Visit the free Garland Ranch Visitor Center Thursdays through Sundays from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Park trails are open every day from dawn to dusk.
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Garland Ranch Regional Park is 3,464 acres of various habitats from the shady stream-side riparian and oak woodlands to the steep and rugged grasslands and hills of the Santa Lucia Range. The park is free to the public and is open daily from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
🐸Ribbit the rule frog would like to remind you to be courteous and follow all park rules at Garland Ranch Regional Park! 🐸
🌈Ribbit is always watching from the Carmel River hopping and hoping all park users will follow the River Access Rules such as no amplified music, no smoking, no BBQS, no fires, no alcoholic beverages, packing out all trash, and more! These rules help keep Ribbit and all park users safe and happy!
📸Image of River Access Rules sign at Garland Ranch
🦁Mountain lions are a vital part of the ecosystem and are considered a keystone species.
🌜While they are somewhat common in this region, daytime encounters are rare because they are primarily nocturnal and avoid humans. Mountain lions love to hunt deer and other smaller prey. We can coexist with these important, amazing creatures!
🐱If you encounter a mountain lion:
-Stay close together with the rest of your party
-Pick up children or pets
-Maintain as much distance from the animal as possible
-DO NOT run, as this can trigger a predatory instinct
-DO NOT turn your back, bend over, or crouch
-Speak calmly, loudly, and firmly while moving away
-Try to appear as large and formidable as possible
-If attacked, fight back using whatever is available
📸Image of a mountain lion with the above information.
🌈We are incredibly honored to serve the community and to be a 37th Annual Business Excellence Awards winner in the Government, Public Utilities & Transportation category!
Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
🌈Come out and learn more about the answer to Highway 1 congestion at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve through the Monterey Peninsula Reginal Park District-hosted Let’s Go Outdoors guided tour of the proposed shuttle route!
⌛️Registration is still open for the afternoon session on Saturday, July 27 at 4:00-5:30pm. Seating is limited.
🌊Learn about ParkIT!, the flexible recommended reservation system, and how it enhances public safety, visitor experience, and Reserve conservation.
🌸Find more info. and register for this FREE program here: https://secure.rec1.com/.../monterey-peninsula.../catalog (link in bio.)
Point Lobos Foundation Park It for Safer, Greener, Easier Access Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
🌈Learn about local "Species on the Edge" this weekend at Garland Ranch!
✨Drop-in anytime from 2pm to 3pm every weekend in July for "Species on the Edge" pop-up presentations outside the Garland Ranch Visitor Center. Learn about some of the threatened and endangered species that MPRPD helps to protect.
🐸More info. at our website: https://www.mprpd.org/species-on-the-edge (link in bio.)
😱This Saturday will focus on a mystery species, join us to find out! This Sunday will focus on two dazzling dune species, the Smith's blue butterfly and the Western snowy plover! 🌊
🧐Event info.: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/monterey-peninsula-regional-park-district/catalog (link in bio.)
📸Image includes the above information and pictures of the Smith's blue butterfly, California red-legged frog, South-Central California steelhead, Western snowy plover, and tricolored blackbird.
🌈Attention knowledgeable nature enthusiasts, MPRPD is seeking instructors to create and lead Let’s Go Outdoors! activities and classes. With a new Fall/Winter season starting up in October, we hope to bring back the oldies and start new programs as well!
⏳Proposals are due by August 1st for inclusion in the Fall 2024/Winter 2025 Let's Go Outdoors! catalog.
🍄Nature-themed and outdoor-related activities can include themed hikes, workshops, events celebrating unique environmental features of the Monterey Peninsula, and more!
🧐For information on how to apply and the Instructor Proposal Form visit: https://www.mprpd.org/let-s-go-outdoors (link in bio)
📸Flyer with above information and background picture of Garland Ranch Regional Park taken by Jon Benner.
💫Reserve your spot today for the "Moon Movement and Mysteries" program!
⏰Sunday, July 14th from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
📍Garland Ranch Regional Park Visitor Center
🧐Registration required! All ages.
🌜Explore the moon and its motion across the sky with a local astronomer through stories, movement, and drawings at this FREE program. Enjoy a view of the daytime moon through a telescope!
🌸Find more info. and register for this FREE program here: https://secure.rec1.com/.../monterey-peninsula.../catalog (link in bio.)
🌲Work for your regional parks! Check out our employment page for open positions:
https://www.mprpd.org/employment-opportunities (link in bio.)
⏳Applications are currently being accepted for the following positions:
-Environmental Education Specialist ($26.27/hour; part-time)
-Ranger ($34.47/hour; full-time)
🧐Call (831) 372-3196 ext. 107 for additional information.
📸Photo of the Carmel River in Palo Corona Regional Park, with the above information.
Do you know someone who would enjoy working with MPRPD? If so, tag them below! ⬇️
🌈Join us at the Cachagua Country Fair this Saturday, July 13th from noon to 6pm for festivities including games, horseback rides, face painting, raffles, an Esselen Tribe Opening Ceremony, continuous live music, BBQ, petting zoo, and don't forget to swing by the MPRPD table!
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Join us in prayer
FCCC will have a table along with our friends at Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD). Come out and see us at the
🌈Today at Garland Ranch visitors learned all about California's blackbird, the tricolored blackbird, through interactive activities and arts and crafts at our pop-up Species on the Edge table outside the Visitor Center! Drop-in anytime between 2pm to 3pm every weekend in July to learn about threatened and endangered species that MPRPD helps to protect. Learn more at our website: https://www.mprpd.org/species-on-the-edge (link in bio.)
✨Tomorrow, Sunday will focus on the south-central California steelhead trout. See you there!
🧐More event info: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/monterey-peninsula-regional-park-district/catalog (link in bio.)
📸Image of the Species on the Edge pop-up tricolored blackbird table outside the Garland Ranch Visitor Center.
🌡️⚠️ Excessive Heat Warning: The Bay Area and Central Coast including Big Sur⚠️🌡️
💥 Impacts: Heat is the deadliest form of weather. Heat-related illnesses significantly increase during extreme heat events. Stay informed and prepared!
📅 When: Wednesday morning, July 2 through early Monday morning, July 8
🚨 What: Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures ranging from 95 to 105°F, potentially reaching up to 110°F in the valleys.
🔍 Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:
Drink plenty of fluids.
Eat salty snacks.
Avoid hiking between 10 AM and 4 PM when the sun is strongest.
There is little to no phone service in Big Sur. Check the weather and download maps ahead of time.
Pack layers and wear sun protection like hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
NEVER leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles—car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes. It is prohibited to leave dogs in vehicles in California State Parks.
Plan your trip ahead of time by visiting our official webpages at the link in our bio. Additional NOAA weather information is linked as well. Stay safe and don't forget to hydrate!
🌲Work for your regional parks! Check out our employment page for open positions:
https://www.mprpd.org/employment-opportunities (link in bio.)
⏳Applications are currently being accepted for the following positions:
-Environmental Education Specialist ($26.27/hour; part-time)
-Ranger ($34.47/hour; full-time)
📸Photo of the Carmel River in Palo Corona Regional Park, with the above information.
Do you know someone who would enjoy working with MPRPD? If so, tag them below! ⬇️
😎This coast horned lizard, spotted recently at Garland Ranch Regional Park, is a California Species of Special Concern and also has a very special defense mechanism!
🌈While rarely sighted horned lizards are relatively easy to observe because rather than fleeing predators, they rely on avoidance mechanisms including camouflage or defensive postures.
😱Of the California species, only the coast horned lizard is known to sq**rt blood from their eye sockets as a last resort defense mechanism! Another reason to give space and never touch wildlife in your regional parks.
📸Photo taken by a MPRPD volunteer in Garland Ranch on 6/15/2024.
🐢You may be used to seeing turtles near the water, but the Western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata) can be spotted more often on trails and upland areas in spring through early summer when they are in search of mates or egg laying sites!
🌈If you see a turtle, do NOT disturb them or move them to water, they are where they need to be during an important part of their life cycle.
🧐California's only native freshwater turtle, the Western pond turtle is a “species of special concern” and has experienced significant population reductions in its range. It is important to leave them undisturbed in both their aquatic and terrestrial habitats!
📸Image of a Western pond turtle in Garland Ranch Regional Park this spring.
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