Tilden Nature Area
Tilden Nature Area is a 740-acre preserve located just North of Tilden Regional Park. With over 10 miles of hiking trails, the preserve contains a blend of native and introduced plant communities, including oak/bay woodlands, grasslands, eucalyptus forests, and streams. Hikes range from the leisurely, self-guided Jewel Lake Nature Trail to a vigorous climb up Wildcat Peak (elevation 1,211') for panoramic, San Francisco Bay views. A 750-foot boardwalk through the woods leads to Jewel Lake, a historic reservoir and waterworks, and a peaceful place to watch wildlife.
About the Farm
The Little Farm was built in 1955 and features a variety of farm animals including cows, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens and pigs. Several heritage breeds are preserved here, including Milking Shorthorn Cattle. Visitors are welcome to bring lettuce or celery (but nothing else) to feed the animals.
Tilden Little Farm
A key part of Tilden Nature Area since 1955, the Little Farm has introduced generations of park visitors to the sights, sounds, and smells of a working farm.
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The Tilden Little Farm seeks to preserve traditional, heritage breeds of farm animals. The Children's Garden features traditional, or heirloom, herbs and vegetables. Most varieties are well over 100 years old.
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As you explore the garden and farm, we hope you'll enjoy learning about where food comes from. Yet, consider that the Little Farm is more than a place for discovery and fun. It helps protect the genetic diversity of rare livestock and crops - preserving a rich agricultural heritage for generations to come.
