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SUMMARY:Twilight Tales at the Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening at the refuge in Alviso to hear tales of rails\, tales of tails\, and tales of gold\, silver\, and … garbage. You’ll learn why the refuge was created and why it is so important to all of us. Then as the sun sets\, you’ll go on an easy stroll through the marsh on our boardwalk to find out how and why this area\, a restoration of the original natural environment\, is being adapted for the future. Register at https://TwilightTalesJune2025.eventbrite.com. \nOther Considerations:\n– Driving Directions: We recommend using Google Maps and mapping to the “Environmental Education Center (EEC)” or 1751 Grand Blvd\, Alviso\, CA 95002. This program will take place inside the building auditorium.\n– Wear comfortable clothing\, layers\, and comfortable walking shoes.\n– ADA-compliant parking spaces\, trails\, and restrooms are available on-site. \nIf you have questions or need any more accommodations\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to watershedwatchers@sfbayws.org. \nThis program is brought to you by the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBWS) and US Fish & Wildlife Service with support from the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP).
URL:https://baynature.org/community-event/twilight-tales-at-the-refuge/
LOCATION:Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge\, EEC\, 1751 Grand Blvd\, Alviso\, CA\, 95002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Family-friendly,Guided Tour and/or Docent led event,Natural History,Presentation,San Francisco Bay
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SUMMARY:InsectPalooza
DESCRIPTION:SaveNature.Org and the San Francisco Arts Education Project\, with support from the Goldstein Warrington Family Foundation\, present: \nInsectPalooza – The Art and Magical Science of Arthropods\nSunday\, June 1st\, 2025 from 12-3pm \nMinnesota Street Project: 1275 Minnesota Street\, San Francisco CA 94107 \nJoin us for this free family-friendly event to get up close and hands-on with live animals from SaveNature.Org’s Insect Discovery Lab! \nYou will be able to: \nMEET INSECTS & ARTHROPODS \nMeet a variety of arthropods from around the world\, like the Australian Walking Stick\, the Giant African Millipede\, Eastern Lubber Grasshopper\, and many more! \nMAKE INSECT & NATURE-THEMED ART \nLocal guest artists will guide you in making insect-inspired art! Open to all ages with materials provided. \nGO ON A CULINARY ADVENTURE with our special mealworm chocolate chip cookies!
URL:https://baynature.org/community-event/insectpalooza/
LOCATION:Minnesota Street Project\, SFArts Ed Gallery\, 1275 Minnesota St\, 2nd floor\, San Francisco\, 94107
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Spiders and Insects,Wheelchair Accessible,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Redwoods Festival celebrating   Sempervirens Fund's 125th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join Sempervirens Fund for their historic first-ever Redwoods Festival on May 18\, 2025 from 1-4pm at enchanting Roaring Camp in Felton! Immerse yourself in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration as California’s oldest land trust marks 125 years of protecting majestic redwood forests. Wander beneath ancient giants while enjoying breathtaking train rides through the towering redwoods\, expert-guided hikes through magical forest trails\, live music\, local food trucks\, and a fascinating raptor demonstration. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with these ancient sentinels and learn about innovative conservation ensuring their survival for centuries to come. Free admission with parking fee only\, reservations recommended. Located at 5401 Graham Hill Rd\, Felton\, CA 95018.
URL:https://baynature.org/community-event/redwoods-festival-celebrating-sempervirens-funds-125th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Roaring Camp in Felton\, 5401 Graham Hill Rd\, Felton\, 95018
CATEGORIES:Botany, Plant Biology,Environmental Education,Exhibition,Family-friendly,Festivals and Fairs,Live Music / Live Theater,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day: The Role of Community Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how community science impacts our understanding of bird migration. This presentation about online tools including eBird and iNaturalist will emphasize the strength in the data we can all contribute to. Participants will have a chance to investigate different bird species migration patterns via these community science websites and we will then go for a short bird walk to highlight some of the species we learn about. \nThis event is recommended for adults and teenagers but if you have a younger member of the family that is curious about birds\, feel free to bring them along as well! \nOther Considerations:\nDriving Directions: We recommend using Google Maps to navigate to the “Environmental Education Center (EEC)” or 1751 Grand Blvd\, Alviso\, CA 95002.\nADA-compliant parking spaces\, trails\, and restrooms are available on-site.\nBring a smartphone\, comfortable clothing including layers and sun protection\, and a reusable water bottle.\nPlease note that pets\, with the exception of service animals\, are not allowed at this portion of the Refuge. \nIf you need any more accommodations\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to watershedwatchers@sfbayws.org. \nThis program is brought to you by the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBWS)\, the nonprofit Friends group to the US Fish & Wildlife Service\, thanks to support from the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP).
URL:https://baynature.org/community-event/world-migratory-bird-day-the-role-of-community-science/
LOCATION:Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge\, EEC\, 1751 Grand Blvd\, Alviso\, CA\, 95002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Citizen Science,Environmental Education,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Family Friendly Tour –  Pollination of California Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special free\, family-friendly tour. On this tour you will dissect a California poppy\, watch pollinators at work\, and learn how seeds disperse. Our Garden docents will lead this tour\, which is suitable for all ages.
URL:https://baynature.org/community-event/family-friendly-tour-pollination-of-california-native-plants/
LOCATION:Regional Parks Botanic Garden\, Wildcat Canyon Road at South Park Drive\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bees,Environmental Education,Gardening,Gardening,Guided Tour and/or Docent led event
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SUMMARY:Healing with Nature Retreat at River Ridge Ranch
DESCRIPTION:TO REGISTER AND/OR TO LEARN MORE\, PLEASE VISIT <a href="HERE.https://offgridretreats.org/events/may2025healingwithnature”>HERE.</a&gt; \n–Overview & Site Location–\nOff-Grid Retreats is delighted to team up with Retreat Teacher Dr. Rochelle Calvert for a 2nd time to offer Healing with Nature\, a nature-centered mindfulness weekend retreat. \nPractice and connect in the beautiful landscape of the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains at River Ridge Ranch. This ranch is amidst the Tule River and a vital ecosystem of a 722-acre nature preserve of oak woodlands. \nWe welcome you to stay in our Large Glamping Bell Tent\, Medium Glamping Tent or Bring Your Own Tent/Van! \nThrough this retreat\, explore how nature-based practices\, relational connection to the natural world\, and somatic healing can support the transformation of challenging or traumatic experiences. \nStudy\, practice\, and integrate the wisdom of these teachings into this community. Relax\, participate in guided nature meditations\, experience reflective journaling\, and enjoy beautiful hikes too. \n–The Participant’s Experience–\nPractitioners from any and all backgrounds are welcome. Some mindfulness experience is valuable but not required. Complete mindfulness instructions will be given\, appropriate for your level. This retreat is intended to be enjoyable\, not rigorous and participants are expected to have an open mind and heart as we build our community and share experiences together. \nParticipants will enjoy: \n-Guided nature meditations and other nature-based practices\n-Sitting\, walking\, and playing in a beautiful wild setting with miles of hiking trails\n-Land orientation talk(s) / walk(s) led by Wildlife Biologist and Site Owner Gary\n-Somatic experiencing\n-Delicious plant-based meals\, tea and coffee – 3 simple and healthy meals each day from dinner on Thursday night through breakfast on Sunday.\n-Use of silence: every effort is made to support a deep and fruitful event\, and noble silence can be a valuable part of the process. We will weave periods of silence into the event at strategic times\, to allow you to go deeper within. Some meals may be in silence.\n-Time to relax/reflect and unplug from cell service and wifi\n-Evening “community-building” and celebration\n-Sharing in meal preparation and cleanup\n-One-on-ones with Rochelle (Retreat Teacher)\n-Sliding scale and dana (donation based) pricing\n-Various lodging options \n–About Dr. Rochelle Calvert–\nRochelle Calvert\, PhD\, CMT\, SEP\, licensed clinical psychologist\, certified mindfulness teacher\, somatic experiencing practitioner has a devoted love to share the power and healing potential of mindfulness\, somatic awareness and nature. She has studied and taught mindfulness for the past 20 years and knows personally the transformational potential. To share the love of these healing practices she has published a book Healing with Nature: Mindfulness and Somatic Practices to Heal from Trauma. \nDr. Calvert leads courses and retreats in mindfulness\, somatic experiencing\, and Awake in the Wild\, nature-based mindfulness. She also facilitates professional training in mindfulness for clinicians. She is the director of the Ecotherapy Program at SouthWestern College and New Earth Institute in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. She is a certified mindfulness teacher with the Mindfulness Teaching Institute\, the International Mindfulness Teachers Association\, and Awake In The Wild organization. \nRochelle is the founder and clinical director of New Mindful Life\, which offers mindfulness\, nature-based\, and somatic experiencing therapies. She teaches individual meditations with nature that assist in healing from trauma. She supports her clients and takes them into nature with the aid of Bertha Grace\, a Sprinter van that serves as a mobile therapy office. \nShe enjoys spending her free time in nature\, hiking\, practicing yoga\, exploring Indigenous heritage\, and resting with trees. She practices mindfulness-based meditation rooted in the Buddhist Theravada Tradition and practices meditation outside in nature daily. \n–Pricing Information–\nOur sliding scale pricing is set to just cover the costs of camping at River Ridge Ranch and the ingredients in our vegetarian meals. The Retreat Teacher\, Chef\, and Off-Grid Retreats are offering their teachings and services under a dana model so there will be an opportunity to donate towards each of them at the end of the retreat. \nWe also offer a scholarship fund to those who are unable to afford our pricing at this time.  \nTO REGISTER AND/OR TO LEARN MORE\, PLEASE VISIT <a href="HERE.https://offgridretreats.org/events/oct2024healingwithnature”>HERE.</a&gt;
URL:https://baynature.org/community-event/healing-with-nature-retreat-at-river-ridge-ranch/
LOCATION:River Ridge Ranch\, Springville\, CA 93265
CATEGORIES:Agriculture/Ranching/Aquaculture/Sustainable Practice,Campfire program,Camping,Creeks and Rivers,Environmental Education,Forest Bathing,Habitat Restoration,Meditation / Mindfulness,Natural History,Nature Journaling,Nature Journaling,Retreat,Trees and Forests,Wildlife
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