The Friends of the Fiscalini Preserve
The Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is a favorite Cambria visitor attraction for hiking and biking. It is located in Cambria, California, off of Highway One. The trails offer spectacular views of the ocean and mountains. The Bluff Trail offers easy handicap access and there are more challenging trails through the Monterey Pine forest. Otters are frequently seen from the trails and whales are seen during their migratory season. A trail map for the Bluff trail, forest walks, and biking trails is available below or as a downloadable pdf file.

Download pdf of map

Download instructions to ranch entrances for GPS Navigators, Google Maps or MapQuest

Download the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bird List

The Friends of the Fiscalini Preserve are proud to present free docent guided walks along the Bluff Trail and in the Monterey Pine forest by naturalists, geologists and historians.  The walks are a great opportunity to study wildflowers, understand the ecosystem of the forest, see marine animals, and view native birds.
















Saturday, November 8, 2008
10:00-12:00
Insects at the Fiscalini Ranch.
Join local naturalist Al Normandin as we hunt down these creepy crawlers that are often "hidden in plain sight". As we are identifying many of these creatures, the leader will discuss their unique lifestyle, diversity, and vital importance in the ecology of the forest. Although often overlooked due to their small size and being photogenically challenged, these often forgotten creatures are everywhere and fascinating to all. Reservations required (see below).







Saturday,December 6, 2008
10:00-12:00
Role of Raptors
Join zoologist Kara Hagedorn and Sunshine, a red-tailed Hawk, for an up close program on the role of raptors along the Central Coast. Sunshine was shot many years ago and unable to survive in the wild, but every year she exhibits breeding behavior and lays eggs. Kara will also focus on birds of prey adaptations and species identification. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy Kara and Sunshine. Reservations required (see below).


January (date to be announced)2009
10:00-12:00
Mushroom Walk
Join us for a mushroom identification walk on the ranch. This walk will be lead by David Krause, an expert on Mushrooms and Fungi from the Native Plant Society. Reservations required (see below).



February 21, 2009
10:00-12:00
Cambria's Pine Trees
Come walk with Brad Seek and learn about our remarkable Cambrian pine forest. He will enlighten us on the life-cycle of the pines. He will explain why our weather in Cambria has contributed to this unique species of pine tree. Reservations required (see below).


Download membership application for Friends of the Fiscalini Preserve and support this program


 
 
Email Walk Reservations
With Your Name and Phone Number
To Receive Details on Where to Meet or call 927-2202 for reservations.


Download instructions to docent walk meeting places for GPS Navigators, Google Maps or MapQuest



Home Page of Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Links to friends of the Friends of the Fiscalini Preserve.

Fog's End Bed and Breakfast.

"The Yosemite Adventure of Spotty Bat" (website sponsor).