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Open normal Garden hours, 9am-4pm daily. Closed Tuesdays and some holidays. FREE with Garden admission The Garden's first indoor botanical exhibition invites visitors to explore citrus' colorful journey across the globe. Enjoy a big squeeze of color this winter as … Read more
Art and Science Collide to Explore the Unseen World of Plankton Ceramic artist Jenni Ward and ocean scientist Ari Friedlaender collaborated with curator Tauna Coulson to create Bodies of Water. This gallery exhibition aims to highlight the unseen world of plankton, … Read more
The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley is pleased to present the 14th annual Plants Illustrated Exhibition. This year’s exhibition theme is “Drought Resilience,” and features a diverse selection of species that thrive in low-water conditions. The exhibition includes … Read more
Join every Sunday morning to track the health of the Delta! You will test for different criteria, recording the water quality changes that affect our ecosystem. This is a drop-in program and no registration is needed. Staff will be on hand … Read more
Join Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub, Frances Reneau, Dan Antonaccio, and Laura Knott on a scenic hike (appr. 8 miles) traversing four preserves. Starting at Skyline Ridge you'll enjoy a moderately-paced loop hike along the Bay Area Ridge Trail through Russian … Read more
Come along for a guided hike among the oak woodland and grassland habitats at Ed Levin County Park. Discover birds, mammals, and more and learn what makes these special habitats home to so many diverse animals. This moderate 1.2-mile hike requires … Read more
The Fungus Fair is back - live and in person at Tilden Regional Park. View hundreds of local mushroom specimens, mingle with the mycological community, and enjoy presentations, cooking demonstrations, as well as arts and crafts for children. This event can be … Read more
When the first rains tease up the chanterelles and porcini, fungus lovers head to the Fungus Fair: A Celebration of Wild Mushrooms. ° Activities for children and adults. ° Lectures and workshops: Alan Rockefeller, Christopher Hobbs, Damon Tighe, Gordon Walker, … Read more
Highways connect us, but also divide the land and create barriers to safe passage for both wildlife and people. In the Santa Cruz Mountains, California state route 17 (Highway 17) fragments thousands of acres of open space, limiting the ability … Read more
Have you always wanted to volunteer in the Wildlife Hospital and work with the amazing animals WildCare treats? Do you want to volunteer with an incredible community of animal lovers? From squirrels to raccoons to songbirds to hawks, WildCare treats over … Read more
Please join us on February 3rd as we celebrate Darwin Month with Lakeside Chat #27 with Paleontologist Dr. Jere Lipps. His talk is entitled “Estuaries, Biology, and Lake Merritt.” REGISTER HERE=> https://lakesidechat-27-estuaries-biology-and-lake-merritt.eventbrite.com What is Lake Merritt? An estuary? a lake? … Read more
This course will take you through live scenarios of trail watch and the how to's of a trail watcher; it is required for all trail watch volunteers. County Parks Trail Watch volunteers assist park staff in providing an enhanced public … Read more
On this 4.5-mile moderately tiring “stroll,” you'll witness a stream-carved canyon, incredible views, and a vernal pond with thousands of tadpoles (hopefully). You’ll look down upon the only old-growth redwood left in the East Bay. No registration is required.
The Fall Creek Unit of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park has reopened after nearly two years of recovery work in the wake of the CZU Lightning Complex fires — and we want to share it with you. Join us for … Read more
We will explore the forests and trails of DeLaveaga Park, traversing about 3 miles of trails. The great variety of trees in these forests supports a huge amount of fungal life. Learn more about these amazing decomposers and how they … Read more
Join Naturalist John Lynch as we walk through the sublime beauty of sage green lichen on burgundy Manzanita bark and moss bedecked oaks down to the 25-foot dramatic plunge of Sonoma Creek. Beginning at the Visitor Center, we’ll follow Pony … Read more
Wayne Roderick Lecture Series Begins Saturday, January 14, 2023. The first Wayne Roderick Lecture will be held on Saturday morning at 10:30 AM on January 14th, 2023 on Zoom. Botanic Garden Director Bart O’Brien will be speaking on elements of … Read more
Explore the Coyote Hills watershed, discover where your water comes from, and learn how we are connected and responsible for our watersheds, wherever we live. Make your own paper watershed and use a watershed model to find ways to protect … Read more
Take in views of the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Marin Headlands, Alcatraz and Angel Islands, all while experiencing the magic of the sunset and moonrise from the deck of Schooner Freda B. Schooner Freda B is … Read more
Do you wonder what it’s like to hike in Sonoma County Regional Parks by moonlight? Join this exclusive evening series exploring the changes and sensations the darkness brings to North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park. Engage with the beautiful and often … Read more
The northern Diablo Range of west-central California supports one of the largest and densest known breeding populations of golden eagles in the world. This region includes the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area (APWRA) where collisions with wind turbines constitute a … Read more
Interested in assisting the public in safeguarding this local harbor seal habitat, the largest on the Sonoma Coast, during their pupping season? Stewards’ Seal Watch Coordinator Heather Rowe will host a Seal Watch training. Seal Watch volunteers rove Goat Rock … Read more
Beautiful views of the ocean, whale season, and redwoods - what more could you want? Join this beautiful hike up north! The famous Bill and Dave Hikes are back! Bill & Dave have retired, but we’re excited to continue in … Read more
Enjoy the rambling trails of Morgan Territory as you explore the ridge-top vistas and lowland valleys. Discover more about this place through the names given to the park and trails on a moderate 3.5-mile hike at a slower pace. Registration … Read more
Wayne Roderick Lecture Series Begins Saturday, January 14, 2023. The first Wayne Roderick Lecture will be held on Saturday morning at 10:30 AM on January 14th, 2023 on Zoom. Botanic Garden Director Bart O’Brien will be speaking on elements of … Read more
