Article Source: San Mateo County Park Foundation
It is heartbreaking to learn of the devastation inflicted by wildfires in northern and southern California. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted. Locally, our air quality has been extremely bad. When air quality reaches unsafe levels, it is best to refrain from active park use.All of us should be prepared for a longer and more destructive fire season. Two ways to do this is to create defensible space around your home and have fire-safe landscaping. Anyone who owns a home or building that is adjacent to land that is mountainous, forest-covered, brush-covered, grass-covered, etc. (parks!) is required to maintain defensible space of 100 feet from each side of the structure. CalFire has more information on this and other ways to be ready and safe in case a wildfire strikes close to home.
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Let’s make Black Friday Green Friday! Weather permitting, we will meet at the main parking lot in Sam McDonald Park near La Honda on Friday, November 23 at 9:30am. Email Michele to reserve your spot. Let’s walk off our turkey and stuffing with a hike through the redwoods. Dress in layers and bring water.
REI Co-op started this business trend and will close their stores on Black Friday. It's time to head outside.This is another perfect pairing: After a morning hike at Sam McDonald Park continue west on Pescadero Creek Road to the charming town of Pescadero. Try the artichoke soup and olallieberry pie at Duarte’s Tavern. And check out Pescadero Marsh Natural Reserve- a State Park. Read our two latest blogs on dog-friendly trails and top hikes with views in your San Mateo County Parks:
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CuriOdyssey’s IlluminOdyssey- A WINTER LIGHT EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open until 8pm on December 7 and January 4
Electrify your child’s imagination at CuriOdyssey’s spectacular light exhibition. Explore four floors of dazzling exhibits, play inside a village of laser luminescence and roam through a lustrous forest of touchable, radiant sculptures. Wander and use your senses to investigate and journey through a wondrous world of moving, radiant light. This exhibition is free with admission to CuriOdyssey. More here.
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Saturday, November 17, 10am: Creature Feature: Dusky-Footed Woodrat at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve- What are dusky-footed woodrats stick houses like inside? What do they eat? How do they protect themselves? Why are they also called packrats? Come ask Friends of Edgewood docent Kathryn Strachota lots of questions and learn about this keystone species. Curious children especially welcome! Guests will walk a 2.5-mile loop at a moderate pace. Event information here.
Sunday, November 18, 10am: Tunitas Creek Beach Clean-Up- Tunitas Creek Beach is a hidden gem south of Half Moon Bay. TLC Locals needs your help for their monthly clean-ups to keep this beach beautiful and its sea-life safe and healthy. This is a great opportunity for groups of friends, families, co-workers, school groups and clubs to come together, have fun and really make a difference! RSVP here.
Monday, November 19, 7-9am: Mindfulness Hike at Wunderlich Park- 2 miles- Develop a sense of care for yourself and the planet through the practice of mindfulness meditation in nature. Meditating outdoors has the potential to heal and strengthen us, reminding us that we too are a part of nature. A silent mindful walk will lead to a tranquil spot where guests will practice walking and sitting meditation with the redwood-covered hills as backdrop. Co-hosted by the Sierra Club and Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks.Event details here.
Saturday, December 1, 10am-12pm: Mushrooms of San Pedro Valley Park- Join Friends of San Pedro Valley Park to comb the trails with an expert on mushroom identification, J.R. Blair. Guests will pluck a variety of mushrooms and then reassemble at the Visitor Center with Mr. Blair to identify and discuss them. Meet at the Visitor Center. Read more on Mr. Blair here.Saturdays, from December 1, 2018 – May 18, 2019, 9am-12pm: San Mateo County Parks Stewardship Corps- It’s back! Make a difference through volunteering with the Stewardship Corps. Volunteers and park staff work together at different locations each week to restore native habitat and beautify San Mateo County Parks. Come explore our County Parks while lending a hand with weeding, planting and collecting seeds. Learn more here.
Michele Beasley, Executive Director
San Mateo County Parks Foundation
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