Counting Banana Slugs!

It's time once again to see how many banana slugs you can find. Can you break last year’s winter count of over 250? Join Docent Naturalists Roberta and Jaime Cavazos and Melissa Hero on a leisurely-paced, family-friendly counting expedition while learning about how amazing our favorite local land mollusk is. Bring a light snack to enjoy while as we investigate this awesome creature along the Purisima Creek Trail. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after December 28 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close January 10 at 2:00 p.m.

From the North: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 92 and Highway 1 intersection in Half Moon Bay, travel on Highway 1 south approximately 4.3 miles. Turn left on Verde Road. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road. From the South: Accessible from Purisima Creek Road. From the Highway 84 and Highway 1 intersection in San Gregorio, travel on Highway 1 north approximately 6.4 miles. Turn right on the third Verde Road intersection. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road.

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