Twin Peaks Bioregion Trek
About this Event
This walk will begin at Nature in the City’s native plant nursery at the McAteer Campus Community Farm. Walk participants are welcome to come early to pitch in at the farm or nursery workday, or get treated to a spread of delicious food and wood-fired pizza (see more details in Agenda section).
Details: Peter will lead participants from the farm up to the top of Twin Peaks, stopping to admire wildflowers and amazing views along the way. Peter will describe the ecological history of the area and paint a picture of a biodiverse future.
This walk will be approx 3 miles round trip, with an elevation gain of 350 feet. The route will be a combination of dirt trail, sidewalks, and stairs.
Walk Leader: Peter Brastow
Peter Brastow is the Senior Biodiversity Coordinator at the SF Environment Department. Peter founded Nature in the City in 2005, after having worked for the National Park Service on the Presidio for the previous decade.
Preparation: Wear sturdy shoes and layers, and bring water and a snack.
Meeting Location: Meet at the McAteer Community Farm: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RJsezBYHD6fPeu2T7
Transportation and Parking: Enter through the gate on O’Shaugnessy Blvd and turn right, parking in one of the two parking lots on your left hand side.
Walk down the stairs located on the far left side of the lower parking lot and head towards the track. The farm and native plant nursery are located on the far side of the track behind the shipping containers. When in doubt just keep walking down the hill!
Nearby Bus Lines: 36 Teresita, 37 Corbett, 44 O’Shaughnessy, 48 Qunitara/24th Street, 52 Excelsior
Cost: This walk is FREE to attend (with RSVPs kindly requested).
Donations (in cash) can be made to Nature in the City on the day of the event. Special bonus! Everyone who donates $10 and above will receive a copy of the Nature in the City Map.
Or become a Nature in the City supporter and receive early-bird invitations to all our future walks, among other fun perks.
Agenda
?: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Native Plant Nursery Workday (Optional)
Info: Come early and help plant native plants at our nursery!
?: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch (Optional)
Info: Whether or not you join the nursery workday, come early for some lunch provided by Nature in the City and the McAteer Farm
?: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Walk to Twin Peaks
Info: The walk itself will take about 3 hours round-trip. You can end your walk earlier at a different spot if you want!
Where is it happening?
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