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Located in the sunny hills of Woodside, CA, Runnymede Farm is the home to an extraordinary art collection boasting more than 100 outdoor sculptures by artists such as Mark diSuvero, Richard Deacon, and Andy Goldsworthy. On April 20, The Samburu … Read more
The benefits of switching from gas to electric can be enormous – long-term savings, healthier indoor air, and cutting your climate footprint. And with new government rebates and tax credits, 2024 promises to be a great year to go electric! … Read more
Come celebrate Earth Day with The Wild and Scenic Film Festival at The David Brower Center in downtown Berkeley! The Wild and Scenic Film Festival combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling. These films explore nature, community activism, adventure, … Read more
Join Friends of Edgewood docents for a spring wildflower hike at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve! To find a hike event that works for you, please visit here and register. Spring is the best time to experience Edgewood's extraordinary biodiversity! … Read more
This signature sail, boarding in Sausalito, will take you under the Golden Gate Bridge and all the way out to Point Bonita Lighthouse. This is a prime area for wildlife and we'll have a naturalist on-board to guide you through … Read more
Join us for an easy, docent-guided walk along the forest floor, and learn about redwoods, the history of the area, its people, plants, and animals! Meet in the front parking lot at 10AM next to the picnic tables. These tours … Read more
The practice of Forest Therapy has been shown to improve health and well-being. Have you heard about “Shinrin-yoku” or “forest bathing”? Here is an opportunity to take a walk and experience the practice for yourself. Learn techniques to maximize the … Read more
Join Certified California Naturalist John Lynch on his wondrous wildflower walks. On 3/2, we’ll follow Pony Gate Trail’s grassy slope, into the Oak woodland and through a mixed evergreen forest, along Canyon Trail’s shady riparian corridor lined with redwoods, to … Read more
Celebrate Earth Day with the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and partners! Join us any time from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 21st, at the Environmental Education Center in Alviso. The event will be … Read more
Join our knowledgeable docents for free guided tours of the garden on non-rainy Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (except New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day). Tours usually last about an hour and are appropriate for both adults and children. … Read more
Come to the Earth Day Resource at the Rinconada Library and pick up a free native succulent and a map to the local pollinator gardens. The map will take you to three gardens hosted by Primrose Way Pollinator Garden hosts. … Read more
In this 3-part workshop, we will hone our capacity for wonder, using the tools of poetry to savor Spring’s irrepressible exuberance. We will read nature poems together, and write new poems inspired by a conspiracy of wind, soil, sun, the … Read more
Looking for a great way to enhance your trip to Lake Tahoe this winter? Join Tahoe Adventure Company for one of our very special Full Moon Snowshoe Treks. After meeting the group and previewing the trip, time will be spent … Read more
Step aboard Schooner Freda B for a sunset sail in celebration of the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. As we travel from Sausalito towards the Golden Gate on the hunt for views of the Pacific Ocean look for … Read more
Bring a flashlight and your sense of wonder as you explore the park after dark. This hike begins at the White Barn and heads up to the top of Bald Mountain, where we will see the moon rise over the … Read more
Looking for a great way to enhance your trip to Lake Tahoe this winter? Join Tahoe Adventure Company for one of our very special Full Moon Snowshoe Treks. After meeting the group and previewing the trip, time will be spent … Read more
Float in a kayak on the clear blue water while the sun sets the sky on fire, the full moon rises, and the stars twinkle! The water will be calm and quiet as the wind dies down and other boats … Read more
We are thrilled to welcome local author, legendary novelist Amy Tan to Dominican University of California for an evening celebrating the release of her latest book, a unique and mesmerizing reflection on birding, life, and the natural world, lovingly illustrated by … Read more
Join Save Mount Diablo for an unforgettable four-day adventure on Mount Diablo! Four Days Diablo is a “gently roughing it” camping trip that leads you on an adventure through rarely seen Mount Diablo landscapes, including Save Mount Diablo’s very own … Read more
Help the Mission Blue Nursery in Brisbane with propagation, garden tending, and the rare and endangered plants of the San Bruno Mountains! Please note this volunteer opportunity has various dates and times to participate. Sign up here to volunteer at … Read more
There’s a forgotten and overgrown garden in San Francisco, built in the 1850s with rock walls and meandering paths that overlook the Bay waterfront. Help remedy many years of inattention to Black Point Historic Gardens in Fort Mason, and learn the garden’s … Read more
Located at the northern edge of the Hamilton Range, the Livermore Valley is a great place to find a diversity of birds as well as world-class wines. Join GGBA’s executive director to explore his hometown and the birding spots of … Read more
There’s a forgotten and overgrown garden in San Francisco, built in the 1850s with rock walls and meandering paths that overlook the Bay waterfront. Help remedy many years of inattention to Black Point Historic Gardens in Fort Mason, and learn the garden’s … Read more
Join Friends of Edgewood docents for a spring wildflower hike at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve! To find a hike event that works for you, please visit here and register. Spring is the best time to experience Edgewood's extraordinary biodiversity! … Read more
CA Naturalist Carolyn Greene leads this wildflower hike along Lower Bald Mountain Trail through mixed evergreen forest and chaparral. Enjoy the warming spring sun, the variety of colors, shapes, scents, and arrangements peeking through the vegetation, as well as the … Read more
