Novato Village Walkers— Rush Creek at Binford Rd. entrance

Thursday, July 10, 10:00 – 11:00am

9800 Binford Rd., Novato

Rush Creek Preserve offers easy-going roads and trails through tidal wetlands and oak woodlands. Broad, level Pinheiro Fire Road is popular with hikers, bikers, and equestrians. It offers unimpeded views of a large wetland managed by the California Department of Fish and Game. From the eastern end of the 522-acre preserve, look out across the Petaluma River delta to Sonoma County and beyond. Novato Horsemen’s facilities are within walking distance of the preserve's eastern end. The marshland, tidal flats, and woodlands make this one of the best birding locations in the North Bay, with close to 200 regularly occurring species Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed at all times. 

Directions: take Hwy 101 to the Atherton Ave. exit #463. Exit east at Atherton Ave. Turn left at Binford Rd. next to the Park-and-Ride lot. Stay on Binford Rd. a short way to the entrance to the Preserve. Park on Binford Rd. Please RSVP to Pat Bailey at [email protected] or text or phone (415) 652-9073.