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

Bay Day Challenge

San Francisco Bay Trail

Join the Bay Day Challenge from September 8 to October 7, presented by Save The Bay, in partnership with San Francisco Bay Trail. This free, region-wide event lets you create the experience that’s right for you with 30 days of … Read more

Free

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

Senior Stroll: Loch Lomond Birds

Loch Lomond Marina Park 110 Loch Lomond Dr, San Rafael, United States

The short levee that wraps around Loch Lomond Harbor is a great place to go birding, and this is a wonderful time of year to visit. Within a stone’s throw of the bay, and with fabulous views of the Marin … Read more

Free

Rain Tanks, Rain Gardens and Groundwater Recharge

Online

Water is Life With each season it become more and more obvious that our climate is rapidly changing. The need to conserve and protect resources is increasingly necessary and can have a multitude of benefits, especially when an entire community … 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 1

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

In Search of Galls at Jack London State Historic Park

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

Plant galls are some of nature’s most unusual creations. This hike will explore various plant communities to look for this unusual relationship between plant, animal, and usually a type of insect. Specimens may include the striped volcano, witch’s hat, spined … Read more

$9 – $10

Exhibit Underground: Unearthing Unseen Worlds

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

October’s First Friday celebrates the opening of the new exhibit Underground: Unearthing Unseen Worlds. Dig into the mysterious creatures, caverns, and curiosities of the underground that sometimes inspire fear, but are essential to life as we know it. The event … Read more

Free

11th Annual Taste of Africa in Livermore 2023

Bankhead Theater 2400 1st Street, Livermore, CA, United States

Cheza Nami Foundation Presents the 11th Annual Taste of Africa Festival: A Day of Cultural Celebration in Livermore, California 10:00am - 6:00pm Shea Homes Plaza Lawn Area of the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Get ready to embark on a journey … 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

Save Mount Diablo: Borges Ranch Fall Hike

Old Borges Ranch 1035 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Come and enjoy the fall weather on a three-mile walk through parts of this Walnut Creek open space. You’ll start at Borges Ranch and climb into the woodlands before circling around and following a fire trail through the grasslands back … Read more

Free

Fall Native Plant Sale @ Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park

Regional Parks Botanic Garden Wildcat Canyon Road at South Park Drive, Berkeley, CA, United States

The Regional Park Botanic Garden's Fall Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, October 7. Public sale hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friends members sale starts at 9 a.m. Friends memberships may be purchased at the door, or … Read more

Free

San Pablo Dam BioBlitz in Partnership with EBMUD

Old San Pablo North Trail 7301 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante, CA, United States

Join Wholly H2O and EBMUD for a fun-filled exploration of the San Pablo Dam! Get ready to have tons of fun documenting local flora and fauna by observing and capturing what is living at the San Pablo Dam and its … Read more

Free

Halloween Art in the Park

McInnis Park 310 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA, United States

Join rangers to paint a spooky jack-o’-lantern for Halloween! Limited painting supplies and pumpkins on a first-come, first-served basis are provided - or bring your own. This event is appropriate for all ages. Friendly dogs are welcome but must be … Read more

Free

Indigenous Peoples Day Family Walk

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA, United States

Join Desi Harp, Sugarloaf staffer and member of the Mishewal-Wappo, in this walk of storytelling and reflection to honor Indigenous Peoples Day. children 5-12 free

$5 – $15

Fall Tarantula Fest

Henry Coe State Park Morgan Hill, CA, United States

Come to the Coe Park Tarantula Fest and rub elbows (so to speak) with some of our fuzzy, friendly eight-legged guests of honor. The event has breathtaking views across the ridges and canyons of the backcountry. See live birds of … Read more

Free

Family Event: All About Bats

Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter 2560 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

Bring your family for an interactive program exploring bats! Activities are intended for ages 6-11. Are you curious about bats? Join the Environmental Volunteers in our Community Program, All About Bats to learn about different types of bats, how they … Read more

Free

Who Built the Sibley Labyrinth?

Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve 6800 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

She built the Sibley labyrinth “as a gift to the world” in 1989. On a 3-mile hike join Helena Mazzariello, the original builder, as she unravels mysteries and myths about labyrinths, their spiritual properties, and how she (secretly) created ours. … Read more

Free

The Pena Adobe Historical Society celebrates National Hispanic American Heritage Month

Pena Adobe Historic Park Off Interstate 80 at Pena Adobe Exit, To the left of Lagoon Valley Park Entrance, Vacaville, CA

The Peña Adobe Historical Society welcomes the dancers of “Folklorico Juvenil - Danzantes Unidos de Vacaville” to Peña Adobe Park on Saturday, October 7th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pena Adobe Park. This talented group consists of middle … Read more

Free

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

Sugarloaf Woodpeckers

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, kenwood

Join Sugarloaf docent Dana Glei in a 2-mile hike (250 ft elevation change) focusing on some of the most social birds at Sugarloaf: woodpeckers. Learn how to identify them by sight, sound, flight pattern, and/or behavior. We are almost certain … Read more

$5 – $10

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

Hike and Wine at the Vineyards – Caminata y vino en el viñedo

Soledad 37500 Foothill Rd, Soledad, CA, United States

Join Blue Zones Project, Valley Farm Management, and Cru Winery for a hike at the vineyards for an opportunity to move naturally and connect! You will start in the beautiful vineyards with a hike and finish with a fun wine … Read more

Free