Plant Galls
Source: Marin County Parks
Mount Burdell Preserve
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 9am – 12pm
There are many ingenious creatures that have devised ways to trick plants into growing structures, called galls, which shelter and feed them. We’ll get an early start to beat the heat and examine an amazing array of bizarre and beautiful galls as we learn the incredible life cycles of the gall makers. Total miles: 2. Elevation change: 275'. We'll be off trail, walking in grass for a short time. Remember to bring lunch, and binoculars if you have them. No pets (except service dogs) are allowed. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel. Registration is required.
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke.
Directions: Meet at the gate on San Andreas Dr in Novato. From Hwy 101 in Novato, take the exit for San Marin Dr west 2.3 miles. Turn right onto San Andreas Dr and follow approximately 0.5 miles. The gate is on the right (before dead end).
Sponsor: Parks
Accommodation Information: If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a County program, service, or activity, requests may be made by calling 415-473-4381 (Voice), Dial 711 for CA Relay, or by submitting a Disability Accommodation Request at least five business days in advance of the event. We will do our best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats upon request.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 9am – 12pm
There are many ingenious creatures that have devised ways to trick plants into growing structures, called galls, which shelter and feed them. We’ll get an early start to beat the heat and examine an amazing array of bizarre and beautiful galls as we learn the incredible life cycles of the gall makers. Total miles: 2. Elevation change: 275'. We'll be off trail, walking in grass for a short time. Remember to bring lunch, and binoculars if you have them. No pets (except service dogs) are allowed. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel. Registration is required.
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke.
Directions: Meet at the gate on San Andreas Dr in Novato. From Hwy 101 in Novato, take the exit for San Marin Dr west 2.3 miles. Turn right onto San Andreas Dr and follow approximately 0.5 miles. The gate is on the right (before dead end).
Sponsor: Parks
Accommodation Information: If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a County program, service, or activity, requests may be made by calling 415-473-4381 (Voice), Dial 711 for CA Relay, or by submitting a Disability Accommodation Request at least five business days in advance of the event. We will do our best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats upon request.