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SUMMARY:How Precise Pollen Placement Has Aided Diversification in Salvia | Speaker: Dr. Ricardo Kriebel
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 25th\, 2026\, at 7 pm\, the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park are pleased to welcome Dr. Ricardo Kriebel\, a botanist currently at the California Academy of Sciences. On a Zoom webinar\, he will present his lecture entitled “How precise pollen placement has aided diversification in Salvia.” With over 300\,000 species\, angiosperms (flowering plants) exhibit exceptional structural diversity in vegetative and reproductive traits. These traits have facilitated their spread across most terrestrial environments. Salvia\, which is in the Lamiaceae / Mint family\, has more than 1\,000 species and is among the largest angiosperm genera. It is notable for its floral diversification. This diversity has been widely attributed to the mechanism that enables precise pollen placement on pollinators. In this talk\, Dr. Kriebel will examine the evolutionary history of this mechanism and will present new observations about it. \nRegister Here
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/how-precise-pollen-placement-has-aided-diversification-in-salvia-speaker-dr-ricardo-kriebel/
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Work Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of San Pedro Valley Park will once again celebrate Earth Day in 2026 with a restoration work party in the park. This year\, this event will take place on the actual commemorative Earth Day\, which is Wednesday\, April 22nd (replacing our usual Habitat Restoration event on the 3rd Saturday of each month). And it will again be a “rescue” day for the plants in our beloved\, but neglected\, Native Plant Garden\, as we go after removing the usual suspects of invasive plants\, weeds and plant debris. We will be concentrating our efforts on trying to enhance the garden and help bring it back to its former healthy and well-tended appearance. This year’s event will take place from 10 am until 1 pm next to the Visitor Center. Just bring your gloves and your sun hats…we’ll supply the tools and the knee pads! The two areas comprising the SPVP Native Plant Garden – there is a second section of garden located adjacent to the outdoor patio inside the fenced area of the Visitor Center that many visitors do not see – are ambassadors for the wild and wonderful biodiversity of our park\, so we need to have the plants in the garden be able to show themselves at their best for our visitors. We hope you can join us for this annual celebration of the native plant life in this\, our tiny corner of the planet.
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/earth-day-work-party-2026/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T130000
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SUMMARY:Plant Walk on Hazelnut Trail
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to identify the plants in San Pedro Valley Park or are already familiar but want to know what’s blooming in the park? \nJoin Melanie Heisler\, manager of the Plant Field Guide Project for the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park\, for what we hope will be bi-monthly trail hikes and learn the basics of plant identification or help us catalog what’s in bloom. This activity is appropriate for folks who are familiar with identifying plants and folks who just want to learn. The only requirement is being able to hike the trails in the park. \nRegister on Eventbrite Here \nDetails: \nHike Leader: Melanie Heisler\nTrails: Hazelnut Trail\nDistance: 3.7 miles | Gain: 866 feet\nDifficulty: Moderate \nPrepare for walking outdoors: \nReusable water bottle\nSnacks\, if desired\nHat/sunscreen/masks\nPlan for potential exposure to sun\, poison oak\, ticks\, prickly plants \nJoin us!
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/plant-walk-on-hazelnut-trail/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T130000
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SUMMARY:Plant Walk in San Pedro Valley Park
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to identify the plants in SPVP or are already familiar with plant ID but want to know what’s blooming in the park? \nJoin Melanie Heisler\, manager of the Plant Field Guide Project for the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park\, for what we hope will be bi-monthly trail hikes and learn the basics of plant identification or help us catalog what’s in bloom. This activity is appropriate for folks who are familiar with identifying plants and folks who just want to learn. The only requirement is being able to hike the trails in the park. \nDetails: \nHike Leader: Melanie Heisler\nTrails: Montara Mt. Trail > Brooks Creek Loop\nDistance: 2.28 miles\nGain: 641 feet\nDifficulty: Moderate \nPrepare for walking outdoors: \n\nReusable water bottle\nSnacks\, if desired\nHat/sunscreen/masks\nPlan for potential exposure to sun\, poison oak\, ticks\, prickly plants\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/plant-walk-in-san-pedro-valley-park/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T200000
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SUMMARY:A Day in the Life of a Salmon
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 21st\, 2026\, at 7 pm\, 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 to five species of salmon: chinook\, coho\, keta\, pink\, and sockeye. These amazing and tasty fish have been of great importance to both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. They can be considered keystone species as so many other life forms are affected by their activities. Join naturalist John Kipping as we venture into the breeding areas of Southeast Alaska and British Columbia where these fishes return to their freshwaters to breed and die. During this presentation we learn about the food webs ashore and at sea which are sustained by these vital fish. \nRegister Here
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-salmon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260212T224248Z
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SUMMARY:The Cooper’s Hawk: Life Beyond the Forest | Speaker: Craig Nikitas
DESCRIPTION: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 lecture entitled “The Cooper’s Hawk: Life Beyond the Forest.” This presentation will examine in detail what has become one of our most common Bay Area raptor species. The taxonomy\, natural history and life cycle of this fierce avian predator will be discussed\, and observable characteristics of form\, plumage\, and behavior will be reviewed so that attendees can improve their identification skills. We hope to enable observers to distinguish the two sexes and two age groups of Cooper’s Hawks from other species\, especially the similar Sharp-shinned Hawk. The talk will conclude with a short overview of hazards this raptor faces in its proximity to humans\, and some brief anecdotes about rescues from these hazards. \nRegister here!
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/the-coopers-hawk-life-beyond-the-forest-speaker-craig-nikitas/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260115T092701Z
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SUMMARY:Manzanitas and Their Animals: Keys to Evolution | Speaker: Dr. Tom Parker
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, January 17\, 2026\, at 7 pm\, the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park are pleased to welcome back Dr. Tom Parker\, Professor of Biology\, Emeritus\, from San Francisco State University. On a Zoom webinar\, he will present his lecture entitled Manzanitas and their animals – keys to evolution. Arctostaphylos (manzanitas) has over a hundred different taxa. In contrast to the other members of the Ericaceous subfamily Arbutoideae\, Arctostaphylos has evolved dormant seed\, seed banks that persist decades in the soil\, and obligate seeding species (species killed by fire)\, among other traits. Animals are likely one of the stimuli to that diversification. This talk will focus on that hypothesis\, starting with surveying animals at different stages of manzanita’ s life history. Tom Parker will focus on some of his current research that establishes seed banks resulting from rodent caching of fruit\, and the implications of that for taxa living in arid\, canopy fire regions. Because soil seed banks are so critical to the success of this genus\, he developed a model of seed bank dynamics\, and the role rodents play in managing them. Consequently\, there are not only evolutionary implications\, but insights for those managing chaparral with Arctostaphylos species.
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/manzanitas-and-their-animals-keys-to-evolution-speaker-dr-tom-parker/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T130000
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Foray with Miko Nadel
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday December 6th at 10 am\, 20 people can comb the trails for three hours from 10 am to 1 pm searching for and collecting mushrooms. Miko Nadel\, the event leader\, will explain how best to collect mushrooms. Be prepared to place your collected mushrooms in a large basket or doubled paper bag. Waxed paper sandwich bags (available at Oceana Market in Eureka Square\, Pacifica) would be helpful if you can find them. Return to the assigned area at 12:30 pm for the wrap-up talk with Nadel who will identify and discuss them. The more mushrooms collected the better! Rain does NOT cancel the event\, so do dress accordingly. \nThe collection of mushrooms is for the Mycological Society of San Francisco’s Fungus Fair at El Camino High School 1320 Mission Rd\, South San Francisco. The Fungus Fair will take place on Sunday\, December 7th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. \nAbout the leader: Miko Nadel is taking the place of J.R. Blair for this event this year. J.R. has taken on the important job of Fungus Fair ID Chairperson. \nRegister on Eventbrite here!
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/mushroom-foray-with-miko-nadel/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251128T170000
DTSTAMP:20251119T083525Z
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SUMMARY:Green Friday
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, Nov. 28\, the $6 vehicle entrance fee will be waived at all County Parks where a fee is typically charged. This includes: \n\nCoyote Point Recreation Area\nSan Bruno Mountain State & County Park\n Junipero Serra Park\nSan Pedro Valley Park\nHuddart Park\nSam McDonald Park\nMemorial Park\n\nLearn more here on San Mateo County’s website: \nhttps://www.smcgov.org/parks/news/make-it-green-friday-nov-28
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/green-friday/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park – Parking Area at Entrance\, 600 oddstad boulevard\, pacifica\, CA\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T200000
DTSTAMP:20251109T203556Z
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SUMMARY:Western Snowy Plovers in the Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Maddy Schwartz \nSaturday\, November 15th\, 2025 at 7 pm \nOn Saturday\, November 15th\, 2025\, at 7 pm\, the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park are pleased to welcome Maddy Schwartz from the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory.  On a Zoom webinar\, she will present her lecture entitled “Western Snowy Plovers in the Bay Area.”  In her talk\, Maddy will introduce the Western Snowy Plover\, their ecology and life history\, and the threats facing plovers in the Bay Area and beyond. She will then dive into different management strategies used to mitigate those threats and support our local plover population. Finally\, she will provide information on how plovers fared during the 2024 breeding season\, which areas were the most successful\, some of the most interesting things that happened during the season\, and an anecdotal overview of the 2025 season. \nTo participate in this Webinar\, please register in advance using the following link.  There you need to put in your name and email address to register. You will then get a confirmation email with further instructions\, and reminder emails closer to the event. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pcmK1tuQTvyvhCeGDpdiUg \n·        The lecture with Q&A will last one hour. \n·        Questions will be submitted in writing using Zoom.
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/western-snowy-plovers-in-the-bay-area/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T120000
DTSTAMP:20251026T084514Z
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SUMMARY:A Nature Walk in San Pedro Valley Park
DESCRIPTION:This is our Fall Nature Walk: Register for a 2-hour nature stroll with J.R. Blair on Sunday\, November 9th at 10 am. This one will be the last walk of the year. We’ll get started as soon as everyone has gathered\, so please be on time. Remember to bring a hat and jacket. In terms of weather — heavy rain cancels. This walk is for ages 12 years and older. According to J.R. he’ll be walking the Trout Farm Trail. We are limited to 15 people so please register via Eventbrite here.
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/a-nature-walk-in-san-pedro-valley-park/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T120000
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SUMMARY:San Pedro Valley Habitat Restoration Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION:On November 1 we will work from 9am-noon to remove invasive and pervasive French Broom plants in the park. The work site is a1.5+ mile hike from the Visitor Center along a narrow\, rocky (and potentially\, muddy) trail. There is a combination of smaller and large plants to pull; gloves and tools will be provided. \nSan Pedro Valley is a beautiful\, 1\,052 acre park tucked away within the Santa Cruz mountain range and the foothills of Pacifica. In the springtime\, the park’s meadows fill with wildflowers like California Poppies\, Suncups\, and Buttercups. \nWe ask that you wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty for your protection and comfort. Sunscreen\, snacks\, hats\, and layers are also great to have on hand in case the weather gets warm or cold! Heavy weather may cause us to cancel the event. \nVolunteers under the age of 18 must be registered by a parent or guardian. Youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nA reminder email with more detailed instructions on the day’s activities and where to meet will also be sent in advance of the event. We look forward to seeing you in the parks! \nPlease direct questions and comments for this event to Stu Smith at sgsmith@smcgov.org. \nFor more information about stewardship in San Mateo County Parks\, visit our website at: https://parks.smcgov.org/smc-parks-volunteer-stewardship
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/san-pedro-valley-habitat-restoration-volunteer-event/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T200000
DTSTAMP:20251009T174341Z
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SUMMARY:Natural History of the National Parks of Southwest Costa Rica and Bogotá\, Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: J.R. Blair \nSaturday\, October 18th\, 2025\, at 7 pm\, welcome back J.R. Blair\, retired lecturer from San Francisco State University. On a Zoom webinar\, he will present his lecture entitled “Natural History of the National Parks of Southwest Costa Rica and Bogotá\, Colombia.” J.R. and his wife spent most of their Costa Rica time in the southwest part of the country on the Pacific coast\, including Mañuel Antonio and Corcovado National Parks. In Colombia they were able to visit Chingaza National Park with the very special habitat called páramo as well as special places in the country’s capital\, Bogotá. Join us to enjoy photos and videos of some of the animal\, botanical\, and fungal denizens of these beautiful countries. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y6Utzu2wRbq5AENyMuKi7w
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/natural-history-of-the-national-parks-of-southwest-costa-rica-and-bogota-colombia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T200000
DTSTAMP:20250909T000216Z
CREATED:20250905T090031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T000216Z
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SUMMARY:Owls of California: The Magical Mystery Birds
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Craig Nikitas \nSaturday\, September 20th\, 2025 at 7 pm \nOn Saturday\, September 20th\, 2025 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 lecture entitled “Owls of California: The Magical Mystery Birds.”  This presentation will examine the remarkable adaptations that owls possess and will look in depth at the natural history of common local species. The talk will include a quick overview of other owls found in the state. Bring your questions and curiosity about these silent and charismatic hunters. \nTo participate in this Webinar\, please register in advance using the following link.  There you need to put in your name and email address to register. You will then get a confirmation email with further instructions\, and reminder emails closer to the event. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tbYoNT0DRtGYTOfcSRIR-A \n·        The lecture with Q&A will last one hour. \n·        Questions will be submitted in writing using Zoom.
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/owls-of-california-the-magical-mystery-birds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T120000
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SUMMARY:Take A Hike Challenge 2025 - San Pedro Valley Park
DESCRIPTION:Take A Hike – San Pedro Valley Park \nJoin us for the next hike of the 2025 Take A Hike season! This hike is one of seven hikes we’ll be offering as part of the 2025 Take A Hike Challenge. \nParking: We’ll be meeting at the parking area at the entrance. \nWe will be offering one hike along Weiler Ranch Road and Hazelnut Trails. The hike is challenging and 4.2 miles long. We recommend you wear layers and hiking boots and bring water. \nYou must reserve a ticket here to attend the hike as we have limited staff and space to host this event. \nHike attendees will not need to pay the vehicle entrance fee for this event. \nPlease Note: Heavy rain (more than 0.25 inch) will cancel this event. \nQuestions: Contact Katherine Wright at (650) 269-8124 or kewright@smcgov.org. \nBy registering for this event you are giving our staff permission to take images of you and your attendees during the event. If you wish to not be photographed\, please let a staff person on site know at the beginning of the event.
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/take-a-hike-challenge-2025-san-pedro-valley-park/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park – Parking Area at Entrance\, 600 oddstad boulevard\, pacifica\, CA\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T120000
DTSTAMP:20250606T195044Z
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SUMMARY:The Beetle Lady
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park as they present Stephanie A. Dole\, Ph.D. (The Beetle Lady) who educates people of all ages about science and nature through hands-on learning with bugs using curated bug displays and live arthropods for the class to interact with. Bugs are captivating\, engaging\, and accessible. \nRegister to attend here!
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/2025-7-31-the-beetle-lady/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250711T120000
DTSTAMP:20250708T182957Z
CREATED:20250605T230511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T182957Z
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SUMMARY:Insect Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park to explore the fantastic lives of beetles\, millipedes\, hissing cockroaches\, walking sticks\, whip scorpions and more! You’ll be introduced to the extraordinarily diverse world of insects and other arthropods and learn about their key role in the web of life. \nThis interactive program emphasizes scientific observation\, insect identification\, and the natural history of arthropods. Join us to spark curiosity\, deepen understanding\, and foster a love for nature! \nSuggested for Grades K–12 \nRegister to attend here!
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/2025-7-11-insect-discovery-lab/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T120000
DTSTAMP:20250611T232626Z
CREATED:20250605T224912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T232626Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Things - Kid's Wildlife Talk (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Wild Things provides a home for over 60 species of wildlife. Many of these animals are shared in our wildlife education presentations. Their hope is through meeting these animals and hearing their stories\, future generations will gain a greater appreciation for the natural world. \nThe Friends of San Pedro Valley Park once again welcome our friend Gabe Kerschner and his wonderful Wild Things show to the park on Monday\, June 23rd at 11:30 am in the North Walnut Grove Group Picnic Area of San Pedro Valley Park. \nLast year’s program was fabulous and the ever affable Gabe again brought lots of smiles and laughs (and groans) to us all with his puns and jokes. So do join us for this treat. You won’t want to miss it!! \nRegister of the event here!
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/2025-6-27-wild-things/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park North Walnut Picnic Area\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T120000
DTSTAMP:20250429T084308Z
CREATED:20250429T084308Z
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SUMMARY:Natural History Walk in San Pedro Valley Park
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 4th\, 2025\nTime: 10 am – 12 pm\nThis is our Spring Nature Walk: Register for a 2-hour nature stroll with J.R. Blair on Sunday\, May 4th at 10 am. We’ll get started as soon as everyone has gathered\, so please be on time. Remember to take sunscreen\, water\, hat and a light jacket. This walk is for ages 12 years and older. If you attended the February Naturalist Walk\, please do not sign up for this one to give others a chance to attend. We have a limit of 15 people and sign-ups are done using the following link: \nEventbrite link:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/1331488510979?aff=oddtdtcreator \nAbout the leader:  J.R. Blair received his Bachelor’s degree at the Evergreen State College in Olympia\, Washington and obtained his Master’s degree at San Francisco State University in 1999 studying with the accomplished mycologist\, Dr. Dennis Desjardin. He was a lecturer of biology at SFSU for 21 years and the director of the University’s Sierra Nevada Field Campus for eleven years until his retirement in December 2020.
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/natural-history-walk-in-san-pedro-valley-park/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T200000
DTSTAMP:20250430T171525Z
CREATED:20250429T083342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T171525Z
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SUMMARY:There’s a Whale in Your Backyard!
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: John Kipping \nSaturday\, May 3rd\, 2025\, at 7 pm \nFor untold centuries California Gray Whales have completed some of the longest annual migrations of any aquatic mammal\, swimming from winter’s mating and calving lagoons in Baja California to summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea. These thirty- five- to forty-foot-long leviathans often pass very close to headlands such as Pacifica’s Pedro Point. Join John Kipping\, a naturalist and former Shelter Cove resident\, as he takes us on this remarkable journey from the northern polar region to Baja and back. \nBio:\nJohn Kipping is a naturalist who has led over fifty expeditions to Baja California in search of these fascinating creatures. Kipping has worked at the Randall Museum and Golden Gate Park’s Botanical Gardens and later Audubon Canyon Ranch. He taught at University of California Extensions at Berkeley\, Los Angeles\, Davis\, and Santa Cruz. Currently John spends his summers in South-East Alaska leading shipboard cruises in search of whales\, bears and glaciers. \nTo participate in this Webinar\, please register in advance using the following link.  There you need to put in your name and email address to register. You will then get a confirmation email with further instructions\, and reminder emails closer to the event. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q7OcRxLXS2SZXM5u_7CVvw \n·        The lecture with Q&A will last one hour. \n·        Questions will be submitted in writing using Zoom. \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/theres-a-whale-in-your-backyard/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T130000
DTSTAMP:20250323T024459Z
CREATED:20250309T083426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T024459Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Restoration Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Restoration Work Party\n« All Events \n\nTuesday\, April 22\nat\n10:00 am\n–\n1:00 pm \nThe Friends of San Pedro Valley Park will once again celebrate Earth Day with a restoration work party. This year\, it will take place on the actual commemorative Earth Day\, which is Tuesday\, April 22nd. And it will again be a rescue day for the plants in our beloved\, but neglected\, Native Plant Garden\, as we go after removing the usual suspects of invasive plants\, weeds and plant debris. We may also be planting some natives to enhance the garden and help bring it back to its former healthy and well-tended appearance. This year’s event will take place from 10 am until 1 pm at the Visitor Center. Just bring your gloves and your sun hats… we’ll supply the tools and the knee pads! The two areas comprising the SPVP Native Plant Garden are ambassadors for the wild and wonderful biodiversity of our park\, so we need to have the plants be able to show themselves at their best for our visitors. We hope you can join us for this annual celebration of the native plant life in this\, our tiny corner of the planet. And the Friends would also like to get to know more of the folks who\, like us\, will choose to help refresh a garden that welcomes native pollinators: bees\, butterflies\, beetles and others – a tiny microcosm of our struggling-to-be-healthy Planet Earth. \n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nTrail Work Day
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/earth-day-restoration-work-party/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T200000
DTSTAMP:20250309T090606Z
CREATED:20250309T084413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T090606Z
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SUMMARY:Elephant Seal Research at Año Nuevo Reserve - Speaker: Dr. Patrick Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Elephant seal research at Año Nuevo Reserve – Speaker: Dr. Patrick Robinson\n« All Events \nSaturday\, April 5\nat\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nOn Saturday\, April 5\, 2025\, at 7 pm\, the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park are pleased to welcome Dr. Patrick Robinson\, the Director of Año Nuevo Reserve. On a Zoom webinar\, he will present his lecture entitled “Elephant seal research at Año Nuevo Reserve: a life of extremes.” Año Nuevo Reserve has been home to UC Santa Cruz’s elephant seal research program for the past 50 years. During this time\, researchers have led pioneering studies on fasting physiology\, at-sea behavior\, diving physiology\, habitat associations\, and demography. Elephant seals give us a glimpse into the open ocean mesopelagic zone – a region that is poorly understood but is home to some of the most abundant fish species. The seals live a life of extremes by migrating thousands of kilometers each year\, diving to depths that can exceed 1\,700 meters\, and holding their breath for nearly two hours. Join Patrick in a discussion of the research projects that led to these incredible discoveries. \nJoin us by registering below! \n\nRegister Now\n \nWebsite:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bAMqj7z9ScSDhosVkQpM9w\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nHabitat Restoration \n\nEarth Day Restoration Work Party
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/elephant-seal-research-at-ano-nuevo-reserve-speaker-dr-patrick-robinson/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T200000
DTSTAMP:20250225T071619Z
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SUMMARY:A March Webinar with Dr. Phoebe Parker-Shames
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 8th at 7 pm\, the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park welcome Dr. Phoebe Parker-Shames and Tali Caspi for their presentation “Coyote Research\, Management\, and Coexistence in the Bay Area.”  They will explore with us the complex relationship between people and coyotes in the Bay Area and explain what coyotes eat\, how individual differences affect their behavior\, and why they thrive in urban areas.  They’ll also share how community science and tracking studies help them learn more about coyotes’ movements and habits\, offering practical tips for fostering coexistence.  Finally\, Phoebe and Tali will discuss real-world challenges and strategies for managing interactions between people and coyotes\, drawing on the expertise of local agencies.  Please join us for what should be a very interesting and informative presentation. \nAbout the speakers: Dr. Phoebe Parker-Shames is the Wildlife Ecologist for the Presidio Trust in San Francisco.  Phoebe holds a PhD in Environmental Science\, Policy\, and Management from UC Berkeley.  Her work focuses on the role of humans within ecological systems to promote coexistence and ecosystem resilience. \nTali Caspi is an urban ecologist studying how carnivores adjust to city life.  She is currently a PhD Candidate in the Mammalian Ecology and Conservation Unit at the University of California at Davis. \nPlease register in advance for this webinar using the following link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rDuMZiLKR-CU4m9z_OZ9jg \nYou will then get a confirmation email with further instructions\, as well as reminder emails at one week\, one day and one hour to prior the Webinar.
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/a-march-webinar-with-dr-phoebe-parker-shames/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T200000
DTSTAMP:20240229T212215Z
CREATED:20240229T212215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T212215Z
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SUMMARY:Painting with Natural Inks
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, April 23rd at 7 pm\, the Friends welcome Elissa Callen\, artist and educator\, whose work is centered around the sustainable use of plants and fungi to make natural pigment paintings and promote conservation.  Her presentation via Zoom is entitled\, Painting with Natural Inks.  Dive into an introduction to what her natural pigment practice looks like\, view her paintings\, learn about ethically sourcing plants for pigment and selecting species for sustainable natural color.  Reimagine the roles art can play in academia-dominated fields and reconsider the avenues that can create participation in conservation practices for communities of all backgrounds.  Tune in for a delightful lecture. \nTo participate in this webinar\, please register in advance using the following link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__7bAKQpyS56xMCpO-x-RJA \nAbout the speaker:  Elissa Callen is an ecological artist working with local plants and fungi to make natural inks and pigments she uses as the staple materials in her art practice.  She holds a BFA in painting\, has a professional background in horticulture\, and nearly ten years of experience using natural\, locally gathered materials sustainably for color.  Her practice is informed by her research in California ecology and the impact invasive plant species have on native biodiversity.  \n 
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/painting-with-natural-inks/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T110000
DTSTAMP:20240229T214338Z
CREATED:20240229T214057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T214338Z
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SUMMARY:An Earth Day Herb Walk in Beautiful San Pedro Valley Park!
DESCRIPTION:To commemorate Earth Day\, Veronica Pitbladdo will take us on this guided walk through a variety of habitats\, where we will learn about different medicinal plants that grow in the park.  It will take place on Sunday\, April 21st at 9:30 am.  The walk will be led by the herbalist-in-training\, who will share her knowledge of the park’s plants and their uses.  We’ll meet at the Visitor Center in San Pedro Valley Park.  Limited to 15 people.  Duration: 90 minutes.  Bring comfortable shoes\, water\, sunscreen\, hat\, camera (optional).   \nHope to see you there!  Sign-ups are done using the following Eventbrite link: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-herb-walk-in-san-pedro-valley-park-tickets-850270450807?aff=oddtdtcreator \nAbout Veronica: Veronica is trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and has been interested in the medicinal properties of plants (plantcestors) for a long time.  A few years ago\, she started a program in Western Herbalism and received her certificate last year.  She has been exploring the plants at San Pedro Valley Park during hikes and marveling at the diversity of medicinal herbs that the park offers.  Veronica has recently started clinical work at Gathering Thyme School of Herbal Medicine and would like to support people seeking an alternative method to better health.  
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/an-earth-day-herb-walk-in-beautiful-san-pedro-valley-park/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T130000
DTSTAMP:20240404T173356Z
CREATED:20240402T220605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T173356Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day 2024 at SPVP
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Friday\, April 19th from 10 am to 1 pm for a special Volunteer Event to celebrate Earth Day! \nThe Friends of San Pedro Valley Park are joining the Pacific Beach Coalition and other Pacifica volunteer groups during the month of April to honor Earth Day 2024 by…. \n\nWeeding and removing invasive plants in SPV Park near the Visitor Center\nRemoving weeds and plant debris from the Native Plant Garden and giving it some TLC\nPlanting new native plants in the Native Plant Garden\n\nWe will provide the tools\, knee pads\, garden kneelers/seats and the plants… while you\, the Friends’ wonderful volunteers\, provide the much-needed labor and camaraderie.  Just bring your gloves\, your water bottle and your Earth Day spirit! \nWe look forward to you joining us on this special day!  To sign up\, just email us at: friendsofsanpedrovalley@gmail.com
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/celebrate-earth-day-2024-at-spvp/
LOCATION:San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center\, 600 Oddstad Blvd\, Pacifica\, 94044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T200000
DTSTAMP:20240228T004650Z
CREATED:20240228T004429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T004650Z
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SUMMARY:Amphibians – Pacifica and Globally
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of San Pedro Valley Park are truly pleased to welcome Dr. Carlos Davidson\, herpetologist\, with a program titled\, Amphibians – Pacifica and Globally.  His lecture will take place on Saturday\, March 23rd at 7 pm.  Amphibians are often overlooked.  He will discuss what an amphibian is\, why they are cool\, and what is happening with amphibian population declines globally and in California.  He will then turn to the identification and natural history of amphibians here in Pacifica\, including listening to a variety of their calls.  A lecture not to be missed. \nAbout the speaker:  Carlos Davidson is an Emeritus Professor of Environmental Studies at San Francisco State University.  His conservation biology research focused on the causes of amphibian population declines\, globally and in California.  He is interested in issues of environmental justice\, sustainability\, and climate change. \nTo participate in this Zoom Webinar\, please register in advance using the following link:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fu4VnIhhSgKLfKncHnUrig \nJust enter your name and email address to register.  You will then get a confirmation email with further instructions\, as well as reminder emails at one week and one day to prior the date of the event.
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/amphibians-pacifica-and-globally/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T200000
DTSTAMP:20240228T003753Z
CREATED:20240228T003753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T003753Z
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SUMMARY:Pollination\, Seeds\, and Fruits
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 2nd at 7 pm\, the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park welcome back our good friend\, J.R. Blair\, for a springtime lecture on Pollination\, Seeds\, and Fruits.  The transfer of pollen\, containing the male reproductive cells of a plant\, to the female part (typically) of another plant\, is integral to the reproduction of seed-bearing plants.  In his presentation\, J.R. Blair will discuss the ways that flowers get pollinated\, how seed and fruit form\, and how varied plant adaptations have evolved for seed dispersal to occur.  We owe so much of our food to pollination\, which occurs due to birds\, insects\, butterflies\, rodents\, and bats seeking nectar.  Tune in for a fascinating lecture. \n \nAbout the Speaker:  J.R. Blair received his bachelor’s degree at the Evergreen State College in Olympia\, Washington and obtained his master’s degree at San Francisco State University in 1999 studying with the accomplished mycologist\, Dr. Dennis Desjardin. His thesis was Fungi Associated with Arctostaphylos in Northern California. Since then\, he has been an active member of the Mycological Society of San Francisco. He served a two-year term as President and was Fungus Fair chairperson for five years. He has taught mushroom identification workshops for mycological societies and outdoor education programs for many years. He was a lecturer of biology at SFSU for 21 years and the director of the University’s Sierra Nevada Field Campus for eleven years until his retirement in December 2020.  \nTo participate in this Webinar\, please register in advance using the following link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nqfqj_RsTzq_eYaPZemUMw \nJust enter your name and email address to register.  You will then get a confirmation email with further instructions\, as well as reminder emails at one week and one day to prior the date of the event.
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/pollination-seeds-and-fruits/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240218T100000
DTSTAMP:20250220T091506Z
CREATED:20250220T091506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T091506Z
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SUMMARY:A NATURALIST WALK IN SAN PEDRO VALLEY PARK
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URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/a-naturalist-walk-in-san-pedro-valley-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T200000
DTSTAMP:20231228T013507Z
CREATED:20231228T013309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T013507Z
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SUMMARY:Return of the Engineer
DESCRIPTION:Please join us via Zoom on Saturday\, February 3rd at 7 pm for an informative discussion about the return of the beaver to our present day environment.  Europeans decimated the beaver population in North America by the end of the 1800s.  They hunted the animal for its water-resistant fur\, used felted beaver fur for hats\, and used castoreum in making perfumes.  Heidi Perryman will discuss the return of beavers (Castor canadensis) to our landscape\, what it means to our creeks and infrastructure\, biodiversity\, and resilience to climate change.  Even if it is possible\, is it beneficial to coexist with an animal that can chew down the landscaping we use tax dollars to plant?  Is there any value to sharing our streams with a creature that can block culverts and flood roads? Tune in and let’s find out. \nTo participate in this Webinar\, please register in advance using the following link:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_07uuvkIgRl-69kloST4qvw \nAbout the speaker:  Heidi Perryman\, Ph.D.\, is a child psychologist who became an accidental beaver advocate when she started filming the beavers that showed up in her hometown in 2006. She served on the beaver subcommittee and started the organization “Worth A Dam” to advocate for their safety and educate others about their value in the watershed. Heidi organized the first beaver festival in 2008 an annual event which has since become one of the largest nature festivals in northern California. She has been particularly interested in the way that the beavers’ struggle has connected residents more closely to their environment\, to their city government and to each other.
URL:https://friendsofsanpedrovalleypark.org/event/return-of-the-engineer/
LOCATION:Zoom
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