April 21, 2023
Greetings!
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I feel very fortunate to have an office view of the Morgan Horse Ranch. I love watching the comings and goings of the rangers, park visitors, and volunteers… and of course the horses! In honor of National Park Week (April 22 - 30) I’d like to spotlight our wonderful neighbors at the Morgan Horse Ranch (including our newest herd addition, Moon!). Please read our new ‘Voices at the Seashore’ article below, written by PRNSA volunteer Ellen Greenblatt, to learn about the important role the Morgans play at Point Reyes.
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Community Support & Connection
Thanks to an uptick in visitor interest and generous donations, the past two years have been a time of change and growth at the Morgan Horse Ranch (MHR). We invite you to help us strengthen this program by making a donation today. |
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Another significant time at the ranch was January 2023. The Ranch said goodbye to Elvis, who for years had been the backbone of the herd. Please enjoy this sweet video that was created to remember him. The remaining herd—Mira, Honcho, Knight Hawk, Gentry, and Moon—continue his legacy through their support of daily park operations.
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The horses welcome and engage the public, assist with search and rescue operations, and additionally, they offer a sense of peace to our rangers who experience challenges in their day-to-day law enforcement jobs. |
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Funds Needed for 2023
As the MHR program continues to grow, we invite you to make a gift to support this culturally significant program. We need to raise $26,000 to help support the annual maintenance, feed, and farrier service costs that go with running the program. In addition, if you would like to make a larger investment in the MHR program, please reach out to me to learn more of how a legacy-type gift could benefit this program.
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Please be sure to stop by the MHR when you are next in Point Reyes. Come see for yourself how the horses bring joy to so many. You can also wave hello to the Morgans at the Butter and Eggs Parade in Petaluma tomorrow (Saturday, April 22)! |
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Heather Clapp
Director of Community Engagement & Philanthropy
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Voices at the Seashore
Morgan Horse Ranch
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Come along for the ride in this latest Voices at the Seashore article to learn about how the Ranch is increasing visitors engagement through up-close-and-personal encounters with these magnificent animals and the splendid rangers who care for them.
Ellen Greenblatt is an enthusiastic supporter of PRNSA and an on-the-ground volunteer at Point Reyes National Seashore, where she is both a Winter Wildlife Docent and a Trail Patrol Rover. Click here to read the article!
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Save the Date!
Party on the Pacific Plate
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Mark your calendar for West Marin’s signature party of the year! This year’s Party on the Pacific Plate will be held on Saturday, September 23, National Public Lands Day. In the spirit of our ‘Coastal Wonders’ theme for this year’s annual event, we’re working with acclaimed artist and author Obi Kaufmann. Funds raised support our year-round education, conservation, and community building work.
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Field Institute Classes & Events |
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Sat, Apr. 22, 11:30am - 2:30pm
A presentation and book signing by oceanographer Kim McCoy, co-author of newly republished book "Waves and Beaches." Books for purchase at event.
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Sat, Apr. 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Kayak Tomales Bay with naturalist David Wimpfheimer to discover the rich diversity of birds and wildlife along the shores of Point Reyes.
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Sat, Apr. 29, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Explore the butterflies of Muddy Hollow from swallowtails to checkerspots and blues. Observe a variety of species and behaviors!
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Sat, May 6, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore observational life-drawing as a pathway to cultivate attention, nurture creativity, and learn about the Point Reyes environment.
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Sat, May 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Through observation, poetry and sketching, we'll explore Bear Valley creek, probing relationships between streams and their surroundings.
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Sun, May 14, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Slow down to engage with the forest and celebrate mothers in our lives as we explore our human connection to the Mother of us all.
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Volunteer: Snowy Plover Docent |
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Help protect the threatened Western Snowy Plover! |
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Duties include, but aren’t limited to:
- Educate visitors about the natural history, plight, and conservation of the snowy plovers
- Monitor snowy plovers and nests near trailheads
- Collect data to help inform park biologists
Time Commitment: At least 4 weekend days between
Memorial Day (May) and Labor Day (Sept).
Click here for more information! |
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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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