A highly interactive hike to explore the geologic creation of Mt Tam and the current environment.
Don Reed is a professor of Marine Geology and Geophysics at San Jose State University. He teaches courses in oceanography, tectonics, geophysics, and marine geology. His research interests focused on the geophysical imaging of convergent plate boundaries in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, and Central America. In his free time, Don enjoys riding road bikes and mountain bikes on Mount Tamalpais and along the Marin coast.
GENERAL THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SCIENCE QUEST EVENTS
CAPACITY: Only RSVP if you are able to attend. Most events have limited capacity - No Shows will likely prevent someone else from attending.
PARKING: We strongly recommend carpooling and arriving at least 30 minutes early to locate parking. Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak require a $8 fee - bring exact change! You can also pay through the Yodel app (https://www.yodelpass.com) . The Quarry Parking lot (just past Mountain Theater towards East Peak) is an option if Rock Spring Parking lot is full. Pantoll parking is very limited – BootJack sometimes will have open spots. Bus service schedule is available at https://marintransit.org/routes/61.
FAMILIES: Hikes are suitable for families with children who are interested in nature and are comfortable hiking 2-4 miles. "Kid Friendly" events have no age limit.
DURATION: Each timed event is scheduled to last no more than 2 hours (except Astronomy).
CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel. Check the Friends of Mt Tam Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMtTam
WATER: Bring your own water. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking water sources.
CLOTHES: Weather on Mt Tam can be very unpredictable and can change quickly. Dressing in layers is recommended.
STURDY BOOTS: Trails are uneven, rocky and can be very steep in places. Sandals, sneakers, and running shoes are not recommended for hikes.
EQUIPMENT: Many events are enhanced with Binoculars (Birding, East Peak Fire Lookout, etc.). Lichen hike recommends bringing a magnifying glass.For presentations at Pantoll, bring a folding chair.
Dogs(except for service animals) are not allowed
Public Restrooms: Available at East Peak, Rock Spring, Bootjack, Mountain Home, and Pantoll.
