Mission

The Pinnacles Partnership’s mission is to ensure excellence in education, resource stewardship and visitor experiences at Pinnacles National Monument. More...
 

Condor Nests & Chicks

March 19, 2010. Condor 514, the fledgling from last year's nest at the RS Bar Guest Ranch, made it to the park for the first time today. Departure from its natal area is an excellent sign that the wild-hatched bird is maturing and becoming an integral part of the region's condor flock.
 
March 8, 2010. Condors 317 and 318 have paired up this year and chose a nest site within the Monument. This is only the second nest in the program's six year history and is the first verified nest in the Monument in over 100 years. 
 
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A Geology Field Day

Join us on MAY 8, 2010 for docent led walking tours of the San Andreas Fault; telescopic exploration of the solar system; booths, graphics, displays, art, music and more. Cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children under age 18. The BBQ Tri-tip dinner and "not just rock" jam session is a separate charge of $20 per person.

  • 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.: Registration, sign-up for field trips, continental breakfast and "meet and greet."  
  • 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.: Geology field tours, informational displays, demonstrations, vendor booths and activities. THREE TOURS OF GRANITE ROCK QUARRY! 
  • 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.: Tri-tip BBQ dinner. Bring your favorite musical instrument and join geologist & keyboardist Phil Stoffer for a "not just rock" jamming session.
  • 9:00 P.M. to Midnight: Night Sky program.
 

PreRegistration is Now Closed.  You can register at the Event!

About Windhaven Ranch

547 Mission Vineyard Rd, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 (Google Map). Windhaven Ranch offers 100 acres of beautiful scenery, including cherry orchards, llamas grazing in the fields and peacocks displaying their splendor on sweeping lawns--a perfect place for learning, exploration, dining, music and star-gazing.  Visit www.windhavenranch.com.

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Calendar

May 8: Geology Field Day

Space for the three tours (9:00 A.M., NOON and 3:00 P.M.) of the Graniterock Quarry is limited, so arrive early to sign up!

May 22: Member's Picnic

Join us at the PINN campground for our 4th Annual Member's Picnic.  9:00: Be a "Weed Warrior;" Noon: Tasty BBQ; 2:00: Program; and 2:45: Docent Led Tours. Free to members; $15 for non members. 
 

May 29-30: "Pinnacles Fingerprints"

Pinnacles National Monument is hosting this Memorial week-end event tracing the legacy of people on Pinnacles and their connections to the land. For more information, call (831) 389-4486, ext. 265.

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