Presented by Friends of Olompali,
a community based nonprofit supporting Cultural and Natural History education at Olompali since 1982.
There is no cost for our walks & talks but they are limited to 25 persons so sign up fast!
Join anthropologist Alex Coburn as he takes us back in Deep Time. Following animal migration routes, Olompali's first residents settled on the North Bay's western shoreline when the present San Francisco Bay began to form about 8000 years ago. Melting glaciers caused sea level to rise and flooded the Bay floor, and in time, Olompali became the largest settlement on the North Bay's western shoreline.
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Place: Olompali State Historic Park--meet in the parking lot then we will move to shady areas along the old carriage road near historic buildings. This is a very short walk. *Bring a folding camp chair if you like for the opening talk.
Bring: sun protection, water, snacks
About your guide:
Alex Coburn is an anthropologist and safari guide specializing in the relationship between humans and the natural world. He began his career with California State Parks and worked on the archeological dig in 2016 near the frontage road by Olompali. His work explores a central question: how have humans shaped and been shaped by the landscapes they inhabit?
Cost: There is no cost for the event but parking is $8. Pay by cash, check or via smartphone with QR code at the parking lot. No parking fee is charged if you borrow a free State Parks pass from your local public library.
This event is limited to 25 persons so RSVP now at:
Olompali.org:events
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