Daily Planner: Take A Nature Hike

Here are some of the highlights happening around the Larkspur and Corte Madera Twin Cities area August 23-24:

Here's a chance to practice your photography skills and test your nature knowledge. Join Dave Herlocker for a guided walk through Cascade Canyon on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The walk will focus on the upper canyon where the creek still flows. There should be plenty of birds, maybe even some western tanagers and Cassin's vireos on their way south. Bring your camera and send your photos from the hike to our Facebook page.

Call the Friends of Corte Madera Creek at (415) 893-9527 after 7 a.m. on the day of the event for a recorded message in case the event is to be canceled.

Check the or Announcements for more things to do, or to post your own activities. Meanwhile, here are a few things to enjoy today and tomorrow:

• Free Yoga: The North Face at The Village shopping center is hosting free yoga sessions Tuesday through Sunday at 9:30 a.m. That's just one of several weekend events at The Village shopping center.

• Se Habla Espanol?: Need to brush up on your Spanish, or just want to learn another language? Sign up for Graciela Pera's eight-week Beginning Spanish Plus course at Book Passage in Corte Madera. The class starts Thursday at 10 a.m. The fee is $235. She also hosts a Conversational Spanish Class starting Friday at 10 a.m.

• Walk For Fun, Exercise: The Larkspur Walkers welcome you to join them on walks that start and finish at Piper Park. The group walks approximately 3 miles within an hour, and routes include some hills and easements staircases as well as level ground.  Meet at the east end of the parking lot, near the picnic area. Arrive 5 minutes early for easy warm-up exercises before the walk. If you would like to join the Larkspur Walkers, contact the Larkspur Recreation Department or come directly to Piper Park and ask for Nancy Spivey, leader of the group. There is a $15 fee.

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