Docent Walks

Explore the Ranch with Guided Walks!

Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (FFRP) sponsors free monthly guided walks to help visitors experience the beauty and natural diversity of the Ranch.

Forest Loop & Bluff Trail Walks
Led by experienced docents, these walks provide a closer look at the rich ecosystems of plants and animals that call the Ranch home.

Special Interest Walks
In addition to the Forest Loop and Bluff Trail walks, our docents offer seasonal and migratory-themed walks throughout the year. Topics include:

  • Geology – Learn about the forces that shaped the land.
  • Bird Watching – Discover the many species that visit the Ranch.
  • Butterflies – Spot and identify these colorful pollinators.
  • Wildflowers – Explore the stunning seasonal blooms.
  • Native Cultures – Gain insight into the historical significance of the land.

Join us for a walk and experience the wonders of the Ranch in a whole new way!

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Docent walks begin at one of the designated trail entrances listed above. Street parking is available near each entrance, but please be mindful of our neighbors—avoid blocking driveways or mailboxes.

Come explore the beauty of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve with our expert guides and learn more about the plants, wildlife, and history that make this place so special!


Docent & Single Topic Walks

Apr 12
10am - 12 pm
Docent - Spring Wildflower Walk (Sunday walk)

Come learn about the beautiful spring flowers blooming on the Ranch!

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May 16
10am - 12 pm
Docent - Forest Bathing...does that mean we're taking a bath on our stroll?

No, not actual bathing - our version is far more beneficial. We'll learn how a slow forest walk allows Mother Nature's gifts to return to us!

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May 31
10am - 12 pm
Docent - Nature's Incredible Bounty on the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (Sunday walk)

Spring rains and longer days have brought blooming flowers and new grasses to our coastal bluff, and the upwelling of nutrient-rich water from deep sea has brought new life to our shore. Come check it out with a naturalist docent!

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Jun 13
10am - 12pm
Docent - Wow - that's Spanish Moss! - or is it?

Take a forest walk under a canopy of Monterey pines, coastal oaks, and toyons as you wonder at the strange organisms hanging from, and attaching to, almost anything green!

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Jun 27
10am - 12 pm
Docent - Fun Facts of El Osito

The Fiscalini Preserve docents can get interested in some pretty odd topics. What is El Osito? Find out all about it from our inquisitive docent!

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