Join us for a beautiful evening of plein air painting at Save Mount Diablo’s 208-acre Mangini Ranch Educational Preserve including the headwaters of Galindo Creek with rolling grasslands, oaks, buckeyes, and a rare desert olive grove. Keep your eyes out; you might see bobcats and coyotes looking for a snack, plus burrowing owls, quail, and many other feathered friends who are active in the evening.

Restrooms not available.

What to Bring:

• Dress in layers
• Wear shoes you’re comfortable hiking in
• Plenty of water
• Snacks
• A blanket (if you’d like to sit on the grass to paint)
• Painting materials (i.e. canvas, paintbrushes, paint, water cups, etc.) – Save Mount Diablo will also provide watercolors/paintbrushes/postcard painting paper to anyone who would like some
• A backpack for all your materials

Heavy rain cancels.

This event is limited to 20 participants.

Land: Mangini Ranch Educational Preserve

Rating: Moderate

Distance: TBD

Elevation change:

Leader: Kendall De Jong, Save Mount Diablo Hike Leader

Meet: Coralwood Drive, Concord, CA 94521

GPS Coordinates: 37.927177660431276, -121.97215976057456

Directions: From Ygnacio Valley Road, turn south on Crystyl Ranch Drive in Concord. Make a right onto Deer Spring Circle and a second right onto Aspenwood CT. Continue down the road until Coralwood Drive. Coralwood Drive Concord, CA 94521

Photo by Haley Sutton

FAQs

Are dogs allowed on Discover Diablo hikes?

No. Some Discover Diablo hikes take place on land owned by other organizations (such as Mount Diablo State Park & East Bay Regional Park lands) and many of the trails on these properties have a strict no-dog policy.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Anyone under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. On the hike day, we will have a roster with your registration information on it. Please make sure to check in with the hike leader.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes. If you would like to change anything, please reach out to discoverdiablo@savemountdiablo.org.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can contact us at discoverdiablo@savemountdiablo.org.