Search for the Mission Blue Butterfly

Join butterfly Monitor Susie Bennett and Caroline Christman both from the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy in the Marin Headlands to search for the endangered mission blue butterfly in its beautiful and unique grassland habitat. They will lead you on a moderate hike where you will learn about the local wildflowers and the restoration work being done to help save this beautiful but rare butterfly from extinction. Meet at the the Conzelman commuter lot, the big parking lot just north of the Golden Gate Bridge and just west off of highway 1/101 and off of Conzelman Road, Sausalito, CA 94965. Space is limited. Must RSVP: 415-331-1540. Part of the GGNP Endangered Species Big Year, a race against time to see and save the Park’s endangered species. For More information go to http://wildequity.org

The Golden Gate National Parks contains more endangered species than any other National Park in continental North America. This is certainly cause for celebration, but also for concern. Take part in the 2010 GGNP Endangered Species Big Year and get to know these species while helping them recover. It is free. Signup for the Big Year at http://wildequity.org and go to the calendar to see the upcoming Big Year trips and activities.