Article Source: San Mateo County Parks Foundation
"Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul."
— John Muir, naturalist, author, founder, The Sierra Club
May is a wonderful time to visit the parks and see the diversity of wildflowers on display. There are just a few more weekends to take advantage of the Friends of Edgewood’s wildflower walks. Their expert docents do a stellar job identifying the various flowers in bloom. And you can still take advantage of the free park shuttle to get to Edgewood and skip the hassle of parking.
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Vote Yes on Prop 68
May is also a good time to send in your mail-in ballot and vote for parks. Among the items on the June 5 ballot is Prop 68, a $4.1 billion parks and water bond. Investment prioritiesinclude expanding access to parks in park-poor areas, restoring San Francisco Bay, and improving wildlife and fish passage. The San Mateo County Parks Foundation endorses Prop 68 and we urge you to vote yes! Every single vote counts!
If you want to do more, you can request a Yes on Prop 68 yard sign and volunteer to make calls to voters encouraging their support.
What: Phone bank for Prop 68, California’s Clean Water and Safe Parks Act
Where: Democratic Volunteer Center, 960 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto
When: Wednesdays until election day, May 16, May 23, May 30, 4-7pm
To RSVP, email Helen at helen@greenfoothills.org
Hike with the Executive Director
To bask in all the beauty and wonder of our local parks, join me for a Memorial Day hike at Huddart Park. This will be a 4-5 mile moderate hike on Monday, May 28 at 9am. RSVP to Michele@SupportParks.org to claim your spot!
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OpenRoad with Doug McConnell- Video
This year, San Mateo County Parks Foundation is a proud underwriter of season 4 of OpenRoad with Doug McConnell. The show takes viewers on journeys to explore the natural, historical and cultural treasures of the Bay Area and Northern California focusing primarily on parks and open spaces protected by the public and made accessible to all people for all time.
We helped produce a segment about San Bruno Mountain which aired on April 8 and will air one more time this summer. In case you missed it, you can watch the video here and listen to our three amazing San Bruno Mountain experts talk about this very special place.
Events in your San Mateo County Parks!!
Save the Date: Sunday, September 9, Huddart Park- San Mateo County Parks Foundation turns 20 this year and we want to celebrate with you. Tickets go on sale this summer.
Sunday, May 20, 10am-12:30pm, Tunitas Creek Beach, Half Moon Bay: Beach Clean-Up!- Volunteers will clean up the side of the parking lot above the trail as well as the beach, trail and creek. Be prepared to lift 10+ lbs of trash and other large items up the trail, such as broken BBQ's and tires. This can be a great cleanup for volunteers who love challenges! Organized by TLC Locals!
Saturday, May 26, 9-11am, Pillar Point, Half Moon Bay: Beach Clean-Up!- Meet on the trail next to the jetty, in front of the RV park, north of surfers' beach and south of Sam's Chowder House restaurant. Beach clean ups are fun and rewarding and a great way to meet other wonderful people! Learn more from the Pacifica Beach Coalition.
Friday, June 1, 5-8pm, CuriOdyssey, Coyote Point, San Mateo: First Friday Family Nights- Swing into the weekend with music, science, food and fun. Parents can dance to live music and relax with a cash bar and enjoy dinner for purchase while the kids play with seriously fun science exhibits. Learn more here.
June 18-22, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Moss Beach: Junior Naturalist Camp- The Friends of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and San Mateo County Parks are happy to offer a one-week summer science camp for children 9-12 years old. Each camper will be immersed in wildlife, crafts, activities and science projects and each day will cover different themes including tidepooling, marine mammals, marine debris, and local history. The cost is $125 and space is limited. Registration and fees are due by May 31. Learn more here.
Saturday, June 30, 12-4pm, Coyote Point, San Mateo: Coyote Point Kite Festival- The second annual kite festival is back with the Berkeley Kite Wranglers and their giant creature kites! There will be kite making, taiko drummers, and a BBQ lunch provided by the Burlingame Lions Club. The event is free, but you will need to bring $6 in order to park inside Coyote Point. Register now.
Sunday, August 26, Historic Folger Stable, Wunderlich Park, Woodside: Big Bad Barn Dance and BBQ- The Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich return with their popular event which brings good food, good music and great people together in a gorgeous setting. Tickets go on sale in June and you can learn about sponsorship opportunities here.
I hope you see something you like! The parks offer something for everyone. If you aren't quite sure what they offer, join me for a hike on Monday, May 28 and we can enjoy a park together.See you on the trails!
Michele Beasley, Executive Director
San Mateo County Parks Foundation
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