Mother's Day Barbecue Turns 50 - SOLD OUT
Sunday, May 12, 2013
A Benefit for Audubon Canyon Ranch and Marin Audubon Society
Our 2013 BBQ will be held again in the orchard at Volunteer Canyon. In addition to supporting the education and conservation programs of Audubon Canyon Ranch and Marin Audubon Society, the event is an opportunity to enjoy friends and family in a natural wildlife preserve usually closed to the public. Hike to the heron nest site at the Martin Griffin Preserve, the canyon to the north, and/or take a in guided nature walk geared especially for children. Click here for more information on the nesting sites at ACR’s Martin Griffin Preserve.
Our annual fundraiser has become a Mother’s Day tradition for many families. The first gathering was in 1963, and everyone brought their own food!The menu includes lemon rosemary barbecued chicken or vegetarian quiche, green salad, home-style beans, local breads, coffee and tea, ice cream. Wine, beer, and soft drinks are available.
We encourage you to “be green” and bring your own non-throw-away utensils/dishes/ cups and napkins.
Photos by Jude Stalker
Please, NO PETS. Gates open at 11:00 am. Lunch is served from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. And we start packing up around 3:00 pm. If arriving late, be prepared to picnic on the grass. This event is held RAIN or SHINE. Indoor seating will be available in the event of rain. Reservations are required. Parking is limited, please carpool if possible. Handicap access and parking are available.
Directions To Volunteer Canyon, Audubon Canyon Ranch, on Bolinas Lagoon
The entrance to ACR’s Volunteer Canyon is 2.66 miles north of Stinson Beach (1/3 mile south of ACR’s main entrance to the Martin Griffin Preserve on Highway 1.
Driving from Central Marin:
Option One: Highway 101 north from San Francisco, or south from San Rafael to the Highway One/Stinson Beach exit. Follow approximately 12 miles to Stinson Beach. Continue 3 miles north to Volunteer Canyon gate on right hand side of the highway.
Option Two: Take Highway 101 north from San Francisco, or south from San Rafael to the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Exit. Follow Sir Francis Drake Blvd. northwest for about 21 miles to Olema. Turn south (left) on Highway 1 and follow for about 10 miles to Bolinas Lagoon. Volunteer Canyon will be on the left 1/3 mile after the entrance to ACR’s Martin Griffin Preserve.
Public transportation
Audubon Canyon Ranch is accessible by public transportation via the West Marin Stagecoach, though on a limited basis. (The coach stops at Martin Griffin Preserve, 1/3 mile away.) Please check their website before embarking on your trip.