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Black Birders Week 2023: Big Break

Big Break Regional Shoreline 69 Big Break Road, Oakley, CA, United States

Seek out birds living in the Delta while discussing past and current challenges faced by Black birders. Using the wetland habitat as our guide, we will explore how ecological and social diversity is needed in outdoor spaces and brainstorm ways … Read more

Free

Family Hike at the Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, kenwood

Come to the Sugarloaf Ridge State Park for a peaceful hike through the woods! Join our Docents on this fun family hike that is good for all ages. During this 2-mile hike with 400 feet of elevation gain, you will … Read more

Free

The Over-The-Hills Gang: Inspiration Point

Tilden Regional Park 2481 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Orinda, CA, United States

Hikers 55 years and older interested in nature study, history, fitness, and fun are invited to join this series of monthly excursions exploring the Regional Parks. No registration, drop-in program only.

Free

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park 11500 Skyline Blvd., Oakland, CA, United States

Will you find banana slugs amongst the beautiful, shady redwood forest? No registration is required.

Free

Hikes for Tykes: Redwood (Canyon Meadow)

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park 11500 Skyline Blvd., Oakland, CA, United States

Will youood find banana slugs amongst the beautiful, shady redwood forest? No registration is required.

Free

Black Birders Week 2023: MLK Jr. Shoreline

Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline Doolittle Dr. & Swan Way, Oakland, CA, United States

Renamed in 1992 to honor civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this shoreline park serves many shorebirds and waterbirds, most noted the endangered ridgeway rail. Come celebrate Black Birders Week while exploring this restored marshland and learn of … Read more

Free
Event Series Bark in the Park

Bark in the Park

Oakland Coliseum 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland

Bring your hound to see the mound every Tuesday game! The best way to watch the Green and Gold is with your furry best friend at Bark in the Park starting May 16. For more information or to reserve a … Read more

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Nature Walk: Birds, Butterflies and Blooms

Mitchell Canyon 96 Mitchell Canyon Fire Rd, Clayton, CA, United States

Join naturalist Dan Fitzgerald for a nature walk in the Mitchell Canyon area. You will be looking for birds, butterflies, and some early/late Spring flowers. The walk is about 3 miles with some elevation gain. There is a limited number … Read more

$5 – $6

Rare Plants of the Tiburon Peninsula

Ring Mountain Preserve Taylor Rd, Tiburon, CA, United States

The late-season bloom on this ridge includes one of the rarest and most unusual plants in the world, the Tiburon mariposa lily. You’ll look for this and other flowers as we take in spectacular views of the bay. After lunch, … Read more

Free

Black Birders Week 2023: Ardenwood

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA, United States

The farm provides valuable habitat for migratory birds. Let’s explore the gardens, forests, and fields looking for these delightful visitors. Further information: Coffee, snacks, binoculars, and birding books are provided; no registration required      

Free

Black Birders Week 2023: Temescal

Temescal Regional Recreation Area 6500 Broadway and 6502 Broadway Terrace, Oakland, CA, United States

Take a leisurely walk around the lake as we search for birds floating on the water and hiding in the cattails. Beginner's welcomed and encouraged! Further information: Coffee, snacks, binoculars, and birding books are provided; no registration required     … Read more

Free

Black Birders Week 2023: Point Pinole

Point Pinole Regional Shoreline 5551 Giant Highway, Richmond, CA, United States

The Dotson Family Marsh represents success in a long struggle to maintain an important community open space. Our walk will be about 2 miles on flat trails as we search for our winged and feathered friends. Further information: Coffee, snacks, … 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

Kent Island Restoration

Bolinas Lagoon Preserve 77 Olema Bolinas Rd, Bolinas, CA, United States

Be a part of the team working to restore the unique ecosystem in Bolinas Lagoon! Learn the value of protecting this little oasis and how to identify and remove the invasive species that threaten it. Details: Participation requires a short … Read more

Free

Marin Art and Garden Center presents Finding a Rare Bird with photographer Joe Zeno

Marin Art & Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, California

Opening Reception with photographer Joe Zeno - Zeno's photographs will remain in The Studio over two weekends - June 2, 3, 4 & June 9, 10 & 11 Opening Reception Friday, June 2 | 5–7 pm Bird walk with Joseph … Read more

Free

First Friday after Hours: Get Outside in Santa Cruz

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

Get to know Santa Cruz’s WILD SIDE at the Museum of Natural History Nerd out on your night out during monthly after-hours events every first Friday, featuring rotating themes, vendors, and activities. June’s event celebrates Great Outdoors Month! Join local … Read more

Free

The Age of Plastics Meets the Age of Invasions: How Ocean Rafting, Coastal Development, and Climate Change May All Be Related

Rotary Nature Center Friends P.O. Box 16203 Lake Park Avenue, Oakland, CA

A huge environmental issue for the ocean is the amount of plastic debris, which is attracting an increasing amount of global attention. Professor Carlton’s work in recent years has focused on the unexpected interrelationships of invasive species, plastic debris, and … 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

Black Birders Week 2023: Del Valle

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

The farm provides valuable habitat for migratory birds. Let’s explore the gardens, forests, and fields looking for these delightful visitors. Further information: Coffee, snacks, binoculars, and birding books are provided; no registration required      

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

Trail Watch Academy Training

Online event CA, United States

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

Free

Sonidos En La Naturaleza – Sounds in Nature

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, Fremont, CA, United States

¡El mundo natural está lleno de sonidos durante todo el año - desde chirridos, chillidos, zumbidos, hasta tambores! Disfrute algunos de los sonidos más bellos de la naturaleza en comunidad. En cada sesión exploraremos diferentes sonidos inesperados que se escuchan … Read more

Free

Beautiful Trees

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA, United States

From Bald Cypress to Yew, lovely specimen trees fill the estate of George and Clara Patterson. Stroll the grounds, see some special trees and hear their stories. Registration is not required; Ardenwood admission fee applies.

Free