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In addition to tours listed below,
Nature Walk Tours can be set up in advance by emailing Julia at a1fyr516@gmail.com
Geology Tours after August 28 can be set up in advance by emailing Juila at a1fyr516@gmail.com
Tours are sponsored by Channel Islands Restoration
All tours meet on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area
Scroll below for event information by date
Geology Tour
Join us for a geology tour of the San Marcos Foothills with Susie Bartz, focused on the overall landscape & the big processes (tectonics, weathering, and erosion) that shape it. The walking tour includes an easy 1-mile loop.
Meet on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please arrive early to check in and sign a waiver form.
Wear sturdy walking shoes & sunscreen
Bring water
Dogs are welcome on a leash
There are no restrooms
Geology Tour
Join us for a geology tour of the San Marcos Foothills with Susie Bartz, focused on the overall landscape & the big processes (tectonics, weathering, and erosion) that shape it. The walking tour includes an easy 1-mile loop.
Meet on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please arrive early to check in and sign a waiver form.
Wear sturdy walking shoes & sunscreen
Bring water
Dogs are welcome on a leash
There are no restrooms
Geology Tour
Join us for a geology tour of the San Marcos Foothills with Susie Bartz, focused on the overall landscape & the big processes (tectonics, weathering, and erosion) that shape it. The walking tour includes an easy 1-mile loop.
Meet on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please arrive early to check in and sign a waiver form.
Wear sturdy walking shoes & sunscreen
Bring water
Dogs are welcome on a leash
There are no restrooms
Nature Walk Tour
Join us for a nature walk tour of the San Marcos Foothills with Scott Orlosky. Enjoy the views and beauty while walking and learning about this special property we are working hard to save.
Meet on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please arrive early to check in and sign a waiver form.
Wear sturdy walking shoes & sunscreen
Bring water
There are no restrooms
Nature Walk Tour
Join us for a nature walk tour of the San Marcos Foothills with Ken Owen. Enjoy the views and beauty while walking and learning about this special property we are working hard to save.
Meet on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please arrive early to check in and sign a waiver form.
Wear sturdy walking shoes & sunscreen
Bring water
There are no restrooms
Geology Tour with Susie Bartz
The geology tour will focus on the overall landscape and the big processes - - tectonics, weathering, and erosion -- that shape it. The itinerary follows an easy 1-mile loop past boulders that show evidence of these processes and clues to their marine origins.
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Informal "Walk and Talk" with Scott
Entrance on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please plan to arrive at the tour site 15 min early to check-in and complete waivers for an on-time start at 10 AM
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Geology Tour with Susie Bartz
The geology tour will focus on the overall landscape and the big processes - - tectonics, weathering, and erosion -- that shape it. The itinerary follows an easy 1-mile loop past boulders that show evidence of these processes and clues to their marine origins.
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Informal "Walk and Talk" with Scott
Entrance on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please plan to arrive at the tour site 15 min early to check-in and complete waivers for an on-time start at 10 AM
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Geology Tour with Susie Bartz
The geology tour will focus on the overall landscape and the big processes - - tectonics, weathering, and erosion -- that shape it. The itinerary follows an easy 1-mile loop past boulders that show evidence of these processes and clues to their marine origin.
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Informal "Walk and Talk" with Scott
Entrance on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please plan to arrive at the tour site 15 min early to check-in and complete waivers for an on-time start at 10 AM
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Geology Tour with Susie Bartz
The geology tour will focus on the overall landscape and the big processes - - tectonics, weathering, and erosion -- that shape it. The itinerary follows an easy 1-mile loop past boulders that show evidence of these processes and clues to their marine origin.
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Informal "Walk and Talk" with Scott
Entrance on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please plan to arrive at the tour site 15 min early to check-in and complete waivers for an on-time start at 10 AM
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Geology Tour with Susie Bartz
The geology tour will focus on the overall landscape and the big processes - - tectonics, weathering, and erosion -- that shape it. The itinerary follows an easy 1-mile loop past boulders that show evidence of these processes and clues to their marine origin.
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Info Session
Info Session: Save the West Mesa of San Marcos Foothills
Learn more about the time-sensitive opportunity our community has to save the 101-acre West Mesa of the San Marcos Foothills in perpetuity for public use -- and why your support is needed NOW.
(After registering, you'll receive an email with the event's Zoom link)
Informal "Walk and Talk" with Scott
Entrance on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please plan to arrive at the tour site 15 min early to check-in and complete waivers for an on-time start at 10 AM
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Geology Tour with Susie Bartz
The geology tour will focus on the overall landscape and the big processes - - tectonics, weathering, and erosion -- that shape it. The itinerary follows an easy 1-mile loop past boulders that show evidence of these processes and clues to their marine origin.
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Info Session
Info Session: Save the West Mesa of San Marcos Foothills
Learn more about the time-sensitive opportunity our community has to save the 101-acre West Mesa of the San Marcos Foothills in perpetuity for public use -- and why your support is needed NOW.
REGISTER HERE to attend
(After registering, you'll receive an email with the event's Zoom link)
Informal "Walk and Talk" with Scott
Entrance on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please plan to arrive at the tour site 15 min early to check-in and complete waivers for an on-time start at 10 AM
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Informal "Walk and Talk" with Julia Laraway
Entrance on Via Gaitero at the gate/kiosk at the top of the parking area.
Please plan to arrive at the tour site 15 min early to check-in and complete waivers for an on-time start at 10 AM
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
Geology Tour with Susie Bartz
The geology tour will focus on the overall landscape and the big processes - - tectonics, weathering, and erosion -- that shape it. The itinerary follows an easy 1-mile loop past boulders that show evidence of these processes and clues to their marine origin.
Bring a jacket and water, and wear sturdy shoes.
There are no restrooms available.
Masks are required to attend.
CEC's 2021 Virtual Earth Day Festival
Thursday, April 22nd 11:00am - 12:00pm - Marianne Parra
Thursday, April 22nd, 5:30pm - 6:30pm - Scott Orlosky
Friday, April 23rd, 11:00am - 12:00pm - Nancy Tubiolo
Friday, April 23rd 5:30pm - 6:30pm - Julia Laraway
Saturday, April 24th, 11:00am - 12:00pm - TBD
Saturday, April 24th, 5:30pm - 6:30pm - Cindy Kimmick
Info Session
Info Session: Save the West Mesa of San Marcos Foothills
Learn more about the time-sensitive opportunity our community has to save the 101-acre West Mesa of the San Marcos Foothills in perpetuity for public use -- and why your support is needed NOW.
REGISTER HERE to attend
(After registering, you'll receive an email with the event's Zoom link)
Informal "Walk and Talk" with Dani Lynch
An informal walking tour with Dani Lynch of the San Marcos Foothills.
Informal "Walk and Talk" with Scott
An informal walking tour with Scott of the San Marcos Foothills.
Informal "Walk and Talk" with Julia Laraway
An informal walking tour with Julia Laraway of the San Marcos Foothills.
Geology Tour with Susie Bartz
The geology tour will focus on the overall landscape and the big processes - - tectonics, weathering, and erosion -- that shape it. The itinerary follows an easy 1-mile loop past boulders that show evidence of these processes and clues to their marine origin.