Come learn about the coastal environment while hiking and connecting with fellow coastal enthusiasts. Hikes will generally be 4-5 miles in length and of moderate difficulty (some hikes will parallel the shore while others will have substantial elevation gain). The group will meet at a new trailhead each week and hike to various locations to learn about the unique ecology of the land-sea interface. Locations will be focused along the Bay and southern Marin coasts to reduce drive time. Learning will be focused on the dynamic communities in our native coastal ecosystems, particularly coastal wetlands, and the marine, upland and watershed dynamics that influence them. Participants must be able to hike up to 5 miles and about 1,000 foot elevation gain on uneven surfaces.