Greetings,

What will visitors see on the Nature Tour walk at the Bean Creek Preserve dedication ceremony on June 4th? A bit of history, immersion in a precious sub-alpine ecosystem and the sense of rubbing shoulders with John Muir when he rambled through Greeley Hill in 1868.  One of the historical gems to be uncovered is the presence of a Native American "mortar rock" with numerous mortar holes used for grinding the local black oak acorns, well before John Muir arrived. If you haven't registered yet, there is still time!

Pestle hole uncovered by Chuck Peck with his wife Peg & Teri Pulvino at the Bean Creek Preserve. Sierra Foothill Conservancy's dedication ceremony ( 10 AM June 4th ) will include a Nature Walk Tour with wildflower identification and bird watching.

... follow in young John Muir's footsteps?

You, your family, and friends will enjoy the June 4th John Muir Celebration festivities in Lake Don Pedro, Coulterville, Greeley Hill, Groveland and Smith Station. 

Information about Docent tours ( Bower Cave ), biking tours, nature walks, and family friendly festivities can be found at the links below. 

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