Marine Santuary Association presents a series of lectures and field trips

Here’s a great chance to lear more about our local natural, historical, cultural resources.  Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association are presenting Sanctuary Exploration:  Lectures and Excursions Along the San Mateo Coast, a series of evening lectures and daytime field trips.

April 21, 7pm to 9pm
Maritime History—Shipwrecks, Whaling, lighthouses and more: Local maritime historian David Hirzel will discuss the coast’s age of discovery and exploration. Pt. Montara Lighthouse Fog Signal Building.

April 22
Sunset Cruise aboard the Ka’iulani (86’ schooner) Sailing on the Sanctuary—$35 per person Call for details.

May 19, 7pm to 9pm
Native American Life ways of San Mateo Coast and SF Peninsula: Mark Hylkenma, CA State Parks Archeologist will highlight Native American coastal culture south of the Golden Gate. Pt. Montara Lighthouse Fog Signal Building.

May 21, 10 am to 1pm
Discover Archeological sites of the Sanctuary: Visit Ano Nuevo State Reserve to explore ancient native archeological sites.  Join Mark Hylkenma, CA State Parks Archeologist for a natural history tour of the ancient Native American middens and archaeological sites. (Walk is free; parking fee at the reserve, space is limited) All lectures are free.  Some excursions have fees.

For reservations and registration for all events please contact [email protected] or 561-6625, ext 511.