Love and Loss

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

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

Meet at the visitor center patio (4202 Alhambra Ave).

Owl Pellet Dissecting

Join us in exploring the life of owls.  During the program, kids will have a hands-on opportunity to dissect an owl pellet to identify owls' prey. Details:Facilities: Located inside the visitor center at 4202 Alhambra Ave.  Meeting Location: Meet inside the visitor cent......More

Join us in exploring the life of owls.  During the program, kids will have a hands-on opportunity to dissect an owl pellet to identify owls' prey. Details:Facilities: Located inside the visitor center at 4202 Alhambra Ave.  Meeting Location: Meet inside the visitor center, and a staff member will direct you from there. (4202 Alhambra Ave).

Parking lot at 4202 Alhambra Ave,

Astronomy Program

Enjoy an evening of stargazing, telescope viewing, and a Ranger‑led conversation beneath the night sky. Feel free to bring blankets or chairs, water, and a flashlight—red light preferred to protect night vision. Details:Distance: 300 yards, one hill but mostly flat.Pets......More

Enjoy an evening of stargazing, telescope viewing, and a Ranger‑led conversation beneath the night sky. Feel free to bring blankets or chairs, water, and a flashlight—red light preferred to protect night vision. Details:Distance: 300 yards, one hill but mostly flat.Pets: Dogs are welcome.Facilities: Located inside the visitor center.Meeting Location: Parking lot at 4202 Alhambra Ave, staff will guide you to the historic vineyard.  

Parking lot at 4202 Alhambra Ave.

Reading Ranger

Join us for storytelling at the Muir house. This will include participation, such as singing/sound effects, movements, and/or discussion. Details:Distance: 300 yards, one hill but mostly flat.Pets: Dogs are welcome.Facilities: Located inside the visitor center.Meeting L......More

Join us for storytelling at the Muir house. This will include participation, such as singing/sound effects, movements, and/or discussion. Details:Distance: 300 yards, one hill but mostly flat.Pets: Dogs are welcome.Facilities: Located inside the visitor center.Meeting Location: Meet at the Strentzel-Muir House (4202 Alhambra Ave).

Meet at the Strentzel-Muir House.

Storytelling Event: Summer Camp

Join us at the Pecan orchard for an evening of storytelling, songs, and more.We'll have benches, but you can bring your own chair or picnic blanket.Invite your neighbors, friends, and pets to join!Details:Walk 1/4 mile to the Pecan Orchard.Pets: Dogs are welcome.Meeting......More

Join us at the Pecan orchard for an evening of storytelling, songs, and more.We'll have benches, but you can bring your own chair or picnic blanket.Invite your neighbors, friends, and pets to join!Details:Walk 1/4 mile to the Pecan Orchard.Pets: Dogs are welcome.Meeting Location: Parking lot at 4202 Alhambra Ave, staff will guide you to the pecan orchard.

Parking lot at 4202 Alhambra Ave.

Native Plant Parley

Learn and talk about native plants in California while visiting the park. Come with questions and curiosity and explore the orchards and gardens around the park. Details:Distance: 300 yards, one hill but mostly flat.Pets: Dogs are welcome.Facilities: Located inside the ......More

Learn and talk about native plants in California while visiting the park. Come with questions and curiosity and explore the orchards and gardens around the park. Details:Distance: 300 yards, one hill but mostly flat.Pets: Dogs are welcome.Facilities: Located inside the visitor center.Meeting Location: Meet on the grounds of the historic orchard. (4202 Alhambra Ave).

Meet on the grounds of the historic orchard.

Wellness Walk

Join a ranger for a mindful walk through the orchards. Details:Distance: 300 yards, one hill but mostly flat.Pets: Dogs are welcome.Facilities: Located inside the visitor center.Meeting Location: Meet at the visitor center back patio (4202 Alhambra Ave).

Meet at the visitor center back patio.