Photo By: Anela Kopshever, NPS

We partner with the National Park Service to create opportunities for all people to experience, enhance, and preserve Point Reyes National Seashore for present and future generations.

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A northern spotted owl perched in a bay tree

Land Use Change at Point Reyes National Seashore

In a major shift for the Point Reyes community, 12 of 14 dairy and beef ranches in Point Reyes National Seashore have reached agreements with the Nature Conservancy to cease operations within 15 months. NPS will negotiate long-term leases with the two remaining beef operations in the Park. PRNSA will collaborate with NPS and The Nature Conservancy to support grassland restoration and stewardship efforts on the land moving forward. This transition offers significant conservation opportunities, and it also impacts ranch workers, their families, and other residents. For more information, please visit the NPS website, and stay tuned for updates on how to support community members during this transition.

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Sat, August 30 – 11:00 am

North Beach Habitat Restoration, 11am – 1pm

Free
Sat, September 27 – 9:00 am

California Naturalist Program Fall 2025 at Point Reyes

$925.00
Sat, October 4 – 10:00 am

Council of All Beings – Point Reyes

$17.50 – $70.00
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