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| Family Night Hike with NatureBridge in the Marin Headlands. |
The group of laughing
families gather around the cozy campfire after a round of games and sing-alongs
and even a ukulele serenade. We’re all here for the evening Moonwatch Program
with NatureBridge set in the stunning Golden Gate National Recreation Area, one
of three national parks that NatureBridge runs family programs out of.
Two of my kids are with me
tonight for and they are happily sticking giant blobs of marshmallow into the
fire and creating massive S’mores that will fuel them for the hike up into the Golden Gate's Marin Headlands.
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| Happy S'more kid fueling up for the night hike. |
Bellies now full and kids energized, binoculars are carefully
distributed by NatureBridge staff to the kids and adults and off we go up into the hills to learn about the phases of
the moon and to look for evening creatures as we hike along.
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| Learning about the different phases of the moon as we hike. |
NatureBridge is a non-profit
whose educators bring science to life in national parks around the country.
They engage kids and families in hands-on environmental lessons while walking,
hiking, scrambling and exploring throughout the parks. The kids have blast
being outside and meanwhile they’re learning, being inspired by nature, and
ultimately become motivated to help protect the natural world.
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| Circling around the campfire after games and songs for S'more making before the hike. |
You’ll find NatureBridge
family programs in Yosemite, Olympic and where we are in the Golden Gate. And
you’ll also find happy, engaged kids running up and down the hills, poking at
things, peering through binoculars, and generally having “the best night ever,
Mom!!!” all evening long.
The fall schedule for the
Golden Gate is now available with full descriptions of events including the
festive “Hike the Headlands Day” on September 20, 2015 with beer and food and
snacks and, of course, hiking for all ages and abilities.
So gear-up. Get outside. And
explore!
See you on the trails.
–Outdoorsy Mama
Coastal Cleanup: Rodeo Lagoon Restoration - Sept 19
Hike the Headlands - Sept 20
Headlands Nightlife: Family Night Hike & Campfire - Oct 24
Moonwatch: Family Night Hike & Campfire - Nov 21
Headlands Nightlife: Family Night Hike & Campfire - Dec 5
Learn more about awesome groups like NatureBridge connecting kids to the natural world
Learn more about awesome groups like NatureBridge connecting kids to the natural world
Disclaimer: NatureBridge invited me and my family to join them for an evening program free of charge to experience the fun. All opinions are definitely my own.
