Oaks
Source: Marin County Parks
Deer Island Preserve
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10am – 2pm
Oaks and their acorns are vitally important to a broad spectrum of animals (including humans). We’ll discuss the role of these trees in ecosystems as well as the traits of common species and the challenges of identifying hybrids. This walk includes a fairly steep uphill section and a steep, slippery downhill section. Total miles: 1.5. Elevation change: 250'. Remember to bring lunch, and binoculars if you have them. No pets are 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, October 19, 2025, 10am – 2pm
Oaks and their acorns are vitally important to a broad spectrum of animals (including humans). We’ll discuss the role of these trees in ecosystems as well as the traits of common species and the challenges of identifying hybrids. This walk includes a fairly steep uphill section and a steep, slippery downhill section. Total miles: 1.5. Elevation change: 250'. Remember to bring lunch, and binoculars if you have them. No pets are 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.