Amphibian Amble

With winter rains, our remarkable California and rough-skinned newts return to their home ponds to mate and lay eggs. We'll take a nature hike to view these amazing amphibians as they cavort au naturale in Maricich and Sindicich Lagoons.

TOTAL DISTANCE

This is a moderate 4-mile roundtrip hike with a few hundred feet in elevation change

LEADER

Ken Lavin & Liz Watson

WEATHER POLICY

Rain cancels

COST

The outing is free but reservations are required

WHERE TO MEET

We'll assemble at the gate for the Old Briones Road Trail at the end of Old Briones Road in Briones Regional Park. There is a drinking fountain and outhouse at the trailhead.

NOTES

Bring snacks and water. Dress in layers and wear good hiking shoes. Bring poles if you normally use them. If you have any questions about this outing, email Ken Lavin or phone him at 415-543-6771 x321.

Photo: H Grimes via Flickr

Liz Watson is a special education teacher at Liberty High School in Brentwood. Liz is a certified California naturalist.

Ken Lavin is the Outing Coordinator for Greenbelt Alliance and has been leading our free educational outings for over a decade. Ken worked as a national park ranger in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and as an instructor for Diablo Nature Adventures, teaching environmental science to school groups in Mount Diablo State Park.

Host or Publisher Greenbelt Alliance