Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk | Founders Grove, Muir Woods

Park Event · Muir Woods National Monument · Sep 8, 2026 · 10:15 AM–10:30 AM

Welcome to the Woods 15-Minute Talk

Join a Muir Woods Ranger or volunteer in a grove of towering Coast Redwoods for a 15-minute welcome talk.

To inspire & connect you deeper to this park, our staff will share about:

• the history & ecology of old growth redwood forests
• indigenous stewardship of the landscape
• protecting & restoring this ecosystem
• and more

Please allow yourself at least 10 minutes to get from the entry arch & Visitors Center to Founders Grove where the talks take place. The path is a firm surface accessible to most mobility devices.

For day-of scheduling changes, including additional talk times, other programs, and possible cancellations, please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map, please visit the link below.

On Wednesdays, the 1:15AM talk often does not take place due to limited staffing.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).