The low tides in December are an opportunity to learn about the rocky intertidal zone, and knowledgeable docents will help you learn about this amazing ecosystem.The Solstice Sea Star Search is an opportunity to contribute observations of sea stars to the Winter Solstice Sea Star Search 2026 project on iNaturalist. Some species of sea stars are endangered or struggling, and this event and others statewide throughout the month December help gather data. You can learn more about this project here: https://www.calacademy.org/community-science/solstice-sea-star-search
We’ll meet at the site, provided on registration at 2:45pm for a short safety talk. The event includes descending and ascending rough stairs and a ramp that can be mucky, wet and slippery. Once on the beach it is a 10-15 minute walk across sand to the tide pool location. Beach and tide pool exploration may include slippery, rocky, wet conditions. Please wear appropriate sturdy footwear that can get wet, and other weather appropriate clothing including warm layers. Bring water and a snack.
This is a FREE event and pre-registration is required, space is limited.
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