The San Mateo Coast Natural History Association (SMCNHA) funds and supports interpretive programs at state parks in San Mateo and San Francisco counties. The association contributes more than $30,000 annually for these important programs.  Recent accomplishments include:
• Collaborating with the California State Park Foundation and State Parks secure funding for the Año Nuevo Marine Education Center (a $2.8 million project) and the courtyard entrance area.
• Providing funding for the completion of the visitor center at Half Moon Bay State Beach.
• Coordinating funding for completion of the new interpretive center in the fog signal at Pigeon Point Light Station.
• Assisting with the procurement of a disabled access van to make Año Nuevo accessible to everyone.
• Annually supporting the Pigeon Point Light Station "Lighting Anniversary Celebration.”

Supporting the State Park docent and volunteer programs is SMCNHA most significant contribution. Over 300 state park volunteers and staff offer educational and interpretive activities to the park visitors due to this support.

Supporting the State Park docent and volunteer programs is a major contribution of SMCNHA.  Thanks to this support more than 300 state park volunteers and staff offer educational and interpretive activities. 

Tours of Pecadero Marsh are especially popular and occur twice a month on the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. and on the third Sunday at 1 p.m.
Details
Tours last about two hours. Dress in layers, bring binoculars, water, and wear a hat. Meet the volunteer docents in the middle parking area for Pescadero State Beach on Highway 1. Pescadero State Beach has three parking areas.
Driving
From the north, the parking area for marsh walks is immediately south of the bridge, on the right.
From the south, the lot is 1/4 mile past the flashing light at Pescadero Road and before reaching the bridge, on your left.

The San Mateo Coast Natural History Association has proven itself to be valuable friend of State Parks. For more information about the association and its many activities, or to become a supporter, please visit the association's website at http://www.sanmateocoastnha.com/.

San Mateo Coast Natural History Association
New Years' Creek
Pescadero, CA 94060