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Nature for Kids: Birds at Las Gallinas

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Las Gallinas Sanitary District water treatment ponds
310 Smith Ranch Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903

Meet at the Las Gallinas Sanitary District water treatment ponds in San Rafael (310 Smith Ranch Road).

Join Shannon Burke, Interpretive Naturalist with Marin County Parks, and WildCare’s bilingual Naturalist, Marco Berger, for a stroll around Las Gallinas Ponds to observe the waterfowl that inhabit the area. This hike isn't just for the birds; We’ll also look for signs of river otters who are often seen swimming in the ponds. Remember to bring lunch. We request no pets (except service animals) attend.

RSVP required; space is limited. Questions or to RSVP: Contact Marco Berger at marcoberger@discoverwildcare.org or (415) 453-1000 x17.

Rain may cancel. If questionable weather, call (415) 893-9527 after 8am on the morning of the event to hear a recorded message if cancelled.

Questions: Contact Shannon Burke at SBurke@marincounty.org or (415) 893-9520.

DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101 in San Rafael, take the exit for Smith Ranch Rd east approximately 0.7 miles. Drive over the railroad tracks and immediately turn left to stay on Smith Ranch Rd. (If you go through the park entrance, you have gone too far). Follow Smith Ranch Rd 0.8 miles to treatment facility. Park on the left.

Phone: 
415 893 9520