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Sally MacBride, one of the founders of the Filoli Nature Education Program and dedicatee of the Filoli Nature Museum, on the goal of the program:

Adult Education at Filoli: Nature Education Hike

"To promote awareness, respect for and understanding of the importance and total interrelatedness of the natural resources of the earth, and all forms of life, by sharing the undeveloped portion of Filoli with the community, young and old, through a program of informative walks."

Our students say it best…

“This was by far one of the most informative and educational classes that I’ve attended in many years.” By Beverly Valdez from Basic Animal Tracking and Awareness.

“When I visit again I will definitely look into the class offerings at Filoli.” By Arlene Amoro (visiting from Arizona), from Edible and Medicinal Plants.

2012 Classes

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Bird Walks

Saturdays, March 24, May 19, June 16 and 23; Thursday, April 19, 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Walk Guides: Members of the Sequoia Audubon Society and Friends of Filoli
Enter the world of fly catchers, grosbeaks, swallows, warblers and red–shouldered hawks on a Filoli bird walk. Hundreds of migrating birds visit Filoli each year on their way from Central and South America to their breeding grounds farther north. Many birds decide to stay in these woodlands and nest. Don’t forget your binoculars and a bird field guide (if you have them). Please leave your cell phone in the car. Children 14 years and older only.

Fee: $20 members; $25 non–members. non–members: Fee includes same–day admission to Filoli on a self–guided basis.

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The Mystery of Bird Song

Friday, May 4, 9:30 am–12:30 pm

Instructor: David Lukas
How do birds learn to sing such beautiful songs? And why do they produce so many different types of vocalizations? David Lukas will help answer some of these questions and share his insights into the magical world of bird song—from the ways we study bird song, to the anatomy of how birds produce sounds, to some of the social behaviors that explain common bird vocalizations. This workshop takes place indoors and outdoors; please dress appropriately.

Fee: $40 members; $50 non–members.

Guided Hikes

Nature Hikes

Nature Hikes

Saturdays* February 11 through October 20, 2012
(except August due to dry conditions),
10:00 am—12:30 pm
Instructor: Filoli Nature Education Docent

Did you know that Filoli’s Nature Preserve has more than seven miles of well-maintained trails crisscrossing six different types of native California habitat? Join experienced Nature Education Docents on a 2˝ hour hike to explore and learn about our natural landscape and wildlife. This is a hike on varied terrain; at times it can be strenuous. Please discuss any physical limitations with your docent before you head out. Strollers cannot be accommodated on the trails. Not appropriate for children under 5 years of age.

Fee: Free for members or with paid admission to Filoli - $15 adults, $12 seniors (65 and older), $5 students.

  • Fee includes access to the House and Garden
  • To make reservations, please contact Visitor Services.
  • Scout Troops and other groups can also plan a special hike. Please contact Visitor Services.
  • Filoli offers a variety of tours and hikes

*Except on Special Event days.