January
January 19-21, 2022
Beyond the Golden Gate Research Symposium
Learn about the ongoing research in the Cordell Bank and Greater Farallones national marine sanctuaries and beyond. This is a virtual event and requires FREE registration.
February
February 10, 2022
Joint Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting- Meeting of the Cordell Bank and Greater Farallones national marine sanctuaries' advisory councils
When: TBD
Where: Virtual Meeting- Attendees Register in Advance.
What: Meeting of the community-based advisory group that advises sanctuary management and serves as a liaison to sanctuary community constituent groups. Open to the public. The agenda will be on the Advisory Council Meeting Documents page a week before the meeting. Note meeting agendas are subject to change up until the day of the meeting and should be treated as drafts.
March
April
April 14, 2022
Cordell Bank Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
When: TBD
Where: TBD
What: Meeting of the community-based advisory group that advises sanctuary management and serves as a liaison to sanctuary community constituent groups. Open to the public. The agenda will be on the Advisory Council Meeting Documents page a week before the meeting. Note meeting agendas are subject to change up until the day of the meeting and should be treated as drafts.
April 21, 2022
Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival- Point Reyes coastal headlands guided walk by Dr. Sarah Allen and sanctuary educator, Jennifer Stock
When: 8:00am-12:00pm
Where: Point Reyes National Seashore
What: Join guide and author, Sarah Allen and NOAA/national marine sanctuary educator, Jennifer Stock for a morning exploring pelagic life at Point Reyes National Seashore at Point Reyes Headlands. Jutting out nearly 20-miles to the open ocean, the Point Reyes Headlands are an ideal location for spotting migrating pelagic life, including Pacific Gray Whales, Northern Elephant Seals, Pacific Harbor Seals, and thousands of nesting seabirds. The area provides views of the Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries, federal marine protected areas where thousands of birds and fish, as well as whales, sharks, seals and other marine life feed from the cold, nutrient-rich waters. 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuary System and the 60th anniversary of Point Reyes National Seashore. Join us as we “Get into the Sanctuary” by exploring its rugged edges and the Marine Wilderness of Point Reyes National Seashore. *Note, this walk is part of a privately sponsored nature festival and requires fee and registration, to learn more and register click here.
May
June
July
National Marine Sanctuaries 50th Anniversary Get into your Sanctuary Family Workshop - Crab Fishing!
Where: Crissy Field, 991 Marine Drive, San Francisco, Pier Building Classroom
When: July 9, 2022
What: Attention all curious crustaceans! Prepare your claws and carapaces for a family event devoted entirely to crabs. Learn about crab anatomy with our crab dress-up costume and naturalist-led dissection of invasive green crabs. Look and touch real live shore crabs and sand crabs. As a grand finale, we will be using crab traps to fish for rock and Dungeness crabs off of our classroom pier. To register for this free event: visit farallones.org/events
Contact Justin.Holl@noaa.gov 415-530-5351
August
August 18, 2022
Cordell Bank Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
When: TBD
Where: TBD
What: Meeting of the community-based advisory group that advises sanctuary management and serves as a liaison to sanctuary community constituent groups. Open to the public. The agenda will be on the Advisory Council Meeting Documents page a week before the meeting. Note meeting agendas are subject to change up until the day of the meeting and should be treated as drafts.
September
September 24, 2022
Celebrate the Annual Return of White Sharks and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries 50th Anniversary at:
Free Event
When: September 24, 2022 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: Greater Farallones Visitor Center Outdoor Campus, 991 Marine Drive, SF Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129
October
November
November 2, 2022
Cordell Bank Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
When: TBD
Where: TBD
What: Meeting of the community-based advisory group that advises sanctuary management and serves as a liaison to sanctuary community constituent groups. Open to the public. The agenda will be on the Advisory Council Meeting Documents page a week before the meeting. Note meeting agendas are subject to change up until the day of the meeting and should be treated as drafts.