Join us for an evening of art and activity: get moving on a guided walk and explore Pearson-Arastradero Preserve through photography, watercoloring, and drawing. We will be observing and learning about the native plant species and wildlife that inhabit the preserve's landscapes as we capture their beauty through art.
Participants should expect to walk 2.5-3 miles at a slow to moderate pace on gravel and dirt trails. Visit Grassroots Ecology’s Pearson-Arastradero Preserve webpage to learn more about the ecosystem and accessibility considerations. While the preserve is dog friendly, please leave your pups at home for this event.
Waivers/Registration: All attendees must be registered individually and have approved the online waiver through this Eventbrite page. Youth under 18 must have their legal guardian approve the waiver on their behalf. Attendees age 12 and under require an accompanying adult.
Parking: 1530 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Please arrive early and carpool if possible. There will be some parking spaces reserved for the event at the back of the lot. There is no street parking available along Arastradero Road or Page Mill Road.
Alternate Transportation: Bike racks are available near the parking lot. The 280/Page Mill Rd Park and Ride lot is a 10-minute walk from the preserve.
Meeting Space: We will meet by the buildings in the Gateway Garden down the path from the parking lot and kiosk. Water and all-gender, single stall restrooms will be accessible at the beginning and at the end of the event.
Prepare for Exploring Outdoors:
Backpack/bag
Reusable water bottle (filled with water)
Snacks, if desired
Long pants, long sleeves recommended
Sturdy closed-toed shoes that can get dirty
Hat/sunscreen or rain gear/boots
Epi-Pen or allergy medicine, if applicable
Face mask for COVID-safety (optional)
Plan for potential exposure to sun, poison oak, ticks, prickly plants
We Will Provide:
Binoculars
Macrolenses
Watercoloring palettes and brushes
Charcoal
Graphite and colored pencils
Clipboards
Paper
Seat pads
If you'd like to bring other mediums for your artwork, we encourage you to do so!
Event Cancellations
We are committed to the safety of our staff and participants. In the event that we must cancel an event due to extreme weather conditions or poor air quality, a Grassroots Ecology staff person will reach out via email no later than 5:00 PM the day prior to this event.
Join Us!
Grassroots Ecology encourages people from all identities and backgrounds to participate in our programs. Many of our programs are outdoors and involve moving and working in a variety of landscapes. If you have accessibility concerns (e.g. allergies, limited mobility, learning differences), our programs are flexible and we are happy to work with you. Please reach out to the event facilitator so we can prepare for your participation.
Accessibility concerns? Questions? Cancellations?
Email andrea@grassrootsecology.org