Garland Park Visitor Center
Events at this venue
Summer Wildflower Show in Carmel Valley
Surround yourself with a variety of summer wildflowers. Free admission.
Making Cordage from Native Plants in Carmel Valley
The oldest evidence of handmade string dates to about 50,000 years ago in a Neanderthal cave. This hands-on program will allow you to make rope and string from local native plants. Be prepared to get your clothes a little damp and dirty. Instructor: Blake Bufford, MPRPD Volunteer. Ages 12-Adult. Garland Park Visitor Center, Carmel Valley. […]
Discover Kahn Ranch in Carmel Valley
Enjoy a strenuous hike with breathtaking views. Located on the southeastern end of Garland Ranch Regional Park, Kahn Ranch boasts spectacular vistas and an enchanting waterfall. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you hike the one-mile steep ascent up Hitchcock loop, down to Manzanita, and up to Fern Falls. Instructor: Sharon Osgood, MPRPD Volunteer. Ages 12-Adult. […]
Spring Wildflowers & Plants in Carmel Valley
Welcome to spring! Bring your family and come explore the wildflowers of Garland. Get ready to be amazed by Carmel Valley's parade of flowers. Instructor: Bruce Merchant, MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. All Ages. Garland Park Visitor Center, Carmel Valley. Elevation change: 400 ft. Distance: Approx. 5 miles. Registration required for all programs unless noted. Register at […]
Weekend Weed Warriors in Carmel Valley
oin our public volunteer event, where each month we focus on different invaded habitats of our Regional Park District. Staff will demonstrate various best management practices for invasive species control efforts. All Ages. Garland Ranch Visitor Center, Carmel Valley. Walk-ins welcome. Registration required for all programs unless noted. Register at mprpd.org or call 831-372-3196 x102.
Snively’s Ridge Loop in Carmel Valley
Get your heart pumping on this 3-4 hour hike up to Snively's Ridge and back. More elevation gain in less distance than the route from Holt Road, the panoramic views of the ocean and Carmel Valley make the steep trek worth it! Instructor: Sharon Osgood, MPRPD Volunteer. Ages 12-Adult. Garland Park Visitor Center, Carmel Valley. […]
Wildflower Wonder: Journaling Nature in Carmel Valley
Slow down and notice the quiet beauty of wildflowers through nature journaling as a gentle, creative practice. You'll spend time observing nature up close—sketching, writing, and recording sensory details in a relaxed "sensory scrapbook" style. No prior art or science experience is needed. All levels are welcome. Instructor: Melinda Nakagawa, MSc., Naturalist and Nature Journaling […]