as grow our community of people who care for this park and planet.  

Thank you for considering a special year-end gift to support climate resilience, habitat restoration, trails, connecting people to the park, healthy horses, and youth and adult education.

In the spirit of further connecting you to the park this season, I’m excited to share the launch of our new blog series which highlights Point Reyes’ curiosities of the nighttime—Clockwork. “Night-Flying”—the first article in the Clockwork series—celebrates the mystery and wonder of night-migrating birds to our wintry shores.

We look forward to partnering with you as we continue mapping a park for all in 2025! 

Five Ways to Give

There are a variety of ways you can make a gift to PRNSA this Giving Tuesday: 

Consider making a one-time donation or becoming a High Tide monthly supporter

Gift of Stock: Donating appreciated stock can be a great way to reduce your capital gains taxes and receive a tax deduction on your donation.

Donor Advised Fund (DAF): DAF is a simple and flexible tax-advantageous way to support PRNSA.

IRA Charitable Donation: If you are 72 years old or older, support Point Reyes and receive tax benefits with a gift from your IRA.

Workplace Matching Gift Programs: If you are looking for the perfect holiday gift, make a gift in honor of a friend or loved one, or double your gift through your workplace matching gift program.  

Save The Date! Join PRNSA and the National Park Service at our Holiday Open House on December 14th from 1pm - 5pm at the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Please note that photos with the Morgans will take place from 1pm - 3pm.

Start your holiday shopping with 15% off at the park store, enjoy sweet treats, and take holiday photos with the Morgan Horses!

New Blog Series: Clockwork

We're excited to announce the launch of our new blog series which highlights Point Reyes’ curiosities of the nighttime—Clockwork.

The first article in the series, “Night-Flying," follows the incredible journey of golden-crowned sparrows—nocturnal migrants—as they fly to their wintering grounds in Point Reyes National Seashore and beyond.

All gifts up to $100,000 will be matched through the end of the year. These funds support education, conservation, and community building work at Point Reyes National Seashore!