Join J.R. Blair for a travelogue about his remarkable trip to Ecuador. In January of this year J.R. visited several of the Galápagos Islands, Quito, and nearby cloud forest areas. J.R. will present photos and videos with commentary about his…
We are very pleased to announce that the photograph “Ancient Shady Path” by RonWilson is the recipient of this years’ “People’s Choice Award.” CongratulationsRon!Ron’s photo of an old, majestic live oak tree near the start of the Hazelnut Trail waschosen…
Volunteers are needed for the Cavity Nesters Recovery Program at San Pedro Valley Park, which has been a great success for two springs now. The program involves many volunteers who establish and monitor nest box trails for cavity-nesting birds. Volunteers…
2026 Photo Contest Winners The fifth annual Friends of SPVP Photo Contest concluded on May 1st. Our three judges, Ranger Greg Escoto, Bing Huey, and Sharron Walker, convened to evaluate all of the entries and then awarded the top three…
The Friends of San Pedro Valley Park are pleased to welcome Danaé Mouton, a wildlife biologist with the Ventana Wildlife Society. On a Zoom webinar, she will present her lecture entitled “California Condors on the Central Coast: A Journey of…
The Friends of San Pedro Valley Park are pleased to welcome back John Kipping, a lifelong naturalist and tour leader. On a Zoom webinar, he will present his lecture entitled “A Day in the Life of a Salmon.” The northeastern Pacific is home…
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7 pm, the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park are pleased to welcome back Craig Nikitas, a wildlife volunteer working with raptors for over fifty years. On a Zoom webinar, he will present his…
Our 5th Annual photo contest has officially started and will end on May 1st! Enter your finest photos of flora, fauna, landscapes and the people who enjoy these aspects when they visit this wondrous place. Photos must be taken in…
The Friends of San Pedro Valley Park are seeking to fill the position of Vice President of the Friends, which has been vacant since August 2025 when our former President, Judy Bacon, stepped down from the board as the VP…
The Friends of San Pedro Valley Park are pleased to welcome back Dr. Tom Parker, Professor of Biology, Emeritus, from San Francisco State University…
