Trails and Tales

Join us on a short hike through the orchard and story time with our partners at the Contra Costa County Library and East Bay Regional Parks.Details:Walking throughout the orchard and we'll be seated under redwood trees on the grass for storytellingFacilities: Located in......More

Join us on a short hike through the orchard and story time with our partners at the Contra Costa County Library and East Bay Regional Parks.Details:Walking throughout the orchard and we'll be seated under redwood trees on the grass for storytellingFacilities: Located inside the visitor centerMeeting Location: Meet at the visitor center patio (4202 Alhambra Ave)What to bring: comfortable shoes and a picnic blanket

Meet at the visitor center patio (4202 Alhambra Ave)

World Migratory Bird Day Mt. Wanda Bird Hike

Join a ranger and a volunteer for a birding hike on Mt. Wanda. How many of the 100+ birds will we see and hear there?Details:Distance: Approximately 3 miles round-trip, uphill on a steep uneven dirt trail.What to Bring: Binoculars, water, sun protection and sturdy close......More

Join a ranger and a volunteer for a birding hike on Mt. Wanda. How many of the 100+ birds will we see and hear there?Details:Distance: Approximately 3 miles round-trip, uphill on a steep uneven dirt trail.What to Bring: Binoculars, water, sun protection and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Optional items to bring are binoculars and a snack.Pets: Please leave your dog at home.Facilities: No restrooms available at the trailhead.Meeting Location: Wanda Trailhead Parking Lot at the corner of Alhambra Avenue and Franklin Canyon Road, Martinez.

Meet at the Mt. Wanda trailhead parking lot at the corner of Alhambra Avenue and Franklin Canyon Road.

Love and Loss: Muir's Conflict & the Beginning of the National Park Service

Join us on a stroll through the historic Muir orchard exploring the struggle Muir faced protecting Hetch Hetchy Valley.Details:Distance: 300 yards, one hill but mostly flatPets: Dogs are welcome.Facilities: Located inside the visitor centerMeeting Location: Meet at the ......More

Join us on a stroll through the historic Muir orchard exploring the struggle Muir faced protecting Hetch Hetchy Valley.Details:Distance: 300 yards, one hill but mostly flatPets: Dogs are welcome.Facilities: Located inside the visitor centerMeeting Location: Meet at the visitor center patio (4202 Alhambra Ave)

Meet at the visitor center patio (4202 Alhambra Ave)

Restoration Sensation

Join us for an hour-long program inside the Muir mansion. On this special house tour, learn about how the John Muir National Historic Site staff preserves artifacts and maintains the well-known mansion! Learn how to preserve your own environment, too!

Exploring Dr. Strentzel’s Fruit Orchard

Taste a bit of history while learning about Dr. Strentzel's fruit ranch. We'll have tips and tricks on harvesting fruit and coloring activities for the kids.  Details: We will meet at the visitor center patio. This program will be at the Muir homesite. 

We will meet at the visitor center patio.

Great American Patriotic Concert

Great American Patriotic Concert Date & Time: Saturday June 6  2026 at 1:00 PM Location: John Muir National Historic Site 4202 Alhambra Ave Martinez CA Description: Join the Diablo Regional Concert Band in partnership with John Muir National Historic Site for a communit......More

Great American Patriotic Concert Date & Time: Saturday June 6  2026 at 1:00 PM Location: John Muir National Historic Site 4202 Alhambra Ave Martinez CA Description: Join the Diablo Regional Concert Band in partnership with John Muir National Historic Site for a community celebration of national and local milestones. We are celebrating 250 Years of America and 150 Years of Martinez. Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic music in a historic outdoor setting. Additional Information: Seating is limited Bring a picnic chair More information: www.diabloregionalconcertband.org 

Reading Ranger

Join us in a storytelling at the Muir house. This will include participation, such as singing/sound effects, movements, and/or discussion.

Campfire Program

Join us at the Muir orchard for an evening of storytelling, songs, and roasting marshmallows!Details:We'll have benches but you can bring your own chair or picnic blanketBring your own chocolate and graham crackers. We'll provide marshmallows.Invite your neighbors, frie......More

Join us at the Muir orchard for an evening of storytelling, songs, and roasting marshmallows!Details:We'll have benches but you can bring your own chair or picnic blanketBring your own chocolate and graham crackers. We'll provide marshmallows.Invite your neighbors, friends, and pets to join!