Oakland Museum’s new science gallery opens May 31
May 21, 2013 by Dan Rademacher
On May 31, the Oakland Museum will open its overhauled science gallery, the world’s largest museum exhibit focused on California’s habitats and wildlife.
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Geocaching in Oakland
December 01, 2012 by Paul Epstein
Follow the geocaching adventures of a father and son, this time in Oakland, underground.
TransForm
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
TransForm works to create world-class public transportation andwalkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond, and has helped to win billions of dollars and groundbreaking policies in support of smart growth, public transportation, affordable housing, andbicycle/pedestrian safety. TransForm’s work is essential in the fight against climate change.
Oakland Zoo
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
The nonprofit Oakland Zoo, located in Knowland Park, is home to more than 440 native and exotic animals.
Garber Park Stewards
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
This group of volunteers helps maintain and restore Garber Park, a 13-acre City of Oakland woodland park located behind the Claremont Hotel. The Garber Park Stewards’ vision is to reduce the risk of wildfire, improve the trail system, and safeguard the natural woodland resources of Garber Park.
Chris E Hecht Design & Landscape Construction
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
We are exceptional East Bay based landscape designer/ builders, specializing in creating naturalistic gardens, with a focus on hillside landscaping solutions which often incorporate ponds and water features, stone walls, and beautiful boulder and stonework. Our gardens are sustainable, “bay-friendly”, and environmentally sensitive; lush-looking but with low water requirement. In speaking of our work, customers have said “outstanding project, fun to work with”, “excellent taste, “worry free, great crew” and “awesome job.” When you’re ready to realize the front or backyard landscape design of your dreams, we’re just a call or click away. We service Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin counties.
Lake Merritt
July 08, 2012 by Bay Nature Staff
The United States’ first official wildlife refuge, this lake in the middle of Oakland hosts a varied year-round population of …
Knowland Park
July 08, 2012 by Bay Nature Staff
Knowland Park is the City of Oakland’s largest park. It’s best known as the home to the Oakland Zoo, but …
Joaquin Miller Park
July 08, 2012 by Bay Nature Staff
Enjoy the redwood forest and chaparral trails of Oakland’s nature getaway.
Shaped by writer and nature enthusiast Joaquin Miller, this …
Garber Park
July 08, 2012 by Bay Nature Staff
Garber Park is located behind the Claremont Hotel. The mile long Loop Trail goes through a forest of oaks, bay …
