Summertime with Banana Slugs

Summertime with Banana Slugs

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.

By Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Date and time

Saturday, July 27 · 9am - 12pm PDT

Location

Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

About this event

Ever wonder what banana slugs are up to in the summer? We do! Join Docent Naturalists Roberta and Jaime Cavazos and Melissa Hero to find out on a leisurely-paced hike along the Purisima Creek as you look for these amazing creatures while learning some fun banana-slug facts. There may even be other fantastic finds along the way! Bring a light snack to enjoy on the trail. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after July 13 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close July 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Where to Meet:

Meet at the Purisima Creek trailhead on Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 92 and Highway 1 intersection in Half Moon Bay, travel south on Highway 1 approximately 4.3 miles. Turn left on Verde Road. After turning on Verde Rd. and traveling 0.25 miles, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Rd. (Verde Rd. splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Rd. to reach the preserve. There are 7 spaces and 1 ADA parking at this area. 

Organized by

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Created in 1972, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an independent special district that helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a connected greenbelt of more than 65,000 acres of public open space. These diverse and scenic landscapes, from bay wetlands to redwood forests and coastal grasslands, host an incredible diversity of life, making our region one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.

Midpen’s purpose is to create a regional greenbelt of unspoiled public open space lands in order to permanently protect the area’s natural resources and to provide for public use and enjoyment. On the Coast, Midpen has an expanded mission to acquire and preserve agricultural land of regional significance, preserve rural character and encourage viable agricultural uses of land resources.

On Sale Jul 13 at 12:00 PM