Saturday, August 15th , 2015; 7:30 – 10:00 p.m. What’s cooler than an exclusive hike on a property that you protected? Doing it at night! Find out what wakes up once the sun goes down on our Mangini Ranch property, which is not yet open to the public. Listen for owl calls and keep an eye out for toads, bats, wolf spiders, scorpions, tarantulas, and other critters that go bump in the night. Enjoy the cooler temperatures as we see Mangini Ranch in a whole new darkness. Bring water, snacks, dress in layers, and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet: Hiker gate on Crystyl Ranch Drive between Autumn Oak Circle and Rolling Woods Lane Directions: From Ygnacio Valley Rd head south on Crystyl Ranch Dr. in Concord. We’ll meet at the hiker gate on Crystyl Ranch Dr. between Autumn Oak Cir and Rolling Woods Way. RSVP required: smdinfo@savemountdiablo.org; 25 people maximum Distance: 3.5 miles Elevation gain/loss: 350 feet Leader: Paul Salemme Fee: No fee
