Calendar of Events

Bay Nature's events calendar has events from nature organizations all over the Bay Area. Find guided Bay Area hiking, learn about Bay Area wildlife, and more. Learn about our In the Field outings.

Featured Events

May 19

Sign and Scat: Evidence of Wildlife

Ever wonder “whose poop is that!?” Learn how to identify and better understand local wildlife by analyzing scat and signs …
May 23

Walkers 50+: Looking for signs of (wild)life

Walkers 50+: Join Ranger Bob Flasher on an easy, almost level walk of under 4 miles, from the Tilden Nature …
May 23

Focus on Grasses with Ashley Ratcliffe

This walk will explore the theme “how to look at a grass” and will serve to familiarize those of us …
May 25

Ring Mountain Thistle Pull

Come to Ring Mountain to help restore habitat on this special volunteer day. Today we will be following up on …
May 25

San Bruno Mountain Watch Founder’s Hike with David Schooley

David Schooley, founder of San Bruno Mountain Watch, will lead his popular Founder’s Hike on the 4th Saturday of each …

Month View

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

April 6, 2013 10:00 am-April 6, 2013 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

May 4, 2013 10:00 am-May 4, 2013 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

June 1, 2013 10:00 am-June 1, 2013 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

July 6, 2013 10:00 am-July 6, 2013 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

August 3, 2013 10:00 am-August 3, 2013 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

September 7, 2013 10:00 am-September 7, 2013 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

October 5, 2013 10:00 am-October 5, 2013 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

November 2, 2013 10:00 am-November 2, 2013 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

December 7, 2013 10:00 am-December 7, 2013 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Birding for Kids and Adults

January 4, 2014 10:00 am-January 4, 2014 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Birding for Kids and Adults

February 1, 2014 10:00 am-February 1, 2014 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Birding for Kids and Adults

March 1, 2014 10:00 am-March 1, 2014 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Birding for Kids and Adults

April 5, 2014 10:00 am-April 5, 2014 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Birding for Kids and Adults

May 3, 2014 10:00 am-May 3, 2014 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Birding for Kids and Adults

June 7, 2014 10:00 am-June 7, 2014 12:00 pm

Category:

Family-friendly, Outings

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search …

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Butterflies in bloom

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Local Hero: Cindy Moreno of WattzOn and Full Circle Farm

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Intermissions

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Calendar of Events

Featured Events

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Birding for Kids and Adults

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Birding for Kids and Adults

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