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Ongoing public events at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Meet at the Reserve (map). For more information call (831) 728-2822.
- Tours of the Reserve - Join knowledgeable docents on a tour of the Reserve every Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.
- Early Bird Tour - A special birding tour of the Reserve, the first Saturday of the month.
- Greenhouse Volunteer Drop-in - Second Wednesday of every month, NEW TIME: 10am - 12:00 noon, at ESNERR. Join the ESNERR stewardship team for propagation activities in the nursery. Gloves, tools, and light snacks provided. for details.
- Stewardship Volunteer Drop-in - Every Monday, except holidays at ESNERR. 9:30am - 11:30am. Projects and sites change weekly. We provide gloves, tools, and light snacks. for details.
Regular Reserve and Visitor Center hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Reserve and Visitor Center are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. When the Reserve is closed you cannot access the trails, restrooms,
visitor center, or bookstore.
May 6 - Special Spring Birding Walk for ESF Members
When: 7:30 am to 10:30 am
Where: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Who: Members of the Elkhorn Slough Foundation
The Elkhorn Slough is a birding area of international importance. Members of the Elkhorn Slough Foundation will have a special opportunity to enter the Reserve early and stroll the trails with birding expert Rick Fournier.
Throughout the 3 hour tour you'll seek out hawks, owls, egrets, herons, woodpeckers, swallows and more. It is a wonderful time to learn about the local birds while enjoying the Reserve.
This is a member event. If you are not a member of the Elkhorn Slough Foundation, please join. Your contributions help to conserve and restore the Elkhorn Slough and its watershed.
June 3 - Morning Kayak TourWe will be launching from Moss Landing Harbor on this guided tour of the Elkhorn Slough. You’ll have a chance to see sea otters, seals, sea lions, pelicans and more as you glide through the slough’s calm waters. Tides will be gentle—this is a voyage suitable for beginners, but with enough to see to engage old pros.
Please register on or before May 28.
You have the option of renting a kayak OR bringing your own.
