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						1 Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Farallon Island Whale Watch Farallon Island Whale Watch June 1, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… Farallon Islands Whale Watch Farallon Islands Whale Watch June 1, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… Newcomers: Exploration of Pepperwood’s Homestead History Newcomers: Exploration of Pepperwood’s Homestead History June 1, 2013 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Arthur Dawson, historical ecologist and authority on the landscape history of eastern Sonoma County, will lead us on a journey through time exploring Pepperwood for clues about the people who… National Trails Day National Trails Day June 1, 2013 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Maintain the King Mountain Loop Trail. This project honoring National Trails Day is part of our Adopt-A-Portion of the King Mountain Loop Trail program. Every year invasive French broom plants… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve June 1, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Birding for Kids and Adults Birding for Kids and Adults June 1, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Take a leisurely naturalist-led walk through the micro-habitats of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to search for the California Quail and other birds that stop off… Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park June 1, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Throughout the Bay Area, Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, located near I-280 and Edgewood Rd. in Redwood City, is famous for its spectacular spring wildflower displays. Friends of Edgewood docents… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 1, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Healthy Trails Bilingual (Spanish) Outing Healthy Trails Bilingual (Spanish) Outing June 1, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Take an easy 2.0-mile walk on a flat, paved trail with a bilingual guide. Explore scenic views of hills with large open fields covered with annual grasses, valley oaks, and… Point Reyes Trails Festival Point Reyes Trails Festival June 1, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm POINT REYES TRAILS FESTIVAL NATIONAL TRAILS DAY SATURDAY JUNE 1 10 AM – 4 PM POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, BEAR VALLEY PICNIC AREA Join Us For An Afternoon At The Park In Celebration… The Butterflies of Picchetti Ranch The Butterflies of Picchetti Ranch June 1, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join docents Jan Hintermeister and Karen DeMello in exploring the wonderful and strange world of insects that taste with their feet and smell with their antennae. Learn to identify common… Star Party Star Party June 1, 2013 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm Join the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for a night of star-gazing fun. Knowledgeable volunteers will provide you with a chance to look through a variety of telescopes and answer questions…
2 Star Party Star Party Star Party Star Party Star Party Star Party Farallon Islands Whale Watch Farallon Islands Whale Watch June 2, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… San Francisco Bay Exploration: Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People San Francisco Bay Exploration: Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People June 2, 2013 9:30 am – 12:30 pm On May 26th, Oceanic Society is proud to launch a new SF Bay program called Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People. This 3 hour journey around SF Bay and out under the… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve June 2, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park June 2, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Throughout the Bay Area, Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, located near I-280 and Edgewood Rd. in Redwood City, is famous for its spectacular spring wildflower displays. Friends of Edgewood docents… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 2, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Story Time with a Ranger Story Time with a Ranger June 2, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Explore tales and adventures of the natural world through short stories and participate in fun activities with a Ranger. Meet at the visitor center at the end of Malaguerra Ave.…	3 Story Time with a Ranger Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 3, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit…	4 Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms Native Plant Discovery Stroll Native Plant Discovery Stroll June 4, 2013 9:00 am – 11:00 am Join a docent for a leisurely 1.7-mile stroll to discover the rich variety of native trees, shrubs, and plants growing along Coyote Creek. Discover how plants were used by the… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 4, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… A Walk Through Mr. Fusipes Neighborhood A Walk Through Mr. Fusipes Neighborhood June 4, 2013 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Who is Mr. Fuscipes? The resident dusky-footed woodrat who’s stick houses are well known to hikers at this Preserve. Join docents Kate Gudmundson and Mary Brunkhorst for a moderately-paced, 3-mile…	5 A Walk Through Mr. Fusipes Neighborhood A Walk Through Mr. Fusipes Neighborhood Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 5, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Fish Feeding Frenzy Fish Feeding Frenzy June 5, 2013 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Help Ranger Bill feed the hungry inhabitants of our fresh and saltwater tanks. Watch the different feeding styles of rock cod, sea stars, and steelhead trout.	6 Fish Feeding Frenzy Fish Feeding Frenzy Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 6, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Redwood Grove Concert: Caldecott + Ash Reiter Redwood Grove Concert: Caldecott + Ash Reiter June 6, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Opening Show JUNE 6 Caldecott + Ash Reiter Rock & roll, garage pop	7 Redwood Grove Concert: Caldecott + Ash Reiter Redwood Grove Concert: Caldecott + Ash Reiter Redwood Grove Concert: Caldecott + Ash Reiter Redwood Grove Concert: Caldecott + Ash Reiter Redwood Grove Concert: Caldecott + Ash Reiter Weekday Warriors at Heron’s Head Park, Pier 98, San Francisco Weekday Warriors at Heron’s Head Park, Pier 98, San Francisco June 7, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm A weekly opportunity to get your hands dirty on this unique urban landscaping project. Help us plant and maintain the grounds around the EcoCenter, the city’s first off-the-grid environmental education… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 7, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Kent Island Restoration Team Kent Island Restoration Team June 7, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Learn to identify invasive species, get hands-on training, and be a part of the team working to protect and restore the unique ecosystem on Kent Island in Bolinas Lagoon. Space… Discover Nature: Coyotes in Our Midst Discover Nature: Coyotes in Our Midst June 7, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join Pepperwood for a free lecture on America’s Native “Song Dog” The coyote, known as America’s Song Dog and as God’s Dog by the Navajo, are the most common and most persecuted… The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space June 7, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Rangers will lead a short hike up Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve where we will settle in to watch the evening sky emerge into a stargazing adventure. Come view outer…	8 The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space The Outer Space from Open Space Farallon Island Whale Watch Farallon Island Whale Watch June 8, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… Farallon Islands Whale Watch Farallon Islands Whale Watch June 8, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… Summer 2013 SPAWN Restoration Work Party Schedule Summer 2013 SPAWN Restoration Work Party Schedule June 8, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Come Volunteer with SPAWN! Learn about the great work SPAWN is doing and help restore and conserve Lagunitas watershed, home of the endangered Coho salmon, with SPAWN’s restoration team while enjoying… A Walk in the Park: Help us re-vision Miller-Knox regional shoreline A Walk in the Park: Help us re-vision Miller-Knox regional shoreline June 8, 2013 9:00 am – 4:00 pm What: The East Bay Regional Park District is preparing a Land Use Plan Amendment for Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline and we want to hear your ideas! District staff will be at Miller-Knox to provide… Connections to Pier Fishing Connections to Pier Fishing June 8, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Have you ever wanted to try fishing but didn’t know how to begin? Learn the fundamental basics of catch-and-release fishing at the Dumbarton fishing pier! Discover the types of wildlife living in the… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve June 8, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park June 8, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Throughout the Bay Area, Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, located near I-280 and Edgewood Rd. in Redwood City, is famous for its spectacular spring wildflower displays. Friends of Edgewood docents… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 8, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Henry Miller As He Lived Henry Miller As He Lived June 8, 2013 10:00 am – 11:30 am Come on up to the place that Henry Miller, the “Cattle King”, called home. Explore the historic ruins and discover why this place is so special. Meet at the Ranger… Nature for Kids at Mount Burdell Nature for Kids at Mount Burdell June 8, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm We will join up with WildCare Family Adventures for a day of nature exploration and education. We’ll see lots of insects, birds, flowers, reptiles and more, and we’ll talk about… Nature for Kids at Mount Burdell Nature for Kids at Mount Burdell June 8, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Explore insects, birds, flowers, reptiles and more, and talk about why nature seems so alive at this time of year. We will be joined by David Herlocker, Marin County Parks… Golden Gate Audubon San Francisco Field Trip Golden Gate Audubon San Francisco Field Trip June 8, 2013 10:00 am – 11:30 am On this walk for children and beginners, and all others, we will look for resident and migrating birds. Meet at the entrance to the Hyde Street Pier at Hyde and… Lyford House Open to Visitors Lyford House Open to Visitors June 8, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Lyford House, the yellow Victorian on the shores of Richardson Bay at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, will be open for visitors one Saturday per month for five… Back in Time at the Bay Model Back in Time at the Bay Model June 8, 2013 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 18,000 years ago there was no SF Bay Estuary and the delta was in a whole different location. More recently, the last 160 years ago has dramatically changed these formations… Healthy Trails Walk Healthy Trails Walk June 8, 2013 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join a park interpreter on a 1.8-mile easy walk on the Norred Trail. Hike along this mostly flat trail through serpentine habitat with excellent views of South San Jose. Meet… Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike June 8, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Bring your dog out for a 2-mile sunset adventure! Learn about native canines that live here, test your companion’s agility on a dog course, and discuss how to have safe…
9 Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike Sunset Tricks and Explorations Dog Hike Farallon Islands Whale Watch Farallon Islands Whale Watch June 9, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… Diablo’s First Mountain Biking Event! Diablo’s First Mountain Biking Event! June 9, 2013 8:30 am – 5:00 pm You won’t want to miss the 1st year of Diablo’s first mountain Biking event! We’re hosting a dual distance mountain biking event at Castle Rock Park in Walnut Creek. 300… Nature Foray Hike Nature Foray Hike June 9, 2013 9:00 am – 11:00 am Explore local plants and animals in this leisurely 1.5-mile hike along park trails. Learn to identify local forest plants and search for banana slugs, newts and signs of other animals.… San Francisco Bay Exploration: Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People San Francisco Bay Exploration: Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People June 9, 2013 9:30 am – 12:30 pm On May 26th, Oceanic Society is proud to launch a new SF Bay program called Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People. This 3 hour journey around SF Bay and out under the… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve June 9, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park Free Docent-led Wildflower Walks at Edgewood Park June 9, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Throughout the Bay Area, Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, located near I-280 and Edgewood Rd. in Redwood City, is famous for its spectacular spring wildflower displays. Friends of Edgewood docents… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 9, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Dog Days of Summer Dog Days of Summer June 9, 2013 10:00 am – 11:30 am Enjoy the outdoors on an easy 1-mile group dog walk. Learn about basic dog first aid, dog behaviors, and trail etiquette. Dogs must be on leash, 6ft max. length. End… 14th Annual Butterfly and Bird Festival 14th Annual Butterfly and Bird Festival June 9, 2013 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Join in the learning and fun at the 14th Annual Butterfly and Bird Festival, to be held Sunday, June 9, from 10 am to 3:30 pm, at Coyote Hills Regional… Love Our Lake Day Love Our Lake Day June 9, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Enjoy a fun-packed Sunday around Lake Merritt that celebrates Oakland’s investment through Measure DD which has transformed Lake Merritt. Pedal and paddle the lake at Oaklavía-Oakland Sunday Streets. Join Mayor… Calling all Citizen Scientists! – California Phenology Project Calling all Citizen Scientists! – California Phenology Project June 9, 2013 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Contribute to a project studying the timing of plant life cycles throughout the seasons by becoming a Citizen Scientist. Discover how plants respond to climate variability and about local research…	10 Calling all Citizen Scientists! – California Phenology Project Calling all Citizen Scientists! – California Phenology Project Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood June 10, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Session 1: Ages 7-10 Hike, discover and create nature journals during our affordable fun-filled day camp! While exploring forests, meadows and ponds, campers will get in-depth with nature and learn basic… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 10, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit…	11 Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood June 11, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Session 1: Ages 7-10 Hike, discover and create nature journals during our affordable fun-filled day camp! While exploring forests, meadows and ponds, campers will get in-depth with nature and learn basic… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 11, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit…	12 Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood June 12, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Session 1: Ages 7-10 Hike, discover and create nature journals during our affordable fun-filled day camp! While exploring forests, meadows and ponds, campers will get in-depth with nature and learn basic… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 12, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Having Fun in the Delta Having Fun in the Delta June 12, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Have you ever thought about all the things there are to do in the Delta? Come to the Bay Model in Sausalito to find out some fun and interesting adventures…	13 Having Fun in the Delta Having Fun in the Delta Having Fun in the Delta Having Fun in the Delta Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood June 13, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Session 1: Ages 7-10 Hike, discover and create nature journals during our affordable fun-filled day camp! While exploring forests, meadows and ponds, campers will get in-depth with nature and learn basic… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 13, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit June 13, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours and… Redwood Grov Concert: Sean Hayes Redwood Grov Concert: Sean Hayes June 13, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Concerts in the Botanic Garden: Sean Hayes Urban dirt-road folk rock	14 Redwood Grov Concert: Sean Hayes Redwood Grov Concert: Sean Hayes Redwood Grov Concert: Sean Hayes Redwood Grov Concert: Sean Hayes Weekday Warriors at Heron’s Head Park, Pier 98, San Francisco Weekday Warriors at Heron’s Head Park, Pier 98, San Francisco June 14, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm A weekly opportunity to get your hands dirty on this unique urban landscaping project. Help us plant and maintain the grounds around the EcoCenter, the city’s first off-the-grid environmental education… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 14, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Terwilliger Trail Hike Terwilliger Trail Hike June 14, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Join a Park Ranger for a mildly strenuous hike on the beautiful Terwilliger Trail at Stafford Lake Park. We will enjoy stunning views of the Stafford Lake watershed from the… Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit June 14, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours and…	15 Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Farallon Island Whale Watch Farallon Island Whale Watch June 15, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… Farallon Islands Whale Watch Farallon Islands Whale Watch June 15, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… Summer 2013 SPAWN Restoration Work Party Schedule Summer 2013 SPAWN Restoration Work Party Schedule June 15, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Come Volunteer with SPAWN! Learn about the great work SPAWN is doing and help restore and conserve Lagunitas watershed, home of the endangered Coho salmon, with SPAWN’s restoration team while enjoying… Introduction to Geocaching Introduction to Geocaching June 15, 2013 8:45 am – 12:00 pm Join a Docent on a beginner’s geocaching adventure to find 6-7 hidden caches in the park. GPS units provided. Meet at the Wood Rd. parking lot. Bring sun protection, water,… Avoid the Rash Avoid the Rash June 15, 2013 9:00 am – 10:30 am Come discover the upside of poison oak! Learn why it is a beneficial plant and how it has been used throughout history. Meet at the Mockingbird Hill parking lot (take… Creekside Restoration with Save The Bay Creekside Restoration with Save The Bay June 15, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm There is wonderful habitat restoration taking place at this beautiful work site, and much more to come! Learn about the history of San Francisco Bay and Creekside Marsh from Marin… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve June 15, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 15, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Winged Predators-Raptors Winged Predators-Raptors June 15, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join a Ranger on an easy 2-mile hike to look for winged hunters in the sky. Learn about a raptor’s role in the environment and how you can become involved… Kent Island Restoration Team Kent Island Restoration Team June 15, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Learn to identify invasive species, get hands-on training, and be a part of the team working to protect and restore the unique ecosystem on Kent Island in Bolinas Lagoon. Space… Bug Days Bug Days June 15, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, 10 am – 4 pm \| Free with Garden Admission Join Garden docents and entomologists for a weekend of fun and exciting insect related… Return of the Terns Return of the Terns June 15, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Crab Cove Visitor Center Saturday, June 15, 2013, 10:00am-4:00pm Please join us to celebrate the return of the endangered California least tern! Visit their nest site at the proposed Alameda Wildlife Refuge… Farewell to Spring Farewell to Spring June 15, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Free, Docent-led Nature Walk at Edgewood Natural Preserve Join Friends of Edgewood docents to see Clarkia, June Centaury, Mariposa Lilies and other wildflowers that proclaim farewell to Spring. Observe how Spring’s… Play Like A Miner Play Like A Miner June 15, 2013 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Join museum staff and volunteers for a fun-filled afternoon of kid-friendly activities and adventures that reflect the life and hard work of cinnabar miners and New Almaden’s historic mining community.… Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit June 15, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours and… Wind Waves and a Need for Speed Wind Waves and a Need for Speed June 15, 2013 11:30 am – 12:00 pm In 1851, a British royal yacht race created a sensation that leads us to today and the America’s Cup Race featuring the world’s best sailors, the fastest sailboats every invented,… Family Hikes at Spring Lake Regional Park Family Hikes at Spring Lake Regional Park June 15, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Get the kids outside and let them explore Spring Lake Regional Park with a naturalist from the park’s Environmental Discovery Center. On the third Saturday of each month, naturalists lead… Shollenberger Shindig 3 Shollenberger Shindig 3 June 15, 2013 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm PLEASE JOIN US AND SAVE SHOLLENBERGER PARK!! WET YOUR WHISTLE FOR THE WETLANDS DOWN ON THE FARM MUSIC-FOOD-DRINKS-GOOD ‘OL FARM FUN! FEATURING MARIA MULDAUR “Sweet and Sultry… Jug Band… Blues “ CASH ONLY Local Food, Wine and Lagunitas… Margins to Mainstream Opening Reception: June 15, 4-6 pm. Margins to Mainstream Opening Reception: June 15, 4-6 pm. June 15, 2013 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us for the free opening reception for new exhibitions: Margins to Mainstream: Contemporary Artists with Disabilities; plus Rodger Warnecke: Sonoma County Artist. Supervisor Shirlee Zane will honor the participants. … Public Astronomy Event Public Astronomy Event June 15, 2013 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Join the Mount Diablo Astronomical Society and take a look through the telescopes to discover our galaxy’s family of stars! Date: Saturday, 6/15/2013 Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Peak of Mount…
16 Public Astronomy Event Public Astronomy Event Public Astronomy Event Public Astronomy Event Public Astronomy Event Public Astronomy Event Public Astronomy Event Farallon Islands Whale Watch Farallon Islands Whale Watch June 16, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… San Francisco Bay Exploration: Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People San Francisco Bay Exploration: Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People June 16, 2013 9:30 am – 12:30 pm On May 26th, Oceanic Society is proud to launch a new SF Bay program called Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People. This 3 hour journey around SF Bay and out under the… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve June 16, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 16, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Bug Days Bug Days June 16, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, 10 am – 4 pm \| Free with Garden Admission Join Garden docents and entomologists for a weekend of fun and exciting insect related… Life on the Ranch: Family Living History Day Life on the Ranch: Family Living History Day June 16, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Wilder Ranch State Park invites you to experience old-time activities from its rancho, dairy farm, and cowboy rodeo days. Hands-on activities and living history presentations vary each month and may… Trekking the Model Trekking the Model June 16, 2013 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Join a ranger guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5 acre hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took…	17 Trekking the Model Trekking the Model Trekking the Model Trekking the Model Trekking the Model Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood June 17, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Session 2: Ages 10-12 Hike, discover and create nature journals during our affordable fun-filled day camp! While exploring forests, meadows and ponds, campers will get in-depth with nature and learn basic… Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs June 17, 2013 9:00 am – June 21, 2013 5:00 pm Fill your child’s summer with fun and learning with the Environmental Volunteers! Registration is now OPEN for our 2013 S.N.A.K.E. Camp (Grades 1-5) and Explore! (Grades 6-8) summer programs. Registration… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 17, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit June 17, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours and… Pollinator Power at the California Academy of Sciences Pollinator Power at the California Academy of Sciences June 17, 2013 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Join us atop the Academy’s living roof to explore the fascinating lives of pollinators including birds, bats and bees. As these animals buzz, swoop and fly through the air, they…	18 Pollinator Power at the California Academy of Sciences Pollinator Power at the California Academy of Sciences Pollinator Power at the California Academy of Sciences Pollinator Power at the California Academy of Sciences Pollinator Power at the California Academy of Sciences Pollinator Power at the California Academy of Sciences Pollinator Power at the California Academy of Sciences Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs June 17, 2013 9:00 am – June 21, 2013 5:00 pm Fill your child’s summer with fun and learning with the Environmental Volunteers! Registration is now OPEN for our 2013 S.N.A.K.E. Camp (Grades 1-5) and Explore! (Grades 6-8) summer programs. Registration… Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood June 18, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Session 2: Ages 10-12 Hike, discover and create nature journals during our affordable fun-filled day camp! While exploring forests, meadows and ponds, campers will get in-depth with nature and learn basic… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 18, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Nature for Kids at Cascade Canyon Nature for Kids at Cascade Canyon June 18, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm We’ll head up one of the shaded canyons to look for butterflies and other bugs. We’re sure to see some lizards and we might get lucky and find a few… Summer Camp at Sonoma County Museum! Summer Camp at Sonoma County Museum! June 18, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm In weekly day sessions in the Museum’s historic building and garden, students learn the fundamentals of art while having fun creating masterpieces with methods used by masters. Every week students… Sonoma County Museum Art and History Summer Camp! Sonoma County Museum Art and History Summer Camp! June 18, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Children will have an opportunity to connect to Sonoma County’s history though art and culture in weekly day sessions in the Museum’s historic building and sculpture garden. Students learn the… Plastic-Free Crafting and Info Swap Plastic-Free Crafting and Info Swap June 18, 2013 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Stop by and walk away with new, useful tools for plastic-free living. We’re devoting this afternoon at the Market to do-it-yourself projects and information-sharing that you can use to creatively replace…	19 Plastic-Free Crafting and Info Swap Plastic-Free Crafting and Info Swap Plastic-Free Crafting and Info Swap Plastic-Free Crafting and Info Swap Plastic-Free Crafting and Info Swap Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs June 17, 2013 9:00 am – June 21, 2013 5:00 pm Fill your child’s summer with fun and learning with the Environmental Volunteers! Registration is now OPEN for our 2013 S.N.A.K.E. Camp (Grades 1-5) and Explore! (Grades 6-8) summer programs. Registration… Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood June 19, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Session 2: Ages 10-12 Hike, discover and create nature journals during our affordable fun-filled day camp! While exploring forests, meadows and ponds, campers will get in-depth with nature and learn basic… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 19, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers June 19, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join Ranger Bill to learn about the “When/Where/Why/What/ How,” the diverse, complex, many faceted missions, goals and objectives of the USACE’s “Birth” in 1775 under General George Washington. Healthy Trails Hike, Gilroy Healthy Trails Hike, Gilroy June 19, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join a park interpreter on an easy 2-mile hike along the paved Martin Murphy Trail. Enjoy scenic views of the surrounding hillsides and oak woodlands by summer twilight. Meet at…	20 Healthy Trails Hike, Gilroy Healthy Trails Hike, Gilroy Healthy Trails Hike, Gilroy Healthy Trails Hike, Gilroy Healthy Trails Hike, Gilroy Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs June 17, 2013 9:00 am – June 21, 2013 5:00 pm Fill your child’s summer with fun and learning with the Environmental Volunteers! Registration is now OPEN for our 2013 S.N.A.K.E. Camp (Grades 1-5) and Explore! (Grades 6-8) summer programs. Registration… Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood Budding Biologists Summer Camp at Pepperwood June 20, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Session 2: Ages 10-12 Hike, discover and create nature journals during our affordable fun-filled day camp! While exploring forests, meadows and ponds, campers will get in-depth with nature and learn basic… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 20, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit June 20, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours and… Redwood Grove Concert: Gautam Tejas Ganeshan + The Bodhidarma Ensemble Redwood Grove Concert: Gautam Tejas Ganeshan + The Bodhidarma Ensemble June 20, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Concerts in the UC botanic garden: Sangati Center co-presents: Gautam Tejas Ganeshan + The Bodhidharma Ensemble Innovative Indian roots music	21 Redwood Grove Concert: Gautam Tejas Ganeshan + The Bodhidarma Ensemble Redwood Grove Concert: Gautam Tejas Ganeshan + The Bodhidarma Ensemble Redwood Grove Concert: Gautam Tejas Ganeshan + The Bodhidarma Ensemble Redwood Grove Concert: Gautam Tejas Ganeshan + The Bodhidarma Ensemble Redwood Grove Concert: Gautam Tejas Ganeshan + The Bodhidarma Ensemble Redwood Grove Concert: Gautam Tejas Ganeshan + The Bodhidarma Ensemble Redwood Grove Concert: Gautam Tejas Ganeshan + The Bodhidarma Ensemble Redwood Grove Concert: Gautam Tejas Ganeshan + The Bodhidarma Ensemble Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs June 17, 2013 9:00 am – June 21, 2013 5:00 pm Fill your child’s summer with fun and learning with the Environmental Volunteers! Registration is now OPEN for our 2013 S.N.A.K.E. Camp (Grades 1-5) and Explore! (Grades 6-8) summer programs. Registration… Dragonflies of Summer Dragonflies of Summer June 21, 2013 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Kathy Biggs presents the biology, life cycle, and ecology of dragonflies. Learn how to identify the common species in Sonoma County. All skill levels welcome, no experience necessary. All ages. Poet… Weekday Warriors at Heron’s Head Park, Pier 98, San Francisco Weekday Warriors at Heron’s Head Park, Pier 98, San Francisco June 21, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm A weekly opportunity to get your hands dirty on this unique urban landscaping project. Help us plant and maintain the grounds around the EcoCenter, the city’s first off-the-grid environmental education… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 21, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit June 21, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours and… Moon Blooms Moon Blooms June 21, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Take a moderate 3-mile hike to see soap root in bloom. This “evening bloomer’s” exquisite white flowers attract hummingbirds and a variety of insects to aid in pollination. Learn the… Solstice Hike at Ed Levin Solstice Hike at Ed Levin June 21, 2013 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Enjoy the official beginning of summer on a 3.6-mile sunset hike. Celebrate the longest day of the year and find out about the “reason for the seasons” and ancient solstice… A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake June 21, 2013 8:45 pm – 10:45 pm Take a moderate 1.5-mile walk to a pond at the top of a hill high above Anderson Lake. Listen to the sounds of the night and look for wildlife as…	22 A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake A Walk in the Dark at Anderson Lake Farallon Island Whale Watch Farallon Island Whale Watch June 22, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… Farallon Islands Whale Watch Farallon Islands Whale Watch June 22, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… Summer 2013 SPAWN Restoration Work Party Schedule Summer 2013 SPAWN Restoration Work Party Schedule June 22, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Come Volunteer with SPAWN! Learn about the great work SPAWN is doing and help restore and conserve Lagunitas watershed, home of the endangered Coho salmon, with SPAWN’s restoration team while enjoying… 2013 EBRP ‘Get to Know’ Contest 2013 EBRP ‘Get to Know’ Contest June 22, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Bay Area agencies and the international Get to Know Program are working together to encourage youth to connect with nature through the 2013 Get to Know Contest. The goal of… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve June 22, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 22, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… What’s the Buzz? What’s the Buzz? June 22, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Don’t miss this free morning of fun under the sun for all young busy bees and their families! The Conservatory of Flowers and Pollinator Partnership offer families with young children… Festival in the Park at Hellyer Festival in the Park at Hellyer June 22, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm FREE admission, information, health and recreation opportunities, entertainment and FUN! This year’s annual and very popular event will focus on Heart Health. Free CPR classes with giveaways all afternoon (limited… Healthy Parks, Healthy People Healthy Parks, Healthy People June 22, 2013 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Bring the family for a day of healthful fun at the Healthy Parks Healthy People Festival, to be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 11 am to 3:30 pm, at… Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit June 22, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours and… Family Day in Your Park Family Day in Your Park June 22, 2013 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Join us for a family day of fun activities at ‘Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve!’ Free admission, free shuttle service, Waldissima Youth Circus, Horse and Carriage Rides and much more! Parking fees… SPAWN Volunteer Appreciation Party SPAWN Volunteer Appreciation Party June 22, 2013 12:00 pm On Saturday, June 22nd, from 12-5pm, SPAWN will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Party. If you have ever volunteered with SPAWN in the past or would like to know more about… Life on the Edge: Family Night Hike & Campfire Life on the Edge: Family Night Hike & Campfire June 22, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and siblings to join us for an evening hike along the coast. Together we’ll sort through rainbow sands, learn how rocks are formed,…
23 Life on the Edge: Family Night Hike & Campfire Life on the Edge: Family Night Hike & Campfire Life on the Edge: Family Night Hike & Campfire Life on the Edge: Family Night Hike & Campfire Life on the Edge: Family Night Hike & Campfire Life on the Edge: Family Night Hike & Campfire Farallon Islands Whale Watch Farallon Islands Whale Watch June 23, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… Saltwater Fishing Lessons for Kids Saltwater Fishing Lessons for Kids June 23, 2013 9:00 am – 11:00 pm Join us at McNears Beach where rangers will teach the basics of saltwater fishing. A limited number of fishing poles and bait will be provided first-come, first-served to beginners thanks… San Francisco Bay Exploration: Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People San Francisco Bay Exploration: Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People June 23, 2013 9:30 am – 12:30 pm On May 26th, Oceanic Society is proud to launch a new SF Bay program called Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People. This 3 hour journey around SF Bay and out under the… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve June 23, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 23, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Nature Photography Scavenger Hunt Nature Photography Scavenger Hunt June 23, 2013 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Test your observation skills to see if you can find all the natural objects described on our scavenger hunt list. Document your findings by taking a picture with your digital camera, or borrow…	24 Nature Photography Scavenger Hunt Nature Photography Scavenger Hunt Nature Photography Scavenger Hunt Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs June 24, 2013 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Fill your child’s summer with fun and learning with the Environmental Volunteers! Registration is now OPEN for our 2013 S.N.A.K.E. Camp (Grades 1-5) and Explore! (Grades 6-8) summer programs. Registration… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 24, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit June 24, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours and…	25 Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs June 25, 2013 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Fill your child’s summer with fun and learning with the Environmental Volunteers! Registration is now OPEN for our 2013 S.N.A.K.E. Camp (Grades 1-5) and Explore! (Grades 6-8) summer programs. Registration… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 25, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Sonoma County Museum Art and History Summer Camp! Sonoma County Museum Art and History Summer Camp! June 25, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Children will have an opportunity to connect to Sonoma County’s history though art and culture in weekly day sessions in the Museum’s historic building and sculpture garden. Students learn the… Astronomy Lecture: June 25 2013 Astronomy Lecture: June 25 2013 June 25, 2013 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm Astronomy Lecture June 25 2013, With Speaker: Jeff Adkins Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the June 25 General Meeting. The meeting starts at 7:15 and ends at 9:00. Our…	26 Astronomy Lecture: June 25 2013 Astronomy Lecture: June 25 2013 Astronomy Lecture: June 25 2013 Astronomy Lecture: June 25 2013 Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs June 26, 2013 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Fill your child’s summer with fun and learning with the Environmental Volunteers! Registration is now OPEN for our 2013 S.N.A.K.E. Camp (Grades 1-5) and Explore! (Grades 6-8) summer programs. Registration… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 26, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Story Time Wednesdays for the Wee-ones Story Time Wednesdays for the Wee-ones June 26, 2013 11:00 am – 12:00 pm The Museum’s new summer storytelling and multicultural folktale series for children include music, instruments and fun. Features a small tour of the Museum and tales of characters that are unique, different… Free Movie Screening: San Francisco – Still Wild at Heart Free Movie Screening: San Francisco – Still Wild at Heart June 26, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Please join us for a screening of San Francisco–Still Wild At Heart, the award winning documentary directed by Melissa Peabody. Still Wild at Heart is a virtual case study of…	27 Free Movie Screening: San Francisco – Still Wild at Heart Free Movie Screening: San Francisco – Still Wild at Heart Free Movie Screening: San Francisco – Still Wild at Heart Free Movie Screening: San Francisco – Still Wild at Heart Free Movie Screening: San Francisco – Still Wild at Heart Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs June 27, 2013 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Fill your child’s summer with fun and learning with the Environmental Volunteers! Registration is now OPEN for our 2013 S.N.A.K.E. Camp (Grades 1-5) and Explore! (Grades 6-8) summer programs. Registration… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 27, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit June 27, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours and… Redwood Grove Concert: Chuckybaby and the Biscuits Redwood Grove Concert: Chuckybaby and the Biscuits June 27, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Chuckybaby & the Biscuits Kids’ show, family sing-along Introduction to Disc Golf: It’s Just a Walk in the Park! Introduction to Disc Golf: It’s Just a Walk in the Park! June 27, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Disc golf is a game where individuals throw flying discs at targets. Come learn about this fun, easy and inexpensive sport with members of the Silicon Valley Disc Golf Club.…	28 Introduction to Disc Golf: It’s Just a Walk in the Park! Introduction to Disc Golf: It’s Just a Walk in the Park! Introduction to Disc Golf: It’s Just a Walk in the Park! Introduction to Disc Golf: It’s Just a Walk in the Park! Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs Environmental Volunteers Summer Youth Programs June 28, 2013 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Fill your child’s summer with fun and learning with the Environmental Volunteers! Registration is now OPEN for our 2013 S.N.A.K.E. Camp (Grades 1-5) and Explore! (Grades 6-8) summer programs. Registration… Weekday Warriors at Heron’s Head Park, Pier 98, San Francisco Weekday Warriors at Heron’s Head Park, Pier 98, San Francisco June 28, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm A weekly opportunity to get your hands dirty on this unique urban landscaping project. Help us plant and maintain the grounds around the EcoCenter, the city’s first off-the-grid environmental education… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 28, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit June 28, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours and…	29 Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Family Bird Walk Family Bird Walk June 29, 2013 2:30 am – 4:30 pm Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning. We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds.… Farallon Island Whale Watch Farallon Island Whale Watch June 29, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… Farallon Islands Whale Watch Farallon Islands Whale Watch June 29, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… Summer 2013 SPAWN Restoration Work Party Schedule Summer 2013 SPAWN Restoration Work Party Schedule June 29, 2013 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Come Volunteer with SPAWN! Learn about the great work SPAWN is doing and help restore and conserve Lagunitas watershed, home of the endangered Coho salmon, with SPAWN’s restoration team while enjoying… Understanding and Identifying Sonoma County’s Dragonflies Understanding and Identifying Sonoma County’s Dragonflies June 29, 2013 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Join Kathy Biggs, author of Common Dragonflies of California, to learn the biology of Sonoma County’s 57 species of dragonflies and damselflies. Emphasis will be placed on the species found… Salmon Habitat Enhancement Project Salmon Habitat Enhancement Project June 29, 2013 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Join the AmeriCorps Watershed Stewards Project and the local San Geronimo community as we ban together to enhance a stretch of salmon and trout habitat along San Geronimo Creek! Remove non-native… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve June 29, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 29, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Henry Miller As He Lived Henry Miller As He Lived June 29, 2013 10:00 am – 11:30 am Come on up to the place that Henry Miller, the “Cattle King,” called home. Explore the historic ruins and discover why this place is so special. Meet at the Ranger… Safe Biking Adventures Creek Trail Ride Safe Biking Adventures Creek Trail Ride June 29, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Meet at the park office with your bike and gear, then set out on a 6-10 mile family ride on the flat, paved Coyote Creek Trail. Dress in layered, comfortable… Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration Project Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration Project June 29, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join us for our regular drop-in volunteer program on Ring Mountain, and help us to preserve and restore the native grasslands that make this preserve so special. This month, we… Founder’s hike Founder’s hike June 29, 2013 10:00 am – 1:30 pm David Schooley, founder of San Bruno Mountain Watch, will lead hikes into Owl and Buckeye Canyons on the 4th Saturday of each month. These hikes are limited to 10 people… Baylands Watercolors Exhibit Baylands Watercolors Exhibit June 29, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm See the Baylands through the eyes of watercolor artist Earl Junghans, who has been painting Bay Area landscapes since the 1960s. The exhibit is open during EcoCenter open hours and… Open Artist Reception with Earl Junghans Open Artist Reception with Earl Junghans June 29, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Meet watercolor artist Earl Junghans and see “Baylands Watercolors” at this open reception at the EcoCenter! Earl Junghans is water color artist and a retired architect who has been painting Bay…
30 Open Artist Reception with Earl Junghans Open Artist Reception with Earl Junghans Open Artist Reception with Earl Junghans Open Artist Reception with Earl Junghans Open Artist Reception with Earl Junghans Open Artist Reception with Earl Junghans Open Artist Reception with Earl Junghans Farallon Islands Whale Watch Farallon Islands Whale Watch June 30, 2013 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The Farallon Islands are located 26 miles west of San Francisco and are part of the Farallon Island Marine Sanctuary and home to humpback and blue whales, porpoises, dolphins, northern… San Francisco Bay Exploration: Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People San Francisco Bay Exploration: Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People June 30, 2013 9:30 am – 12:30 pm On May 26th, Oceanic Society is proud to launch a new SF Bay program called Porpoises, Pinnipeds & People. This 3 hour journey around SF Bay and out under the… Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve Public Season at Martin Griffin Preserve June 30, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Martin Griffin Preserve (formerly called Bolinas Lagoon Preserve) hosts one of the most studied Great Egret nesting sites on the West Coast. Each year visitors can enjoy viewing approximately 100… Butterflies & Blooms Butterflies & Blooms June 30, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get eye to eye with a butterfly in the exhibit Butterflies & Blooms coming to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park this spring and summer. The popular exhibit… Nature for Kids at Indian Valley Nature for Kids at Indian Valley June 30, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm We’ll start the day looking for bugs and lizards, and if we’re lucky we might even find young frogs or toads that are leaving the marsh to look for a… Living History Day at Casa Grande Living History Day at Casa Grande June 30, 2013 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Come visit Casa Grande, once the magnificent home of New Almaden Mine Managers. Costumed Docents and staff will guide you through Victorian period rooms and museum exhibits. Children will be… Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier Give the Ocean a Voice: Part IV Overfishing the Final Frontier June 30, 2013 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Many of the creatures of the deep have yet to be named. Most species are being negatively impacted by human use. They need our help but what can we do?…