Family Programs

Headlands Institute's Family Programs are designed to help your family connect with your local national park, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Enjoy your park in all seasons while you learn more about nature and get ideas about how your family can help care for the environment.

Fall 2010

Registration is now open!

Family Hike and Campfire

September 11: 6-8:30pm register

November 13: 5-7:30 pm register

Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and siblings! Enjoy the great outdoors after the sun sets with a fun-filled family friendly hike and campfire. Gather 'round the campfire for quality time with your favorite friends and family, sing songs, and get silly with your siblings as you roast S'mores by moonlight.

*All ages are welcome. Baby carriers are suggested for children 4 and under.

$10/person, pre-registration required

Coastal Clean-up day register

Saturday, September 25: 9:30am-noon

Celebrate the 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day with Stewardship at Rodeo Lagoon. Coastal Cleanup Day is the highlight of the California Coastal Commission's year 'round  Adopt-a-Beach program. This is a great way for families, students, service groups, and neighbors to join together to take care of our fragile marine environment. Show your community support for our shared natural resources by lending a hand, learn about the impacts of marine debris, and spend some quality time with your kids outdoors. Meet at the picnic table by the Rodeo Beach Bridge, gloves and trash bags provided.

* All ages are welcome, FREE

Life on the Edge at Point Bonita Lighthouse

Sunday, October 10: 9:30-11:30am

Sunday, December 5: 9:30-11:30am

Description coming soon!

$10/person, pre-registration required

Family Explorers Bay Sail register

Saturday, October 23: 9:30am-noon

Set sail for family adventure on the Schooner Seaward. Spend your Saturday morning navigating the bay, hoisting sails, singing sea chanties, and learning a bit about bay ecology. Headlands Institute has partnered with Call of the Sea to create this unique 2.5 hour experience filled with breathtaking views and one-of-a-kind memories.

*All ages are welcome. Life jackets provided. Sail departs from the dock outside Bay Model, Sausalito.

$25/person, pre-registration required

Colonies, Flocks, Packs, and Pods: Animal Families of the Headlands register

Saturday, November 6: 1-4pm

It's true what they say, birds of a feather flock together! Join us for a day outdoors and discover the unique familial characteristics of animals who call the Marin Headlands home. Learn how female seals find their pups among the ocean currents, listen for quails calling to their covey, and find out which animal family is called a MURDER, all while strengthening your own family ties!

* All ages are welcome. Baby carriers are suggested for children 4 and under.

$10/per person, pre-registration required

Birthday Celebrations at Headlands Institute

Let your child’s quest for adventure and love of nature be the inspiration for their next birthday celebration!  Headlands Institute is the perfect place to host the party of your dreams.

• Spend a full or half-day with friends and family!
• Hike into the hills of the Marin Headlands
• Discover tidepool creatures at Rodeo Beach.
• Explore our hands-on Marine Lab or visit the Skins & Skulls Room.