Educational Exhibit: Our Coastal Climate

Environmental Action Committee of West Marin 65 Third Street, Suite 12, Point Reyes Station, CA, United States

Building Coastal Resilience to the Climate Crisis The Environmental Action Committee of West Marin (EAC) has been at the forefront of advocacy for more than 52 years and this exhibit seeks to unite people to explore our changing climate and … Read more

Free

U.C. California Climate Steward Certification

Online Zoom

Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is pleased to announce our UC Climate Steward Certification course this year for adults interested in climate science, interpretation, and action. Climate Stewards is an exciting new Initiative from the University of California Cooperative … Read more

$570.00

The Marin Art and Garden Center: 26th Annual International Exhibition of Botanical Art

Marin Art and Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, United States

A multi-faceted series of programming elements including in-person workshops, virtual studio visits, and more. A Premier annual showcase of contemporary botanical art presented by Marin Art and Garden Center and the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) featuring some of … Read more

FREE

California Native Plants Sale: Fall 2023

Online

California Native Plant Society, the Marin chapter - Fall 2023 Native Plant Sale It’s the best planting time of the year! There will be an amazing array of beautiful plants being offered at the October sale. Online ordering is available … Read more

Sunset Sail on San Francisco Bay – Saturday Nights

Schooner Freda B Sausalito Yacht Harbor Slip 465, Sausalito, CA, United States

Enjoy an unforgettable sunset sail on San Francisco Bay! Board the Schooner Freda B in downtown Sausalito and cruise around iconic parts of the Bay. Sights often include Alcatraz, Angel Island, the Marin Headlands, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay … Read more

$99

Public Star Party

Robert Ferguson Observatory 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA, United States

Enjoy an evening of stargazing with the help of astronomy docents at the Robert Ferguson Observatory! Starting at dusk, the Observatory’s three main telescopes will be open for your viewing, and docents will set up additional telescopes in front of … Read more

$15

Berkeley Bird Festival

various locations CA, United States

The Berkeley Bird Festival is a free “All Day All Berkeley” public event to honor and celebrate our local birdlife through bird-themed activities; including birding field trips, family-friendly art and craft activities like building your own birdhouse, chalk art, and … Read more

Marine Wildlife and Ecology – Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge

Schooner Freda B Sausalito Yacht Harbor Slip 465, Sausalito, CA, United States

Set sail from Sausalito for an ecology-themed tour of the Marin Headlands, all the way out to Point Bonita Lighthouse! This signature sail, boarding in Sausalito, will take you under the Golden Gate Bridge and all the way out to … Read more

$99

Birds of Fall Walk

Del Valle Regional Park 7000 Del Valle Rd, Livermore, CA, United States

It is time to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall and also welcome in our feathery migratory friends at Del Valle. Discover the diversity of birds migrating through Del Valle and learn why the lake is so important … Read more

Free

Regional Meet-ups for Environmental Educators!

Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter 2560 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

Join environmental and outdoor education professionals from across your region to explore a local site, meet colleagues working in a variety of settings, and deepen your practice through shared learning. The event includes lunch, a tour of the site, networking … Read more

$10 – $35

Seniors Hikes for Health 2023

San Francisco Bay Area CA, United States

The Seniors Hike for Health program is free and held on every 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10 AM-1 PM. Hikes are 2-3 miles long and range from easy to moderate. Naturalist-led hikes are designed for seniors age 55+ to … Read more

Your Universe Class (Sonoma County)

Robert Ferguson Observatory 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA, United States

As each month passes, the sun "moves" to a new sign of the zodiac, and our evening sky reveals a new region of the universe for us to explore. This year we are offering a series of twelve evenings of … Read more

$50

Urban Green Spaces Photo Contest

Virtual CA, United States

When we protect ecosystems that birds rely on, we protect ecosystems for us all. From bustling city parks to backyard oases hidden within the urban sprawl, the San Francisoc Bay Bird Observatory's 2023 Urban Green Spaces Photo Contest invites you … Read more

Free

Lecture: Migration

Corte Madera Library 707 Meadowsweet Dr., Corte Madera, CA, United States

Every year, various types of animals undergo long, challenging movements between distant locations. Why do they undertake these arduous journeys and how do they find their way? You’ll explore the various insects, fish, birds, and mammals that move within and … Read more

Free

Scales and Tails: Reptiles and Amphibians of the Bay Area (Webinar)

Virtual CA, United States

We’ve invited special guest BiologyBrandon, a graduate student biologist and researcher at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, to help shed light on these elusive creatures. From sun-soaked summers to the rainiest of winters, discover how these critters adapt and thrive … Read more

Free
Event Series Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill, Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco, CA Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco, United States

(desplácese hacia abajo para obtener información en español) Many rare plant and animal species live on Sign Hill’s native grasslands, including the endangered mission blue butterfly. Help us conserve and restore their habitat by installing native plants and removing invasive … Read more

Community Tree Care: Visitation Valley Day 3

TBA in San Francisco San Francisco, United States

Help care for young street trees to make sure they grow up healthy, strong, and beautiful. You'll learn how Friends of the Urban Forest staff cares for street trees through careful pruning, hardware maintenance, and health inspections. Then, practice your … Read more

Free

Acorn MusEcology presents Side by Side: Songs in Conversation

Laguna Environmental Center 900 Sanford Road (corner of Occidental Rd), Santa Rosa

Directed by Sarah Dupre, the Acorn MusEcology Project is 20-voice choral ensemble sharing music that explores our collective role as caretakers in our relationship with the Earth, with our animal and plant brethren, and living systems—toward the rediscovery, healing, and … Read more

$20 – $35

Birds & Words on Sonoma Mountain

Jack London State Historic Park 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA, United States

Join long-time guide, author, and scientist Rebecca Lawton for a literary bird walk on Oona-pa’is (Sonoma Mountain). The group (up to 15) will stroll to the site of Jack London’s lake (and beyond, as time allows), looking for wild birds … Read more

$20
Event Series Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill, Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco, CA Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco, United States

(desplácese hacia abajo para obtener información en español) Many rare plant and animal species live on Sign Hill’s native grasslands, including the endangered mission blue butterfly. Help us conserve and restore their habitat by installing native plants and removing invasive … Read more

Pond Farm Pottery – Armstrong Redwoods

Pond Farm Pottery 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville, CA, United States

Join a docent-led tour of Pond Farm Pottery and immerse yourself in the history and natural beauty of this significant cultural site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a National Historic Landmark. Learn about the dreams and … Read more

$20 – $25

Pond Farm Tour

Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville, CA, United States

Join a docent-led tour of Pond Farm Pottery and Immerse yourself in the history and natural beauty of this significant cultural site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a National Historic Landmark. Learn about the dreams and … Read more

$25

Tarantula Hike

Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve 5175 Somersville Road, Antioch, CA, United States

October is a great month to come to Black Diamond Mines to try and get a glimpse of our eight-legged friends! Join a Naturalist on a 2-mile, uneven terrain hike to learn about tarantula mating season. Click here to find … Read more

Free