 
Cephapalooza!
Squid Art & Exploration
Join our Farallones marine sanctuary naturalist for a family-friendly squid dissection and art program. Enjoy a beautiful film of a squid giving birth to thousands of babies. Help dissect a 3-foot Humboldt squid and learn its unique natural history. Create attractive Japanese gyotaku prints, and lino-print squid artwork. Suitable for families with children ages 5 to 13. Space is limited, registration required.
WHEN: Saturday, May 11th 10am-Noon and 1-3pm(Two Programs: 10:00am-Noon and 1:00-3:00pm - PLEASE SPECIFY PREFERENCE)
WHERE: PIER CLASSROOM at the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (991 Marine Drive, San Francisco Presidio, CA 94129)
COST: $10/person
Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Contact Peter Winch at: (415) 425-6450 or pwinch@farallones.org
Gray Whale Watching Trip
with Sanctuary Naturalists
WHERE: Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay
WHEN: Saturday, May 11th, 8:30am-12pm
COST: $45/person, Minimum age: 7 years
The northbound annual gray whale migration through our marine sanctuaries is underway as they return from their Mexican breeding grounds to Arctic feeding grounds. In spring females with their calves travel nearshore, and we’ll look for them and other marine life. Board the 56-foot Salty Lady and enjoy the expertise of Oceanic Society and sanctuary naturalists who will share their knowledge of the life histories of gray whales. Seize this opportunity to view whales, sea birds, seals and sea lions and porpoises.
For Sanctuary Excursions contact Erica at (415) 561-6622 ext.232 or ewarren@farallones.org
May Coastal Wildflower Walk
Join National Park Service and Farallones sanctuary staff on a walk through Land’s End, overlooking the marine sanctuaries, and the mighty Pacific beyond. Keep an eye out for native plants and wild flowers such as beach sage, lizard’s tail and coastal lupine. Along the way you’ll see hillsides of cypress and wildflowers, and the ruins of Sutro Baths. Native plant specialist Eric Klein will share his wealth of knowledge. (Photo by Will Elder/NPS)
WHEN: May 18th, 10am-12pm
WHERE: LANDS END, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
COST: $10/person
TICKETS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS
For Sanctuary Excursions contact Erica at (415) 561-6622 ext.232 or ewarren@farallones.org
Sanctuary Events
For details on the Sanctuary Visitor Center programs, please see the Visitor Center webpage: http://www.farallones.org/education/visitor_center.php
To learn more about upcoming Sanctuary events, please visit the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Website.
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