Deer Island
Source: Marin County Parks
Deer Island Preserve
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 10am – 2pm
Rising above the surrounding marshland and pastures, the mix of forest and grassland of this little ridge make it a great place to see raptors and other birds that spend the winter here. If there’s been enough rain to flood the surrounding marshland there should be an array of ducks as well. This walk is only a couple of miles long but includes a slow climb to the ridge and a steep, sometimes slippery, downhill section. Total miles: 1.5. Elevation change: 250’. Remember to bring lunch, and binoculars if you have them. No pets are not allowed, except for service/companion animals. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel. Registration is required.
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke
Directions: Meet at the gate on Deer Island Ln in Novato. From Hwy 101 in Novato, take the exit for Atherton Ave east 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Olive Ave and left onto Deer Island Ln. The gate is on your right.
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, February 22, 2026, 10am – 2pm
Rising above the surrounding marshland and pastures, the mix of forest and grassland of this little ridge make it a great place to see raptors and other birds that spend the winter here. If there’s been enough rain to flood the surrounding marshland there should be an array of ducks as well. This walk is only a couple of miles long but includes a slow climb to the ridge and a steep, sometimes slippery, downhill section. Total miles: 1.5. Elevation change: 250’. Remember to bring lunch, and binoculars if you have them. No pets are not allowed, except for service/companion animals. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel. Registration is required.
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke
Directions: Meet at the gate on Deer Island Ln in Novato. From Hwy 101 in Novato, take the exit for Atherton Ave east 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Olive Ave and left onto Deer Island Ln. The gate is on your right.
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.