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!
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
On this two hour stroll along the bluff, we try to find Wabi-sabi. What is it? What does it look like? Where do we even start looking?
more infoWhat was that? Who is making that sound? Is there movement under that log? Get a jump on Halloween by exploring the mysteries of the Fiscalini Ranch forest, where every turn in the trail brings a host of new sights, sounds, scents, and startling surprises.
more infoAutumn on the Fiscalini Ranch Bluff is visibly beautiful - but what lies beneath your visual experience? Come learn about the Bluff Trail from an experienced naturalist with a wealth of information!
more infoLearn how the first people used the gifts of Mother Nature to harvest food, create clothing, build dwellings, and live lives in harmony with forest critters while enjoying the abundance of edible and medicinal flora.
more infoThis coastal walk is a chance to “Slow-Yourself-Down” and say thanks to the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve for the ever-changing feast it provides for our resident and visiting critters.
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