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Join us on our monthly walks, and feel the power of the Earth.
Walks are on the Third Saturday of most months
- Gather at 10:45 am
- Departure: 11:00 am
- Return: around 1:00 pm.
Details…
Our walk is usually about 2 hrs round trip with a stop for meditation half way in. We will walk rain or shine, however… if the forecast is very stormy, call ahead to verify. (831) 469-0336
Before beginning our walk together, we will take a moment to center our minds and bodies. Once we are all fully present, we will begin our journey, walking in silence, all the while tuning in, listening, and absorbing the energies of the elements, plants, and animals. Halfway into our walk we will sit for meditation, a guided visualization, and to share food.
FOR ALL LOCATIONS Please bring:
- Drinking water
- A small snack
- Hiking Shoes
- Comfortable Clothes
- Money for Parking (Several parks)
San Vicente Redwoods
San Vicente Redwoods is owned and managed by four local land trusts. The trail system is their gift to the community! Phase 1 is now open and includes 7.5 miles of trail to hikers, bikers, and horses. San Vicente Redwoods is, first and foremost, a conservation property. The forest contains endangered marbled murrelet habitat, mountain...
Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, Felton
Nestled deep in the Santa Cruz Mountains is this 300-acre historic horse ranch and nature preserve, home to 15 habitats and 4.5 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. In the center of this tear-drop shaped valley one will find the ranch complex consisting of the visitor center with natural and cultural history displays housed in...
Glenwood Open Space Preserve (West), Scotts Valley
This last remaining undeveloped land in Scotts Valley continues to be forests, meadows, riparian areas and wetlands. Glenwood is home to a high number of rare and endangered species, including the Ohlone tiger beetle, Opler’s longhorn moth and the Scotts Valley spineflower. The land also works to recharge the aquifer beneath it, the prime source...
Moore Creek Preserve, Highway 1
Moore Creek Preserve (previously known as the Bombay Property) features high quality habitats, including wildflower fields, coastal prairie, rare examples of coast live oak, and riparian forest. A number of rare, threatened and endangered wildlife and plant species inhabit the property, including the red-legged frog, Ohlone tiger beetle, and the San Francisco popcorn flower. Directions...
Glenwood Open Space Preserve (East), Scotts Valley
This last remaining undeveloped land in Scotts Valley continues to be forests, meadows, riparian areas and wetlands. Glenwood is home to a high number of rare and endangered species, including the Ohlone tiger beetle, Opler’s longhorn moth and the Scotts Valley spineflower. The land also works to recharge the aquifer beneath it, the prime source...
Wilder Ranch, Highway 1
The Santa Cruz coastline awaits discovery on Wilder Ranch State Park’s 7,000 acres. From the crest of Ben Lomond Mountain, the landscape rolls down ancient wave-cut terraces through the marsh lands of a nature preserve to the seashore. Step back in time to the late 1800's and visit an early dairy ranch. You can explore...
Fall Creek, Felton
Fall Creek is the northern area of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. One of the park’s best kept secrets, it is 2,390 acres - the entire watershed of Fall Creek - and has about 20 miles of hiking trails. Most of these trails follow old wagon and logging roads that once led to busy industrial...
DeLaveaga Park – George Washington Grove
Not many people who come to the DeLaveaga Park are aware of this grove of hundreds of redwood trees planted in honor of George Washington. This portion of DeLaveaga park is about 3 acres and has nearly 160 Sequoia sempervirens trees, and one special walnut tree brought here from Mount Vernon. There is also a...
Henry Cowell State Park, Highway 9 Entrance
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park inspires calm reflection, while its historical significance and spectacular scenery draw travelers from around the world. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, swimming, camping and fishing on more than 4,650 acres of forested and open land in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The skyscraping redwoods here were admired by explorer...
DeLaveaga Park – Volleyball Courts
This time you DO take the main entrance to the DeLaveaga Park! Come explore another part of this park besides where we hold our rituals! Directions From Southbound 17, or Northbound Highway 1, take the Ocean St. Exit towards the Beaches. Turn left on to Water Street and then left again onto Market. Take Market...
Fall Creek, From SLV Elementary School
Fall Creek is the northern area of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. One of the park’s best kept secrets, it is 2,390 acres - the entire watershed of Fall Creek - and has about 20 miles of hiking trails. Most of these trails follow old wagon and logging roads that once led to busy industrial...
Pogonip, Santa Cruz
The Pogonip trail system totals approximately 11.5 miles; 3 of those miles are multi-use open to hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. In the northernmost portion of Pogonip, a multi-use trail (approximately one mile in length) is open hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. This multi-use trail provides a connection between Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Pogonip, and the...
Henry Cowell, Graham Hill Entrance
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park inspires calm reflection, while its historical significance and spectacular scenery draw travelers from around the world. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, swimming, camping and fishing on more than 4,650 acres of forested and open land in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The skyscraping redwoods here were admired by explorer...
Nisene Marks Crossroads, Aptos
This is within the boundaries of Nisene Marks State Park, but off in a corner of the park that most people know nothing about. There is a small creek at the turnaround spot for this walk. You might bring a small towel, if you feel like splashing around. Directions Southbound Soquel Avenue, just past Cabrillo...
Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz
Natural Bridges State Beach is a 65-acre California State Park in Santa Cruz. The park features a natural bridge across a section of the beach. It is also well known as a hotspot to see monarch butterfly migrations. Directions We use the rear entrance to the park. From Highway 17, take Highway 1 North. Bear...
Miller Property County Park, Boulder Creek
Dr. A. C. Miller donated over 400 acres to the University of California. The area was known as Miller Recreational Area, Miller Retreat, and U. C. Miller Redwood Recreation Area. The area now known as Miller Property was owned by the California University Regents. They were in talks with the county of Santa Cruz in...
Contact us with any questions: (831) 469-0336 or info-at-communityseed.org
We hope to see you out in Nature!