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Free online “Blooming Now” guide to wildflowers at Jack London State Historic Park available Feb. 1-Aug. 31, 2024 Wildflower-watchers delight in seeing blossoms along the trails of Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen (Sonoma County, CA) during peak … Read more
A joint exhibition by the Bay Area Photographers Collective and Samurai Foto (Yokohama, Japan) Curated by Trisha Lagaso Goldberg Opening Reception: Sunday, March 10, 1–3:30 pm with live ikebana demonstration at 1-1:30 pmMarch 9–April 21, 2024 • In The Studio … Read more
Join us in "Buzzing Gardens," a captivating journey into the world of California pollinators and the art of creating vibrant pollinator habitats. • Discover the critical role these unsung heroes play in our ecosystem and the alarming decline in their … Read more
Join us in Mount Diablo State Park’s stunning Mitchell Canyon on an exploration for All That Begin with B and Beyond – birds, butterflies, blooms and more! We'll hike for about 3 to 4 miles with little elevation gain and … Read more
Help the Mission Blue Nursery in Brisbane with propagation, garden tending, and the rare and endangered plants of the San Bruno Mountains! Please note this volunteer opportunity has various dates and times to participate. Sign up here to volunteer at … Read more
FILM SCREENING + CONVERSATION AT SF PIER 1 As we grapple with the intense environmental and social crises exacerbated by our growth-obsessed economic system, we confront the need to change how we relate to the natural world as city dwellers. … Read more
Join our experienced naturalist Dan Fitzgerald, as he takes you on a virtual hike from Mount Diablo's lower elevation to its summit and see what are some of the rarer and less observed blooming plants on the mountain. You will … Read more
Join Bay Nature, Stu Weiss of Creekside Science, representatives from the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (OSA), and other guests for an exclusive hike at the newly opened Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve—featured in Bay Nature’s … Read more
There’s a forgotten and overgrown garden in San Francisco, built in the 1850s with rock walls and meandering paths that overlook the Bay waterfront. Help remedy many years of inattention to Black Point Historic Gardens in Fort Mason, and learn the garden’s … Read more
Mark Your Calendars for the 15th Anniversary of the Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival, April 19th - April 21st, 2024! This year’s event features 40+ field events in Marin, Sonoma, and Contra Costa counties, a Friday Art Show Opening … Read more
There’s a forgotten and overgrown garden in San Francisco, built in the 1850s with rock walls and meandering paths that overlook the Bay waterfront. Help remedy many years of inattention to Black Point Historic Gardens in Fort Mason, and learn the garden’s … Read more
Join Friends of Edgewood docents for a spring wildflower hike at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve! To find a hike event that works for you, please visit here and register. Spring is the best time to experience Edgewood's extraordinary biodiversity! … Read more
Help us restore a wildlife corridor that provides critical habitat for plants and animals at Byrne Preserve! Please click here to learn more and register. Volunteers should expect to: Hike on hilly terrain Plant native plants Remove invasive plant species … Read more
Join the East Bay Regional Parks District after school in Del Valle to discover springtime in the park. From budding wildflowers to powerful pollinators, topics will change each week with a guided activity led by visitor center staff. Learn more … Read more
Join us in downtown Point Reyes Station for the opening reception of the Protect What You Love: Art as Advocacy art show. Discover Marin's unique flora and fauna through various art styles and mixed media by local artists. Art as … Read more
Watch the sun cast a purple alpenglow onto the Sierras while trekking through Tahoe's peaceful forest. Experience the solitude of winter at this special time of day while learning local natural and human history. Offered daily, November-April or by custom … Read more
Sunset sails on the Schooner Freda B offer a magical experience departing from downtown Sausalito on the stunning San Francisco Bay. As the sun dips below the horizon, passengers are treated to breathtaking views of iconic landmarks such as the … Read more
Join Sonoma Ecology Center and Team Sugarloaf to embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Sonoma County’s most pristine and breathtaking landscapes with our exclusive fundraising hike. This event will be a grand tour of the Mayacamas Mountains … Read more
Celebrate Earth Day and enhance one of Vallejo’s beautiful waterways! Come join Vallejo Watershed Alliance at Blue Rock Springs Creek for a cleanup throughout the creek corridor. Park for free at the Wardlaw Dog Park lot (1805 Ascott Parkway), then … Read more
Every 3rd Saturday of the month from September to May, join Ranger Seth for a volunteer work day in the park. From removing invasive plants to litter pick-ups to trail maintenance, volunteers will help maintain Sycamore Grove Park as a … Read more
Join Friends of Edgewood docents for a spring wildflower hike at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve! To find a hike event that works for you, please visit here and register. Spring is the best time to experience Edgewood's extraordinary biodiversity! … Read more
Connect with the land and celebrate Earth Day with POST and Grassroots Ecology! We will be supporting biodiversity in this beautiful open space by walking together as a group to target weeds in priority restoration areas. This event will involve … Read more
Join us to celebrate nature’s bounty on Earth Day weekend at the Marin Stables! Our focus will be patches of invasive French broom along the Canyon and Moore trails. Marin Stables will be providing lunch for all volunteers at noon! Directions … Read more
Come to the Regional Parks Botanic Garden for the 2024 Spring Mini-Plant Sale of perennials, subshrubs, and riparian species! Friends members-only sale from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Friends memberships can be purchased at the membership table starting at 8:30 … Read more
Discover a fresh point of view on our wildflower hike to the backcountry of the park. Expect a medium-paced 12-mile round trip hike through beautiful swathes of spring wildflowers, and mixed evergreens with spectacular views of Sonoma Valley. For this … Read more
