# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wildflowers and Elephant Seals of Chimney Rock - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Enjoy spring wildflowers carpeting the bluffs of Point Reyes and observe elephant seals as you learn their amazing comeback story!About this EventJoin naturalist Wendy Dreskin to explore and learn about the colorful spring kaleidoscope that blooms in great profusion along the bluffs of Point Reyes. This will be a day to treat the senses! We will spend the day examining and identifying the many species of flowers found here and learn about their ethnobotanical uses, the butterflies that use them as host plants, and the botanists who first described them for Western science.Stopping along the Elephant Seal Overlook you’ll have a chance to observe the elephant seals and learn about their comeback from the brink of extinction, the amazing adaptations that allow them to dive to depths of over a mile, the separate male and female migration routes, and how they meet “same time next year” at Point Reyes to breed.While the focus is on flora and elephant seals, be prepared to stop for any surprises along the way. In past years we’ve seen migrating grey whales, coast garter snakes, river otters, coastal green hairstreaks, and peregrine falcons.Meet at the Chimney Rock parking lot. Please carpool if possible, as parking is very limited. Be sure to be on time at 9 AM (or earlier!) as the lot fills up.Wendy Dreskin has been teaching the popular class Meandering in Marin at College of Marin since 1998 and Point Reyes Field Seminars since 2005. In recognition of her work inspiring both children and adults, she was awarded the Terwilliger Environmental Award and inducted into the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame.Photo Credit: Wendy DreskinDetails-We will be meeting at the Chimney Rock Trailhead parking lot- Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in- Refunds available for all classes 7 days in advance of the start date, after 7 days and before 2 days, participants can credit their class for a future date. All requests less than 48 hours in advance will be declined.- Please follow the parking instructions for the facility used that day- Please provide an email you check regularly for updates and reminders about your class- Registration is required online prior to the event in order to maintain class sizes- Sales end 48 hours before the start date.- Waitlists are available when the class sells outTicket PricingA range of pricing options is available to meet your needs. We welcome your participation and appreciate your support at any level.What to BringHiking poles if you typically use themDay PackLunchWarm Variable Weather ClothingHiking ShoesWater BottleNotebook and Pen/Field JournalEventbrite Confirmation EmailBinoculars (Optional)Camera (Optional)About the PRNSA Field InstituteThe PRNSA Field Institute offers hands-on environmental education classes throughout the year that foster enjoyment of Point Reyes National Seashore. Our classes are led by expert instructors, who take you out of your everyday life and into the natural world. We host a variety of classes about the arts and sciences and have something for everyone. You can reach the Field Institute at (415) 663-1200 x304 or by email at fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org.Interested in becoming a member of PRNSA? Click Here!Interested in becoming a PRNSA Field Institute volunteer facilitator, or are you an outdoor educator or artist who would like to teach a PRNSA Field Institute class? Send an Email!For any questions, please email us at fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org.Health GuidelinesMasks are welcome at your discretion as we all work together to remain healthy and safe. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/inverness/wildflowers-and-elephant-seals-of-chimney-rock/100001984988353600 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, trips-adventures, trekking, meetups, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.74, max: 63.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Inverness - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Chimney Rock Trail Head - **lat**: 37.9953045 - **long**: -122.9795451 - **full address**: Chimney Rock Trail Head, Chimney Rock Trail, Inverness, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wildflowers and Elephant Seals of Chimney Rock - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2f79e5cc5d32c84788522a6ba71753db10833543fc856568992d88cf79c28865-rimg-w940-h470-dc1c3013-gmir.jpg?v=1773371817 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wildflowers and Elephant Seals of Chimney Rock being held? - **A:** Wildflowers and Elephant Seals of Chimney Rock takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Chimney Rock Trail Head, Chimney Rock Trail, Inverness, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Wildflowers and Elephant Seals of Chimney Rock? - **A:** Ticket prices for Wildflowers and Elephant Seals of Chimney Rock range from USD 17 to USD 64 depending on the ticket type. 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