Located at the east end of Embarcadero Road, the preserve offers
miles of trails for hiking and biking along the salt marshes and
sloughs. Trails connect with Shoreline Park in Mountain View providing
the opportunity for even longer hikes and rides. Prime area for bird-watching.
Also visit the Palo Alto Duck Pond and explore the San Francisco
Bay ecosystem with the assistance of the Lucy Evans Baylands Nature
Preserve Interpretive Center. Boardwalk runs over the tidal salt
marsh. The center's hours are Tues.-Fri. 2 p.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. and
Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. On Saturdays and Sundays: videos
at 1 and 4 p.m.; slide show on salt marsh life at 2 p.m.; nature
walks with naturalists at 3 p.m.; open ecology workshop in the afternoons.
Hikes and other programs offered. Nature camp in the summer, two-week
sessions, $110. School field trips with naturalists offered. Building
available for rental. Nearby picnic area with no reservations required.
Call 329-2506 to find out about group and free programs.
