May 9th – Whole Foods Market Community Giving Day in Support of Angel Island
Angel Island Conservancy has been selected as the featured non-profit for Whole Foods Market Community Giving Day, otherwise known as “5% Day,” where five percent of that day’s net sales are donated to a local nonprofit or educational organization.

So all you have to do is shop at the Whole Foods Market location at 414 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley (8am – 8pm)  on Wednesday, May 9th. Note: this opportunity is only available at the Whole Foods Market located on Miller Avenue.  Please be sure to share this with family, friends and co-workers. We appreciate your support and the generous support of Whole Foods Market!

May 12th – Supporting the Island Volunteer Event Join Angel Island volunteers at Northgate Sew and Vacuum to cut and sew bags for the Angel Island Conservancy’s Information Station. We start at 9:30 and go till 1:00. The event is open to volunteers and the public. Fabric donations may be brought to Northgate Sew and Vac the day of the event.

If you’d like to join us, please let us know by phone (415) 435-3972 or email as space is limited!

May 12th thru July 1st – We Players, The Odyssey on Angel Island
In a historic multi-year partnership with the California State Parks, the We Players will bring their unique site-specific, interactive performance work to Angel Island State Park, the largest island in the bay.

We Players‘ adaptation of The Odyssey will unfold across Angel Island throughout the year, with education programs and weekend performances. For details visit the We Players site.

May 13th – Angel Island State Park Wild Flower Hike
Meet hike leader Jim, 10:30am at the Ayala Cove Information Booth for a moderate 4 1/2 mile hike exploring the island and wildflowers along the trails. Amazing flowers and views await! Please be prepared for changing temperatures, wear appropriate footwear and bring water. For information call (415) 789-1384 or email.

May 28th (Memorial Day) – Angel Island United States Immigration Station
Site will be open and tours available on a first come first serve basis.

May 28th thru September 30th – Coffee with a Ranger
Wednesday’s thru Friday’s from 10am-11am and Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 10am-12pm.

May 28th thru September 30th – Ranger Talk
Enjoy a 10 minute talk by a Ranger every Saturday and Sunday, 12noon at the Angel Island United States Immigration Station

May 28th thru September 30th – Saturday Hikes on Angel Island
Every Saturday join an Angel Island Docent for a memorable hike up, around, and down Angel Island. Hike topics & routes will vary weekly. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, layered clothing, and rain gear (if pending). Bring lunch and liquids. Take the first ferry of the day from either Tiburon or San Francisco, meet in front of the Island’s Information Station at 10:30am.

May 28th thru September 30th – Cannon Firings!
The 2nd weekend of the month  enjoy the Firing of the Cannon on the grounds of Civil War era Camp Reynolds.

May 28th thru September 30th – East Garrison and Camp Reynolds Open House
Go back in time with a visit to Angel Island’s East Garrison the 3rd weekend of the month and enjoy baking demonstrations in the Camp Reynolds Bake House on the 4th weekend of the month.

July 28th – Angel Island Trail Run
Hit the island running with Inside Trail Racing from 9:00am to 3:00pm. For details visit Inside Trail Racing.

August 21st thru 26th – America’s Cup World Series Practice and Championship Racing
The 34th America’s Cup brings the competition for the oldest trophy in international sport back to the United States for the first time in 18 years. And it does so in style, with exciting coverage that takes the viewer into the racing as never before. Don’t miss the excitement of the America’s Cup, take in the race from Angel Island.

September 3rd (Labor Day) – Angel Island United States Immigration Station
Site will be open and tours available on a first come first serve basis.

September 9th – The 13th Annual RCP Tiburon Mile Open Water Swim
Founded in 1999, by Robert C. Placak, a Marin County native and Tiburon resident, the RCP Tiburon Mile has quickly become known as the most competitive and prestigious open water swim event in the world. Hundreds of swimmers will once again converge upon the Town of Tiburon, California and battle the waters of Raccoon Strait. Visit RCP Tiburon Mile for full information and registration.

September 29th – National Public Lands Day
NPLD is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. In 2011, 170,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, removed trash and invasive plants, planted trees and restored our water resources. Visit the National Public Lands Day site for helpful tips and resources on how to get involved or call 202-261-6478.

October 4th thru 7th – America’s Cup World Series Event
The 34th America’s Cup brings the competition for the oldest trophy in international sport back to the United States for the first time in 18 years. And it does so in style, with exciting coverage that takes the viewer into the racing as never before. Don’t miss the excitement of the America’s Cup, take in the race from Angel Island.

October 4th thru 8th – Fleet Week
Enjoy the celebration honoring the men and women of our nation’s armed forces with the best viewing spot in the Bay Area. Watch the Parade of Ships, feel the roar of the Blue Angels’ jet engines as they soar overhead. Visit the official Fleet Week site for the calendar of events.

November 10th/11th – Victorian Christmas, Camp Reynolds
Join us for arts & crafts and make your own holiday ornament to take home! Enjoy the smell and taste of hot apple cider and freshly baked cookies made in the historic brick oven of the cozy 1860s era Bake House. Tours of the historic Victorian officer’s quarters on site will be offered, as well as a traditional Camp Reynolds cannon firing to salute the season at noon and 1:30 pm each day.

December TBA – Angel Lights Countdown Lighting
Throughout the month of December, the “Angel Lights” shine from the top of Angel Island. Those lights may be “adopted” providing support for the work of Angel Island Conservancy.